RedGemAlchemist Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 13/12/2020 at 15:20, ianmacc said: Not eBay but I thought this whimsy fits in well here. I was sifting through my scrap box for inspiration (recommended pastime) and literally within 5 minutes of lightbulb moment to assembly with UHU we have the lion transporter wagon! Triang Hornby cattle wagon underframe, American HO timber bed and Lesney lion cage! The out of gauge flat bed is to stop people getting too close.... I'd put some straps over that cage for the sake of safety. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnson044 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Morning folks- the scale's a bit big but how about this beastie? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-1-4-gauge-live-steam-locomotive-chassis/114736999855 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Johnson044 said: Morning folks- the scale's a bit big but how about this beastie? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-1-4-gauge-live-steam-locomotive-chassis/114736999855 If it's a kitbash or scratchbuild you found out in the wild, so to speak, any scale that isn't a full scale locomotive is welcome. Don't see many 2-2-2s in any scale. Interesting find, Johnson. Also found this beautiful row of Yorkshire style buildings on eBay. Link in the picture as always if anyone wants it. Also this beautiful diorama for any of our Midland modellers. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Johnson044 said: Morning folks- the scale's a bit big but how about this beastie? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-1-4-gauge-live-steam-locomotive-chassis/114736999855 That is, in it's own standalone right, a thing of beauty and wonder that I would take immense pleasure in owning even if I never did anything but polish it! 10 hours ago, RedGemAlchemist said: Also found this beautiful row of Yorkshire style buildings on eBay. Link in the picture as always if anyone wants it. Might put a bid in for this; they are acceptable as South Wales Valleys buildings, built in much the same general late Victorian style from the same Pennant Sandstone. Bit of hacking about to fit the space, but they could easily form the main square of Cwmdimbath village. I can see a possible pub, post office, and general store in there, one of the shop fronts could be a chippy and another could be an 'Idwal Bracchi', or Italian cafe, a very common feature of Valleys towns and villages. In one way it's a shame to hack about a model of a real place, and some of the shop fronts look a bit modern or upmarket for the Valleys in the 50s, but they'd have a new home where they'd be loved and respected. The 3 storey buildings chime well with the restricted space of my very narrow and steep sided valley. Eyes on for this one! Edited March 26, 2021 by The Johnster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, The Johnster said: but they'd have a new home where they'd be loved and respected. Ultimately all any second-hand scratchbuild can hope for really. Glad I found something of use to you In fact I'd be half tempted to go for them myself if it wasn't for the fact they don't fit whatsoever with the East Anglian setting of my layout. Edited March 26, 2021 by RedGemAlchemist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 15 hours ago, The Johnster said: That is, in it's own standalone right, a thing of beauty and wonder that I would take immense pleasure in owning even if I never did anything but polish it! Might put a bid in for this; they are acceptable as South Wales Valleys buildings, built in much the same general late Victorian style from the same Pennant Sandstone. Bit of hacking about to fit the space, but they could easily form the main square of Cwmdimbath village. I can see a possible pub, post office, and general store in there, one of the shop fronts could be a chippy and another could be an 'Idwal Bracchi', or Italian cafe, a very common feature of Valleys towns and villages. In one way it's a shame to hack about a model of a real place, and some of the shop fronts look a bit modern or upmarket for the Valleys in the 50s, but they'd have a new home where they'd be loved and respected. The 3 storey buildings chime well with the restricted space of my very narrow and steep sided valley. Eyes on for this one! Good luck, but perhaps you should not advertise your intent in case others think the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 A good point, Ian; competition red in toof and clore is the order of the day on the Bay of e... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 19, 2021 Author Share Posted April 19, 2021 (edited) We start today's instalment with this lovely Nellie bash. Click the image for the link as always. And from the same seller, this lovely industrial 0-6-0ST. I get a very Hudswell Clarke vibe from this little loco. And a scratchbuilt SDJR coach too. Lovely. Best part about this particular look as well? I've seen very few terrible low-effort Thomas and Friends customs for once, so we get a reprieve this time around. Edited April 19, 2021 by RedGemAlchemist 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted April 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, RedGemAlchemist said: And from the same seller, this lovely industrial 0-6-0ST. I get a very Hudswell Clarke vibe from this little loco. That looks like a Mainline J72 cab/running plate/chassis with a Hornby Caledonian Pug saddle tank & smokebox. A good idea and well executed. Edited April 20, 2021 by Moxy spelling 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted April 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2021 Yes, a lovely looking neverwazza/couldabeen, very nicely weathered. Vac bags and the long wheelbase make it an unlikely industrial, though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Yes, a lovely looking neverwazza/couldabeen, very nicely weathered. Vac bags and the long wheelbase make it an unlikely industrial, though. True, but I maintain it does still looks very Hudswell Clarke. 5 hours ago, Moxy said: That looks like a Mainline J72 cab/running plate/chassis with a Hornby Caledonian Pug saddle tank & smokebox. A good idea and well executed. I thought that as well. A kitbasher after my own heart! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted April 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2021 There is, as you say, a distinct Hudswell Clarke feel to it, and the overall proportions have something of the L & Y about them. It is entirely believable and many people would I am sure accept it without question in LMS or BR livery with number in the 19xxx/59xxx region. A masterful bit of bashing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 It's another low-effort Thomas bash, so you know that means I'm torturing myself again... Let's move onto something more positive. Like this three-rail Turbomotive. Links in pictures as usual, bar the Thomasbash as who the hell would want that? Or this... two-rail Turbomotive. Or this actually really interesting looking wooden engine shed. Looks like something you'd see on a logging line in the US. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 This is nice. Not sure how to link so you’ll need to search but it’s a charming and robust looking item. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 On 20/05/2021 at 20:57, RedGemAlchemist said: It's another low-effort Thomas bash, so you know that means I'm torturing myself again... Let's move onto something more positive. Like this three-rail Turbomotive. Links in pictures as usual, bar the Thomasbash as who the hell would want that? Or this... two-rail Turbomotive. Or this actually really interesting looking wooden engine shed. Looks like something you'd see on a logging line in the US. I think that last item is a snow shed, it would be pretty leaky and draughty as an engine shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 22/05/2021 at 09:51, ianmacc said: This is nice. Not sure how to link so you’ll need to search but it’s a charming and robust looking item. Triang saddle tank body with separate tank side handrails on a HD R1 chassis, nice idea! The box is a bit of a mystery, presumably a repro HD style box showing the loco sitting on 3-rail HD track, but the mech appears to be a 2-rail one. I’m liking the brass works, number and name plates, and the very neatly applied livery. The original turned brass sasfety valves have been trplaced as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 On 22/05/2021 at 09:51, ianmacc said: Not sure how to link Highlight the image in the editor, then click the hyperlink icon and insert the url. It'll link it to the image rather than the text. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleopotato09 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Guess what its still for sale 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 23 hours ago, Paleopotato09 said: Guess what its still for sale Hi. Missed the reference. What’s the significance of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleopotato09 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, ianmacc said: Hi. Missed the reference. What’s the significance of it? Its just been on sale for about 6 or 7 years now on ebay. I don't think anyone is actually going to buy it. I almost feel sorry for the little tank engine Edited June 30, 2021 by Paleopotato09 Spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Paleopotato09 said: Its just been on sale for about 6 or 7 years now on ebay. I don't think anyone is actually going yo buy it. I almost feel sorry for the little tank engine Seriously? That’s a long time. Without the link I can’t tell but I’m guessing it’s solely the price as it’s not the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen on there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleopotato09 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, ianmacc said: Seriously? That’s a long time. Without the link I can’t tell but I’m guessing it’s solely the price as it’s not the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen on there! It was £80 but I think its now been reduced to £60 Edited June 30, 2021 by Paleopotato09 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleopotato09 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333191003215?hash=item4d93bb3c4f:g:NKIAAOSw-9Nc1U2R I don't like its face. It looks nothing like Oliver. Great paint job just ruined by the hideous face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Ebay find, camouflaged! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGemAlchemist Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 30/06/2021 at 21:29, Paleopotato09 said: Its just been on sale for about 6 or 7 years now on ebay. I don't think anyone is actually going to buy it. I almost feel sorry for the little tank engine I see you found my eBay thread! I do as well. As I think I mentioned on an earlier post on this thread I almost bought it myself for similar reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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