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ben racey

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  1. Evening all! Up thread, someone mentioned the use of these vehicles for irish prototypes. We're having a chat about that on the IRM forum here(I linked it through earlier this week when the announcement was made before the full brake was announced: https://irishrailwaymodeller.com/topic/7970-new-generic-4-and-6-wheel-coaches-in-00-what-can-we-use-them-for/ Given the generic design (Which I'm fine with for the price and aim of getting something that's well decorated, running), there's at least one GNRi 6 wheel vehicle, and the LNWR livery is a nightmare to do well, isn't it!? so a few DNGR vehicles might also work. There's also a rather nice DNGR bogie third which would be a good bash from the all and brake third on a new chassis. The full brake might be interesting, some 6w full brakes made it into the 60's into the CIE era in the up to date colour scheme, so certainly some possibilities. The width is different, of course, about 4mm too narrow for the irish loading gauge, but it's definitely something to work with! Many thanks to Hattons for providing the dimensions and engaging with the forum to improve the design, looking forward to seeing them in due course! Cheers for now. Richard.
  2. Hi Paul, I've still got two green coaches from Changchun which I'd be up for selling, PM for details if still interested? I've a QJ but like the post above, Mazak has got the chassis unfortunately..... Cheers for now. Richard.
  3. Yep, I get that, my stuff's up on shapeways too and I totally identify with all those pitfalls! Looking forward to seeing how you get on.... Richard.
  4. Hi Simon, have you thought about doing railcar B in 4mm scale? Most irish railway modellers work in 4mm and either accept the 16.5mm gauge or work to 21mm where able - I'd be interested in railcar B at some point in the future, dependent on pricing(I know 4mm prints can be expensive from my own efforts... Cheers for now! Richard.
  5. Let's face it, until the current weather breaks, it's the only sociably responsible thing to do - who wants heritage steam power in the news for all the wrong reasons!?
  6. Thanks for those memories. Did you get any photographs of the railway operation at ICI? I live in Northwich, so would be interested in seeing any material you have to hand? Cheers for now. Richard.
  7. Some sad news from Northwich: one of the last haunts of these wagons is being demolished - the avenue works is around 3/4 demolished, probably won't see the week out. Richard.
  8. Many thanks for that, passed the gen on, my friend managed the train for sight a few times, in amongst family stuff! Cheers for that. Richard.
  9. Evening! Yes, it's a bit of a hybrid.... it's 498.022 A Mehano 4-8-2 chassis(and tender bogies) A 3d printed body and tender, with plasticard overlays where required to get a smooth finish A roco 44 cab, and various detailing parts, including the drive for the centre cylinder - it had Mazak rot, so wasn't a huge loss. Runs with a Zimo chip with sound... for a 498.1 (but, well... it sounds the part!) Needs some finishing, but really pleased it worked well on Dobris - many thanks for the invitation to help out for the day Ian! Richard.
  10. Evening all, Does anyone know if there's any 1400's out on the Douro at present? My sense from a search of the web is that there's no booked work, but the off chance of a working on an unpredicatable basis out of Porto? is that fair? A friend is heading over there next week, and is after any useful gen! Many thanks in advance! Richard.
  11. So very pleased with my Yellow No.65.... but..... it's so very..... yellow......! So I took it along to Grimy Times(no connection, happy customer!) and they did a great job in taking it down a bit so that the finish replicated the picture as per the photo used in the advert for the model. Photos attached: Just need some MGR wagons for it to pull, and it'll really look the part(oh and a layout for it to run on....!) Cheers for now. Richard.
  12. That's true, it's a small group of modellers, for sure - but we are resourceful.... Drop me a PM, I may be able to assist if it'd help? Cheers for now. Richard.
  13. Ah, now that 2-10-2 is very nice! I've a kamel, a few coaches and vans and a scratchbuilt wagon.... really tempted by the 2-10-2 though, just need to work out how to fund the purchase of one! Cheers for now. Richard.
  14. Very nice work! I shall have to look out for a couple of GWR brake third clerestory coaches for a smiliar project! Re. the roofs and the wider bodies of irish stock- this is where 3d printing can be a real help - print a roof and perhaps the ends and you'd be away when combined with the Hornby sides. I've done just that with some GNRi and CIE stock, and it's worked really well. Cheers for now. Richard.
  15. You've got yourself a bargain lot there, well done! Richard
  16. Yes, they are. 409 on the 1004 this am. Not sure how far it got as it didn't seem to stick. Large logo one on the other set.
  17. Looks great, brings back happy memories! Cheers for now. Richard
  18. Same here! Hope I'm on the list somewhere, nothing in my emails/spam so a little concerned.... Cheers for now Richard
  19. I'd hope it would, a sound fitted one would be superb! Kind regards Richard
  20. Very interesting thread! As a resident of Hartford it's fascinating to see what was there. As some may know much of the site is now being redeveloped as part of the winning tonight urban village development. Oakleigh sidings themselves are gradually disappearing under the inevitable trees. Kind regards Richard
  21. Hi all, Kirley's put together one of the few of these that I've sold; perhaps not unexpected given the price! Perhaps I should explain that some time after the design of these - shapeways changed their pricing strategy with around 1 weeks notice. This made the 1 piece prints, such as the M1 and M2 vastly more expensive than previously. This caused a lot of consternation on their forums as the time. As this is an early model It's not one I can split into components sadly. That, coupled with shapeways use of UPS means it's very expensive. I make approximately the price of a pint on each one.....The cost is what it is, but there you go! Kind Regards Richard.
  22. Don't branch lines already do an etched kit/chassis?
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