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RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - Super - 05-19-2016
Hey Ripley
Were did you get that neat digital caliper? I have three but they are all the old fashioned kind.
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - ripley802 - 05-19-2016
(05-19-2016, 12:35 AM)Super Wrote: Hey Ripley
Were did you get that neat digital caliper? I have three but they are all the old fashioned kind.
Harbor Freight, and it was on sale for like $10
I believe this is the one. If you have them in your area check out the store or a flyer and they may have it on sale again or they typically have 20% off coupons too.
http://m.harborfreight.com/6-inch-digital-caliper-47257.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - Super - 05-19-2016
Many thanks Ripley, I am not sure they are in my area as I don't recall hearing that name before but I will check them out. With my eye site it sure will be nice not having to squint at graduation lines and try to figure what the fractions are.
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - Super - 05-19-2016
Holy Smokes....There is one of those stores right near me.......road trip!!!
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - ripley802 - 05-19-2016
(05-19-2016, 02:13 AM)Super Wrote: Holy Smokes....There is one of those stores right near me.......road trip!!!
Believe me, you will be hooked.
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - sunhuntin - 05-19-2016
ripley, asking on behalf here, do you repair, or know how to repair, the steam along thomas'? thanks
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - ripley802 - 05-19-2016
(05-19-2016, 09:50 AM)sunhuntin Wrote: ripley, asking on behalf here, do you repair, or know how to repair, the steam along thomas'? thanks
Yeah, in most cases. They are similar to the TnA in the setup. The tender (in this case Annie) with the 3 batteries, switch, etc... Is basically the same. The bad thing is the battery terminals. I have yet to find a suitable replacement for those. Sometimes they can be cleaned up and get them looking like new again but sometimes they are so pitted and lost the nickel plated coating that they are no good. I have some spare parts for the America version, like the wheels, circuit board, etc..
Biggest thing I have seen in these has been either cut wires where the train moves but there is no sound or steam and then the severe case where all of the batteries are corroded.
Let me know and I would be happy to help.
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - Nigels - 05-19-2016
(05-19-2016, 12:35 AM)Super Wrote: Hey Ripley
Were did you get that neat digital caliper? I have three but they are all the old fashioned kind.
I got one almost identical next day off Amazon for less than £10, could have got one for even less if I'd been prepared to wait for it
Thanks for the pics and measurements Mr Ripley, I only just seen them, I'll see what I can do over the weekend
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - sunhuntin - 05-19-2016
thanks for that. i will advise her to join us so she can accurately describe whats wrong.
RE: Ripley's TnA (talk n action) Collection - ripley802 - 05-19-2016
(05-19-2016, 07:21 PM)sunhuntin Wrote: thanks for that. i will advise her to join us so she can accurately describe whats wrong.
No problem. Sounds good. I think we should definately be able to help.