RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted September 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2019 10 hours ago, chriscleveland said: I have at least another 3 restoration projects I have photos for but still trying to decide if I should do them or not? I think all the effort you have put in has been well worth it, and I would love to see more. So I say go for it!! Douglas was a great build to follow, and a very impressive first scratch build, much better than my first attempt at scratch building! and I can't wait to see more. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_H Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 On 24/09/2019 at 10:39, chriscleveland said: Hi all Attached are a couple of photos showing all the stock we currently have showing signs of restoration work being carried out on them. This has been a challenging project within itself but all starting to come together? which item of rolling stock is your favourite? Be great to know which one people like the most? Hi Chris, Very difficult to choose a favourite from such fine models but my choice is 80150 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Paul_H said: Hi Chris, Very difficult to choose a favourite from such fine models but my choice is 80150 Thanks paul more to come now I have decided 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 (edited) It has begun. Re learning how to renumber locos thanks Pete! Edited September 25, 2019 by chriscleveland 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 USA dock tank finally numbered 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 More loco renumbering and transfers ongoing. 31806 now done, 35005 numbered and now awaiting me to do nameplates as well as 34046 in the same place as Canadian Pacific. Hopefully won’t be long until these are completed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 Not much going on other than some work to some rolling stock. Been playing with photos recently trying to pick out areas. What do people think? I have decided on some new projects to follow and looking to do some real wacky builds. When I post them would people like to see it as it goes or just the complete model? cheers 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Another project has started. I have decided to make another version of swanage under overhaul. This will be my 4th loco that I have made twice in 2 different stages. 12049, 76017, 31806, and 34105. This project will most definitely be a challenge and will be good practice before making 34058 Sir Frederick pile. Plenty of projects to do again now. We have the lining for the Pullman generator coach, swanage mk2, 37901, 37324, and a crane that I can hopefully make work to lift some bogies or the front end of a Bulleid coach. There is still plenty more to follow or that might jump the list! I hope this project comes out well! Any guesses on how it might look? Edited October 18, 2019 by chriscleveland 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PannierTanker14 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I have a guess on how it will look: Awesome. It’ll look bloody awesome! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 59 minutes ago, PannierTanker14 said: I have a guess on how it will look: Awesome. It’ll look bloody awesome! Thank you I’m already finding it tough hahaha we will get there the vision is achievable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Firecracker Posted October 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2019 Don’t know how I’ve missed this unti now, but such is life. Great to see another model of a preserved railway. Brilliant work, like the demic row of projects, particularly the peak (you’re giving me an idea). More power to your elbow, looking good! Owain 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Firecracker said: Don’t know how I’ve missed this unti now, but such is life. Great to see another model of a preserved railway. Brilliant work, like the demic row of projects, particularly the peak (you’re giving me an idea). More power to your elbow, looking good! Owain Thank you! It’s been a challenging build to say the least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 At last!! A project I started a long time ago which fell down to the bottom of the list to be completed! But after some issues trying to build my next restoration project I decided to do this coach alongside swanage. It’s not been easy as I believe the coach is no longer in use meaning it’s very hard to come across but some videos have helped to finish the project as well as finally acquiring some Pullman lining And help recently from Pete Thorpe on showing me how to do transfers has helped me complete this project. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Continuing with the West Country now. Hopefully this will work out well and look like the real thing as per the first photo from google images. so far I have been working mainly on the chassis and making sure the boiler will fit in the cab area. Plenty going on as well as a town scene for beggarwood lane which is also in layout topics. The jobs list for Ropley keeps growing but not sure if it’s a good thing or not? Plenty to get in with to say the least. I’m happy with how the Pullman generator coach has turned out too. I’m hoping after swanage to turn my attention to the layout for a bit as I feel I’ve been working on locos for ages now 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Ropley hasn’t gone quiet just lots going on. After a good weekend away operating Tidworth with the guys (thank you I really enjoyed myself) it’s time to get back on with Ropley. Plenty going on as you can see. The first photo shows I am making progress with the roofs for the main workshop and wheeldrop shed. The back is the easier part as it is solid but the front section is proving more difficult. Who said making a roof would be easy ayy?? the other job is getting that eye for detail right. Plenty to be getting on with here as I plan to add animals to the layout although not sure about the addition of cows? Benches and other common platform equipment being made too. The brown bench is the last one I needed to make for the carriage shed. the boiler is from a U class but haven’t decided if I want to commit to the project in mind yet or not? plenty going on as usual plus we still have loco renumbering to do and swanage mark two being made as well. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 What’s people’s thoughts should I build swanage a tender the same as the first one or in some state of restoration? Been playing with the idea this is the restoration version I thought of (image from google images) 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Taking some things to a whole new level. Is that a squirrel in the tree I can see? I must be nuts 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted October 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2019 43 minutes ago, chriscleveland said: ................I must be nuts I thought that was a necessary requirement for our hobby 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 On 28/10/2019 at 16:58, chriscleveland said: What’s people’s thoughts should I build swanage a tender the same as the first one or in some state of restoration? Been playing with the idea this is the restoration version I thought of (image from google images) I have decided to model this! Fingers crossed it comes out well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Going wild on Ropley now. More wildlife is appearing on the layout, magpieificent! Lots going on in the burrow I’m hopping in the right direction and going nuts. Swanage has also appeared on the workbench with the tender being played about with and the new appearance of the loco being worked on. Plenty to do. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Been thinking more about the loco sheds and what to do with them. The 2nd photo shows what it looks like internally with a roof on. I think a roof maybe the way to go for photo purposes. I am currently making the other side with glazing so people can look in. It will also I think make them look more complete with a boarder around will give better external photos too 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 18/10/2019 at 22:12, PannierTanker14 said: I have a guess on how it will look: Awesome. It’ll look bloody awesome! I might have started this project now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 I have finally added the magpies onto the layout jives the layout a bit more life time to finish off a few more projects before the end of the weekend 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 An unexpected bit of progress tonight I have crossed another long overdue project off the list!! tonight the station lights were finally wired in and all lighting circuits tidied up and ready for the next lights to be installed on these two boards. still have to add lights to the station building and a few other places but coming together nicely now. Plenty going on in no particular order. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Another job down 35005 Canadian Pacific finally named from port line 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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