A quick hi

NTrain · March 18, 2011, 11:28:02 PM

I am Bob Davies. Trying hard to get various N Gauge kits onto the market, in co-operation with Adam Warr, Electra Railway Graphics.

I currently sell various N Gauge accessories via my eBay shop, and at, currently, 2 shows per year. DEMU Showcase and The International N Gauge Show.

Feel free to offer suggestions on the development work. There has recently been a lull in all of this stuff as I moved from a house into a first floor flat and finding space to do anything is difficult.

Tank · March 19, 2011, 06:19:38 AM

Welcome to the forum Bob!

Great to have you on here, and I look forward to seeing yours and Adams future projects.

Also, I can't wait to get my new Networker cab ends.

cupoftea · March 19, 2011, 08:06:33 AM

Welcome Bob

Good luck with your venture. I would be interested in the 101 chassis when it appears.

NTrain · March 19, 2011, 11:29:12 AM

Class 501 ends are basically available. Adam has done a test of them and they seem to fit ok.

The test 101 chassis has been a good runner, in general, apart from a decided need to short circuit when I least expect it. I have modified the basic design, and subject to finding space for the milling machine, is waiting for a master to be machined, so I can make a mould for the white metal casting.

Mustermark · March 19, 2011, 04:28:33 PM

Hi Bob, Welcome to the forum.
The 3D printing sounds impressive and exciting.

Looking forward to the possibility of clear Class 166 cab ends too!

Good luck, and keep us posted with photos.
Mark.

Tank · March 19, 2011, 04:32:26 PM

Clear cab ends? Wow, nice! I can't wait for my new pair and cut out the windows....if the missus lets me in the workshop of course. $:-\$

Chris · March 19, 2011, 08:59:47 PM

Welcome to the forum Bob. What part of Norfolk are you in?

porkie · March 19, 2011, 11:05:35 PM

welcome to the site fella

NTrain · March 20, 2011, 08:23:12 AM

Quote from: Tank on March 19, 2011, 04:32:26 PM
Clear cab ends? Wow, nice! I can't wait for my new pair and cut out the windows....if the missus lets me in the workshop of course. $:-\$

Clear resin casting is something I am trying to set up the equipment for.

NTrain · March 20, 2011, 08:24:06 AM

Quote from: Chris on March 19, 2011, 08:59:47 PM
Welcome to the forum Bob. What part of Norfolk are you in?

Sunny Hunny (Hunstanton)

NTrain · March 22, 2011, 02:38:24 PM

Chris, your 165 cabs are in the post. With a little extra suprise as well.

These have been cast using the original mould, which has a split. I will be making up a new mould, but this will take a few days.

Tank · March 22, 2011, 03:49:35 PM

Superb, thanks Bob! And I'm excited about the extra surprise too.

Cheers mate.

Mustermark · March 22, 2011, 05:18:22 PM

Quote from: NTrain on March 22, 2011, 02:38:24 PM
Chris, your 165 cabs are in the post. With a little extra suprise as well.

These have been cast using the original mould, which has a split. I will be making up a new mould, but this will take a few days.

Bob, Great to hear the cab end mould is being used - but very sorry to hear it has a split.

Hope it's not too much trouble making a new one. Will you use the original cab end for the new mould?

Chris, don't forget photos of your 166.

I will post mine too...

Tank · March 22, 2011, 05:24:21 PM

Will do buddy. I'm on the look out for a 3 Car 170 though. :'( :'( :'(

NTrain · March 22, 2011, 06:03:56 PM

Quote from: Mustermark on March 22, 2011, 05:18:22 PM
Bob, Great to hear the cab end mould is being used - but very sorry to hear it has a split.

Hope it's not too much trouble making a new one. Will you use the original cab end for the new mould?

Chris, don't forget photos of your 166. I will post mine too...

No trouble whatsoever. I will use a couple of castings and do a minor tidy up, then make a mould so I can cast 2 at a time. I degass the silicon rubber and generally get good quality moulds that last a long time.

I have just made enquiries about clear resin, as the one I had been tessting is no longer available.

Adam and I will try to make good use of this and will be doing these cabs in assossiation with others we already have in hand.