Julian
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5 hours ago, Giddykippa said:
Cheers Julian 🙂
I don't know how you understood that last message but I suppose you got the jest of it bloody predicted text lol
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1 hour ago, Giddykippa said:
how many slabs did you buy and was it these ones https://www.romneymin.co.uk/grey-random-paving---dolls-house-37-p.asp
I bought the standard street pavements them was are more for driveways. Here is the link I bought 2 bags and a bag of grout but decided not to use the grout. Two bags ate enough depending on your size of base you also have a few broken was as they are fragile but once glued down with pva there stack for good
https://www.romneymin.co.uk/standard-grey-paving---dolls-house-250-p.asp
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3 minutes ago, Giddykippa said:
looks flippin awesome you done a brilliant very job tempted to copy can you post a link to paving stones kerbs etc please
Hi mate thanks. its amazing what you can do with a bit of old MDF and a bit of paint. I'm very happy with it. Here is tbe link for the slabs.
https://www.romneymin.co.uk/index.asp?function=search
Give it a go the whole proonky set me back about £20. And it will really finish of the bus . I found using pva glue best for the slabs as its easier to work with
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My miniature paving slabs arrived and I
have started laying them to my base. I think it makes a big difference
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13 minutes ago, Giddykippa said:
Firstly i want to thank Taffy for this modification i followed his brilliant idea but with my own kind of twist if you check out my topic in bus chat something missing you will see his post
Anyway according to Taffy he got a piece of 5mm plastic rod 10mm shorter than the actual steering rod shaped it to fit and voila he could get full left steering so I thought I would give it a go But with brass instead of plastic ( I was worried plastic might not be strong enough to take the force of turning wheels ) ordered 150mm length of 5mm brass rod from ebay and when it arrived I started the task of shaping it to match the bend and flat ends of original bar my problem cam when I tried to put a thread in the end that connects to the steering gearbox I snapped my tap in end of brass rod I thought oh to he'll with it I will just leave it as is but then I remembered I had a spare rod from agora due to steering gearbox failing on original pack so I figured I would try shortening that instead as all I would have to do is drill another 3.3mm hole in new flat end where it joins the sliding steering rod from wheels I got my bench Grinder took off 10mm and flattened the end bent it a little to match the original angle drilled a new hole and then I lifted off the cab from chassis delicate with wires from cab but I did it fitted new rod re attached cab and it works steering now turns left and right as it should so I thought I would share my take on Taff'ys brilliant idea it took me literally 20mins pics below
Oh do mine lol 😆
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My finished bus stop 🚏
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Hi all, last week I decided to make a bus stop for my routemaster build so today I thought what a lovely day so I'm in the garden starting it. I drawed a template and just cut it out. A bit more sanding should do the job. I even managed to put a red fare stage finial at the stop. I'll will work on the flag over the weekend
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2 hours ago, Giddykippa said:
Where did you get those from julian
Ebay £7.99 each I wasn't going to put any figures on the bus but I thought I'd put a couple in. I'll put the lady at the front and the man on the long seat
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22 hours ago, Davo said:
Hi Everyone!
I am in Australia.
Does anyone know how many Routemaster figures there were with the original Hachette Partworks?
I am at the stage with the Agora model where I am ready to attach the lower roof, but have no indication when (and if) Agora will make the figures available to be able to position any in the lower deck before attaching the lower roof.
I was led to understand that Agora would have the figures as an optional purchase, but have since been informed that they (Agora) are still trying to source them.
This is frustrating, as I have to stop the build pending confirmation of the availability of the figures.
Hi again I also ordered a couple of other 1/12 figures (not Hachette) but I think they are pretty cool only £7.99. It all depends if you want to keep it original. I also done a fee mods on my bus.
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7 hours ago, Giddykippa said:
you did a fantastic job it looks amazing and that vertical heating switch looks really good too
Cheers mate
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So happy with my advert box I made on the lower saloon
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4 minutes ago, Julian said:
I might soud thick here what's a smd
I ordered 10 x 1.8mm led lights only a couple of quid arrives tomorrow
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53 minutes ago, Giddykippa said:
hmm food for thought ive just sourced some flashing orange 805 smds
I might soud thick here what's a smd
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2 minutes ago, Julian said:
Yes buy not the ones above the cab I see how technical the side light is first
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44 minutes ago, Giddykippa said:
all the indicators work don't they im sure ive seen them flashing on you tube vids
Yes buy not the ones above the cab I see how technical the side light is first
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Yes and run the cable back with all the other ones to the front of the bus. So it ready to be connected. I'm also thing of wiring up the two side ear indicators.
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Not your fault mate thanks for the link anyway. I would hate to see his bus build with quality like that like that. I have already wired the cable and tested it I have ordered 1.8mm LEDs should arrive by tomorrow 🙃 fingers crossed
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2 hours ago, Giddykippa said:
what a rip off
So glad I didn't buy the bus stop lol did you do the side light? What size led did you use
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Hi all if anyone is thinking of purchasing some interior adverts stickers. Think before you buy. I bought some online from a site Kingsway Models the quality is a joke they look like a photo copy you can't even read some of the print on some £5 for a 10p photo copy. I ordered some aswell on Facebook hope these will be better
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2 hours ago, Giddykippa said:
phew i thought id missed it and lost part lol
Lol he gave me a mirror too
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1 hour ago, Giddykippa said:
hey julian where did your window screen wiper come from ? i don't recall getting one of those
My mate had one spare he gave me it a couple of months ago. You know me couldn't wait so I fitted it lol
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Just a few little modifications I'd thought I'd show you. Firstly the stairs I removed the crews and replaced them with smaller pins. I have also painted the wheels burgandy. The drivers cab has been painted black along with the hand brake I painted that silver and black. The flywheel cover at the front of the bus I have painted black to make it look a bit better as most RM's where either black or burgundy. Secondly i painted the heater grill silver as they where either silver or black the differential cover by the rear N/S long seat I also painted black. I was also disappointed in the seat pole bracket on the ceiling which where always the same colour of the ceiling so I gave them a paint too it's not an 100% match but I think it looks better then chrome. I think they may of made a slight boo boo with these as the upstairs pole brackets are cream the same as the ceiling as you will notice further issues later. I have replaced the bell cord to brown as i have never seen a black bell cord same as the cord eye hooks I painted them silver as they are never black. The engine compartment I have painted the wires black (thanks Giddykippa for that idea) so they don't stand out to much now. A little tip use a bit of glue on the rear seat kick plates as the self adhesive isn't that good and they will come unstuck. I made a little advert box on the lower deck at the front which covers the horizontal heater control I have ordered a advert for it. I also replaced the heater control and put it in original place in the middle column I have also tested the electrics Lights, bells, sounds etc as once the bus is completed and something doesn't work it would be a nightmare to put right. Hope you like my progress and modifications so far
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😂 🤣 I just grouted the slabs but I don't know whats better lol