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#71
Radio Control / Re: ESU LokProgrammer
Last post by Doddy - Nov 23 2024 20:34
Further to my last post, it turns out that an extra ESC to power the four traction motors is used.

Since this operates in parallel to the Loksound Decoder, the inertia profile of the Loksound Sound File does not correspond to the inertia profile that the extra ESC operates with. Thereby the locomotive will have power applied to the motors and move away before the appropriate soundfile plays.
#72
Newly added to the GWR rolling stock STL downloads (available to G3 Society members only) are the following :-

dia. O7 "Siphon F" 40ft milk van
dia. O8 "Siphon C" 4-wheel milk van
dia. O11 "Siphon G" 50ft milk van (outside frame)
dia. O12 "Siphon H" 50ft milk van (outside frame/ high roof/ end doors/ gas-lit).
dia. O22 "Siphon G" 50ft milk van (inside frame/horizontal planking/gas-lit)
dia. O33 "Siphon G" 50ft milk van (inside frame/vertical planking/electric lighting)
dia. P16 "Monster" 50ft scenery van (outside frame/gas lit)
also
GWR 50ft underframe as fitted to the Siphons and the Monster (the pack contains several variations to suit diagrams Q11/O12/O22/O33/P16).

There are brief notes (Readme PDF files) included within the ZIP files for each diagram.

The downloads are available to G3 Society members: The login details are as for the other "3D Print 4 Yourself" projects.

https://gauge3.info/3D_print_4_yourself/index.html

A sports pavilion and garage/workshop/warehouse are the most recent additions to the Thatchworks range of building and accessory kits https://catalogue.thatchworks.co.uk .
#73
For Sale / Re: new cliff barker track hal...
Last post by Ian Ritchie - Nov 06 2024 13:36
How much for gauge 3
2 1/2" Track packs
07484739646
#74
For Sale / Re: Track Panels for Sale
Last post by Ian Ritchie - Nov 06 2024 13:33
£25 offer
07484739646
#75
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The Metro coach is complete, painting the teak effect was interesting after doing some test panels with different combinations of colours and thickness of paint I found the right combination. I am pleased with the result.

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The engine and coach make a pleasing sight

Mike
#76
Available in Gauge 3, Gauge 1 and 7mm scales.

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#77
Well 7  years is a long time but the L&Y platform truck is now available in gauge 3, gauge 1 and 7mm

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#78
Buildings / Re: Another building for Monkt...
Last post by IanT - Nov 02 2024 16:36
Thanks John, link added.

Regards,

IanT
#79
Buildings / Re: Another building for Monkt...
Last post by John Candy - Nov 02 2024 09:52
Good morning Ian,
Thank you for the favourable comments on my models.
Please add Thatchworks to the list of traders (all the models offered are from my own SCAD files which have been licensed to Mark).
Regards,
John.
#80
Buildings / Re: Another building for Monkt...
Last post by IanT - Nov 02 2024 09:30
Another very impressive model John.

I've just had a look at the Thatchworks site ( https://www.thatchworks.co.uk ) That's a very good range of models now available for G3 from Mark.

I don't think 'Thatchworks' is currently listed in the G3S website's 'Traders' section.

Would Mark like them added?

Regards,

IanT