RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted October 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2020 Saw these and thought of you. https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx351-oo-lobster-pots--creels-pack-of-6---oo4mm176-9586-p.asp?utm_source=Model+Railway+Scenery&utm_campaign=fca0b82c7c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_5TH_OCTOBER_2019_COPY_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9553e44ac6-fca0b82c7c-326377033&mc_cid=fca0b82c7c&mc_eid=55775547e3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: Yes, they’ve gone back with it to Cambria to find out how to get the jib up! It appears the jib self lifts up and then the pins between the long arm and short arm (with holes in for different tasks) get removed and relocated at the the setting needed. Each of the holes has marking on for Travelling (which is what mine is set for), 21ft, 19ft, and 16ft radius lifts, came across some pictures posted on the RMWeb of a crane in the Forest of Dean by bubbles2 back in 2014 under thread heading Cambrian GWR Crane - very useful sequence of pictures of a then battered and rusty old crane but with lots of answers. Said it many times before and say it again - a picture paints a thousand words. 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mick Bonwick said: Saw these and thought of you. https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/lx351-oo-lobster-pots--creels-pack-of-6---oo4mm176-9586-p.asp?utm_source=Model+Railway+Scenery&utm_campaign=fca0b82c7c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_1_5TH_OCTOBER_2019_COPY_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9553e44ac6-fca0b82c7c-326377033&mc_cid=fca0b82c7c&mc_eid=55775547e3 Oo errr missus they look good and fiddly - might get some off Justin, couple of packs might do. Thanks for the heads up Edited October 10, 2020 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2020 That crane looks great Kevin. Was it straightforward to build? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Neal Ball said: That crane looks great Kevin. Was it straightforward to build? The trucks where easy and to a standard build. The jib however was fiddly, the lining up the four pieces was a patience trier.... and even then one piece moved when I left if to dry so I had a bit of filling/filing to do. Crane body/mechanism was actually easy but due to the lack of decent pictures became head scratching. This was where those pictures I mentioned earlier came into play along with posts of completed models on other threads (chuffinghell on his Warren Branch very useful) I have taken pictures of the entire crane build and plan to post on here for for others to use in the future. It is a lovely model of an unusual piece of GWR rolling stock, recommend for those looking for a travelling utility crane designed to be used for freight at yards that don't have one. Currently in the paint workshop. Edited October 10, 2020 by KNP 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 10, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2020 Thanks Kevin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted October 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2020 3 hours ago, KNP said: Oo errr missus they look good and fiddly - might get some off Justin, couple of packs might do. Better hurry, there's only 284 left in stock and there may be panic buying! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Tony Teague said: Better hurry, there's only 284 left in stock and there may be panic buying! OK, thanks for the warning? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Cue some Task Appropriate Profanity with those lobster pots, but looks wise once built, they're miles ahead of a resin casting. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 (edited) Yes but has PC Plod been able to catch the little so and so's (other appropriate words are available) who threw the previous lot into the harbour. No good buying another lot if there only going to end up in the briney as well. You need to crack down hard on this sort of behaviour. I understand that is was nerdowells who broke the engine shed door. Edited October 10, 2020 by Winslow Boy 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 11, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) A rather clean looking Lima Prairie residing at LM engine shed. Edited March 26 by KNP 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 11, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2020 (edited) Cambrian GWR crane and match truck proceeding well. Woodwork done to decking, main body painted with Railmatch GWR Stock Grey because it is dark but this time I have dry brushed all the edges with Vallejo London Grey to give a worn look (might go over it again though). Match truck wood sides and boxes also painted with a London grey wash and or drybrush effect to age. I have now, rather belatedly discovered Cambridge Custom Transfers do the information panels for this model so I am now deciding is it to late to use these as I will need to remove the moulded ones.....hmmm decisions, decisions...! Still loads to do Edited March 26 by KNP 20 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Well done, mine is stalled at present due to other commitments. (Mostly the need to earn a living and the weather is still nice so we're going out on the bike at every opportunity) I will have to get it finished and painted now! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Back in time to a few weeks ago.... Edited March 26 by KNP 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted October 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2020 I’m probably too late to comment but I think the crane looks magnificent without transfers as the moulded plates look very crisp and compatible with your expert weathering. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Limpley Stoker said: I’m probably too late to comment but I think the crane looks magnificent without transfers as the moulded plates look very crisp and compatible with your expert weathering. Big debate going on in LM paint shop as to what transfers to do, if any. At the moment the crane will not have any but the match truck might do though I can’t find any definitive answer..... Might finish the weathering, couplings and chain then park while I decide/research more. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2020 Would a tiny bit of white paint on the moulded plates, bringing out the detail, help inform a decision? 2 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Oldddudders said: Would a tiny bit of white paint on the moulded plates, bringing out the detail, help inform a decision? Done...Thanks for mentioning Edited October 12, 2020 by KNP 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted October 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2020 Good luck with that! You must have eyes that can see all the craters on the moon. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 58 minutes ago, Bogie said: Good luck with that! You must have eyes that can see all the craters on the moon. You don’t paint you dab...carefully! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium The White Rabbit Posted October 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2020 Or another technique is to use a rubber, paint the surface of that and then press gently against the raised mouldings. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) What size was that piece of wood I needed? Now, where have I put that piece of paper with the dimensions!!!! Edited March 26 by KNP 20 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 51 minutes ago, KNP said: What size was that piece of wood I needed? Now, where have I put that piece of paper with the dimensions!!!! Could you send me a price list for that wood Kevin there's some bits there that will do nicely for my new shed ....period prices of course 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, gismorail said: Could you send me a price list for that wood Kevin there's some bits there that will do nicely for my new shed ....period prices of course Of course.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 It would have been pitch pine / Douglas fir back then, properly seasoned. Almost unobtainable now. What we have now for the same price as steel is fast grown, kiln dried firewood which has knots, shakes (splits) and curls into artistic shapes if unsupported. Which is why I went down the all plywood route building my new baseboards. You don't want to hear my thoughts on MDF or medium density firewood - it's not very good as firewood either 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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