cornamuse Posted July 28, 2018 Author Share Posted July 28, 2018 One bogie with working brakes on one wheel. To use a technical term, stuff doing that again. The other bogie has a fake version glued in the off position. Looks, frankly, better than the working one Mind you... a blob of black paint on the pink beads might help! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Ok, wagon all done now, lettered and with passenger on random packing crate- trench warfare 1st class travel! Next step is a 4w chassis to be a standard base for 4w open/flat/tipper etc wagons. Only downside so far - turtle needs weight as the grass proved too much for it and it sat with its little wheels spinning! Was much happier inside though, on a flat surface. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted August 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2018 Cracking stuff (as usual) Andy - I really do like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 We now have a 4W open wagon - the chassis are standard so a few variants may appear - I like the water tank wagon in particular. The body is removable- just as it was for real. I have a set of instructions and a printable sheet to cut out for the chassis if anyone wants some 16mm madness. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I must say these models are a lovely bit of model making, something others can take on board and start to produce their own models without breaking the bank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 4, 2018 Author Share Posted August 4, 2018 I must say these models are a lovely bit of model making, something others can take on board and start to produce their own models without breaking the bank Thank you- and that is why I am posting (other than showing off) - the small wagon probably cost £3, with the main cost being wheels at an astonishing £0.45 each. The rest is time and not too much skill, given that I let a machine do all the hard cutting. However, all the cutting could be done by hand with the bearings drilled at the end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Thank you- and that is why I am posting (other than showing off) - the small wagon probably cost £3, with the main cost being wheels at an astonishing £0.45 each. The rest is time and not too much skill, given that I let a machine do all the hard cutting. However, all the cutting could be done by hand with the bearings drilled at the end. Please don't get me wrong as I am equally impressed with someone building an expensive loco kit or other stock, but now it seems a lot of those who like railway modelling just want to open a box and play trains, nothing at all with this but many sell themselves short believing they cannot make a model from basic materials, being a child of the 50's I remember the mags of the time showing how to make things from recycled items (card, matchsticks etc) for free, or using basic materials like balsa wood. For me part of the joy i get from model railways is model making, rather than playing trains. I feel as modellers sometimes we sell ourselves short by buying and not making whether from scratch or kit. But on the other hand many get their pleasure from (for the want of a better description) playing trains Do keep up the great work, the thread is a refreshing read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Next wagon- tank wagon. Seen some pictures on the net, but this is a bit conjectural. Same chassis design, two more on the way (bit bored with them now actually!). The tank also comes off to give a flat truck. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 You missed the word "liquid" above parafin...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) You missed the word "liquid" above parafin......Oooops - tbh didn’t realise it could be not liquid... at least I have the space to remedy- thanks! Whist I am being a thicko- what was the castor oil for? Not purely medicinal I hope......... Edited August 12, 2018 by cornamuse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 My reply was tongue in cheek lol. Castor oil and liquid para would be just the thing for trench warfare....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Should add I’m loving your builds. Really excellent stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 My reply was tongue in cheek lol. Castor oil and liquid para would be just the thing for trench warfare....... What would they be for? Paraffin for fuel I guess... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesperus Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 These look fantastic, how are you getting on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Some more recent stuff… again mostly card, although bought wheels and a simple bought power unit in the tender for reliability.,, Workman’s wagon from card, figures fimo 2 card slate wagons, one simple kit.. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Closed and open carriages card, semi open a kit Phil sharples basic chassis with a card body.. card gunpowder van - really needs some weight. That’s a major problem with the card stock, especially with the ones using wooden axles running in card bearings. On the positive side, it doesn’t roll on my less than level track. 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Continuing brilliance! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 The last picture is another thing on a Phil Sharples’ chassis, built by my 10yo son, as was the slate wagon. Figure from my usual fimo 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 the steampunk inspired locomotive, designed and predominantly built by my son… real junk box splendour… needs more random pipes and so forth at some later date… 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 A great bit of Modelling, especially the people Thanks for sharing them 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) glad you like the people. I can’t make specific characters, I just have to go with however they look when they come out, but that’s more fun. They are slowly acquiring names, personalities and back-stories. I’m hoping the layout will be show worthy, and this is part of the way I want to present it- as an moving story. Edited August 29, 2021 by cornamuse 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 First chance to see what the layout might look like… about 6’ of track balanced on a plank, nothing special but feels good 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 View of the station building, think there will be space for a small goods shed, loco shed and maybe a bridge. Was aiming for an island layout, but it feels enclosed, so perhaps mills, canals and flat caps. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now