drummerboy Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 looks like Scott jumped the queue Brian!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 These few picture were taken during our Wednesday visit this week. First, the Hall which was shown last week after its initial weathering, now with new name plates, crew and coal plus more detailed weathering effects. PLus 4575 after similar treatment 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 (edited) I had forgotten to mention during my last few entries, that Nick and I were once again able to participate in the Southern Locomotives Ltd drive and fire days held in November, so as an antidote to the diesels and western region things happening recently here is an in cab picture of Sir Kieth Park during our turn. As always, thanks must go to the Swanage railway staff without whom these events would not be possible. In this picture, the loco has just uncoupled and the swanage driver is starting the run round of the coaches. Good old Bulleid pacifics. Just thinking though, I have a class 45 which could benefit from a dusting with an air brush. Diesels are not to bad as long as they are green. Regards Brian ( wireman ) Edited December 14, 2019 by wireman speelin 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 More weathering during todays visit to Coleborne, plus a bus shelter for the Wimhill beach visiters plus a few seagulls, attracted by the chip shop probably. BUT FIRST. What can I say. £ 210 .00 from Model Railway Solutions. Poole. I believe this is probably the best price in the country. Incredible model. My class 45 did find room in the queue at the spray booth today. Pictures tomorrow. Regards Brian ( wireman ). 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Hi Brian, the weathering at the top of the page is looking lovely. WR stuff isn't so bad sometimes I'm very jealous of your turn on SKP -- must get around to booking one of the public ones myself. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooleboy Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 22 hours ago, wireman said: More weathering during todays visit to Coleborne, plus a bus shelter for the Wimhill beach visiters plus a few seagulls, attracted by the chip shop probably. BUT FIRST. What can I say. £ 210 .00 from Model Railway Solutions. Poole. I believe this is probably the best price in the country. Incredible model. My class 45 did find room in the queue at the spray booth today. Pictures tomorrow. Regards Brian ( wireman ). WOW, That's a good price, I think I shall have to investigate further, Its alder Road Poole is it Brian!! What a fantastic piece of kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) I must start today by making it clear that neither Nick or myself have, apart from being customers, any connection with Model Railway Solutions from whom the Bachmann crane was purchased. Now, my own class 45. This is an elderly Bachmann model and although I have always liked it, Nicks weathering has brought it to life Plus his own Auto coach, still more to do on this but really looks the part with the Pannier. Edited December 22, 2019 by wireman 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 Another picture of the Auto coach, plus the new bus stop at Wimhill beach. More figures are required along this very popular beach area. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 Just returned from a Two and a half hour bird cruise around Poole harbour in one of the local tourist boats. Having now spent an hour in front of the fire at home, use of my fingers etc is now returning. It did though, remind me that I had intended to put on here the picture of Sea gulls at Wimhill. ( These have not been weathered. ) The standing gull seems to have very large feet, may have to manicure them next visit. And finally. Nearly there. Mid summer 2020 ? Very happy Christmas and new year. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Having settled in for a short afternoon nap after a brief walk on the local nature reserve this morning, I was woken by the arrival of several pictures received on my mobile via What's app. Having grown up with having to send my camera film to True print or one of the other similar companies, waiting a week or so to find that all the pictures were rubbish, I never fail to marvel at the technology that enables people to send photos. to others the moment they have been taken. These are just such a case. Hot from the phone are before and after shots of 6816 Frankton Grange, obviously Nick does not need an afternoon nap and sees no reason why any one else should. So, Frampton grange. Before and after. Regards Brian. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Plus the Brake van. Well worth being woken for. I'm hoping to have a play with the airbrush myself at some point, wiil send film to Trueprint so I will have some one to blame for the results. Regards Brian ( wireman ) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Cold and wet visit to the New Years Day annual bath tub race at Poole Quay this morning, it was, well, cold and wet. Could not really see very much as it was extremely crowded. Never the less, after much throwing of flour bombs and eggs, a good time was had by all. Just as you thought it was safe to go back in the water, I have more pictures of the Grange of which I am assured is now finished. Coal, crew and a few fine details have been added and certainly looks the part. Very Happy New Year. Regards Brian. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted January 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2020 Hi Brian, lovely work on the Grange. Cheers, Ade. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) Last weeks visit to Coleborne was on Friday, during which the subject of working room for the spray booth was discussed. Certainly, things are a little cramped when the booth is set up, leaving Nick very little room to spread the ever growing number of pots, brushes etc. required. Plus, although not that loud, the running of the compressor and extractor fan together with the obligatory radio 2 all adds up. The answer obviously would be to have a seperate area for this activity. A small shed / building ajacent to the main railway room would be ideal, but where? Probably big enough, just needs clearing , lay a base, erect building, fit insulation, a bench, few shelfs, electrickery for lights and power etc. No worries. Probably be banned from attending Coleborne before long. Mean while. The push pull set has been given a light weathering along the underframes and roofs . Wednesday visit this week if I have not been banned. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). P.S. I did have a quick blast with the airbrush on a baggage van and although may be a little heavy handed, it should be dry soon. Edited January 7, 2020 by wireman 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) No. Planning permission refused. Nick has a much better plan for the spray booth. Details early Spring ? Next, my first go with the airbrush, with tuition and further detailing by Nick, here is the finished van. This vehicle belongs to Coleborne but my own PMV from Brampton Road will be making a visit for similar treatment soon. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) Edited January 14, 2020 by wireman Spelling as always 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 During last weeks visit, I tried to fix two gulls flying over the cliff top. No amount of trying different angles seemed to look right, then I realised that it was because of the shadow being created below them. I took this picture in subdued lighting to eliminate this problem, but I am not happy withthe result and will have a re-think about these two. Some things work, some things don't. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 A couple more pictures of 4575 now with added details and crew. The crew are from a standard Bachmann pack but have been re-posed using a hot air gun. It does take considerable amount of heat to bend these figures, a normal hairdryer is not hot enough, a paint stripper gun seems the only way. I have no idea if this releases any toxins harmful to health, but if any one has knowledge of these things, please let us know. I am told this engine is now finished, but who knows. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) Another occasional picture of the real thing. What was it and what will it be again ? ( one day ). No prizes. Edited January 18, 2020 by wireman ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted January 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2020 Looks like the frames of the M7 to me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Quite right Nick. Good job there were no prizes. Regards Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gz3xzf Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 18/01/2020 at 17:12, wireman said: Another occasional picture of the real thing. What was it and what will it be again ? ( one day ). No prizes. Good to see the M7 being worked on, it looked sad sitting at the London end of siding 1 at Swanage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Not a great deal to report a the moment , but a couple of pictures of a 5 plank wagon, weathered to be used as part of the breakdown train. This train is coming along well. Just need to weather the cr... . Perhaps not. Off to Eastleigh for the Southampton show this morning . Regards Brian ( wireman ). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Not a great deal to report since my last post in January. I did attend the Eastleigh show which was very good. Apart from the entrance fee, tea and pasty, my entire spend came to £ 4 .15P. Attention at the moment is concentrated on fitting out a shed to house the Spray booth and sundries. Unfortunately the present period of self isolation means we are unable to attend and help with this. A couple of pictures taken during a visit to Coleborne last week. First, a visiting class 33. Very smart with excellent sound. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 And two pitures of the Grange taken between the overbridge carrying the line to Wimhill and the tunnel to the storage yard. Stay safe. Regards Brian ( wireman ). 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 A very long Freight . Plus 76069 leaving the Loco shed for its next turn. Brian. ( wireman ). 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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