RMweb Premium TimC Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2014 If anyone is interested, I've repainted and am weathering my Ixion Fowler, progress can be found on my workbench. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/78470-timcs-7mm-industrial-workbench-ixion-fowler/page-2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted October 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 4, 2014 Just for completeness but there are some more piccies on my Industrial workbench thread. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Another variation on the "paint yer Fowler" theme... Needs red rods, various detailing bits reattached and so on- and grimeification. It was supposed to be red, but the rattle can (Tamiya) I picked up turned out to be metallic (luckily I did a test piece- does anyone want a sparkly Triang- Hornby Toad?) so decided to go for something completely different I do wish I'd got one with the EDM sound project though... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just for completeness but there are some more piccies on my Industrial workbench thread. IMG_2665.JPG Very nice job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 Another variation on the "paint yer Fowler" theme... 20150102_145624.jpg 20150102_145615.jpg Needs red rods, various detailing bits reattached and so on- and grimeification. It was supposed to be red, but the rattle can (Tamiya) I picked up turned out to be metallic (luckily I did a test piece- does anyone want a sparkly Triang- Hornby Toad?) so decided to go for something completely different I do wish I'd got one with the EDM sound project though... A nice variation. The factory background is very impressive and the Fowler looks perfectly at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Yes I had the sound module added by Paul of EDM, works a treat it does in adding some more life to my rail scene. However it does rather get in the way of making more progress with my build as I enjoy starting tooting my horn and shunting up and down my 2mtrs of test track. You know you want one so start saving. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You have hit the nail on the head, sound causes delays! I am exactly the same, whether indoors or on an outdoor line, the sound locos certainly make for less progress on the railway! If I am attempting to 'get on with something' I switch the sound off! that seems to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 A nice variation. The factory background is very impressive and the Fowler looks perfectly at home. I can't take any credit for the layout- it's Dave ("Ruston")'s handiwork. But the Fowler could have been made for it. I think it was Dave that suggested the Fowler in the "what would you like next from Ixion" thread so that's probably not surprising! When I bought it the cunning plan was to then save up for the EDM sound project at a later date, but since Paul's illness he has understandably stopped offering it on non- EDM purchased models so short of buying another one I think I've missed out! The stay alive would have come in useful as well I suspect, although I'm very impressed with it's running with an out of the box cheapo Hornby decoder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted January 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2015 I can't take any credit for the layout- it's Dave ("Ruston")'s handiwork. But the Fowler could have been made for it. I think it was Dave that suggested the Fowler in the "what would you like next from Ixion" thread so that's probably not surprising! When I bought it the cunning plan was to then save up for the EDM sound project at a later date, but since Paul's illness he has understandably stopped offering it on non- EDM purchased models so short of buying another one I think I've missed out! The stay alive would have come in useful as well I suspect, although I'm very impressed with it's running with an out of the box cheapo Hornby decoder. Ask me nicely and I'll do it. I took the option off line when I was struggling to keep up whilst ill and the final straw was when someone sent me one to do having b*ggered messed it up in their attempt but tried to say it was my fault. Just take another few weeks saving up so can make some attempt at clearing the backlog. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, since you've put it like that Paul... pretty please with a cherry on top I think I would have done the just the same had someone tried it on with me! There are a few bits of minor damage to this one (knocked the brake actuator arm thingy under the cab off, and got an errant blob of glue on the keeper plate in gluing it back in for starters!) that I'll catalogue & photograph before you get it. I'll drop you a line later on- since I've painted it it's probably best if I just send the chassis- I could potentially drop it with you at Brizzle actually, that sounds like it could work well for timing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted January 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2015 I could potentially drop it with you at Brizzle actually, that sounds like it could work well for timing. Brizzle would be fine - do you got to NG South West at Shepton Mallet or the 0 gauge do at Kettering? Could return it done at either of them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wasn't planning on going to either, but sounds like a good excuse to go to NG South West, Shepton Mallet is a nice run from here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted January 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'll be helping Paul at both of those shows - I'm the one who takes the money as Paul is usually too busy answering questions - I keep well clear of all that digital stuff . . . . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthesnail96 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) To update my previous postings, Paul very kindly fitted the my Fowler with sound (which is every bit as good as said previously in this thread), while I messed about with transfers and weathering and such like. Got it (nearly- spot the missing detailing bits...) all back together on Friday and took it for a run on Golden Valley MRC's "Berkeley Junction", Harry kindly took a couple of photos, which I've pinched from the blog here: I've also put a couple in the BT&S thread in the industrial section here. Thanks again to Paul (and Mike) for doing the sound for us- worth every penny Edited March 1, 2015 by brianthesnail96 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Delightfully grubby! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Very nice and original. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) This is my Fowler fitted with Zimo chip and Paul Cheter sounds. Here pulling the empty coal train on Bucks Hill last week. Martin Edited May 5, 2015 by Greengiant 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 This is my Fowler fitted with Zimo chip and Paul Cheter sounds. Here pulling the empty coal train on Bucks Hill last week. Martin I note the complete absence of movement of the people standing on the platforms as the Fowler runs through. No doubt they are all stunned by its phenomenal haulage capacity Begs the question why did the GWR need those eight-coupled freight locos when this little 0-4-0 was so strong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Aarr, they's just empties, empties going south, south's down hill.... joking aside, it is a prodigious load. I don't think mine would manage that. best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengiant Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Aarr, they's just empties, empties going south, south's down hill.... joking aside, it is a prodigious load. I don't think mine would manage that. best Simon Should do, I haven't even put any extra weight in it yet. I dont't know whether the 31mm gauge track has anything to do with it. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Martin short of adding a whitemetal driver, I'm not sure where else weight can be added! I think the wagons must be rather freer rolling than mine! best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Wow! I've had mine pulling ten 16 ton mineral wagons (mix of Parkside, Lionheart and PECO) up the 1:22 colliery branch on Cwm Bach. Kitchener is fitted with the EDM DCC set-up, but still awaits weathering as can be seen in this early shot of Cwm Bach. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 This photo of a similar Fowler has appeared on Flickr and would make an interesting weathering project! https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/12a_kingmoor_klickr/18388838204/ Cheers, Andrew 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 This photo of a similar Fowler has appeared on Flickr and would make an interesting weathering project! https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/12a_kingmoor_klickr/18388838204/ Cheers, Andrew If a model like that was up for sale on eBay, all the followers of the eBay Madness topic would be in a high state of apoplexy . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted June 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2015 This photo of a similar Fowler has appeared on Flickr and would make an interesting weathering project! https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/12a_kingmoor_klickr/18388838204/ Cheers, Andrew Ye Gods! Not so much weathered as encrusted; reckon you'd need to use Snowcem to get that effect. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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