Thursday, 11 June 2015
Sounding it out.
I managed to get hold of one of the railroad TTS class 47s today. Firstly ok it is the same Lima class 47 bodyshell (which with a little work isnt too bad) but it has a completely new motor and chassis arrangement. Gone is the pancake and in its place is a newer motor with a dcc plug. The best is yet to come however as that is for £80 you get it sound fitted. Im aware they did the 37 a few months back but having heard the 47 i though it would be rude not to get one. The sound is pretty good although i do think doing something with the speaker for better sound would be an improvement but it does sound very good for the money. To be honest i will probably use the chip in something else as ive seen the locos being sold without their sound chips for around £30 so its a case of decoders for £50 which i have to say when on a budget is a very useful way of sound chipping a fleet. Hopefully many more will be released.....
Monday, 1 June 2015
Post showcase review
Well i did say i would start updating this more.....
The lack of any updates has been partially due to the fact ive been busy getting my stock fleet ready for Pengwynn Crossings visit to Burton Upon Trent for the DEMU showcase show. Well its now all back and packed away and i have to say it went rather well all things considered. The main problems seemed to be connected to couplings which wouldnt couple up correctly, Locos still having DCC chips fitted or simple operator error. I have had to withdraw my Jouef Polybulks as they were too light and kept derailing but they will be back for the next time Pengwynn 90 goes out. Ive also got to do a lot work on the locos as there were a few signature class 37s missing but as ive got till October 2016 i think ive got enough time to sort that out. Also hopefully by that time Kernows clay tiger wagon will be out.
Anyway for me the next show is the Chippenham one day show at the end of September. One of our club layouts (Gladstone Road) has been invited but its still far from being finished from its overhaul. The main jobs are on the bridges (one needs painting, the other needs pavements), the station canopy (which is under construction) and the industrial area towards the right hand scenic break. I have the buildings for this but they need to be detailed and "planted". An afternoon would probably knock out a large section of the work required but its a question of finding that afternoon.
The other project im looking at (everytime i look on top of the office roof in the club room) is Llwydd Town. This is due to go out to Calne next January and while it is scenically complete it needs rewiring to DCC along with point motors and also requires legs and boxing up so it doesnt get damaged when being stored or transported to shows. Again a few days would probably get this sorted but its amazing how time dissappears when a deadline is looming.
Anyway im taking a break from modelling for a few days but ive got a few interesting projects on the go and hopefully i will get them on show soon.
The lack of any updates has been partially due to the fact ive been busy getting my stock fleet ready for Pengwynn Crossings visit to Burton Upon Trent for the DEMU showcase show. Well its now all back and packed away and i have to say it went rather well all things considered. The main problems seemed to be connected to couplings which wouldnt couple up correctly, Locos still having DCC chips fitted or simple operator error. I have had to withdraw my Jouef Polybulks as they were too light and kept derailing but they will be back for the next time Pengwynn 90 goes out. Ive also got to do a lot work on the locos as there were a few signature class 37s missing but as ive got till October 2016 i think ive got enough time to sort that out. Also hopefully by that time Kernows clay tiger wagon will be out.
Anyway for me the next show is the Chippenham one day show at the end of September. One of our club layouts (Gladstone Road) has been invited but its still far from being finished from its overhaul. The main jobs are on the bridges (one needs painting, the other needs pavements), the station canopy (which is under construction) and the industrial area towards the right hand scenic break. I have the buildings for this but they need to be detailed and "planted". An afternoon would probably knock out a large section of the work required but its a question of finding that afternoon.
The other project im looking at (everytime i look on top of the office roof in the club room) is Llwydd Town. This is due to go out to Calne next January and while it is scenically complete it needs rewiring to DCC along with point motors and also requires legs and boxing up so it doesnt get damaged when being stored or transported to shows. Again a few days would probably get this sorted but its amazing how time dissappears when a deadline is looming.
Anyway im taking a break from modelling for a few days but ive got a few interesting projects on the go and hopefully i will get them on show soon.
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