RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2019 Having been pondering for a long while, I've finally taken the plunge and bought a Dapol 08, fitted with Digitrains (Paul Chetter) Zimo sound file, along with a couple of wagons. In the process of finishing the weathering on the gronk. So, I need somewhere to run it! Only space at the moment is a small diorama 800mm long! It's a start though before embarking on a small shunting layout. Very much early days and doing a little bit as and when I have a spare hour or two between other projects. One concern is finding a suitable driver for the 08 and having looked at the Modelu website, not sure which figure suits. Any suggestions? 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Interesting project Richard, and as for the question, I have the same dilemma, I have a mix of Modelu and Tower in all the rest of my Fleet, but still nothing in the 08, so I look forward to seeing the answers and suggestions you get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I used the figure here I painted in orange, however, he needed amputation 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) here’s another view, finished and in the loco Edited June 6, 2019 by 47606odin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman14 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 hours ago, 47606odin said: I used the figure here I painted in orange, however, he needed amputation Same here,these are Bachmann figures,there is another bloke driving,but can't find a pic of him,both needed a bit of amputation and re-fettling but look alright in the cab. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Hello, I have most of the modern image Modelu drivers. The Shunter leaning- under sectorization is a nice figure. dougal 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 9, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2019 The wagon fleet will be expanding soon! Two Grampus wagon kits purchased at the weekend, along with a larger capacity stay alive from Digitrains for the 08. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted June 23, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2019 A bit more work completed on the depot today. The main door is nearing completion. However, spend a few hours over the weekend completing the two Parkside Grampus wagons. Now all painted and weathered. I airbrushed the wagon using black acrylic (Lifecolor) and then followed by weathered black. The weathering then using various shades. 18 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted July 28, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2019 I've been working a pair of TTA wagon kits, which have now been completed. 20 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D602bulldog Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Nice little diorama your building there wagons look good to. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 28/07/2019 at 19:19, mudmagnet said: I've been working a pair of TTA wagon kits, which have now been completed. Who makes the TTA's please? E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 5, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, hoover50008 said: Who makes the TTA's please? E These are from PRMP kits. I've changed the buffers to spring ones. Had a few issues with the kits but finished up looking good. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2019 The 08 now has a driver. A Modelu3D figure. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2019 I've also been painting a few Modelu3D figures, hi-viz jackets and driver bags. 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted August 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2019 I've just caught up on this thread, as I am always invariably late for any party. Funnily enough, I was only thinking the other day that Orchard Road would have made a fine model in 7 mm scale and now look what's happening. excellent work as always. Regards R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: I've just caught up on this thread, as I am always invariably late for any party. Funnily enough, I was only thinking the other day that Orchard Road would have made a fine model in 7 mm scale and now look what's happening. excellent work as always. Regards R Richard Many thanks. Yes, Orchard Road would work well in 0 gauge, but will be some time off before I would build a version on 0 gauge. I have a few other projects to be completed first and a small 0 gauge shunting layout is on the cards for the future. I need to collect some more locos first as only have the 08 at the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 26, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2019 Another wagon rolls off the workbench, thankfully not onto the floor, but onto the diorama! This time a Slaters Palvan. A very good kit and enjoyable build. Been a slow build due to too many other things, so only getting odd evening to build. Will buy another wagon kit soon, but not decided which one yet. 11 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2019 I've not had much spare time to work on the diorama, but had a few hours over the weekend. Photos to follow tomorrow, hopefully. I've added greenery along the front, which makes a huge difference. Also made a start on another building to fit along the rear. I've also ordered another wagon kit, so will get this assembled in the coming week or so. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2019 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2019 A couple more photos. The new brick building has only been roughly placed as still need to get the doors and windows fitted etc before gluing down. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Just found this topic/thread, some very nice pics' and brilliant painting/weathering, i will deffo' keep a watch on this from now on I really like the 08...08 925 Modelman! I can't say i remember seeing it with a White roof at SP but it must have been. Edited October 14, 2019 by Owd Bob spelling 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84B Oxley Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 08925 at Arpley...August 1989. Jeff 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted January 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2020 Just found this too so will be keeping tabs on it Like the treatment of the concrete in the first shot and some cracking weathering on the stock too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 11, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 11, 2020 Not much to report, but I have been working on a different hoist. This one based upon one from Hitchin Depot. Mainly 3D printed in sections and assembled, with chain added. Even the hook is 3D printed! I've drawn these on a 3D modelling package. 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'm, very impressed by the excellent work here. Can you expand a bit on how you did the grass around the buffer stop? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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