[A CR D 35 full brake, part 1]

Nice work, John.

 

I have some of these 45’ coaches in S Scale to do, I’d be interested to know how you found the guard duckets as they look like they could be a bit fiddly trying to blend them into the side. Is the etched outer panelling long enough?

 

Scott

[A CR 323 class part 1 , wheels]

I commend you on your choice of locomotive, they are wonderful wee pugs.

 

Many years ago I was lucky enough to see an EM gauge version built by the late Peter James. He wrote an article briefly describing how he went about building it. If I remember rightly he made his own wheels, and possibly even the motor as well. Peter was a true master and his locomotives were straight out the top draw. I often wonder what happened to his collection.

 

I'll look forward seeing your progress.

[Barney - footplate and boiler/firebox]

I’ve just come across your Blog. Superb modelling, and the Highland Railway is an added bonus. 

[A CR 670 Class part 6. In service at last.]

Loved the video and congratulations on a finishing a superb locomotive.

 

[CR D27 machinery wagon , part 2]

A lovely wagon and an equally lovely video.

[PDSWJR Brake Van part 2 - detailing]

Very nice indeed, Sir.

[Scottish Private Trader Wagon-Part 4]

Thank you, Mikkel for your kind comments.

 

I find modelling in S Scale very satisfying. Despite being only slightly larger than 4mm there is a feeling that models have more mass to them.

[A general view of things.]

It's always nice to see one of the Scottish pre-group companies represented.

[Finally....]

Plasticard.

[Finally....]

Thanks Simon. You may remember these wagons as I brought them along to Scaleforum many years ago when the S Scale Society was guest society. I still have three mineral wagons to paint which were built shortly after these two.

[Now Where Was I.....]

Sorry Simon, I have been neglecting my blog these last few months and missed your comment.

 

Unfortunately the project has stalled again due to another project taking up my time. More on this later....

 

Scott

[NBR 0-6-0T Class 'D']

Thanks for the comment.

 

I also have a 52F kit for a J83 in S Scale, Peter kindly re-scaled his etches for me. My plan is to finish it in the earlier Holmes livery with NB crest.

 

Once I finish my railway room I hope to draw-up some plans for a layout based on Bonnybridge Central, and will need to start looking at building some Caley stock. 

[SDJR Road Van]

A lovely looking wagon, Mikkel. If this is one of the wagons you hinted to be struggling with then you have made a wonderful job despite the little hic-ups along the way. You must be feeling very satisfied.

 

Scott

[Early winter's morning at Clevedon]

That's a nice looking little beastie!

 

Happy New Year.

[Scottish Private Trader Wagon-Part 2]

Thanks, Mikkel. I enjoy scratch building wagons from Plasticard, it's a nice clean medium to work with. I'm sure we will all enjoy seeing your completed vans when the time comes.

[NBR 0-6-0T Class 'D']

The wonderful finish to the locomotive is the work of Ian Rathbone. I would certainly recommend his work.

[Paint Your Wagon-Part 2]

Thanks Mark. I have consulted a friend who knows more about these things than I and he has said pretty much the same thing. The wagons have been cleaned up as best I dare and are now currently being weathered to try and mask most of the damage. I'll post some pictures when they are finished.

[Scottish Private Trader Wagon-Part 1]

I've been having a few problems attaching photographs. Normally I don't have a problem but with this post I've found that I can't attach a photograph using the normal method. I download the photograph then when I try to insert it nothing happens, but when I publish the post a picture appears as an "attached thumbnail". Anyway I hope you can all see it now.

[In The Beginning...]

The 0-6-0T is actually an NBR class D, a little larger than the R class. Unfortunately I'm just setting off on a four week trip offshore. I still have a few pictures taken from when it was made so if I remember I'll try and post something when I get home again.

[Scottish Private Trader Wagon-Part 1]

Well put Simon.

Your comments remind me of the time I converted a Bachman 08 shunter to P4. Using a set of drop in wheels from Ultrascale I managed to produce a P4 Gronk in about an hour. Watching it run up and down my little test track I thought "so what". On the other hand I can sit there for hours drooling over my NBR 0-6-0T-and it doesn't even have to move.

[Paint Your Wagon-Part 2]

No. The matt varnish was from a brand new tin, thinned down and sprayed on.

 

I've began attacking the wagons with a cotton bud and some thinners. It's not looking good at the moment, I think I'm going to have to try and make the best of a bad job without causing any damage.

[Paint Your Wagon]

Ian, I applied a thin coat of Humbrol matt 110 to the inside of the wagon. Once dry a thin coat of Humbrol 93 was applied over the top, by applying a thin coat of paint the colour underneath shows through. After leaving the paint to dry for 24 hours a couple of washes using a mid grey was applied, I used Humbrol 106. To finish off a black wash was applied, the two mineral wagons received a few extra black washes to represent the residue left from the coal and coke.  

[In The Beginning...]

This picture was taken at the SSMRS Autumn Meeting last September, the 'Country Boards' on which the train is running is the work of Maurice Hopper. More pictures from the meeting can be found on Maurice's blog.

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1391/entry-12442-all-together-country-boards-and-visitors/

 

Maurice's craftsmanship is a true work of art. 

[In The Beginning...]

Yes Phil, the picture was taken at the Autumn meeting. Unfortunately I don't get the chance to attend many meetings so It was nice letting the 0-6-0T stretch it's legs, not to mention getting together with everyone.