Grimleygrid Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 You have probably already seen this site but some lovely models which would fit in nicely: http://www.kingfisherminiatures.co.uk/1-76-Vehicles-c1.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 You have probably already seen this site but some lovely models which would fit in nicely: http://www.kingfisherminiatures.co.uk/1-76-Vehicles-c1.htm Thanks for that, that manufacturer had actually passed me by. They are pricer than sands but the detail looks finer. I shall have to see how the sands ones turn out ( bearing in mind they are designed for war gaming so may be less detail more sturdy ), Thanks for the info, I would also like a couple of Bedfords although they were getting rarer by the end of the 90s I feel looking at photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Just caught up with this Rob, very nice layout, looking forward to following. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Thanks for that, that manufacturer had actually passed me by. They are pricer than sands but the detail looks finer. I shall have to see how the sands ones turn out ( bearing in mind they are designed for war gaming so may be less detail more sturdy ), Thanks for the info, I would also like a couple of Bedfords although they were getting rarer by the end of the 90s I feel looking at photos We had loads of Bedfords still in the early 90s at my regiment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Only just found this Rob. EXCELLENT detail work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 We had loads of Bedfords still in the early 90s at my regiment Only just found this Rob. EXCELLENT detail work. Thanks for the info ESS1,And thanks for the words Pete.Having just brought the wife a new fridge for the garage and a new dyson in that horrible ' Black Friday ' I felt justified in acquiring one of the bargain RFD 47s from hattons, as they fit the period and location perfectly. This comes as 47365. I have spent enjoyable time searching Flickr for images of MOD trains of the period, and have amassed a lot of images of RFD 47s, class 37s, 58s and the odd 60. Likely candidate for this to renumber to is 47306 ' the sapper' . I wanted to do 47033 , but in conversation with James makin, it appears some roof surgery would be needed and I'm not sure I have the time to give it. I'm off for a week now, so hope to finish the footbridge and the fiddle yard plywood top should be appearing as well I'm going to be selling off some stuff on eBay shortly to fund this constant expansion - namely 4CIG blue grey, Stratford blue roof 47276 , bauxite brakevan and anything being sat around not being used.maybe even my inspection coach... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Like your new 47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 It's a nice paint job , runs well and an absolute steal at £72 I reckon. May have to get another after Xmas funds permitting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Could do few different running numbers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks for that, that manufacturer had actually passed me by. They are pricer than sands but the detail looks finer. I shall have to see how the sands ones turn out ( bearing in mind they are designed for war gaming so may be less detail more sturdy ), Thanks for the info, I would also like a couple of Bedfords although they were getting rarer by the end of the 90s I feel looking at photos You could always have a couple of Bedfords and a few DAFs! Some nice Fodens too..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted December 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Rob Thanks for the info on the 432s. That kit looks like it's going to be a lot of work to get them looking right. Good luck with it let us know how it goes together. Regards Lez.Z. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Rob, just had an email from Rails as part of their advent calendar discount. The RFD 47 is £64!!! Just thought I'd make you aware. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Now that is a great price ! Unfortunately I think all my model money is spent for December now....hope there's some left in Jan ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Some more work, in between putting up the Xmas lights. The ' modern ' foorbridge is nearly there. Plastic strip and basswood, and plastruct steps. I put a discarded magazine and fag packet on it The baseboard top for the fiddle yard came today. So many possibilities with a plain sheet of plywood ! It was nice to remove the buffers this end and have a look out at the plywood world beyond. I'll be messing about with the fiddle yard board getting it attached tomorrow, and maybe finish the bridge. As well as Xmas shopping..... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Like your scratch built walk way... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 So I joined the fiddle yard properly this time, the join is nice and flat. Here is some quality reading matter holding down the cork tiles. First loco across the join was 60026, this always does the honours as the fleet flagship . I always test a variety of stock with this sort of extension.thus the yard is a bit busy with 08,37,47 and 60 all having a turn. Also managed to get this lot done ! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 English Electric Lightning - Incredible machine. I lived just off the flightpath of Binbrook in the 70's when they were operational there. Back in the 90s when I used to drive Arun Valley line out of Horsham depot, there was a scrapyard near Portsmouth in the triangle between Hilsea, Cosham and Bedhampton stations. Visible from the train was a big pile of Lightning cockpits. Always meant to stop the train and take a picture but I never did. Found this on Flickr, though: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77175657@N00/8634488176 Even disembodied, they were a stirring sight. Fantastic aircraft. Sorry for the O/T drift, Rob, Acklam's post just reminded me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moggs Eye Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that, that manufacturer had actually passed me by. They are pricer than sands but the detail looks finer. I shall have to see how the sands ones turn out ( bearing in mind they are designed for war gaming so may be less detail more sturdy ), Thanks for the info, I would also like a couple of Bedfords although they were getting rarer by the end of the 90s I feel looking at photos Thanks for the Kingfisher link, I've just got myself a couple of kits from there. As for the Bedfords, I was mobilised from the reserves into a foreign policy adventure in 2003 and was hugely surprised to find that aside from the squaddies getting younger the kit, radios and vehicles hadn't changed much. My Bedford MJ out there was christened Roxanne and I was very fond of her. Edited December 3, 2015 by Moggs Eye 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 English Electric Lightning - Incredible machine. I lived just off the flightpath of Binbrook in the 70's when they were operational there. A great machine indeed ! Pete, that photo is interesting as they are ex- Saudi versions.must have flown back for disposal. My database of MoD train shots continues. Just found Tim Horns Flickr pages- some great stuff around wymondham . Also found shots of trains at Wool, powered by 2 EDs. I'll have to see how the Dapol version turns out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 The corner by the footbridge, next to the depot has received some work. The bright yellow fiesta - my first car- has been toned down. I've noticed it has no wing mirrors... I may try and gain access to fit people. Parked up in this forgotten corner they may be train fans, they may be a courting couple.... Trying to get some debris in. I'm going to attempt to make some discarded beer cans. That may well be a discarded copy of ' Fiesta' by the car The bridge isn't quite finished, and the steel trusses as supports aren't working as they don't block the fiddle yard view at all, so I'll go back to concrete I think. And of course the MOD depot needs the rest of its fencing.... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 More nice modelling rob... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Well grotty corner is coming on. This is the angle you should see it from And this a close up, lager cans added near the car in a suspicious wet stain. Seems to be fosters and Heineken ....... The canal at the front wasn't a well thought out scenic break . I've put a canal picture on the back scene, but it's a different colour water for starters. I may make it a canal basin and have a solid break like a building instead. I can see why people use tunnels ! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 More super modelling rob... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 Not much progress this week. I recovered 2 peco points off the old baseboard that was lying behind the shed in our garden . Decided as this is my last code 100 layout that I didn't want to spend money on new track, so I have dusted them off and was about to solder droppers to them when work called me out - I'm now stuck in a hotel abroad. My aims are limited before Xmas as I have no days off now until the 25 th. I'd like to get the points and six fiddle yard tracks in place ( just ordered some flexi from hattons , couldn't avoid that ). I've just emailed peco about the ratio security fencing asking what thickness the top wire is as I'm going to need some long bits the depot front fence and that supplied in the kit is a bit meagre. Rolling stock wise - I think 47365 will become 47306 the Sapper . Speaking to fox they have added a Sapper nameplate with black backing as they think I may be right that blue or red isn't correct. The 37116 project will become the 37178 project I think - I have some photos of this one at wymondham with an MOD working and I fancy a 3 TG version . I'm determined next year to only have one loco undergoing any work at once. I also have a longer term project - I have a 47 chassis looking for a body, but RE the above I may well just sell it instead. Hopefully next week I'll be able to get photos if there is any progress 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Looking forward to more pictures Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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