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Laptop power supplies are a good bet

Let me know if you want one and I'll sort you one out

This stuff is a godsend...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Advanced-XG-5 ... 20df39332f
I find this stuff to works great, probably not the best but certainly does the job

Depends on the what type of paint you spray. Water based acrylics are not a problem

you might find a light dusting something like Tamiya's surfacing spray might help with the finish prior to painting http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/tamiya-fine-surface-primer-plasticmetal-light-grey/ I have to say I admire your work..... My father in law and I bought one of the Thing'o'mati...

If memory serves its tuolene(sp) based so you can make it thinner by adding a few drops of tuolene to the dollop of filler.
Its good stuff I use it on model boats

Seconded, best prices for international postage I have found

Very helpful as well

The Digitrax DH123D 1.5 Amp HO Scale Mobile Decoder has enough options to get a Hornby Ringfield to run quite nicely, and has a 2A stall rating http://www.digitrax.com/products/mobile-decoders/dh123d/ DCC supplies does them for a little under 15 quid http://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?...

Hornby could well do with re-doing the "Rural Rambler" set with it's little 040 tank and four wheelers. It was my whole world when I was 7 years old, I loved it to bits. It looked like a steam engine should and went like the clappers........and still dose! Takes pride of place in my displ...

yep sadly my skills do not match my desire for perfection so I often end up disheartened with my projects

Peterm wrote:And another thing Whip that capacitor out to make sure that's not mucking things up... I think there's only one.

Top tip
Only disconnect one capacitor leg and then cover with tape, makes it easier to revert back to DC if required

If I remember correctly, the A4 uses the 'type 5' motor, which has power supplied to it from two separate wires, rather than relying on the motor block to carry one connection as with the type 6. This motor is quite simple to convert as the connections from the wheels to the motor can be broken eas...

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Comment regarding scratch building from my stepdaughter (aged 8 & currently learning English)

"Is it called scratchbuilding because you look at it and scratch your head lots?"

i used the digitrax ones with mine... They are a nice balance between features an value for money

Terrier wrote:I think it's time a rtr version of the terrier class was updated/retooled etc. and perhaps some 1900's - 1920's local coaching stock in ready to run.

+1 to that some nice pre grouping stuff would be nice