P.C.M Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Hi Kevin, Hope you are well, your recent wagons conversions look great. Really like the van and Capri with boot open. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I like those Kevin I keep meaning to do an XR3i with boot and bonnet up. I shall look forward to seeing the XR3i Paul, what engine will you use? Another Volkswagon Van. And the latest aquisition to Leafords shunter fleet, Hornbys 08 834. Its nice to hear from you Pete, more wagons still to come. Cheerio for now. Kevin 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Scratchbuild I've downloaded photos and I reckon a flat plate with blocks on it to make the major parts will work ok with dry brushing to lift out the detail and hide the lack of depth. Or I stick a model of Adrian under the bonnet trying to figure out what's wrong Edited March 6, 2017 by PaulRhB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 A couple of pickies to show how work has continued on the Docks with the Molly J now in her proper waterline sliding position, and some more detailing work. See you soon. Kevin 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 I was having a chat with a good friend of 30 years Nigel Leadbetter (amongst others) about finding a crane to replace the ageing Airfix now Dapol dockside crane that lives in Leaford Docks, a couple of weeks ago he called into visit and he brought with him a crane for me to see, he had done much research and had come up with a crane based on an old Stottard & Pitt design of similar type that frequents under preserved status Southampton Docks, I fell in love with it immediately but sadly had to give it back as it still needs to be completed, it uses parts from both the Airfix/Dapol and also a Pola 705 dockside cranes with a lot of scratchbuilding to blend the two together, I cant wait for its return. I managed to get a picture before it had to be returned, Many thanks Nigel. Also the postman visited bringing a must have newcomer to the loco fleet, from those fine people in Cornwall at Kernow Model Centre. It is good. Best regards, Kevin. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Molly J Looks superb Kevin, the crane will certainly add to the scene. I think a small tug tied up next to Molly J would look good too. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted April 24, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2017 Looking good as always Kevin, the ship fits in really well and adds to the pics of the dockside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The ship in its waterline configuration, looks good. Look forward to seeing in the flesh sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Hi Kevin, I have to agree with all of the above, the whole dock theme looks great... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Molly J Looks superb Kevin, the crane will certainly add to the scene. I think a small tug tied up next to Molly J would look good too. Cheers Peter. Cheers Pete, I am not sure about a tug but I have already thought about a small Bunkers Barge, unfortunately I cant show the picture I would like to because of copyright, but I will show another which will give an idea although mine will be a lot smaller and will not be pushed around by tugs. To Temeraire, Melangoose and Pitbull, thankyou for your welcome comments and as you all know you are welcome to visit. Kevin. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2017 I see what you mean about the crane Kevin, very nice When does Molly get a sound chip? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Cheers Pete, I am not sure about a tug but I have already thought about a small Bunkers Barge, unfortunately I cant show the picture I would like to because of copyright, but I will show another which will give an idea although mine will be a lot smaller and will not be pushed around by tugs. small 2 69.jpg To Temeraire, Melangoose and Pitbull, thankyou for your welcome comments and as you all know you are welcome to visit. Kevin. Hi Kevin, That would look good. I guess it would be a scratch built one as I am sure there wouldn't be a kit for one. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I had a quick visit to Leaford this afternoon, was very much looking forward to seeing Molly J as a waterline model 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hampshire Hog Posted July 28, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2017 The replacement crane has returned to the layout courtesy of my good mate Nigel Leadbetter now completed, and a fantastic job he has made of it as I am sure the pictures below will demonstrate. Other new arrivals have been Hattons Warwells Kernows Tiger wagons. and Oxford Diecasts Car Flats. It certainly has been a busy month, I am feeling exhausted. Best regards Kevin. 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I like the new arrivals, especially the Crane (finnishes of the dockside nicely). Look forward to a visit sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2017 Nice selection of new bits Kevin. I assume the crane will weather down quicker than it would outside Nigels done a superb job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Many thanks for your comments, I look forward to your visits. Best regards, Kevin. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Kevin, Some great pics, I like that crane, very nice. The new arrivals are looking good too, the transits on the carflats look great. I have a Warwell on it's way and will get a tiger at some point they are a wagon I have always wanted. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Hi Kevin, Some great pics, I like that crane, very nice. The new arrivals are looking good too, the transits on the carflats look great. I have a Warwell on it's way and will get a tiger at some point they are a wagon I have always wanted. Cheers Peter. They are lovely wagons Pete, I am sure you will not be disappointed, I have to be honest looking around Leaford and seeing all of the recent wagons introduced over the last few years including Bachmann Polybulks, Dapol Silver Bullets, Cambrian Sturgeons, Hornby Freightliner - and then consider what was available 20 years ago we really are not doing too badly are we, and we still do not know what the future may bring, Bachmann early Freightliners etc. Best regards. Kevin 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thesmudge Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Great thread! Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Great thread! Thanks. Many thanks. Best Regards. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 They are lovely wagons Pete, I am sure you will not be disappointed, I have to be honest looking around Leaford and seeing all of the recent wagons introduced over the last few years including Bachmann Polybulks, Dapol Silver Bullets, Cambrian Sturgeons, Hornby Freightliner - and then consider what was available 20 years ago we really are not doing too badly are we, and we still do not know what the future may bring, Bachmann early Freightliners etc. small 2 73.jpg small 2 71.jpg Best regards. Kevin I know Kevin we are spoilt these days. though the prices are getting scary. I picked up a couple of Ploybulks for a good price the other day though, It's still nice to get a bargain now and then. That last pic of the Tigers is really nice, might have to get two myself. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 I know Kevin we are spoilt these days. though the prices are getting scary. I picked up a couple of Ploybulks for a good price the other day though, It's still nice to get a bargain now and then. That last pic of the Tigers is really nice, might have to get two myself. Cheers Peter. I agree the prices are getting scary, but if you look at all of the seperately fitted pipes and bits and pieces on the Tigers and Polybulks for instance - and then just park them on a siding somewhere that they can be easily seen and admired, or perhaps couple them up to your favourite loco, it is easy to convince yourself that they are good value and it all makes sence, I personally make savings on other luxuries like food and stuff. Anyway to continue with some older pickies, Locos are stabled at Leaford Town waiting thier next turn of duty, Best regards. Kevin. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Ha ha food is so over rated. The detail on these wagons is so good all we have to do is some weathering. Keep the pics coming mate alway good to see what you have been up to. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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