brian daniels Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 No only 4 or 5 had airbrakes. It's not cheap but think of the hours of fun you get making it! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Flashheart Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 hour ago, brian daniels said: No only 4 or 5 had airbrakes. It's not cheap but think of the hours of fun you get making it! Quite right Brian,sometimes its the journey not the destination that makes it. Will look forward to seeing how you do the wasp stripes,I was building a class 04 recently and was doing ok (by my standards) until I came to them and made a right dogs dinner of it,any hints or tips greatly welcome. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 09:37, brian daniels said: Yes I will Mike, I have a running chassis already! As usual I will do a few changes on it. Quick pic off the phone here. I needed some, standard gauge inspiration Brian, very nice (and the 37), I'm messing about with the sand and gravel line NG locos for Down Ampney - freelance lookalikies and lots of fun (although fitting decoders is a challenge). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Brian, Slightly off topic, sorry, but do you have any clout when speaking to Heljan ? I have a few older O Gauge Heljan Diesels, and have the common issues with split gears, and have now been waiting over six months for any supplies to arrive with Gaugemaster, to no avail. I appreciate that Covid has not helped, and i know the factory is busy with new models, and i suspect down on manpower, but i have locos that are dead in the water, with no light at the end of the tunnel, and these spares are vital to the enjoyment of using said locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, WestCountryClass said: Hi Brian, Slightly off topic, sorry, but do you have any clout when speaking to Heljan ? I have a few older O Gauge Heljan Diesels, and have the common issues with split gears, and have now been waiting over six months for any supplies to arrive with Gaugemaster, to no avail. I appreciate that Covid has not helped, and i know the factory is busy with new models, and i suspect down on manpower, but i have locos that are dead in the water, with no light at the end of the tunnel, and these spares are vital to the enjoyment of using said locos. Hi, I suggest you contact Ultrascale. There are now manufacturing replacement brass gears for some Heljan O gauge locos. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sej Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 On 18/01/2021 at 22:05, brian daniels said: Another project just finished is this Paul Rolley IHA coil wagon. It's a resin kit with a small sheet of etches for the end details. The bogies are from SimonBRblue via Shapeway. It took a while and a few pots of paint to get the correct colour but I ended up with early NSE blue which look ok. Transfers are from Rail-Tec. You made a lovely job of this Brian, any tips on it's construction and finish? Did you tone down the texturing on the hood? Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 As supplied the hood was a bit crinkly so I covered it in filler and then stood outside for half hour rubbing it down. Had to do it about 3 times but got there in the end. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 I finished the 07 bar the painting but it's too cold for that. Another thing I did on the kit was to file the front of the roof back so the valance there followed the roof better rather stuck out. The axle mounted lubricator is a nice feature. 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sej Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thanks Brian, I'll have a go at that! It looks great. Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) On 13/02/2021 at 16:38, brian daniels said: I finished the 07 bar the painting but it's too cold for that. Another thing I did on the kit was to file the front of the roof back so the valance there followed the roof better rather stuck out. The axle mounted lubricator is a nice feature. That looks gorgeous Brian, I've always liked the prototype, the model is brilliant though, VERY nice work on your part. Edited February 19, 2021 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Hi Martin, I Hope that you and yours are well. There is another model coming out later this year for the 07, see here https://aldmodels.co.uk/shop/ols/products/ruston-hornsby-class-07 might be worth a look see around July. regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Thanks Martin, the model is very nice but you know me, can't leave nothing alone! That ALD ones a bit basic, no front end detail for a start and it costs more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Done a bit of weathering on this Heljan 37 today. I also found out recently that at some point the snow plough on the secondmans side No1 end was changed for a drivers side one. So I decided to cut up a couple of Heljan plastic ploughs to make it. It also had a number scrawled on it from the doner 37! Also changed the bogie steps for PH Designs ones. The little corner steps and headcode plates are his as well. 9 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Very nice Brian top quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Thanks Gary, looks better in the flesh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2021 Lovely detail the numbered plough......little things like this make a model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 11 hours ago, brian daniels said: That ALD ones a bit basic, no front end detail for a start and it costs more! Hi Brian, the photos are of the development model, when released it will be a complete kit with the details, Slater's wheels and a Slater's SG38 motor/gearbox. We wait with bated breath for the launch. regards Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) On 20/02/2021 at 21:44, brian daniels said: Done a bit of weathering on this Heljan 37 today. I also found out recently that at some point the snow plough on the secondmans side No1 end was changed for a drivers side one. So I decided to cut up a couple of Heljan plastic ploughs to make it. It also had a number scrawled on it from the doner 37! Also changed the bogie steps for PH Designs ones. The little corner steps and headcode plates are his as well. Superbly done, excellent eye for detail! On 20/02/2021 at 22:59, boxbrownie said: Lovely detail the numbered plough......little things like this make a model. Hear, hear, I couldn't agree more On 20/02/2021 at 10:17, Ressaldar said: Hi Martin, I Hope that you and yours are well. There is another model coming out later this year for the 07, see here https://aldmodels.co.uk/shop/ols/products/ruston-hornsby-class-07 might be worth a look see around July. regards Mike Hi Mike, How are you? Thanks for the tip off, I must resist though as I'm trying to stay true and avoid any 'nice to have' models and get things done. I'm watching the pennies too. In short, contracted SARS2 in mid/late March 2020, ill for about three months, followed up by Long Covid ever since, nearly a year, including my better half. I sincerely hope that everyone here is well and staying safe - keep model making. Planning my railway, doing 5-10 minutes a day, over the past month, has been a life saver. Back on topic, apologies to Brian. Kind regards to all, Martin. Edited February 23, 2021 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Been a bit quiet recently but just finished a couple of Paul Rolly Sheerness Steel JNA. 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) Here is the Palbrick I did a while back with a bit of weathering on it. Edited April 11, 2021 by brian daniels 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 I weathered the IHA as well recently. 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Stunning Brian! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) Added some scrap from Goodwood Scenics. It's on a removeable false floor so they can run empty if needed. Edited May 2, 2021 by brian daniels 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brian daniels Posted May 2, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2021 A couple more. 16 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Looks awesome Brian! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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