Trog Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 15:27, Darius43 said: Added some 60ft track panels. I used some spare flexitrack, cut the webbing from the sleepers and spaced out the sleepers. The securing chains are from Cambrian. Cheers Darius Sorry to sound picky but I seem to remember from the days when I had a Load Examiner ticket that there should be six chains or straps on a sixty foot panel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) On 18/02/2021 at 09:19, Trog said: Sorry to sound picky No you’re not. Darius On re-reading this post I realise my response above was unnecessary and rude, for which I apologise to Trog. Darius Edited February 24, 2021 by Darius43 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Darius43 said: Shapeways - crane for salmon wagons Not cheap but I’m not sure what the Genesis/Appleby prices were when they were available. Cheers Darius Thanks Darius. I am not sure why I didn't find them. Shapeways generally a bit of a minefield, but still, that's that problem solved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 hours ago, Darius43 said: Well, it works for me down to wires of 0.3mm dia. Cheers Darius In my defence, I didn't say it didn't work, but because the holes are too large, it's more of a faff than it needs to be. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 18, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: In my defence, I didn't say it didn't work, but because the holes are too large, it's more of a faff than it needs to be. Mike. No worries Mike. With my eyesight, trying to put 0.3mm dia. wires into smaller holes could be a problem. Cheers Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I built one of these as well... Quite a challenge with lots of small detail parts to fit. My only issue with the kit was that there were no spares of the tiny door bangers which are very easily lost... A couple of extra ones would be a good idea. Again, lots of weight and strengthening strips of steel and aluminium fitted. I also folded a number of small L shaped brackets of aluminium to secure the doors at 90 degrees to the floor. These were easily hidden when the load of scrap wooden sleepers was added. Very satisfying to paint with the aim of recreating the wood effect. This was achieved by brush painting on a Matt grey enamel and applying washes of various shades of brown. Well worth the effort for anyone contemplating building one. John 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, 37501 said: I built one of these as well... Quite a challenge with lots of small detail parts to fit. My only issue with the kit was that there were no spares of the tiny door bangers which are very easily lost... A couple of extra ones would be a good idea. Again, lots of weight and strengthening strips of steel and aluminium fitted. I also folded a number of small L shaped brackets of aluminium to secure the doors at 90 degrees to the floor. These were easily hidden when the load of scrap wooden sleepers was added. Very satisfying to paint with the aim of recreating the wood effect. This was achieved by brush painting on a Matt grey enamel and applying washes of various shades of brown. Well worth the effort for anyone contemplating building one. John John, Absolutely superb modelling. Thanks for posting these pictures as they wil be an inspiration when I get round to finishing mine - hopefully this weekend. Cheers Darius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 59 minutes ago, Darius43 said: John, Absolutely superb modelling. Thanks for posting these pictures as they wil be an inspiration when I get round to finishing mine - hopefully this weekend. Cheers Darius Hi Darius, Thank you for your kind words. I hope all goes well with your one. Thankfully I was able to rake through the scrap bin at work to obtain small offcuts of steel and aluminium to weight and strengthen. I also built 3 BBA steel wagons and had plans to do more until the excellent Cavalex one appeared. I tend to scratch build wagon loads now. Best wishes John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Sturgeon handrail and door banger fittings fixed to sides and sides fixed to chassis. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 I am so glad that I only model the rail carrier version with no side doors! Mike. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, Darius43 said: Sturgeon handrail and door banger fittings fixed to sides and sides fixed to chassis. Cheers Darius Looking very good Darius 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Painting completed. I’ll let the paint fully dry overnight followed by a few decals and some weathering tomorrow. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2021 I got two and bolted them with a nut in between so it stopped me twisting the wire . Thanks for the note viz cranes - just got a drawing for the Irish rail carrier wagons so this all good stuff to read and pick up the tips - liquid lead around bogie centre a top one ! Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Sleeper loads created using plasticard sheets and sleepers from some old Peco code 75 track. I realise that, strictly speaking, the chairs should not be in place but slicing them off exposes a large hole in the sleeper. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 21, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) One Sturgeon completed, one to go... Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 7 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Another Salmon on the blocks - or, to be more exact, under them. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 This thread is well timed - I have several Sturgeons and Salmons to build, so am following with great interest. There are lots of tiny parts, for sure. Thank goodness for my magnifier!! I do like the Cambrian bogie construction though - very easy to assemble and set up the bearings. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) Painting completed. This will be a rail carrier with a pair of lifting cranes - currently on their way from Shapeways. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Decals applied followed by some light weathering. The rails are from “used” Peco code 75 track lengths sprayed with Halfords red oxide primer. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham108 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 16:16, Darius43 said: One Sturgeon completed, one to go I think Scotland might be in a similar position shortly Graham 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Another day, another Salmon. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 Looking very good the PW train now quite long. I did just muse on how the carkind codes matches politics ! I wonder which UK "luminaries" have dirty little wagons named before them... Back to waggonery , I was going to get 4 cranes for NIR railflats - have yours landed? cheers Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted February 28, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Hi Robert, I had an email from Shapeways last Thursday saying they had been shipped by UPS with a Tuesday delivery date. I will upload some photos of them on this thread when they arrive. Cheers Darius Edited February 28, 2021 by Darius43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted March 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2021 (edited) Dunweatherin. Cheers Darius Edited February 26, 2023 by Darius43 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold young37215 Posted March 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 28/02/2021 at 09:55, Darius43 said: The rails are from “used” Peco code 75 track lengths sprayed with Halfords red oxide prime Fabulous work with these kits, they look superb. I can only find a tin of Halfords red oxide, no spray cans. How did you manage to spray the rails, thinned paint and an airbrush? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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