RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2020 Hi Chris, thanks. I like to work as neatly as possible. I was really keen to ensure that the plastic web between each sleeper was fully covered. I applied it a tea spoonful at a time and used a paintbrush to brush it into place. The acid test of approval will come from my Brother in Law, he works on the railways laying track and ballast for a living. Cheers, Ade. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Looks like one of the best to me Ade, really neat, as others have said mate. Well done. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Hi Chris, thanks. I like to work as neatly as possible. I was really keen to ensure that the plastic web between each sleeper was fully covered. I applied it a tea spoonful at a time and used a paintbrush to brush it into place. The acid test of approval will come from my Brother in Law, he works on the railways laying track and ballast for a living. Cheers, Ade. Well i don't think you'll have any worries from him as they just throw into place 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hi Ade, Daft question I have never used modelu before, I am guessing that the figures come unpainted or do they supply painted? Cheers Julian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Unpainted. They take acrylics very well. atb Simon 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Hi Simon, brilliant thanks for that much appreciated. Regards Julian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2020 Had a good day out at Kettering today and had the pleasure of meeting O Gauge Phil and Shez from the forum for the first time. Had a good chat with Mike B too. I was really good and actually bought nothing ( I could have spent thousands! LOL) But I have enough work to proceed with. Hopefully more ballasting will get done tomorrow. Cheers, Ade. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 16 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Had a good day out at Kettering today and had the pleasure of meeting O Gauge Phil and Shez from the forum for the first time. Had a good chat with Mike B too. I was really good and actually bought nothing ( I could have spent thousands! LOL) But I have enough work to proceed with. Hopefully more ballasting will get done tomorrow. Cheers, Ade. Well done that man, Hahahaha save your money up for your first loco kit? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Gauge-Phil Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) It was great to meet you yesterday, well done for spotting us - I am usually too engrossed in the stands to notice anyone! I could be standing next to a naked Britney Spears! It was nice to hear about your exploits, hope we can meet up again sometime. Edited March 8, 2020 by O-Gauge-Phil 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted March 8, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 8, 2020 Hi George, lol, I am still awaiting the 517 class 0-4-2 tank engine kit being reproduced from MM1. Hi Phil, it was great to meet up! Hi Guys, had a whole day in the cabin today. I have started doing the pathways at the side of the track leading down from the station platform to the cattle dock. The second path will be on the opposite side of the track leading down to the engine shed. I reckon these may have been made from ash. So this morning I took some ash from the fire and tried this. It is very fine. I might given it another coat once dry. Weathered up the log built station coal store and added the coal. Just need to add the door catch and hinges now. Did a very thin wash of black to the ballast done last week as a trial, but it will need much more. Also done about 5 foot of ballasting. Got the wartime austerity livery B set out and coupled this to the Pannier tank and had a running session with this. So a good day in all. Cheers, Ade. 25 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 All looking good. BTW I enjoyed building the JLTRT 517 class. It looks really nice in the display cabinet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Gauge-Phil Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) Bet it does. I also have one to build, after the 57xx,and the Hall, got the Harris wheels too, so I'm looking forwards to that. I think that it can be far easier not quicker but a lot less grief to build a Malcolm Mitchell kit even for someone relatively new to kit building, though it's more complex than some of the cheaper kits (once you have mastered the art of soldering) because everything fits. Jazz - what is your take on that? Can't think of anyone more qualified to comment on that one. Edited March 9, 2020 by O-Gauge-Phil 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I built a Finney 47xx as my first essay in etched brass. As you say, it all fits. It was a tad challenging from a "peco crossover" point of view, but I persevered and eventually won! I'd always recommend a beginner getting a kit with a good reputation for fit and assembly. There are some right dogs out there, could put off even a seasoned builder. atb Simon 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 On 09/03/2020 at 09:32, O-Gauge-Phil said: Bet it does. I also have one to build, after the 57xx,and the Hall, got the Harris wheels too, so I'm looking forwards to that. I think that it can be far easier not quicker but a lot less grief to build a Malcolm Mitchell kit even for someone relatively new to kit building, though it's more complex than some of the cheaper kits (once you have mastered the art of soldering) because everything fits. Jazz - what is your take on that? Can't think of anyone more qualified to comment on that one. I go along with that. Although I have found not all the kits in a given range are equal in design and fit. It's rare if ever to get one that everything is a perfect. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 10, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2020 Given all the talk of brass kits, tonight I got back to doing the Cordon Gas Wagon. When I last showed this it was just folded up and dry fitted. Got the basic chassis frame done now. Cheers, Ade. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2020 Tonight's progress. The other two support rails soldered on. Not done a clean up yet but here are the first three gas tanks dropped into place. Cheers, Ade. 14 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 21, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hope everyone is doing OK in these strange times? Last weekend I added the rest of the ballast to the track. It is all in place now, but not glued down yet, so that is my task for tomorrow. I have run out of Woodland scenics ballast, so I will need another tub once I go on to complete baseboard 4. We are unsure if work will be open or not next week? I had my militaria sale yesterday which was unaffected and actually did very well with 100% of all items sold! But if we do close, I have plenty of tasks at home to be getting on with. Cheers, Ade. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Hope everyone is doing OK in these strange times? We are unsure if work will be open or not next week? We got sent home 3 weeks ago. It's been very strange especially living on my tod. Could be worse though as can cycle without any risk of contact and the roads are quieter than usual. The organisation I've been volunteering at had virtual drinks last night and was surprisingly fun. I suspect given the direction of travel anyway, many firms will reduce office space if they've managed without any at all. I did get a knock at the door today by a man with a gift from Dapol which we exchanged at arms length and I can thoroughly recommend a 58xx! Edited March 21, 2020 by Hal Nail 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi Ade, Love the progress you are making, what did you use for the coal bunker/store, its excellent. Regards Julian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hi Julian, thanks. It was made from two different thicknesses of coffee stirrers. I will add some photos later today of the progress. But helping a friend and neighbour put up a metal store shed this morning. Cheers, Ade. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2020 Here is today's progress. Having already got a smoke alarm in place I have now fitted a Co2 Fire Extinguisher in the cabin. For non electrical fire hazards, I will have water on hand. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted March 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2020 The ballast is now glued down. So I am happy with what I have achieved today. Cheers, Ade. 23 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Hi Ade, lovely flow to the trackwork, not too straight and rigid. Best regards Craig. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Agree with Craig's comments the track work does have a very natural flow to the configuration well done. The interesting aspect regarding this area of your project is due to the era every detail will be well maintained so need to plant weeds etc as there would have been a regular track gang on hand to keep things in good condition 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Have to agree with the last two comments Ade, splendid job very neat. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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