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St Blazey Model World
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Get your model project under way! Hints, tips, advice & product reviews. Your "Go to" option. Welcome to St Blazey Model World - learn about various aspects of model making. "How to' and Tutorial" videos to . Valuable hints & tips for the beginner, intermediate and experienced model maker. We bring you time & cost saving hints, tips & product reviews. Model trains, model railroads, model buses, model trucks, model cars, model tanks and militaria, kits, scenery & scenics, how to make your own decals, where to find information, improving our models...it's all here. Please watch, enjoy, comment & Subscribe. Welcome !
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What is coming next @stblazeymodelworld
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What content is on the way from this channel? Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for solutions to building, painting, preparing your scale model. Consumer advice, product reviews,...
St Blazey Model World for sale! ..well, almost
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I am about to sell a considerable amount of scale model making items that are redundant to my needs. Ebay link below: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/kin-992 Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop...
Why is it so big and so red?
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The monster truck of EFE model buses product review. A London Transport DMS in 1/24 scale. It's big and it's very red! Check it out in this video from #stblazeymodelworld Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling cover...
No new stuff??
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Why is your fav channel not making new stuff? Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for solutions to building, painting, preparing your scale model. Consumer advice, product reviews,...
Should you buy a collection of stuff
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Bargain or balls up? Buy, buy,buy! Or live with regret? Should you buy a collection of used stuff? This time @stblazeymodelworld we look at buying an entire collection of model railway items.What would you pay for this collection? Watch, decide, leave a comment and have your say! Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our othe...
The truth about payloads and customers!
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Is your world devoid of paying customers? Does it matter? In this video we look at payloads and customers for our scale model railway Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for soluti...
I will call you out! Be damned the consequences - rivet counter?
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Yet another personal attack! OK but have videos on your channel if you are claiming to be all that! Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for solutions to building, painting, prepari...
Great customer service in 2024?
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Is customer service a thing of the past? Not necessarily! So where did I find this great retailer still willing to look after their customers? www.youtube.com/@HornsWhistlesWorkshop Ebay Store: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/hornswhistlesworkshop Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this ...
Willing to join the joy ride? | Get that project under way!
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The second of two recap videos for recent subscribers. Join the joy ride of scale model making #stblazeymodelworld Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for solutions to building, pa...
1000 subscribers! | Thank you all :)
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I truly never thought 1000 subs was possible yet here I am! Many thanks to all of you who follow my content, viewers, subscribers and those who comment.. Perhaps our hobby isn't dead after all! Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any t...
Are you missing out on these great tips ?
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Did you miss these recent videos from @stblazeymodelworld ? A quick compilation of the last few videos from #stblazeymodelworld . As always, like, share, subscribe! Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered her...
Don't let this happen to you!
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How to diagnose derailment issues on model railways. Find out the cause and fix the problem by watching my quick #howto guide from #stblazeymodelworld Evergreen Plastic Strips (Non affiliated retailer) www.hobbies247.co.uk/shop/evergreen-styrene-strip-eg154-1-5x2mm/ Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and p...
Poppy breaks my CDA wagons!
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Derailments diagnosed and explained ~ on the way very soon from St Blazey Model World Your go-to channel for scale model making and modelling. Get that project under way. Be sure to look around our other videos and playlists after you watched this video. Any experience level, almost any topic of modelling covered here. The one-stop shop for solutions to building, painting, preparing your scale ...
Is it time to stay calm and carry on?
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Is it time to stay calm and carry on?
Xmas video 2023 | Get your xmas balls out!
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Xmas video 2023 | Get your xmas balls out!
Should you buy a rolling road to test loco performance?
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Should you buy a rolling road to test loco performance?
Is it worth it? | 00 gauge Bachmann inspection car by TMC
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Is it worth it? | 00 gauge Bachmann inspection car by TMC
Do you have the power? | Measure your track power properly
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Do you have the power? | Measure your track power properly
What happened next? Disaster? | Building an exhibition layout
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What happened next? Disaster? | Building an exhibition layout
Watch my 1 big regret | learn it sooner rather than later!
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Watch my 1 big regret | learn it sooner rather than later!
Mastering the Perfect River Scene: Unveiling the Exhibition Build | Part 4
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Mastering the Perfect River Scene: Unveiling the Exhibition Build | Part 4
How to make the river scene The Exhibition Build | Part 3
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How to make the river scene The Exhibition Build | Part 3
Easy model river build - adding the water The Exhibition Build | Part 2
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Easy model river build - adding the water The Exhibition Build | Part 2
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First up. Hope you're fully recovered from your fall. Sorry to hear that the sales have not gone as well as you had hoped. Best of luck for the rest of the sales. Happy Modelling
Wow, I am sorry to hear that you fell and were injured. I am glad to see you are recovering! Great video and some interesting tidbits! Cheers and all the best!
Excellent video roger my friend very interesting and very informative really enjoyed watching and as they say one man’s junk is another man’s treasure and I’m sure you will have no problems with selling or getting rid of any items as there is always someone out there that will be interested, take care and speak soon happy modelling kind regards Danny 👍🏻👀👋🏻🤩
Well done as long as you break even, you lose nothing
I can't see the promised Ebay link.
Correct! :( I will sort it asap my friend
Interesting and I hope your sales are worthwhile. 👍 Quite ironic as this video was posted while I sit here packing another tranche of unused stock to sell! 🙂 _Local model shop offers a fair price whilst being easier than selling on-line._
We all end up with too much stuff my friend. There must be a Magpie DNA in all scale modelers that makes them think "I need to buy more" lol
SO did I recover my costs or indeed, make a profit? Watch to find out and a short description of the next video is at the end of this video. Due to my lack of concentration in editing there is a slight jump back at around 2 minutes....oh well :( Find me on Ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/kin-992
Hope you don’t mind, this is a video of how to make a simple lineside building from scrap. Hope you get inspired. Cheers, Charlie ruclips.net/video/ziP0FHU5AIY/видео.htmlsi=EkyL5dXzQnco4G5P
I have made a number of loads and demonstrated how to make them and tarpaulins to go with them. All very simple to make.
Making payloads is, as you rightly say, quite easy to do. I am slightly surprised that more scale model makers do not make their own and tend to pre-built stock items.
Great topic Roger, so many issues and elements to consider- couplings, weight, track, wheels of different type and combinations of them all. The two different couplings is a big issue, not only with wagons but between the make and era of coaches . Thanks for posting your opinions on thus important topic. Regards Charlie
Many thanks for your kind words. It remains, and possibly always will, one of the great frustrations for those of us who run scale model railways :)
That class50 looks like a nice one Roger, looking forward to your advice on the building to exhibition standard
Indeed it is nice my friend. Currently a non-runner but it will get DCC and that is probably the only piece staying with me from the collection I recently purchased. Take care mate, hopefully catch on you Andy's live tomorrow
I've bought two collections. Both worked out well. One was loads of trains, wagons, coaches and Track etc. Great value. The second was a bare bones layout baseboard and frames that has formed the blank base for what is now my Garage Project Layout. This was all dismantled so I could pick it up and transport it on my car roof racks and in the boot. It worked out well, but I didn't get the base shelves that were in the photos for the sale. Once dismantled it's hard to check that you have all the parts to rebuild it. The pick up was too far away to be worth going back. Lesson learned. Still good value though for the money paid.
I think it is important that you clarify evefry single detail about what is on offer before proceeding but, as you say, lesson learned. We all go through it, no shame in that at all my friend
Unless a model collection contains a significant number of items the purchaser needs (or can readily sell on) they are often best avoided. In terms of modelling, sometimes it is better to try and do well on a particular area of modelling rather than spread one's efforts across diververse topics. Notwithstanding, it is always down to the individual modeller to make their own choice as to how they spend their time, effort and money...........
Many thanks for viewing and commenting. As I have said before, this deal was slightly different but you are right. It can be very tempting when you see a whole load of stuff that you can scoop up in one go. Wise words to the buyer are in your comment, thank you !
@@StBlazeyModelWorld I'm facing a similar issue, for whilst all the stock I have is correct for my modelling area and period there is just far to much of it!
@@ewhurstgreen Off load my friend. I am about to. SABLE = Stuff acquired beyond life expectancy
@@StBlazeyModelWorld Hah - SABLE - like it! 😆 Much of what I acquired has become surplus though a greater choice of models being released - for example who would ever of believed ex.LSWR Plymouth-area Gate Stock would have been produced let alone the choice of Bulleid or Maunsell coaches. A friend has been expanding his stock whilst selling off older models that now appear outdated. Do like the GWR Railmotor and Toplight stock - fortunately they do come to visit!
I have taken some of your ideas to make my small coach garage I have gone out to buy coaches from the 70s and 60s the last time I had a garage and really took it too far too quick and when I realised I wasn't happy with it I didn't take my time to think I just rushed to do it and now taking my time to do it I'm still looking for ideas on your channel you could say slow is progressing I am more into model buses than trains thank you for giving me the ideas to build my garage my garage is quite small when you look at it I only have 24 coaches I think that's more than enough to run a coach company and have the timetables too not all my coaches are the same colour
It is ok to be into more than one thing or another. Taking time is what matters. Build to the absolute best of your ability. Even bus stations had news agents stands, vending machines, bus stops, people. These are normally in kit form. We can get there, sharing our time and knowledge
Good luck Roger. Hope you'll be back with some new content soon
There are two videos currently in production so stayed tuned :)
Good luck Roger
Many thanks Charlie....I fell into the SABLE trap :)
Haven't we all !
Hi. I recently managed to get one of the red efe BEA routemaster’s and luggage trailer for a cheap price and I’m planning on making it into one of the blue early ones as a code 3 project but I’m in need of some advice. Unknown to me when I got it for a really good price the seller had not mentioned it didn’t have a tow hitch. And I was wondering if you knew what would be the best way to make a replacement as I feel it’s a big part of the model. Thanks in advance
Hello and thank you for your question. I am unsure about the RMA range in detail, I do not own one myself. I did just have a quick look at it on the web. It looks like tricky thing to recreate however if the model is going to be in bits I might try using part of a large size paperclip in some way. Regarding your project, did you mean the BEA livery? If so that model is available as 36201, link here from Modelzone: www.modelbuszone. .uk/efe/dd/156/36201.html If I can help further please do not hesitate to get in touch
@@StBlazeyModelWorldthanks for your reply. I didn’t think of a paper clip but that could work really well. The model I have is actually 36202 but I plan on making it the same colours as 36201 as quite frankly I barely see them for sale. This could also give me the chance to make other changes to the model like a more detailed interior as I’d like to add luggage racks like the real things. Thanks
@@theaverageteleporter7435 I wish you all the best with your project my friend. Please know how it turns out, kInd regards, Roger
Hello Roger my friend had a look in the link bit only see one lego item, maybe I was a bit late to the party, oh well maybe next time hope you are keeping kind regards Danny 😊 😃 😊
Hi Danny, deffo not too late mate. The first batch of items will be live this Sunday ahead :)
Don't we all buy to much stuff? 😅 _Good luck...._
I always did, like many of us, thinking I need this or I'll use that....nah....time to let go :)
@@StBlazeyModelWorld It can be a tough decision to make but arguably better to excell on one specific area of modelling rather than risk mediocraty across many areas. I'm sure you'll soon feel more focussed....
In North America Fast Tracks makes similar tools for many gauges and radii. The prices are much lower than the tracksettas. Their tools are laser cut wood and pieces can be snapped together. I even use pieces in 3 different radii to make transition curves. Gauges go from Z to O, and I believe they can make other gauges on a custom basis.
That is good to knew and thank you for that helpful advice for my viewers. I do use tracksetta i combinations to make transitional curves as I think I illustrated in the video...I made the video ages ago and I'm too old now to remember :) Many thanks for your viewing time and helpful advice and comments my friend
hi buddy will be checking it out
Many thanks Peter. This video was an advert but also not...I have too much....my health, family, friends, youtube friends....it is all worth far more
I tested the link... one item was there! It is hard to part with so much you put the work and effort into, but it is understandable. Much like when I met Horst in Bamberg, Germany, he would rather see it go to someone who would use it than see it sit around and gather dust and rust! I will check in when more is loaded... who knows, I might spot something I really want!
Many thanks my good friend. There will only be one item there right now. I'm creating the first batch of listings over the next few days to go live this Sunday. It is not hard at all....I have too much stuff. I am not religious in anyway but I am blessed but I have become too greedy for items I will never use. Better they go to good homes and those who want or need them. I have still a degree of health, a partner who loves me, she really does and children and grand children. As you know mate, we lost one. So why hold all these trappings? To prove what? Share what we have and I'll probably even just give some stuff away.
Looking Forward To It 👍👍👍
Hopefully something there you will like....this will take weeks but I have too much
@@StBlazeyModelWorld No doubt there will be ..!,but looking forward to ya sale...!,,I understand it will take you a few weeks to organise 👍👍👍
I am not 100% sure if the Ebay link works. Perhaps early viewers of this video can let me know in the comments :)
working now
@@newlynnrailway Many thanks
I paid £450 approximately two and a half years back for the same, have seen one or two for six hundred Sterling.
I can well believe those prices. I acquired this one through Ebay and made the offer which, happily, was accepted.
The 1/24 variants of the MCW Metro bus by Gilbow are as rare as hens teeth now.
Dead right. I cannot even remember the last time I saw one :)
Excellent video. I’m actually thinking of getting a 1:24 scale bus for myself. Do you have any recommendations for any other 1:24 buses and what to look out for when buying them.
Firstly, thank you for your viewing time and leaving a comment/question. Sunstar do make great stuff in 1:24. However, it is documented that some of their tampo printing in some of their more ambitious projects (Like the Littlewoods RM) had issues. Buy direct if you can, ie, when you can examine the product. If buying off Ebay examine all pictures of the item in question. Check for the inclusion of indicators, mirrors and in many cases platform pole. These were fitted to models upon dispatch. The certificate is kind of useless but if you want it ensure it is included. Above all, don't be afraid to ask the seller questions and if you have any doubts...walk away. Another will come :) Bus events where stalls are at or even boot fairs etc are the best way to go. Don't get mislead on prices either mate. Often an advert will headline with " Ultra rare"....maybe yes, maybe no, hold the nerve and wait like I did for the item in my video. I hope that helps my friend
@@StBlazeyModelWorldThanks for the tips
Waited years for this (bus) to come your way? That means there'll be a couple more along in a minute then........... 😅
That's some model! It was definitely worth the long wait. I agree with your view on collecting.
It makes a change from all te Sunstar stuff, not that there is anything wrong with the. Many thanks for viewing and commenting
Hello from Oxfordshire, That model is really nice and if it what you really wanted then why not. Buses, I’m split between Maidstone & District (double deckers) as my dad was a driver at TW in the early 1950s and mum and I travelled on his bus occasionally. In 1955, I was travelling to school on the route 66 to school and travelled on the first Leyland Atlanteans on M&D. I do have a model of one of those buses. Later after moving to London and the delights of the RTs from ED garage, now alas long gone, on the 194 route, Forest Hill - Croydon Airport, daily to and from school in West Wickham. A friend and I were invited to join the LT families for tea at the Chiswick works, travelling on RT466 (from ED). One of the ED buses from my school days is now in the LTM Covent Garden, it’s the gold painted one on the red carpet. I liked it best in red. I have that model too. In fact I have many models of the M&D and LT buses in various scales, but none of the 66 or 194 routes. Model trains too, from German N 1:160 scale, 00 steam and DMU - including the delightful 142 pacers, they did the job for what they were, a bus on rails (with a toilet). Southport - Manchester Piccadilly on the real thing with my young son, now a fond memory of those times. I’m now involved with real live steam at 7/8” - foot or 1:13.7 on 45mm gauge track representing 2 foot (610mm) track gauge. These are gas fired so very little smoke (from the steam oil to lubricate the pistons, cylinders and valves) and no ash. These models in the 16mm - foot (1:19) etc range in price* from £1800 to £5000 depending on the manufacturer. Note: * just a guide (guess). I have Accucraft 7/8 and a 16mm Roundhouse, all 0-4-0 locos, two are radio controlled. A Beyer-Garratt is about £5000, No I haven’t got one. Wishing you safe journeys and best wishes from Oxfordshire.
Thank you for comment. Chiswick was a great place to visit. I was lucky enough to be there a lot. Large scale models certainly have a place in a collection, providing one has the space for them. Hearing about gas fired locos reminded me of the Mamod steam stuff, powered by a tray of burning meths to boil the water. What could possibly go wrong? :)
Nice model Roger
Many thanks :)
It’s a beautiful model and I understand your emotion !
Many thanks my friend. To me at least, well worth a long wait
That's a fantastic model, what would 1:24 be in model railway terms? Got to be gauge 1 at least, surely. (And no I'm not suggesting that...) I have a model of the bus I passed my test in so maybe I'm heading down the same way myself.
ok so...N gauge= 1.48th...2mm to the foot, 176 ...4 mm to the foot, more commonly known as 00 gauge g=for model makers here in the UK. 0 gauge is 7mm to the foot. I forget now off the top of my head what 1/24 scale is but we are talking g gauge (Garden gauge) if you are into model railways/railroads :)
Sorry..N gauge = 1:148 mm
Beautiful model, always wondered what your affinity with buses was/is, now we know. Why not indeed mate, it’s worth what you are willing to pay.
I could write a book my friend about my life on the buses. Even before I left school I worked at a bus depot....wouldn't happen now due to health n safety etc lol If you ever watched "On the buses" , it really was like that when I first started out as a kid. Many thanks for viewing and taking time to leave a comment :)
@@StBlazeyModelWorld I hear you, my late father in law was a driver for 30 + years in Glasgow. I think he had girlfriends all along his route, his Mrs caught him out due to one of them taking him his lunch while she was on the bus 🤣🤣🤣
Very cool model there, Roger. Obviously, it's value and sentimental meaning making it worth more than you paid. Well done and take care!
Thank you Anthony. I really thought I'd never get my hands on one but we live in a mysterious world. By the way my friend, many congratulations on hitting the 2K sub mark. Really well deserved :)
I loved the DMS didn’t get to drive one as my garage had metros ,it’s a superb model but the rear light clusters are wrong they didn’t come in until 1975 when the fleetline started to badged as a leyland the light clusters should be just indicator brake/ rear light and a spotlight reversing light but in the garage two beeps of the horn before reversing ,but im jealous mate I want one 😂from one bus driver to another take care and enjoy it sorry to pick out something forgive Cheers Mark 😊😊
No it's all good Mark and you are right. Sadly, no amount of money buys you the perfect model. I am considering some upgrades to this by installing a side desti...that may only be a decal...and maybe also some working interior lighting. I drove M class as well but the very early ones out of FW. Many thanks for viewing and taking the time to comment. i do genuinely appreciate it mate. Stay safe :)
I passed my test on M30 one of the FW former allocation that was the garage I had my test from ,the first 50 looked great in red and white didn’t they tell me our metros didn’t have it but what was that thing in the right hand corner of the dashboard it was black with a curved top and a round knob on it cheers mate
@@marksinthehouse1968 Oh mate it's so long ago. I cannot actually remember now. The M class had a sparse cab, like the DMS/SMS. Somewhere I have aphoyo of an M cab, I'll try to find it and see if I can help answer your question. IT sounds odd, possibly, but I drove just about everything on the road at that time, and you kind of forget small detail as the years pass. I was later an NBC man so drove everything with a Bristol and Leyland badge on as well....where did the years go?
Ok mate many thanks take care 😊
I collect West Midlands buses specially Birmingham and I know some of them are expensive but I'm willing to pay the price to get what I want so I can understand where you're coming from and you know I still look for the Birmingham bus I haven't got my only memories are when I was a child in Birmingham when I used to go to the midland red bus station in Birmingham watch the buses go in and watch the buses go out it's a bit like Charlie and the chocolate factory really
There is nothing wrong at all in following the history of a particular place or area and collecting items that represent it if it has special meaning to you my friend. Many thanks for watching and taking the extra time to leave a comment :)
hi roger thats a gorgeous model to me its not the money its what your purchase brings to the buyer we only live once so live as you want great video my friend
Well said Peter. I know many viewers will think so much just for a model bus but it is/has been...my whole working life so why not :)
Looking forward to it.
That video is now live on the channel. Many thanks for viewing and leaving a comment :)
Nice commentary, thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks for the visit Dave. I hope you are keeping well. I really must reserve some time to join one of your streams soon. Thanks for viewing and taking time to comment mate :)
Great video mate! awesome channel, do you have a facebook i can talk to you on and show you some of the locomotives i own?
Many thanks for your kind words. I am not on social media, sorry
Roger, your style and delivery is excellent, thanks for posting.
Thank you kindly. I try to get my message across in a helpful way. Sometimes, like many of us who run channels, I can be a bit left field or controversial :)
@@StBlazeyModelWorld That’s ok, you are just keeping it real! You come across as knowledgeable and thorough without being pompous like some of the other channels.
I’ve commented on this before, we (collectively) really enjoy your videos mate. Keep up the good work and ignore the keyboard warriors.
Thanks, will do!
Interesting video. Looks like you got a good selection of items. I do occasionally pick up job lots with a view to taking my time and selling on the majority of items separately. As a general rule of thumb I use the following low valuations of £20 per tender loco/large diesel, £10 per smaller diesel or 0-6-0 tank engines, £5 per 0-4-0 tank engines. Coaches I value at £5 per coach and wagons at £2.50 per item. If stock is more modern and has NEM pockets etc then I will value items more highly. Steel track I don’t tend to give any value to as it’s not worth a lot, but it will sell. Using my typical valuation system I would estimate value of the whole lot around the £250 to £300 mark. That will be on the low side because some items can vary a lot in price.
Well not far off but I won't state what was paid it was part business, part just helping clear some items for friend. You are right that steel track no value these days and of course, when valuing any collection of models I think it is also important to decided which items will be sold on and which, if any, are being kept for the buyer's own use.
Live in a very dry climate, Arizona, USA. I am a model railroader and a hobbyist wood worker. Our lumber dries out and, sometimes the wood knots fall out. The standard Gorilla glue works great due to it's expansive nature that locks the knot back in place. This is all I use this glue for nothing else.
Well it is important to use what works for you and of course climate is always a factor. Many thanks for sharing your experiences :)
I'm wanting to paint a model bus at the moment but I want to know. Without damaging the plastic circular cubes , is there any other way to take it out?
They can be prized out using a very fine pick tool but usually get damaged in removal. Sadly, I am not aware of anyone who sells replacement clips these days. In the past I used to glue the models back together because I always removed the interior poles as well. Please avoid the use of superglue though if you go with this option. The fumes from such glues are really strong and they attack the plastic glass units, causing them to haze out and prevented from being clear and see through. I hope that reply helps to some extent. Many thanks for viewing and asking a question :)