I had a similar issue with a 4 pin socket ... used the point of a small sewing needle through the base holes to widen the tips of the metal connectors slightly without dismantling the socket.
Hi Bill. That one was a bit of a grind. I was never really sold on those little plugs. I have quite a few of those Hornby loco's with them. I am a bit suprised that no one has done an aftermarket conversion to make a simpler option. Lets face it its only four wires. There must be a better way. Good luck and onto the next vid. Regards.
I have had this happen (not on model locomotives), the solution was to insert a needle into each of the sockets to open up the terminals. Just a little at a time until the plug could be inserted.
Just watched the closing credits again. Now we've got TWO officious-looking clipboard holders standing next to Inspector Morse's old Jag. What can they be up to?? Bobbie doesn't look too happy with those old ladies who have commandeered the bench....
Hi Bill, Just curious as to what make and model of soldering iron it is that you use to such good effect? Another bout of extreme jiggeryfaffery with this one! So frustrating and very annoying, even just viewing it! 😆 You must have incredible levels of patience!! Hope the 🍺 went down well! Best wishes from Wirral!
It's just a cheap Handskit iron with a temp control, display and an on/off button. I'd recommend always having those features on a soldering iron. The trick is not to use the tips that come with cheap irons and to use a good quality one. That's what makes all the difference. I use a Hakko T18-C2 tip and rosin core electric solder.
'This should not be happening'. If that had been me, there would have been more than a few expletives preceding the word 'happening'. That is one of the frustrating things about railway modelling: inaminate objects not behaving or doing what they are supposed to be doing or not doing.😡
Enjoy your well deserved pint Bill, you've the patience of a saint 👍
I was feeling your frustration well persevere and a beer exstreamly well deserved
and the saga continues.... You have the patience of Job when it comes to fixing locos. Great watching your work
Now that's what you call "jiggeryfaffery" a well deserved beer on the way.🍺
Oh Crikey - Learning New Lessons All the Time 😂 - Such a Relief when it worked - You’ll be Crackin out the Special Malt when this gets Finished 😂
What a nightmare ! You've more patience than I'd have with this 2nd rate Hornby stuff. Beer o'clock would be a lot earlier.
I'd have chucked the model across the room
Your patience is a demonstration to all of us who get the red mist after 5 minutes. Next . 👍🎃☕
I had a similar issue with a 4 pin socket ... used the point of a small sewing needle through the base holes to widen the tips of the metal connectors slightly without dismantling the socket.
That's a good idea worth remembering 😊
Time to go down to the Gnomes Legs after working on that pin harness.
Hi Bill. That one was a bit of a grind. I was never really sold on those little plugs. I have quite a few of those Hornby loco's with them. I am a bit suprised that no one has done an aftermarket conversion to make a simpler option. Lets face it its only four wires. There must be a better way. Good luck and onto the next vid. Regards.
I have had this happen (not on model locomotives), the solution was to insert a needle into each of the sockets to open up the terminals. Just a little at a time until the plug could be inserted.
Well done Bill ,that was a really tedious job .Wonder if you could have managed without those powerful glasses ,i know i couldn't have .
Enjoy your beer well done sorting the connection
It is a shame that new does not always mean good to go. Great video!
Several pints of heavy needed after that !
Jings indeed!
Just watched the closing credits again. Now we've got TWO officious-looking clipboard holders standing next to Inspector Morse's old Jag. What can they be up to??
Bobbie doesn't look too happy with those old ladies who have commandeered the bench....
Estate Agents getting frustrated that house isn't selling. Bobbie's bench. Bobbie's rules. Dinnae mess wi Bobbie she'll set the gnomes on ye.
@oobill 🤣😱🤣
I'll be honest Bill, I'd have fitted that other plug which fitted!! Well done and excellent impression of patience - true or not! Al.
I have the same repair to do on a Hornby D16/3, hope I don’t have the same problems as you Bill. Great info.
Fascinating, intricate work.
i had the same problem with a Hornby schools class took me about 3 hours to get it in I wont take it off again thats for sure
I dread doing anything with such fine wiring.
Hi Bill,
Just curious as to what make and model of soldering iron it is that you use to such good effect?
Another bout of extreme jiggeryfaffery with this one! So frustrating and very annoying, even just viewing it! 😆 You must have incredible levels of patience!!
Hope the 🍺 went down well!
Best wishes from Wirral!
It's just a cheap Handskit iron with a temp control, display and an on/off button. I'd recommend always having those features on a soldering iron. The trick is not to use the tips that come with cheap irons and to use a good quality one. That's what makes all the difference. I use a Hakko T18-C2 tip and rosin core electric solder.
Bill, did this loco do a dive to the floor at some point?
'This should not be happening'. If that had been me, there would have been more than a few expletives preceding the word 'happening'. That is one of the frustrating things about railway modelling: inaminate objects not behaving or doing what they are supposed to be doing or not doing.😡
12:41 you can see the middle driver taking up slack, not impressed with the new stuff from hornby tbh
Frustrating! Bill but well done.
Made in China 😂