RailwayLyons Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Hello one and all, I am relatively new to 7mm modelling, with the Hatchette Flying Scotsman being the only full kit I have attempted, and that’s not completed yet (pictures to follow later). The purchase of the Dapol 08 really gave my interest in 7mm a boost, such a lovely model for a great price, and RTR. An impending house move has inspired me to start documenting my progress into the new and wonderful world that 7mm seems to offer. With plans to build a shed and a garden railway to run my new stock on, with permission from my better half and daughter already granted thankfully, I will have threads for these as they happen (probably a year from now). In the meantime, my workbench will be kept busy with a few kits and modifications, for both Irish and British outline. Hopefully I can keep everyone entertained with my progress. Comments and tips will be welcomed. Regards, RL Edited September 8, 2017 by RailwayLyons 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Welcome on board! Pictures, lots of pictures... Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Welcome to the wonderful world of 7mm, probably the best scale in the world : ) Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 RL Welcome to the forum. Hopefully you will find us all helpful! As Simon says plenty of pics needed! Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayLyons Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 As it stands at the moment: Hatchette Flying Scotsman - Awaiting wheels painting, con-rods and small detailing: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Mm, the wheels are, mmm, rather, "bright"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayLyons Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Ha, yes they are. I had run out of grey primer, but found this one from an older project. They will match the rest of the loco, once I find the Allen key to remove the wheels, its not in the safe place I left it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Ah, they do that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I have about 8 Allen keys all bar one in safe places. They will turn up some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayLyons Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Well, a little bit of work on a project I have been meaning to start. I am taking a K-Line 3 rail switcher, and hoping to transform it to 2 rail CIE 121 class. K-Line Switcher: Hopefully the end product: Progress so far: Still a way to go, but it is starting to resemble the right shapes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Impressive - what are you doing about the bogies Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayLyons Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Impressive - what are you doing about the bogies Paul R At the moment they will do, but I will be looking to make a more prototypical side frame, and cast resin ones from that. Obviously the front steps and coupler will have to be removed, as they are in the way of the front and rear skirt positions. Bits will be re-positioned as needed. Also toying with swapping the coarse wheels for finer scale ones, but we will see how it runs first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailwayLyons Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 Happy Friday Folks!! Work and studies(thankfully finished next Tuesday), have meant I have little or no time to do any model work, but it hasn't stopped my fleet growing in the meantime. I had purchased the Dapol 08 when they came out, but have now added another one. I introduce "Unicorn". 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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