RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2020 Mine too. I made a tolerable job of the same kit, but not in your league. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 It looks great from here. Making matching pairs of anything from scratch at full size is often a P.I.T.A. (especially when you forget what you are doing and make two for the same side!) so I think you need to give yourself a pat on the back for doing it in miniature. I have just made these mudguard braces from an illustration in an old parts catalogue. I knew they were 1" wide and 1/8" thick. It was then a case of measuring the gap between the bolt holes that they pick up on. They look nothing, but with shaping, drilling, bending and painting, there's a good two hours work involved. Not to mention suitably industrial language. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Wow, that wagon looks superb Kevin, I would even contemplate that pipework on the ends. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Pulling back, we catch the mixed goods waiting on the viaduct for clearance.... Edited March 25 by KNP 33 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just beautiful a lovely view. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 I really like the way you have created the dirt road and the occupation bridge. The whole scene is wonderfully well observed and composed. It just works, very convincing. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 88C Posted June 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2020 Superb picture, as always. Brian 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Ken raced down to viaduct lane and just after he set up his camera on the tripod he heard the clanking of a signal... Short blast on the whistle from 2251 and she slowly pulled away. Ken was able to catch all this on film just for you! Edited March 25 by KNP 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 I trust the cattle wagons are an empty stock working! (I believe it was a standing instruction that if laden, they were to be marshalled next to the engine to reduce the to-and-fro effect on the cattle - I have no idea where the rule is to be found, I'd have to go looking) atb Simon 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, Simond said: I trust the cattle wagons are an empty stock working! (I believe it was a standing instruction that if laden, they were to be marshalled next to the engine to reduce the to-and-fro effect on the cattle - I have no idea where the rule is to be found, I'd have to go looking) atb Simon "They would generally be found together at the locomotive end as this meant the loco could take them directly to the cattle dock on arrival where the animals could be fed and watered. Also, as cattle wagons were often fitted with vacuum brakes, marshalling them at the head of the train, whether full or empty, meant their brakes could be used." Extract from http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/7-fops/fo-cattle.htm 2 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2020 6 ton insulated wagon progressing. Transfers applied though I had to use GW from my Pressfix range as the ones supplied where of the large variety and not the smaller ones shown on the instructions as they weren't included - how odd! Better add the S&W coupling as well otherwise this won't be going anywhere...... Leave overnight for transfers to dry, then dirty them and apply Dullcote to whole model. 26 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted June 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, KNP said: Transfers applied though I had to use GW from my Pressfix range as the ones supplied where of the large variety and not the smaller ones shown on the instructions as they weren't included - how odd! Kevin I just made a Peco Parkside GWR Bloater van and the kit was missing the buffers, so maybe there are some teething problems with packing the kits which are new to Peco? To be fair I mailed Peco and they missing bits were mailed to me without question, and within 48 hours. Tony 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 29 minutes ago, Tony Teague said: Kevin I just made a Peco Parkside GWR Bloater van and the kit was missing the buffers, so maybe there are some teething problems with packing the kits which are new to Peco? To be fair I mailed Peco and they missing bits were mailed to me without question, and within 48 hours. Tony Might be but the transfer sheet didn’t even have the space for mid sized GW letters but the instructions clearly showed them. Saying I have just noticed other bits missing from the transfer sheet as well. I might be wrong here but I don’t they originally came with transfers and this is a new Peco addition. They need to check that what’s shown on the instructions is included on the transfer sheet. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted June 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2020 10 minutes ago, KNP said: Might be but the transfer sheet didn’t even have the space for mid sized GW letters but the instructions clearly showed them. Saying I have just noticed other bits missing from the transfer sheet as well. I might be wrong here but I don’t they originally came with transfers and this is a new Peco addition. They need to check that what’s shown on the instructions is included on the transfer sheet. Kevin You are right, as Parkside Dundas they did not include transfers. Tony 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren chpamn Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Tony Teague said: Kevin I just made a Peco Parkside GWR Bloater van and the kit was missing the buffers, so maybe there are some teething problems with packing the kits which are new to Peco? To be fair I mailed Peco and they missing bits were mailed to me without question, and within 48 hours. Tony I do like peco fir this I have had parts missing and they just sent it out with it any questions Edited July 1, 2020 by darren chpamn Spelling 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren chpamn Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Well I gave just done a marathon read if this thread firstly I have to say what a amazing layout, and secondly I live the relaxing way you have done your postings on here it made the reading so much more fun 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 18 hours ago, Simond said: I trust the cattle wagons are an empty stock working! (I believe it was a standing instruction that if laden, they were to be marshalled next to the engine to reduce the to-and-fro effect on the cattle - I have no idea where the rule is to be found, I'd have to go looking) atb Simon Stubby’s comment and reference are clearly relevant and practical, but they were not what I was looking for. I dug out my 1904 reprint rule book and found paragraphs 210 which required guards to ensure the doors were properly closed ( ! ) and that they told someone if an animal were unwell or dead. And to shunt gently. my 1950/1962 version gives similar wording in rule 171, and prohibits loose shunting of livestock in rule 110. Either I’m dreaming, or there must be some other publication. atb Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted July 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Stepping back one, here is 2251 and her wagons waiting for clearance. Edited March 25 by KNP 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just a gorgeous view as always makes my morning. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted July 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2020 Kevin One of the highlights of Little Muddle for me is the detailed way in which you paint your 'little people'. As I am about to start on a batch of Modelu people, could you perhaps outline your particular approach to this topic, what paints you use, etc? Many thanks Tony 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Tony Teague said: Kevin One of the highlights of Little Muddle for me is the detailed way in which you paint your 'little people'. As I am about to start on a batch of Modelu people, could you perhaps outline your particular approach to this topic, what paints you use, etc? Many thanks Tony PM sent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted July 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Hiding in the trees after going around the bend....... Edited March 25 by KNP 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted July 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, KNP said: Hiding in the trees after going around the bend...... How did you know? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren chpamn Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Hi kevin I would like to rack your brains with regards your b set. When you filled the extra window in how did you match the colour or did you repaint the coach? Thanks daz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren chpamn Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Tony Teague said: Kevin One of the highlights of Little Muddle for me is the detailed way in which you paint your 'little people'. As I am about to start on a batch of Modelu people, could you perhaps outline your particular approach to this topic, what paints you use, etc? Many thanks Tony I second that it would be interesting to find out how you get such great results 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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