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Finished my first Tamiya build after this thread brought back 80s memories. Went for a Lunchbox mainly because an older lad at school had one which looked great fun (and at the time there was no chance we could have afforded one).

Really enjoyed the process, and properly went down a rabbit hole in terms of mods: upgraded motor, 3D printed chassis and anti-slap braces, alu body mounts (oh and oil shocks arriving tomorrow).

Body isn't perfect, especially compared to some of the efforts shared here - but happy enough. Needed a lie down after the last coat of gold, three windows open clearly isn't enough ventilation!

Will probably give to the nephew eventually, but think I've got the bug. Might get something a bit more modern next.

I've had a Nakamichi 600 on the list for a while, but given I only own 3 cassettes
I haven't yet managed the mental athletics to justify the cost - despite how fucking cool they look

Great, thanks for the info - will read up a bit more on DSP

I've been thinking about getting a sub as my Harbeth's lack a bit of lower range. Before I join Alice down the rabbit hole, any tips for selecting a sub?

Are two better than one? Do I also need DSP and a calibrated microphone?

I've heard good things about REL, and they recommend the 7tx - which doesn't suggest it needs a DSP for successful set-up

I use the puck screen. Shots appear more consistent, but I got one of those needle distributors at the same time so hard to isolate whether it's made a difference.

Machine/grouphead seal need cleaning less, which is a more definite positive (though you do need to get used to catching the screen when knocking the puck out).

I've looked at thus sort of thing before for a similar purpose, but didn't get in the end as wasn't sure of battery life (excuse the Bezos link): https://amzn.eu/d/g1fUILu

Does anyone know of an LBS or frame builder that has a crown race cutter (and happy to use)? Need to trim from 1" JIS to 1" ISO - have tried a few places but no luck so far.

(Or does anyone have a crown race cutter they would be willing to lend for a beer/donation?)

Just dug out the calipers and can confirm 126mm. Have had a quick look at cold setting it, looks simple enough to do at home?

Lovely stuff, thanks all. If I go the 11 speed Shimano HG road hub route (the frame is 125mm) assume I'd need to fit a spacer to allow me to fit an MTB cassette?

Ha, I wouldn't trust myself... I was looking to use the adjustable V-brakes (like the ones Paul do) to accommodate the 650b.

It's an early 90s MTB frame which I'm (over sentimentally) updating/resurrecting. I can't find many MTB specific 130mm rim brake hubs, but there's a few options for road.

Am I asking for catastrophe if I use road hubs (I'll not be doing anything more than a bit of gravel on it)?

Or should I just get some disc hubs laced to rim-brake rims?

Great, thanks @gbj_tester. @snottyotter good shout re: 650b, looking to update a 26" frame

Do any 27.5" 11 speed, vbrake, qr rear wheels exist (125mm) or would they need to be a build with a 130mm hub?

Not BBC6 but sad-times with Worldwide FM shutting down - was a lifesaver in lockdown, hope it's resurrected in some form soon

Can anyone recommend a good window supplier/glazier in East London/Leyton? Looking to extend the kitchen and trying to work out some options, ideally energy efficient with minimal internal frames.

@jono84 had a kitchen spray tap at my last place, would definitely get again but hard to quantify quite why - felt like it was dead handy at the time, but can't think of of anything now you couldn't really do with a normal tap!

After all the cold brew chat here, I dug out my Hario jug (Mizudashi 600ml) and realised I've somehow managed to lose the filter bottom. It seems like a waste to just order a new one, does anyone know where I might be able to get it as a spare part? It's the cap bit that pushes on to the bottom of the inner filter.

Not really foraging, but this has appeared in my peace lily, any idea what species it could be?

I went past the other day and it looked like the pandemic had done for Franks - it had been open until relatively recently

Was at RSPB Wallasea Island yesterday and the place was packed with Skylarks. Hadn't been there before and would thoroughly recommend - was teaming with waders (and noisy bastard black-headed gulls)

Camping quilts might be the best of both worlds: https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/best-lightweight-backpacking-quilts-top-6/

Got them from here, which has a few close-ups: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/911997959/record-display-shelf-wall-mounted-vinyl

The finish is a bit "3D printed" but you wouldn't notice unless you're pretty close up

In general it sound pretty good but not blown away by the pressing, there's some noise on the first side that shouldn't be there - going to swap for another copy to see if it's just my version.

The music itself is expectedly fantastic.

Finally got some 3D printed command strip record holders sorted - tricky to fit evenly in a Victorian house with uneven everything, but pretty happy with them. Now just need to decide which records to display...

Sounds like you're sorted now, but the wonderfully named Pentonville Foam and Rubber Products could help: http://www.pentonvillerubber.co.uk/

Not sure if the right thread, but I inherited a captain's clock a few months back, nothing special but loads of sentimental value. The key to wind it is missing, can anyone recommend where I could find a replacement/get a new one made?

I've done this a couple of times, though not with one as tall as 2m! I've usually lightly wrapped the cactus body in bubble wrap, then supported with bamboo canes around it, taped to the pot and tied around at the top, then wrapped the whole thing in cardboard.

Keeping them upright has always been the main issue though, given the root ball's so small!