Jesse Sim Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 12 hours ago, BobM said: Hi to all the guys in Oz..... Been reading your postings and can I add please my best wishes to all who have been grappling with the conditions lately.....hope the situation settles soon for all. As a young 'bubber' I used to live in Greycliffe Street, Queenscliff, Manly and can just recall ash falling into the area from bushfires brought in on a northwest wind, but nothing as horrible as you guys have been contending with recently. All the best matey... Bob Cheers mate, apparently all the fires around my area are out, due to the drenching we had last week, with more rain forecasted for tonight. It’s Australia but, we get 4 seasons in 1 day, we complain when it’s too hot and dry and we complain when it’s too cold and wet.... 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: Cheers mate, apparently all the fires around my area are out, due to the drenching we had last week, with more rain forecasted for tonight. It’s Australia but, we get 4 seasons in 1 day, we complain when it’s too hot and dry and we complain when it’s too cold and wet.... Cheers, Sounds similar over here lately, been a generally mild winter but looks likely as we go into March, which meteorologically speaking is 'spring' that's when winter arrives! Take care... Regards always, Bob Edited February 15, 2020 by BobM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 I’ve taken another set of photos this afternoon, here’s a little teaser. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Like the cart - whose is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, jwealleans said: Like the cart - whose is that? Langley Models, just needs some chain and then a tarp? What do you reckon? I’ve made it as if it’s just been built and being delivered.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I'd just paint it then rope it off the axles to the buffer stocks. Looks good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 27 minutes ago, jwealleans said: I'd just paint it then rope it off the axles to the buffer stocks. Looks good. Rope, not chain? Ah it is painted....should I change the colour? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hello, no, if it's already painted then leave it as is. I think it would have been roped, rope was much more readily available than chain and quite adequate for that job. There are lots of pictures of this kind of thing roped to wagons - a rope to each buffer stock from the axle then a further rope round the two ropes to tighten them. If you've not foudn them, look up the Barrowmore MRG and they have scans of the loading books which should tell you how to do it. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 10 hours ago, jwealleans said: Hello, no, if it's already painted then leave it as is. I think it would have been roped, rope was much more readily available than chain and quite adequate for that job. There are lots of pictures of this kind of thing roped to wagons - a rope to each buffer stock from the axle then a further rope round the two ropes to tighten them. If you've not foudn them, look up the Barrowmore MRG and they have scans of the loading books which should tell you how to do it. No no I take your word for it, if the Wagon Meister says rope, you use rope! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse Sim Posted February 18, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 18, 2020 Here goes nothing.... With the layout itself still in a right mess, I couldn't help but take some photos now that the ballast is more or less complete. Here we have one of my favorite formations, an A2 on the Parcels. A view looking north, with an O4 waiting for the clear to move onto the mainline after hauling a loaded coal train from Colwick, she's stopped however due to a B16 heading south with a fitted goods. I've included both pictures I took, as I cannot decide which I like better. The O4 is now on its way, crossing onto the mainline. A J11 has arrived from the North with a slow short goods train and is halted in the UP passing loop. Here's why; as a K3 comes thundering through with an express goods. A GNR built O2 heads North with a goods train. A4 4491 'Commonwealth of Australia' is in charge of the UP Flying Scotsman. An 02 clunks over the Junction and heads towards Nottingham with a slow goods. and last but not least, a C1 on an ECML stopper. Yes I know Tony, I need to buy more lamps... 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 The DS ECJS luggage brake is coming along nicely, it runs along beautifully. I’ve also done a bit of scenery work....can anyone guess what it is? 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 You've opened all the bags of ballast ready for Baz? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted February 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2020 No he just asked how to do it. Listened and got on with it. I will be doing a full inspection in the not too distant future Baz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, jwealleans said: You've opened all the bags of ballast ready for Baz? If I’d known he’d be here in 2 weeks time I would have left it for him. I think Johns layout is first on agenda but. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Barry O said: No he just asked how to do it. Listened and got on with it. I will be doing a full inspection in the not too distant future Baz Leave your glasses at John’s! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff west Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: The DS ECJS luggage brake is coming along nicely, it runs along beautifully. I’ve also done a bit of scenery work....can anyone guess what it is? Looking good Jesse. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: If I’d known he’d be here in 2 weeks time I would have left it for him. I think Johns layout is first on agenda but. Not quite ready this time round. Perhaps in 2022... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 So I’ve completely stuffed up the DS kit as Headstock pointed out on Tony’s thread, so this afternoon will consist of swearing and trying to correct it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted February 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2020 Fear not Jesse. It won't take you long. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 Well, this is what it looks like at the moment...not the best, but it will make a good ‘layout coach’. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chris p bacon Posted February 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2020 Don't worry about the sides cock up, I've done it loads of times as I spin things round on the bench and put stuff on upside down and inside out. I could fill the thread with them. Here's my take on the luggage brake, made from a Hornby Gresley shortie. No doubt with some errors but at 3' viewing distance I'm buggered if I can see them 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff west Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 All part of the learning curve Jesse. My vocabulary has expanded no end since I started building kits. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Yes, but Jesse's Australian. The only way you'll expand his range of obscenities is if he learns to swear in Klingon. 1 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 11 hours ago, chris p bacon said: Don't worry about the sides cock up, I've done it loads of times as I spin things round on the bench and put stuff on upside down and inside out. I could fill the thread with them. Here's my take on the luggage brake, made from a Hornby Gresley shortie. No doubt with some errors but at 3' viewing distance I'm buggered if I can see them I quite agree, this is only my second brass kit I’ve made, not bad if you ask me. On that note about the ECJS brake, the DS instructions said that in ECJS livery the roof was a salmon pink, is this true? I think it would have been horrible and wouldn’t have stayed that colour for long! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted February 28, 2020 Author Share Posted February 28, 2020 5 hours ago, geoff west said: All part of the learning curve Jesse. My vocabulary has expanded no end since I started building kits. Like Tony has always said, “I can teach him a lot about kits and modelling, but I can’t teach him anymore about swearing, I’m learning from him!” I think you said last November Geoff, “don’t worry I’m just as bad as him” pointing at Tony, I think the three of us had a great afternoon that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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