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Interesting thread! I saw the original photo on FB too. My wife is from Bargoed. Matt
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Matt's wagon detailing workbench - Lima CCT
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Enfys_Rainbow's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
Although going away was a good thing, and a good time was had, it wasn't such a good thing for my modelling! That break, even though it was only a week, completely derailed [excuse the pun!] my enthusiasm and flow and I've struggled to return to the bench ever since. That said, I have made some slow progress, and here's how the CCT currently looks. Numerous tiny triangles [36 in total] have been cut from plastic and fitted individually to the solebars. This was as much fun as it looks. I've also sanded down the prominent roof ribs and then drilled, and fitted replacement vents. If the roof looks a bit strange, it's because it's moulded in transparent plastic. Matt- 49 replies
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Are the Brassmasters rods still available?
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I've built several buildings from foamboard (bought from the Range). I used superglue to attach the parts together with no issues at all. I also used the Range equivalent of evostick to attach embossed plastic to the shell and despite reservations, have had absolutely no issues in the 3 years since these were built. Matt
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Matt's wagon detailing workbench - Lima CCT
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Enfys_Rainbow's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
Hi all, I'm about to go away for the week, so progress will inevitably slow. The battery boxes have been transplanted across and a start has been made on adding some of the other bits and bobs - all from the spares box so far. I've also made a start on sanding down the roof ribs. Also, note the buffers aren't glued in position yet hence the crooked one visible here! Matt -
Matt's wagon detailing workbench - Lima CCT
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Enfys_Rainbow's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
With the SPV almost finished [apart from painting], my thoughts have turned to the next project, again an item of Parcels stock. The layout I'm planning in the distant future will need a few items of Parcels stock, hence the recent focus. I picked up a couple of Lima CCT's second hand, and actually first started this over 5 years ago but soon lost interest. One of the "modifications" I made back then was to replace the original wheels and graft some spare [although incorrect] Parkside w-irons to the solebars in an attempt to improve the Lima originals. When I picked this back up, I was tempted to ignore the incorrect w-irons and just detail the model and then repaint it. Unfortunate handling mishap A led to the destruction of the w-irons so Plan B was required. My next step was to cut sections of the chassis/floor to accommodate etched w-irons. I knew what needed to be done but a lack of concentration resulted in me sanding the solebars too thinly, and then snapping one of them in unfortunate handling mishap B. So Plan C is now to completely replace the floor and solebars and rebuild using the battery boxes and parts from the original. Matt -
Mark 2b, By Accurascale and IRM!
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Accurascale Fran's topic in Accurascale / Irish Railway Models
I'm hoping some of the Mk2's may yet become available because I could be tempted by at least one! -
Matt's wagon detailing workbench - Lima CCT
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Enfys_Rainbow's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
Hi all, The SPV is completed - construction wise at least [apart from couplings and axle boxes]. The underframe and brake gear parts are a mixture of Parkside bits [from left over sprues], scratchbuilt and etched odds and ends. The last few evenings have been spent assembling all these bits and I've thoroughly enjoyed it! And a low level shot to highlight the underframe parts: Please note that the roof is still loose at this point - hence the visible gap above the door. Matt- 49 replies
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APCM Bagged Cement van in 4mm scale
Enfys_Rainbow replied to macgeordie's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
What a lovely looking van! Something about your kits just make me want to buy them - even though this is of no use to me! Wonderful stuff! Matt -
Matt's wagon detailing workbench - Lima CCT
Enfys_Rainbow replied to Enfys_Rainbow's topic in Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding
Hi all, The SPV has been progressing nicely, although it's taken a little longer to get to this point than I'd hoped. As mentioned in my first post on the subject, everything from the solebars down has had to be fashioned - mainly from scratch. So what you see here is a mix of re-purposed plastic spare parts, odd bits of etched detail and scratchbuilt items all cobbled together to give something approaching the underframe of one of these vans. There are quite a few more pieces to make, but it's getting there slowly! Matt