nigel newling Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I bet that guard wishes they had found the time to turn his van before setting off. 4 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The verandah will be making a wonderful "stink funnel" and channel all the agricultural fumes. Nice. 1 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2021 I think the guard is keeping an eye on those valuable pigeons, he has wagered 1/- on a bird he fancied. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: I think the guard is keeping an eye on those valuable pigeons, he has wagered 1/- on a bird he fancied. And just to be sure of winning, tied bricks to the rest of them. 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 10:32, KNP said: To conclude the pep pipe saga or PPS as its known in the trade here is a close up. Looking at that wagon I realised it was over 35 years old and I got it when I worked for Whitbreads and based in Cheltenham and of course a regular trip, when in the office, was to walk down to model shop. I am still using stuff brought from there to this day.......! Was it still called 'The Modellers' Den' in those days? I vividly remember the smell of brewing in Cheltenham town centre in my schooldays. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2021 May I ask how you achieved the splendid shiny brass finish on the ejector gear on the footplate of 8701 - it’s not something I’ve seen on a model before. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 14 hours ago, Limpley Stoker said: May I ask how you achieved the splendid shiny brass finish on the ejector gear on the footplate of 8701 - it’s not something I’ve seen on a model before. I'll get back to you on this one once I remember what I did!!!!! Loco packed away at the moment so I will get it out of storage later and have a look to remind myself....... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) After delivery of the livestock special, 3203 returns this morning with a another task of pulling the B set. I suppose you could say she is dealing with another form of livestock....? Edited March 27 by KNP 30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I thought cattle class was a airline thing. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold greatcoleswoodhalt Posted February 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said: I thought cattle class was a airline thing. Or, to coin a phrase, 'self loading freight'! 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podhunter Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 3 hours ago, KNP said: 3203 returns this morning with the B set. I suppose you could say she is dealing with another form of livestock....? Bees, presumably? 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) 3203 buzzes down the track with the B set.....! Pulling into Encombe Town station, which is a hive of activity by the way, the train glides slowly into the platform..... Edited March 27 by KNP 19 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 All these tortured puns Kevin, I think that you need to beehive yourself. 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Crofts Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Found this photo today. Pigeon baskets, about 30 years before your era, but I bet they hadn't changed much. Picture from the wonderful online book about the Hayling Island branch, here: 26-sd-the-hayling-island-branch-line-total-6 (1).pdf 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted February 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2021 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: All these tortured puns Kevin, I think that you need to beehive yourself. I hope that Kevin desn't feel stung by your criticism! 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Tony Teague said: I hope that Kevin desn't feel stung by your criticism! Least I would have got the point..... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2021 5 hours ago, KNP said: Least I would have got the point..... No more waspish remarks please chaps. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Boy, we do go off on tangents....long may it continue! Anyway, back to the Dukedog Seen entering the station but from another angle Sedate, peaceful, gentle, not a bee or wasp in sight! Edited March 27 by KNP 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I try to look at the trains, but get lost in the details such as the home spun ballast bin at the foot of the platform ramp. I like the steel sprags knocked in to stop it moving. That kind of attention to detail really does make a huge difference. 1 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Going off onto another tangent the Bachmann Earl class loco comes with a loco tool set. Very nice it is to and I have been trying to see if they sell it as a separate accessory. Does anyone know if they do as I am having no luck? For of those of you interested the cab awning was made out of a section of a bin liner super glued to the roof. Started by cutting the liner to size then gluing to the underside of the roof first so I could fold/crease it around the cab edging... Getting the folds to look right was a bit of a challenge as you only had one shot before the glue went off. The wire is rigging thread with a small piece of the plastic insulation from some telephone cable to form a tensioner, had to form a pointed end to the thread with glue so I could feed through the centre of the tube. Might add one to the Dean Goods as well.... I have to say its not something I see modelled much. Edited March 27 by KNP 15 2 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, KNP said: I have to say its not something I see modelled much. Not easy to pull off as good as yours Kev. Here's a prototype shot of one in use. 11 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Not easy to pull off as good as yours Kev. Here's a prototype shot of one in use. Thanks. This is the best picture I’ve seen of one in use. The biggest problem I had was sticking it to the underside which I did first with the loco upside down. Had to glue, bend around the curve keeping it square, then to play safe left it overnight to cure. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2021 2 hours ago, KNP said: Thanks. This is the best picture I’ve seen of one in use. The biggest problem I had was sticking it to the underside which I did first with the loco upside down. Had to glue, bend around the curve keeping it square, then to play safe left it overnight to cure. What's worse is when your firing having stood in the pouring rain at a station stop and start too move off to get a neck full as it runs off the middle of the sheet... onto the footplate 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 hours ago, KNP said: Going off onto another tangent the Bachmann Earl class loco comes with a loco tool set. Very nice it is to and I have been trying to see if they sell it as a separate accessory. Does anyone know if they do as I am having no luck? For of those of you interested the cab awning was made out of a section of a bin liner super glued to the roof. Started by cutting the liner to size then gluing to the underside of the roof first so I could fold/crease it around the cab edging... Getting the folds to look right was a bit of a challenge as you only had one shot before the glue went off. The wire is rigging thread with a small piece of the plastic insulation from some telephone cable to form a tensioner, had to form a pointed end to the thread with glue so I could feed through the centre of the tube. Might add one to the Dean Goods as well.... I have to say its not something I see modelled much. That looks great @KNP very convincing. Can I send a few locos over to you :-) 4 hours ago, gwrrob said: Not easy to pull off as good as yours Kev. Here's a prototype shot of one in use. Thanks @gwrrob- not only do you rarely see it modelled, you rarely see them deployed. Of course that might be because the majority of tenders will provide better shelter. What are the details of the loco and station? GWSR and Earl of Berkeley? Thanks again for both. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) Neal, I have no problem with you sending some loco's over as you don't seem to mention about sending them back....... Edited February 14, 2021 by KNP 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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