Layout building, modelling tips, tricks, and advice from someone who might know a thing or two about this. If there is anything you want to know about the world of model railways, including scenic work, troubleshooting, maintenance and running and I haven't already done a video about it please let me know an one will miraculously appear as quick as I can make it
The average number of parts in a Rapido 4 wheel wagon is 44, I doubt any of the other wagons in that train are anything like that many, the H&BR fish can from triang for example in your train has 7 parts, that is a lot of molded detail and no ability to offer variation within a range of liveries of a single wagon.
I agree that Rapido wagons are a bit on the expensive side, you will find their open wagons the same price as they seem to have one price fits all for most of the range. They are still good wagons but not that much if any better than the competition in complexity Oxford Rail being a good example of very similar looks and finish. The one thing Rapido do have that others RTR don't is the brass bearings in the axle boxes but some of the kit wagons do have them as well.
@@astonishinglyaveragemodeller Sam has published a video where he details the actual demographics of his channel subscribers, and they follow the hobby age range quite well. Quite likely older folks don't comment much on his videos, but I have no reason to doubt the veracity of his claims. There is no one else who reviews quite as many models or broadcasts the modelling news with quite the regularity or completeness that he does, I suspect a few older modellers don't admit to checking his channel from time to time.
I'm well past the bloom of middle age and I'm a fan of Sams - mostly for his reviews and his mellow demeanor - there are more than enough "Serious Model Railroaders" (tm) on youtube already. As I recall, he was pretty clear on his intent with these mystery boxes - a couple of good bits and a random assortment of stuff. Based on his usual "retail" prices it seemed a pretty good deal. I did not buy one because the shipping to Canada doubled the cost. You raise a really good point about his younger audience members. As a parent it could look a bit underwhelming. As for the scrap bits - I would use that balancing coach body as the basis for a small ticket stall on a preserved railway, or perhaps a hut for platelayers etc. Thanks for all your mystery box reviews and other content.
The detail is great, the biggest disappointment is the lack of a certificate as mentioned on their website. I know it's a small thing, but as a limited edition and given the website says it should be included, it really ought to be.
Nice video. You take 'hand of God' to the extreme! I'm (painfully slowly) working on a new Inglenook project ... If it works it'll definitely be RU-vidable.
Hello A good comparison video there, Although I have to say, as an N gauge modeller, I personally prefer the Sawyer Models Mystrey Bags (and he has recently changed how these are done, and are now £10 only, no more £20 or £30 plus bags). I have had several of Sawyers about 6 or 7 now, (bought 2 last weekend...lol) although never tried the Rocket Railways ones (do they do those for N gauge?). Also I can add that there is a firm called "North Western Models" (they do small white metal, plastic and laser cut models and items) and they now do a 'Mystrey Box', for both N and OO gauge, although these are around £25 (for the N gauge one, not sure how much the OO one is), which might be worth a try if your feeling flush...lol. Good video though, thanks.
The best ideas are developed by trying new methods and ways. The cliff already looks good, with additional green (moss, very small bushes and gras) it will even look better. Keep up the good work. All the best Valentin
Hey, good on ya for percevering with that foam monster, lol. It takes a lot of imaginating to get to your end goal. My wife has none, so I always get funny looks from her at the start of a project.
Dear Sir, Methinks these British locos are very good looking. I was lucky to acquire some Hornbys, but they are all steam 0-4-0s. But, these green classes 35, 37, 45s are great. Cheers frm Brazil!
Should have cleaned the commutator whilst the two sides of the motor body were separated. Basic oiling on the moving parts and grease on the cogs, and oil the axles for the two none driving wheels
I literally can not believe that the commutator was not cleaned and also the motor was not lubricated on reassembly. No offence - but his video was pointless.
Hello I've had five of these Sawyer Model 'Mystery Bags' so far and every time I see thier stand at a show I will buy one. I've all sorts of stuff in them but all useful in some way and those little bits (like the Peco milk churns and things like that) are the sort of things that you wouldn't want to buy on their own and always worth more than what I paid. A great bit of fun. Just for info, Andy Sawyer did tell me he saw what Rocket Railways were doing and decided to do it differently and give people 'value for money' bags instead some items are pre-owned but of reasonable quality. Thanks
the D prefix went over into the early BR blue period ,, it is known as pre TOPS ,, the tops system was an automated system introduced for the monitoring and tracking of locomotives so they knew what types were available and where and if they needed re fueling servicing etc
Always my experience although I can usually get to them. One has been at a similar location as you are experiencing and I eventually realized the point was not sitting completely flat. It was just enough to lift the loco off tgd track especially at slow speeds . I continually keep a keen eye on what’s going on and often it is a case of adding another pin somewhere. Good luck with that
@@astonishinglyaveragemodeller They do seem to represent a decent value. I am not sure if anyone here in the US offers things like this. I do slot cars as well as a bit of model railroading so I am always looking for a good deal. I just started watching your channel and I especially enjoy the lack of pretense, much like me. I have been a slot car/model RR'er , since 1963, so I have been exposed to quite a lot. However, I almost always learn something from you creators. I believe we are living in "The Golden Age" of modeling right now. The aftermarket is just mind numbing with it's variation of stuff available. I have enjoyed modeling for some six decades now and I have to say, the internet, RU-vid and folks like you have done more for modeling than any other one thing. Modeling in general was going flat until the word got out via the internet that it was still pretty cool and fun thing to do. Your channel is fun to watch, the best of all reasons to watch. Keep on Keepin' on.
