richrua Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 http://youtu.be/71wPgboSSKA pleased with recent progress. Going DCC is working. I can now control with my android phone and hornby elink. All working. Here is my A Class starting at 7mph and getting up to 9mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 hey Leslie you should see the other end of the loft.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 this mental rainbow will be donating its chassis to the C Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 silly notion really. but the cheap shop are doing these LED strings for 2.50. Battery powered with aa batteries. battery pack would be easily replaced with low voltage old phone charger if needed. I am going to put them into a few near by buildings just to see how they look. Colour of light is a bit stark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Broithe Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Colour of light is a bit stark. Can be adjusted by the judicious use of felt marker pens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Or try them at lower voltages (1.5v for eg) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great tips lads. Thank you very much. Once the kids conk out I might try em out. Although I also have actual real work to do .... the eternal struggle of conscience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Or try them at lower voltages (1.5v for eg) Indeed, and particularly useful for 12V 'grain of wheat' bulbs - I usually run them at around 8V - a nicer light and they last for ever - two in series off a 16V supply... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 tried fixing. hold on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richrua Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 working on a silver fox c class. Developing a real liking for these kits. Once upon a time i would never have taken a saw to any model trains, but now i just chop away. I am using the class 73 as it is dcc ready. This involves chopping a lump out of the middle and also wittling down the cab a bit. Also removing buffer beams. I left the old body there to give an idea of former size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Nice layout Rich,and how well does the class 73 chassis run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you. It runs grand . I need to squash the weights back in though because it is too light on its feet at the mo. I have only run on dc. I have a chip for it and will dcc test it later and let you know how it does at slow speeds etc. Was a cheap eBay purchase - there are a good few 73 s about. the 73 body wasn't perfect so that knocked it down a bit, but I will never use the body so I don't care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have a SF C class 225 that I bought rtr. she runs ok but a bit noise and slow speed is not great.Not sure what chassis is underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have a SF C class 225 that I bought rtr.she runs ok but a bit noise and slow speed is not great.Not sure what chassis is underneath. Maybe consider a crowd-funded high quality rtr model instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Silver Fox C Class is coming along. The hornby DCC class 73 chassis is running well after a clean. I like the silver fox kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice job, my man! Jeez you're building the kit and I'd be looking for the RTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Lovely C class there and great idea to fit the chassis from the electrodiesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 thanks folks. bit more painting done. Little bit of bleeding there but looks ok 'in the flesh' . also the tan is too orange but it dulls down a bit with matt varnish over it. number decals next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looking very smart there richrua, very well done, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Nice work Rich. Those bleed lines can be tidied up with a ruler and a black fine tip marker, if you fancy cheating :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Thanks lads. Great tip on the felt tip pen Glenderg thanks I will try that tomorrow. I couldnt resist setting it on the chassis for a little test spin. Running ok. Not quite a bachmann or murphy but a fair way smoother than I expected. Runs quite well at low speed but i think keeping the wheels clean will be key as the hornby dcc class 73 chassis im using isnt as heavy as a murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 all decaled up and nowhere to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 OMG Bloody hell, what a beauty, Jesus, well that's my mouth shut, just can't say anymore, beauty, pure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 all decaled up and nowhere to go [ATTACH=CONFIG]15945[/ATTACH] beautiful job! love the B and T - the only livery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 beautiful job! love the B and T - the only livery!!! Hear hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Beautiful job, fair play! Probably the best livery they carried too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 A couple of you were wondering about the Hornby Class 73 chassis. Here it is running nicely on DCC. I still have a little work to do. C Class on class 73 chassis: http://youtu.be/ZXNc9v0UVn8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 A couple of you were wondering about the Hornby Class 73 chassis. Here it is running nicely on DCC. I still have a little work to do.C Class on class 73 chassis: http://youtu.be/ZXNc9v0UVn8 Looking good. Btw, that signal box is fabulous. How does the 73 chassis run over points at low speeds? Does it have all wheel pickups on both bogies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXNc9v0UVn8 Phenomenal slow running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nollaig shona dhaoibh go léir. Havent been up to much apart from this massive throwback . Built a little switch box for my point and light switches etc. I will be running them non dcc because the cost of extra dcc controllers for points etc is mental. I am losing out on an excellent aspect of the railmaster software as a result, but maybe sometime in the future. at least thisll work for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 hi folks. havent been on in a while due to work and family !!!! wouldnt have it any other way! tonight i made a bit of a platform that will support the bachmann carlow station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm glad I'm like my mammy. I tend not to throw things out! This is one of those dapol kit footbridges . It fell apart after many years in a box. Bit of glue and a spray and a weather and it ll be grand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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