RBE Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Cracking job there James. Almost makes me want to do 4mm again to have a go myself. Saying that there is an N gauge SPA available from farish to go at hmmm I may have to invest. Well done Hugh by the way. Ive silently followef this from day 1 as its no longer my scale but despite the negative flak I think James has shown that you have made a cracking wagon there as a base for some real modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 That really is a very tasty bit of weathering, which even manages to survive the cruel lense of a camera enlarging it substantially. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 That really is a very tasty bit of weathering, which even manages to survive the cruel lense of a camera enlarging it substantially. Unlike those 'springs' which really let the model down. The rest of it doesn't look too bad, if a little chunky in places. Great job James, the weathering is fantastic! B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westie7 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Unlike those 'springs' which really let the model down. The rest of it doesn't look too bad, if a little chunky in places. Great job James, the weathering is fantastic! B) Next shopping trip, cast springs, axle boxes and etched w-irons. Other than that I can live with it as a V1.0 product Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37pits Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Just received my order & I would like to my congratulions to Hugh for a very good job well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Next shopping trip, cast springs, axle boxes and etched w-irons.I'll be interested to see what that does to it - I think it'll transform it into a nice looking model, those are definitely the bits that need the most attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 My weathered SPA on Highgate Wood Sidings: The SPA compared to the Bachmann OCA and OBA: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Nice to see Br(S) and James that is a fantastic job. I've not had chance to touch my 4 yet but as they are staying in 80's90's condition a bit if weathering and detailing should do for now to get them ready for Glasgow. James a Loadhaul one would be nice, I finished the cambrian kit in that for Rannoch and it looks nice. Mine arrived safe and well packed thanks Hugh. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 James, That wagon will become a legend. Nice work ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 To support James Makin's efforts above, here is a link to a photo of the interior of an SPA showing much the same (author acknowledged on the site). https://www.flickr.com/photos/50619197@N07/15998954602 The interior shown is just how I remember them - rust and dirt coloured! Often, there were more straps lying about than this, when they could not be re-wound onto the spools, due to breakage or fraying (or no-one had bothered), and there were often not enough for the next load. Our shunters had to keep a supply of new spare straps for C&W to take to Sheerness until the Freight Manager at Waterloo finally authorised a regular direct supply to Sheerness Steel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Hi Hugh Mine turned up yesterday just I was on my out to work. Did manage a quick look and it looks very nice indeed. Well done on what has proved to be a popular model. Regards Marcus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 To support James Makin's efforts above, here is a link to a photo of the interior of an SPA showing much the same (author acknowledged on the site). https://www.flickr.com/photos/50619197@N07/15998954602 The interior shown is just how I remember them - rust and dirt coloured! Often, there were more straps lying about than this, when they could not be re-wound onto the spools, due to breakage or fraying (or no-one had bothered), and there were often not enough for the next load. Our shunters had to keep a supply of new spare straps for C&W to take to Sheerness until the Freight Manager at Waterloo finally authorised a regular direct supply to Sheerness Steel. The picture you've highlighted is mine and was taken in Burton West yard in 2000, the SPAs with a mix of OCAs were used for wire coil traffic that was loaded 2 abreast in the wagons, I just wish I'd had a better camera back then as the detail in my images isn't that sharp. The coil came from South Wales if I remember and was destined for Rom River at Lichfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
angell328 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hi All, Was allowed some playtime today so finally got my SPA's out and put them in with a few other of my steel wagons. Well they sure look the part in a Railfreight Steel train rake, wish I could have got some more wagons down, but ran out of table space! Looking forward to getting some loads and weathering on them to give them that cracking in use look that well used steel traffic got rather rapidly, everything looks far too factory fresh right now! Cheers again Hugh hope you are having a relaxing Christmas, as you have sure made mine! Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david12345 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Mine arrived just before Christmas day. Looks excellent, I'll order a couple more after payday which seems like a year away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I am afraid I must register a complaint Hugh. My wife was unduly expectant of a box of shoes, based on information received not a million miles from this thread, and was most displeased when a box apparently containing an asynchronous motor was delivered to our gate instead. As if to pour oil, she was not inconsiderably apopleptic with rage, when eight, small red wagons (or "boys' toys" as she declared) emerged from its bowels. I think I would have fared better if it had been an AC motor. On the next order can you please at least hide the wagons under a pair of ladies' shoes (size 4), no matter what the box says??? As an amusing aside, the wagons are quite superb (once I sort the couplings....). Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi Glad most have received there wagons 2 more orders boxed up ready for posting today. I have sorted remaining full large boxes of wagons out, so just to let you know there is less than 80 of each plain railfreight left? No problem with Cardiff rod mill ones. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Perhaps your next layout Hugh should be some exchange sidings located in a big South Wales City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25901 Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I am afraid I must register a complaint Hugh. My wife was unduly expectant of a box of shoes, based on information received not a million miles from this thread, and was most displeased when a box apparently containing an asynchronous motor was delivered to our gate instead. As if to pour oil, she was not inconsiderably apopleptic with rage, when eight, small red wagons (or "boys' toys" as she declared) emerged from its bowels. I think I would have fared better if it had been an AC motor. On the next order can you please at least hide the wagons under a pair of ladies' shoes (size 4), no matter what the box says??? As an amusing aside, the wagons are quite superb (once I sort the couplings....). Thank you. You know it's the shoes you really want pmsl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mevaman Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I used to work for Kernow and we were once asked to pack our deliveries in green boxes so that they could be hidden amongst garden shrubbery until there was an opportunity to get them into the house! I think that shoe boxes are probably the wrong way to go as they raise expectations which will not he fulfilled! By the way, I hope that all in this thread had a good Christmas and that in 2015 we see loads of photos of steel trains that have been modelled. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 You know it's the shoes you really want pmsl Sussed.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Well my own wagon arrived today and I'm very impressed with it, just needs some weathering now to take the shine off it. 37905 and FTG SPA wagon by bescotbeast, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I have had two. Tweaked them a little, painted interiors and fitted Instanters. I like them and when weathered will put up some images. Well done Hugh and hope the next ride is a little smoother for you. the CO2 tanker would be an excellent choice!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Just purchased another 4 off you Hugh 2 more Railfreight and 2 CRM examples which will fill out my service from Cardiff nicely. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 An excellent model with excellent prompt service provided by the FTG website-my only complaint is that the white decals applied to the SPA could have been stronger/brighter, especially on the BR emblem and 'Railfreight'. Great idea overall though and congrats to Hugh for making the model happen. Look forward to the next ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hi Well the wagons have been going well so big thanks for your support. The wagon review is going in Railway modeller mid Jan for Feb issue. Now the bad news I am down to around 60 of each number of the plain Railfreight. The cad work for the CO2 should be with me Jan/feb time . Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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