colmflanagan Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 As impressed by this as I was with Heb', only wish I had the time, patience and skill to make the boat I want. I don't recognise the livery of the coaches on the model of Stranraer. Were these just for the boat train ? Ah. Well, on my layout the "Stranraer" station also doubles up as Larne (on the N. Irish side). I model the railways of Northern Ireland in the sixties and these coaches were built for the LMS/NCC in the nineteen tirties; they were unique in the British Isles in having very large windows and were known as "North Atlantics" as they were built for a express of that name. They were 57' on standard LMS running gear. These coaches are in the Ulster Transport Authority's livery of brunswick green and yellow lining. The models were made using Worsley Works side etches and either Mainline or Airfix roofs, ends and under frames. If you want to see more of the layout that the "Caley P" is going to eventually, see the irish railways group on RM web. Colm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 me and this model will be at Model Rail Scotland at the SECC Glasgow on the 25th and 26th of FEB Come and say hi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted February 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi all, Thanks to Carl for his offer to bring C Princess to Modelrail 2012. For the Saturday and Sunday they can be seen on the Scottish Modellers stand - A8 See you at the show! Only 2 weeks to go................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 If we knocked up a layout of Stranraer Harbour in two weeks Phil..........? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi All I can say is WOW WOW WOW and I am glad I am comming over from Ireland to see the show this will definately be worth the trip Counting down the days to go see you all on Friday 24 David Wexford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted February 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2012 If we knocked up a layout of Stranraer Harbour in two weeks Phil..........? ROFL.......................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 new pictures its all in the detail The Captain is overseeing all my work on his ship He wants more work done before MRS, so i best get on with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmflanagan Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Looks like a nasty piece of work. You wouldn;t want to cross him. Captain Unsworth, who was my guide in 1962, was a much less heavily built gentleman! Looking forward tp seeing it all on Sunday 26th DV Colm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 he was not so big, just like in the pic on the pc of him, but this figure was all i had..lol look forward to seeing you there colm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted February 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2012 Glad to here that you are taking the boat to the show, I'm sure that it will go down very well. The additions that have taken place since I last looked in are looking very good as expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Stop SHOUTING at me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 I have done the rear lighting in the bridge and wired it with the rest. and fitted the rear roof. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Brilliant as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Brilliant as usual. Thanks Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 new pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 hi all just thought i'd share some of colm's pictures of his layout, where this ship will be in service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
N15class Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ilike the Lotus Cortina, I have not seen one for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 amazing work! the talent of some modellers on here (you included) leaves me wondering if I hould be inspired, or hang up my scalpel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Hi Carl, I know you won't be there at MRS on the Saturday, but will Cal Princess?? I sure hope so! Nice to see those pics of Colm's layout and Cal Princess' future home. I presume the quayside is going to have to be considerably developed. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hi Carl, I know you won't be there at MRS on the Saturday, but will Cal Princess?? I sure hope so! Nice to see those pics of Colm's layout and Cal Princess' future home. I presume the quayside is going to have to be considerably developed. Cheers, Dave hi dave i will be there saturday m8 and sunday, on the Scottish Modellers Stand - A8 so see you there!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hi all I have done all the roof detail on the bridge and the mast, also the bridge doors and the detail on the aircon vent room roof. i have built 4 prototype masts with revolving radar and all have failed to work longer than 10 minutes, so sadly i have shelved the idea, there just isn’t the room inside it. Looked good on paper. Today i am going to do the rear aircon vent room and the lifeboat control and make a start on the rear mast. As this ship will be at MRS, i am not going to add any more pictures until after the show. Thanks Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 hi dave i will be there saturday m8 and sunday, on the Scottish Modellwes Stand - A8 so see you there!! Now that is good news, Carl. See you there! Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 the car is packed and redy for the drive to MRS, See you all there!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1967 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hi All Thats MRS over so, Pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 She's looking very good, alas I only attended the SECC on the Friday and so missed seeing this model. You've gone to more trouble for a static, waterline model than many go to for a working model! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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