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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 13:43:56 GMT
Does anyone out there know of a source of 'OO' scale (preferably whitemetal) Ward couplings? I have tried to fabricate some out of plasticard and, while they look the part, they are very fragile and easily damaged. Thanks.
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Post by metman on Oct 4, 2008 17:07:53 GMT
Do you want them to actually work? If not, use radley models Standard stock ones are ok. I use them on my T stock as Met buckeye couplers
If you want working wards, use the kadee ones.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2008 20:35:47 GMT
I don't need them to work. They're just for cosmetic reasons on the leading end of Battery locos/Q stock etc.. Didn't realise that the Radley models ones were available as spares. I'll have to give him a ring. Thanks Metman, you've successfully liberated me of some more of my money. The kids will have to eat next month!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by metman on Oct 5, 2008 8:51:12 GMT
Aw! Just ask for the standard stock coupling part. Talking of couplings, how do you couple your trains? I use a bent piece of wire which is inserted into a hole in each bogie headstock. Simple, but effective!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2008 22:47:59 GMT
Only being in possession of one surface stock coach at the moment I haven't had to think about it but I'm sure that my couplings will be to a design that pays homage to those inspirational figures Messrs Heath and Robinson!   ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2008 4:11:38 GMT
Only being in possession of one surface stock coach at the moment I haven't had to think about it but I'm sure that my couplings will be to a design that pays homage to those inspirational figures Messrs Heath and Robinson! ;D inspirational figure, if you please. I don't think that William Heath Robinson would have wished to be split in two. There was a book of his drawings published in 2007, under the title of Heath Robinson Contraptions. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2008 19:28:40 GMT
Sorry to confuse. I merely paraphrased a quote from an old 'Western' movie I saw years ago. 'May I introduce to my two friends, Smith and Wesson!'. |
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Post by tubeprune on Oct 9, 2008 17:24:15 GMT
Sorry to confuse. I merely paraphrased a quote from an old 'Western' movie I saw years ago. 'May I introduce to my two friends, Smith and Wesson!'. Wasn't it Clint Eastwood in a "Dirty Harry" movie. He enters a room to confront a baddie. The baddie does the "You and who else?" routine, to which Harry says something like "Me and my two friends....." I LOVED that line  |
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Post by jimmysbow on Oct 17, 2008 9:19:58 GMT
Have you considered the Bill Bedford type lost wax coupling that is now manufactured by Brassmasters.they have a good representation of both buckeyes and traditional couplings between carraiges with pipes connected as well.I have used these in the past and although a little expensive they certainly look the part.
Go to brassmasters.co.uk and follow the rolling stock kits link on the left
Cheers John
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 4:54:52 GMT
The movie was 'Sudden Impact', number four in the 'Dirty Harry' list. As for couplings, on my Q stock I am using the original couplings but with one side shortened to make the gap less obvious.
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Post by metman on Nov 27, 2008 11:14:09 GMT
Yes, there is a huge gap isn't there! That's why I went for the piece of wire!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2008 19:31:37 GMT
I shortened the half of the coupling with the pin on it and made a new pin from an old Lima buffer and a sleeve on top of brass tube. Remember what I was saying about Heath Robinson....... Looking back I should have measured how much I shortened it by for future referance and to let everyone else know. 10 years on 66s dulling the brain, but then you know that already!
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