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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: bluedepot on December 03, 2011, 10:03:07 PM

Title: detailing without going mental
Post by: bluedepot on December 03, 2011, 10:03:07 PM
i bought some bda wagons

how do you attach all the stansions and the coupling hook, air pipes etc etc without a) losing them or b) going mental????

cheers


tim
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: Chris on December 04, 2011, 06:18:17 PM
I use bent nose pliers, a pin file to open any holes too small, and lots of patience! Good lighting is also essential for this task.
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: Greybeema on December 04, 2011, 06:47:17 PM
I bought myself an Anglepoise Magnifier with inbuilt light.  I live in Dublin and got it from RS Supplies here but they should be more readily available in the UK.  One of the best tools I every got.  Saves a lot of eye strain...  Also if you have a contrasting colour of cloth on the bench - it stops the inevitable bounce and the subsequent crawling around on the floor muttering dark oaths...

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Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: bluedepot on December 04, 2011, 07:11:16 PM
think i need to invest in some tools

i've bought a new tweezer set

i think i need to get a light and magnifier, as you suggest...

it really is maddening trying to detail n gauge....

why oh why do people want to go smaller and have tt scale...



tim
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: scotsoft on December 04, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
I have an Anglepoise Magnifier with inbuilt light as well which is useful for many jobs.
I also have one of those LED lights that fit round your head which can be adjusted so the light is just where you need it
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: Newportnobby on December 04, 2011, 09:09:05 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 04, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
I also have one of those LED lights that fit round your head which can be adjusted so the light is just where you need it

You told me that was your halo! :angel: :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: scotsoft on December 04, 2011, 11:38:19 PM
Quote from: newportnobby on December 04, 2011, 09:09:05 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on December 04, 2011, 08:41:47 PM
I also have one of those LED lights that fit round your head which can be adjusted so the light is just where you need it

You told me that was your halo! :angel: :smiley-laughing:

Oh that slipped years ago  :smiley-laughing:
Title: Re: detailing without going mental
Post by: bluedepot on December 05, 2011, 07:07:32 PM
i now have super glue, a lamp, a magnifine glass, and a set of tweezers arriving soon....

i just need good eye sight and some patience...


tim