Caledonian Railway Association Forum

Not my field but others may know if Ronnie Cockburn’s casting masters, or even moulds still exist.
These, no doubt, included CR bits.
If available, or found, these could help the 7mm cause
Jim P

John
I would look carefully at the cost of 3D printed wagons as it can be expensive. The design alone will have a significant cost.
That is why I mentioned resin casting.
Jim P

Given that the source of MWC kits was Ian Middleditch (Chairman of the GSWRA) I think it likely that he would have made the kit available separately.
Jim P

Interesting thread.
Where is the van to be returned to?
Best of the season to all.
Jim P

As former Chairman, I feel qualified to make comment here. This has been discussed at Committee and elsewhere. The 4mm wagons offerings were progressed by individuals making masters which could then be turned into TLM models. These individuals were volunteers, their reward being 2(?) finished mouldi...

Wow!
You are a brave man to post New Year revolutions on 22 December.
Best wishes for Christmas etc
Keep up the inspirational modelling
Jim P

I vaguely remember John telling me they were luggage racks ...... but from where, and three?
That is a bit like B&Q selling packets of 5 screws!
Jim P

Seems to be over now.
I probably was Jim Spy as he has been involved in the project.
Jim P

A most interesting and comprehensive response.
Re the bus incident, the driver certainly made a job of taking the roof off, not just a wee scrape. I trust he was appropriately charged by the police.
Jim P

Tony I agree that 3D printing would be expensive, but hopefully useful as patterns for casting. I have sent one part for 3D printing to ascertain the problems, or not. This will, however, take some time. If the part is successful, I will get the other parts printed and send to you. I have not includ...

I have designed the parts for the cattle pen, from Jim Watt’s original design but have yet to get them 3D printed for evaluation purposes.
If suitable, my plan was to get see if they could be resin cast.
JimP

Alan
I do not have the kit but have looked closely at it on several occasions.
I cannot comment on the correctness of the castings but they are of high quality, as you would expect from LRM
Contact John Redrup of LRM, who is invariably very helpful, for further info.
Jim P

I am certainly happy to look at making patterns for resin casting.
Jim W, would you be able to send me a copy of your drawings?
Thanks
Jim P

I am certainly happy to look at making patterns for resin casting.
Jim W, would you be able to send me a copy of your drawings?
Thanks
Jim P

I am advised that some larger scale CR transfers are available from:
www.oldtimeworkshop.co.uk
More information at: [email protected]
Jim P

Some excellent stuff there Ross.
The nicely restored E & G coaches were built by George Russell, Hon. President.
Jim P

Allan
There was a series of postings on RM Web by Mike Trice which are quite informative.
The first was on 26th May 2010, titled “Using a ruling pen”
Jim P

David’s email address is: [email protected]
Jim P

Just received my copy and realise that I already have it.
Anyone who has missed out on a copy can have it for what I paid, i.e. £10
Jim P

It has come to the attention of the Association that there may be inaccuracies in one, or more of the drawings, both card copies and the CDs, presumably as a result of the copying processes. Users should satisfy themselves of the accuracy of dimensions by reference to other material, for example Gen...

There was an article on empty cask wagons, used by CR, NBR and GSWR, in the Sou’ West Journal some times about. Surprisingly, HR and GNSR apparently did not have such vehicles The author - one of our members - is currently re-writing the article with additional information for, hopefully, publishing...

Does anyone have an original (printed) copy of the above?
The one on the "Wagons" CD is not of great resolution and is slightly off square.
I would prefer to borrow, or buy, the copy but a high resolution scan would suffice.
Can anyone help?
Thank you
Jim P
Email: [email protected]

I came across this video on Youtube starring the late John (complete with the odd expletive) and the late Tom McGhee, which brought back many memories. I had the good fortune to live on the other side of the dual carriageway from John. I would be interesting to know when it was done and who did the ...

The “ERROL” on the lamp appears to have been done with flash glass which has a layer of colour fused to the white (clear). The colour is masked and etched off, with hydroflouric acid - very nasty stuff - and, as can be seen, the result can be quite stunning. I did some work with flash glass as part ...

Excellent, I particularly like the side rods.
Jim P