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Post by pete3417 on Dec 20, 2020 0:04:57 GMT
Hi. I am a recently retired electronics engineer who is hoping to complete the Rob Roy started whilst still an apprentice! Also have designs of building a 5" GWR 4-6-0 or an LMS Patriot. Hoping to learn from the expert advice on this forum and maybe be able to contribute in the future.
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dscott
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Post by dscott on Dec 20, 2020 2:17:46 GMT
Hi and welcome on Board Pete.
One of the more open forums as several of us do in fact know each other and DID tend to meet up at Exhibitions and other places.
I also love the G.W.R. and have several models under construction. Although we have been building an extension to our Workshop over the summer. Pictures of in the General Chat.
4-6-0 MMM Torquay Manor is a nice project. A Grange a bit more powerful and closer to scale. Or a Saint? All 3 ready for a look over for details in FULL SIZE these days.
Hinting that I have a set of drivers for a Grange or a Manor the wrong set in a Large Prairie from Reeves, available.
I am going to mate a Gemma boiler to a Rob Roy chassis to give it a bit more steam. Among my TOO MANY projects.
Best Regards
David and Lily.
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JonL
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Post by JonL on Dec 20, 2020 3:50:25 GMT
Welcome, I have a similar background. Where in the world are you?
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gwr7800
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Post by gwr7800 on Dec 21, 2020 13:11:59 GMT
Welcome to the forum, I certainly can recommend the Torquay manor, my Cookington manor is a great passenger hauler, looks good as well! Mind you all GWR do!!
Regards
Chris
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Post by coniston on Dec 21, 2020 14:27:52 GMT
Welcome Pete, I agree with Chris (GWR7800) the Torquay Manor is a well balanced loco that performs very well. But a word of caution, these things take along time to build so choose a loco that you really want, too many part built locos languishing under benches because interest waned in the model. Good luck, there's plenty of experienced people here to help and advise.
Chris D
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Post by pete3417 on Dec 23, 2020 19:52:58 GMT
Welcome, I have a similar background. Where in the world are you? Hi. Currently living in Gloucester, but moving to Retford in Nottinghamshire in February. |
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Post by pete3417 on Dec 23, 2020 20:00:44 GMT
Welcome Pete, I agree with Chris (GWR7800) the Torquay Manor is a well balanced loco that performs very well. But a word of caution, these things take along time to build so choose a loco that you really want, too many part built locos languishing under benches because interest waned in the model. Good luck, there's plenty of experienced people here to help and advise. Chris D Rob Roy taught me how long it takes to build a model locomotive - still needs finishing. 5” gauge, although much heavier is a bit larger scale which will make small components a little easier to handle (hopefully). I have always loved the GWR 4-6-0s since having an OO gauge model of Cardiff Castle as a youngster - it could pull every wagon I had! Family, work and lack of facilities are finally ceasing to be a restriction. The other hobby of playing tuba in a brass band has gone by the wayside since Covid as well. Pete |
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Post by theflyingscotsman on Jan 3, 2021 18:36:43 GMT
Welcome bud
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