Lazy Grange Bay 3...a new start
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Looks wonderful but I bet the transformer got warm.
Just out of interest one loco has tarnished pipework and the other looks gold plated, any particular reason for this?
Just out of interest one loco has tarnished pipework and the other looks gold plated, any particular reason for this?
Ta guys ..
Yes.. the tarnished one is mine , Facebook bargin that has seen a lot of use and it's shows ..I've refurbished it but think the brass looks better for it ..
Paul's, is fresh out of the box.. not exposed to sunlight/wear. ECT. .well till we gave it a good run..previous owner of Paul's said it was never run..sat in it's box...
Yes.. the tarnished one is mine , Facebook bargin that has seen a lot of use and it's shows ..I've refurbished it but think the brass looks better for it ..
Paul's, is fresh out of the box.. not exposed to sunlight/wear. ECT. .well till we gave it a good run..previous owner of Paul's said it was never run..sat in it's box...
The one I bought was brand new unused in the presentation box...... well it was me burfday
Been quietly dreading this bit...
Replacing the lining on the front of the garrets water tank...
I used masking tape to lift of the remains lining..well it worked really well last time.. and it did..
I'm useing trimline yellow lining tape.
Humbrol satin varnish in a rattle can and a start knife..
Actually quite pleased with the end results ..
Replacing the lining on the front of the garrets water tank...
I used masking tape to lift of the remains lining..well it worked really well last time.. and it did..
I'm useing trimline yellow lining tape.
Humbrol satin varnish in a rattle can and a start knife..
Actually quite pleased with the end results ..
Ah, you also recognise the workbench. No prizes for guessing how I recognised it!Are you doing the hob next?
Well, yes....
Someone suggested I needed a 'flat glass surface' to build models on...
The added heat, for quicker curing of adhesives etc., is a little fierce though!
Bit of resurch on the lgb compendium book relives that 20922 garrets that were unsold were returned to the factory and upgraded to digical sound and given the number 20922.8..
And cost a extra €500 euros
And cost a extra €500 euros
That's an impressive train for an impressive loco.
I thought about testing, and then I thought ...............................
Just come in from testing and odd jobbing. Getting cold on the fingers. Just lit the wood burner 
It was a Rugen day today.
It was a Rugen day today.
Good job on the lining Mike. Have the cab roof hooks arrived ?
I guess most of the restoration is complete now.
Bonus you got one of the digital editions too matey.
I guess most of the restoration is complete now.
Bonus you got one of the digital editions too matey.
Yes paul..posted the same day bruce emailed them complaint nothing had arived 2 weeks after they recived and actnollaged payment..
Some bits comming from South Africa from a mate over there who's got some bits for me .but yes we are 99% done for £1200
Some bits comming from South Africa from a mate over there who's got some bits for me .but yes we are 99% done for £1200