N Gauge Corridor Connectors

[MikeDunn]

As I've said its not a new idea but one that some may find usefully
As for credit to the person who did it first at a guess might have been Guy Williams

Hi Mark,

It's a shame that something like this wasn't originally posted, instead of allowing misleading impressions, wrong information, and unjustified attacks when prior art was pointed out.

I'm certainly not against people doing things, but I do take a dim view on what in the "business world" could be classed as IP infringements & in the "academic world" as plagiarism (and if anyone doesn't think the latter is a serious issue, universities spend a small fortune on anti-plagiarism software; also, note the various German politicians exposed this past year or so for plagiarising parts of their degree work). 

That aspect was my only issue, and I'm glad to see you've applied some attribution for the idea.  Interesting to see it can be traced back so far ... !

Mike

[PennineWagons]

There are various short shank old coupling style rapidos about, e.g.:
http://www.shapeways.com/product/FNLSFMMBU/rapido-n-gauge-1-25mm-sprue-set-side-mount-bundle?li=search-results-1&optionId=41134286
which would help with this, which to me would massively improve the visual impact.

Has anyone tried these Shapeways short-shank Rapidos? I'd be tempted but they seem a bit pricey - once you include the postage it comes to around £35 for a 5-sprue pack of 100 couplings. If you could just get one sprue of 20 for £7 then I'd probably give them a go. The ones on the link are the shortest ones they make, with a 1.25mm shank, and I'm not sure how these would work out on tight curves. They also do ones with a 2mm shank, which obviously wouldn't close the gap up as much but might be less prone to causing any problems. Only trying them out would tell, I suppose.
PW

[MikeDunn]

PW,

Do you have other modellers interested in this in your area that you could split an order with ?  I'd suggest on here, but then you'd have extra postage ...

[Dr Al]

Has anyone tried these Shapeways short-shank Rapidos? I'd be tempted but they seem a bit pricey - once you include the postage it comes to around £35 for a 5-sprue pack of 100 couplings. If you could just get one sprue of 20 for £7 then I'd probably give them a go. The ones on the link are the shortest ones they make, with a 1.25mm shank, and I'm not sure how these would work out on tight curves. They also do ones with a 2mm shank, which obviously wouldn't close the gap up as much but might be less prone to causing any problems. Only trying them out would tell, I suppose.
PW

I've used similar on Farish mk4s. The result is a huge improvement in my eyes:





Cheers,
Alan

[markseward]

well im so sorry mike as i thought that most serious moddlers knew that this wasnt a new idea and that we were not claiming to have reinvented the wheel just offering a product that many may want and cant be bothered to cut out and test different cards and methords.
what we have here is a product that has been tested by 3rd parties and in there eyes have passed with flying colours.
aslo Barry refered to others doing this in his video so how you can clain that we have mislead anyone is mad
maybe you should do your research before pointing out that we are copying some one that has copyied someone that has copyied someone

thanks mark

ps if you want some best email Barry

[Branchie]

Congratulations Barry and Mark on getting these to market. I'll be ordering a few (probably once the other types have been produced).

It's a shame that others haven't been as supportive ...

[Hyperion]

I'm pleased to announce that the N Gauge corridor connectors are now for sale.
These are for the Mk1 coaches.
(Other types to follow shortly)
Prices:

£4 for 10. (12 will be included in the pack in case of attrition)
P & P is £1

For 70 or more, price on application.

Email orders to:
barry.morton913@btinternet.com

Payments by PayPal to this address please.

Thank you for your support.

What would international post to Australia cost? I am more than happy to support modellers that support this forum and its members. Well the ones not complaining anyway. 

Oh and any other Australian buyers I am happy to do an combined order to save postage if they are interested.

[kiwi1941]

Oh and any other Australian buyers I am happy to do an combined order to save postage if they are interested.

Ditto here for New Zealand. Brian

[silly moo]

And South Africa. I hope the postal workers don't nick them!

[Barry M]

I'm pleased to announce that the N Gauge corridor connectors are now for sale.
These are for the Mk1 coaches.
(Other types to follow shortly)
Prices:

£4 for 10. (12 will be included in the pack in case of attrition)
P & P is £1

For 70 or more, price on application.

Email orders to:
barry.morton913@btinternet.com

Payments by PayPal to this address please.

Thank you for your support.

What would international post to Australia cost? I am more than happy to support modellers that support this forum and its members. Well the ones not complaining anyway. 

Oh and any other Australian buyers I am happy to do an combined order to save postage if they are interested.

I'll check but I wouldn't think it would be too much more to post to Australia. 

[EtchedPixels]

Before buying special short shank rapidos take the existing ones out. Wind the spring around the bit before the loop and fit them back with the spring pushing them to the back of the pocket.

Alan

[markseward]

postage price as eu for up to 2 packets £2 and over £3
for rest of world based on oz and Sa up to 2 packets is £3.50 over £4.50

hope this is helpfull

and just to say all orders that barry has recived yesterday and today will be posted tomrrow

thanks mark

[Barry M]

Thank you to everyone for all the orders so far.

Please post feedback!

Barry

[Newportnobby]

I'd be interested to know how many packs you sell and whether you consider the project has been worthwhile, Barry.

[MKP]

As far as I know no one else is making them in N at the moment

I produced some for Julia Adams for some 2mm colletts on our laser cutter who was inspired by some hand made ones by John Aldrick, slightly different concept than the slot together type, it uses a piece of thread to tighten the connector so if you have it on an end coach you can tighten it all the way up