RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted January 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20 37 minutes ago, MJI said: Not appearing in searches for me. As below wrong category I searched Craftsman Model kits and it came up with that. Just click on the link I posted it'll take you straight to it. Regards Lez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20 1 minute ago, lezz01 said: I searched Craftsman Model kits and it came up with that. Just click on the link I posted it'll take you straight to it. Regards Lez. I usually get so much junk i have to drop to locos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tony Wright Posted January 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20 3 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: Hello Tony The best I have had was when demonstrating how to misshape plastic card on a DEMU stand this chap telling me I was doing wrong as Clive Mortimore said how to do it in DEMU's Update magazine. My college sitting next to me waited for him to walk away, he checked my name badge and said "I hope I collected the right Clive Mortimore when I picked up this morning". Good evening Clive, The best I can come up with anything similar is this............. Years ago (over 20) I was demonstrating at the York Show. Who should come up for a look but the great David Jenkinson? After examining the various ex-LNER Pacifics I'd made, he turned and said 'Tony Wright would be interested in these'. Regards, Tony. 3 24 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted January 20 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20 Yeh I too get a lot of auto parts as it happens. I've complained to eBay about it on many occasions to no avail. When I click "see similar items" that was on a model railway listing I'm not gonna be looking for service parts for my car. When you do want to find car parts you can never find what you actually want. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tony Wright Posted January 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20 I've thoroughly tested the Rapido Stirling Single this evening............ It's an absolute belter, though my (modified) RTR train can't match the one seen earlier. 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tony Wright Posted January 20 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20 I've also given Hornby's 78XXX a spin.......... It, too, runs superbly! And.......... A further (and final) test of my Little Engines J11 before completion. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20 7 minutes ago, lezz01 said: Yeh I too get a lot of auto parts as it happens. I've complained to eBay about it on many occasions to no avail. When I click "see similar items" that was on a model railway listing I'm not gonna be looking for service parts for my car. When you do want to find car parts you can never find what you actually want. Regards Lez. Or if looking for car spares, something else entirely. Or completely wrong vehicle. But i have had bargains, like an anti roll bar for 80 quid new 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 20 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20 Ok safe to say now, got an unmade kit from Hattons, search from google, ddk found nothing. One bit of advice for web use, use multiple search engines. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenser Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 6 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: I agree Robert, sad thing is I am a locoholic, Hello my name is Clive, I am a locoholic, it all started when I purchased my second Brush type 2. It was the way it looked at me all sad with wonky buffers. I just can't stop. Talking of class 31s I had thirty one 31s until Gilbert Barnart asked me to foster his poorly Hornby one. BR had 263 of them . You've got a long way to go. But you've got 2 more than IM had in 1979 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris45lsw Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 hours ago, Tony Wright said: Good evening Clive, The best I can come up with anything similar is this............. Years ago (over 20) I was demonstrating at the York Show. Who should come up for a look but the great David Jenkinson? After examining the various ex-LNER Pacifics I'd made, he turned and said 'Tony Wright would be interested in these'. Regards, Tony. I take it you kept shtum, Tony? Chris KT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Iain.d Posted January 21 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 21 (edited) Although I’ve not commented, I have read the last few weeks of this thread with interest, there has certainly been some thought provoking stuff, thanks. I thought I’d show where I am with a few bits and pieces that I have on the go. Probably too many for me really. I have completed the build of a couple GW Siphons, an outside framed O.11 and inside framed O.62 that I finished most of the building of, over Christmas. The O.62: The O.11: I’m pleased how they’ve gone together. The O.11 looks dirtier that it is, well it was, as they got painted this morning; the delay was simply that we’ve recently had a run of quite warm weeks in a row. Mostly days in the high 30s and a couple in the low 40s (a couple of super big storms too) and our garage never cooled enough to allow spraying. The O.62 has a homemade coupling fitted and is now in BR crimson and the O.11 dark brown. Over the next couple of weeks I’ll finish them off. The kits were done by @macgeordie, and were superb, at the time I got these two, I also purchased an LNER Thompson BZ, which I’ve just started. The kit came beautifully packed and laid out, with everything except wheels, including comprehensive instructions, images of a suggested build sequence and images of a ‘real’ vehicle. I have done the sides (hinges, vents and droplights), the only deviation was that I drilled out the door stops and soldered in .45mm nickel silver wire, rather than press out the half-etched holes, as suggested by the instructions. As per the Siphons, the quality and crispness of the etches look like it’ll go together really well. And I’ve also started a LBSCR Five Compartment Saloon Brake First (I think that’s the right order…) from Worsley Works. I have prepared the sides by adding the droplights, door hinges and vents. I have drilled lots of holes in the ends to add detail later. I also cut the end windows at the brake end as the kit end was lacking these. It’ll ride on the Comet Models bogies. Next task will be to solder up the body and probably add some strengthening partitions, then fabricate a roof for it. Kind regards, Iain Edited January 21 by Iain.d missing word 20 17 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 8 minutes ago, Iain.d said: Although I’ve not commented, I have read the last few weeks of this thread with interest, there has certainly been some thought provoking stuff, thanks. I thought I’d show where I am with a few bits and pieces that I have on the go. Probably too many for me really. I have completed the build of a couple GW Siphons, an outside framed O.11 and inside framed O.62 that I finished most of the building of, over Christmas. The O.62: The O.11: I’m pleased how they’ve gone together. @macgeordie Lovely work! If I may suggest it - I would back the louvres with some black card - they shouldn't be see-through; they were overlapping sloping slats. CJI. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chamby Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 (edited) On 19/01/2024 at 19:17, Tony Wright said: *snip* Of course, kit-building (and, especially, scratch-building) is way, way beyond the majority in this hobby, other than the making of simple plastic or card kits. If this sounds elitist, then I'm afraid (in my experience) it's true. I'd certainly put really good (loco/stock) painting into that category as well - its mysteries are beyond me, for sure; a quality airbrush, lining with a bow-pen and the right temperament, not to mention great ability. *snip* Ability is frequently mentioned as a barrier to kit-building. I suspect temperament is often closer to the truth! Edited January 21 by Chamby 3 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 9 hours ago, chris45lsw said: I take it you kept shtum, Tony? Chris KT Good morning Chris, I think my colleague was more amused, though I agreed with David - I did find the Pacifics on my display interesting. I think what was very interesting was that I had (and was) working with and for DJ with regard to Modellers' Back Track, but, other than a very brief encounter when I was watching Garsdale Road a few years before, we'd never met; any commissions were by the phone. Since he'd have no previous recollection of having seen me (why should he?), and I didn't have a banner proclaiming who I was, then who was I? I didn't tell him, and he didn't stay long. That was probably the last time I saw the great man, though I did attend his funeral 20 years ago; soon after that, I photographed his final masterpiece in O Gauge, Kendal Castle, before it was dismantled and his collection of models sold. Regards, Tony. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Chamby said: Ability is frequently mentioned as a barrier to kit-building. I suspect temperament is closer to the truth! Good morning Phil, Other than lacking in ability, I don't think I have the right temperament to be a model painter, other than the most-basic. I don't think I cope well with jeopardy, which increases with every stage in a painting job. Take this scenario, for instance - the primer goes on fine, as does the main colour. Secondary/tertiary colours go on OK as well (with a bit of masking if necessary), as do any decals, though fiddling with transfer lining can be a pain. Finally, the varnish coat - the final act. It won't dry properly (I've had some which remain 'sticky' months afterwards!), or dries patchy, or shiny when it should be matt or matt when it should be shiny, or 'blooms' and goes 'milky'! Then, it all has to come off! I definitely don't have the temperament to cope with that; indeed, I no longer varnish locomotives I've painted. Add on to those horrors, the fact that with every successive coat of paint there is the risk of tiny bits/tiny insects/hairs contaminating the surface; as for being a cat's servant............. I'm frequently told that I must have great patience (a part of temperament?). The opposite is true; I have very little patience, and cannot wait to finish a model so that I can get on with the next one, and the next............ Had I patience, then I doubt my loco-building total would have reached three figures. Regards, Tony. 1 2 5 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 Does anyone know a good source of turned buffer heads 13 inch? Wsnt to get a few to detail moulded buffer body kits. MJT out of stock. Need 8 at moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 56 minutes ago, Tony Wright said: Good morning Phil, Other than lacking in ability, I don't think I have the right temperament to be a model painter, other than the most-basic. I don't think I cope well with jeopardy, which increases with every stage in a painting job. Take this scenario, for instance - the primer goes on fine, as does the main colour. Secondary/tertiary colours go on OK as well (with a bit of masking if necessary), as do any decals, though fiddling with transfer lining can be a pain. Finally, the varnish coat - the final act. It won't dry properly (I've had some which remain 'sticky' months afterwards!), or dries patchy, or shiny when it should be matt or matt when it should be shiny, or 'blooms' and goes 'milky'! Then, it all has to come off! I definitely don't have the temperament to cope with that; indeed, I no longer varnish locomotives I've painted. Add on to those horrors, the fact that with every successive coat of paint there is the risk of tiny bits/tiny insects/hairs contaminating the surface; as for being a cat's servant............. I'm frequently told that I must have great patience (a part of temperament?). The opposite is true; I have very little patience, and cannot wait to finish a model so that I can get on with the next one, and the next............ Had I patience, then I doubt my loco-building total would have reached three figures. Regards, Tony. Tony, at least you tried. Too many people seem to suffer from Fear of Failure so don't even have a go. Incidentally Ian Rathbones recommend technique for airbrushing Ronseal varnish works very well. As for patience, isn't that waiting for something to happen, rather than getting on with it? What you appear to suffer from/enjoy is frustration with your own work rate, which in my view is remarkable. If you want to see slow progress, pop round someday. Jol 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Iain.d Posted January 21 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, cctransuk said: Lovely work! If I may suggest it - I would back the louvres with some black card - they shouldn't be see-through; they were overlapping sloping slats. CJI. Thanks for the compliment, John. The kit comes with cut to size heavy black paper sections to do just that, so I'll fit those after the varnishing. Kind regards, Iain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 22 minutes ago, Jol Wilkinson said: Tony, at least you tried. Too many people seem to suffer from Fear of Failure so don't even have a go. Incidentally Ian Rathbones recommend technique for airbrushing Ronseal varnish works very well. As for patience, isn't that waiting for something to happen, rather than getting on with it? What you appear to suffer from/enjoy is frustration with your own work rate, which in my view is remarkable. If you want to see slow progress, pop round someday. Jol I am a bit impatient so sometimes neglect some detail, when i should not. Things like brake locating loops, lifting eyes, those sort of things. Biggest problem is completing. Things will sit at 90% for years such as glazing. But i promise to not start 58071 until 41900 is complete, and Clun Castle to after that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium thegreenhowards Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 On 20/01/2024 at 11:25, jwealleans said: Tim, what do you use instead of Tarmac (Humbrol 112) which seems to have disappeared? Revell 69 was close but I can't get Revell paints locally any more. Have you tried precision ‘roof dirt’? I find it excellent, either on its own (generally on roofs) or mixed with black and 62/ leather. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 Partly glazed 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 21 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, MJI said: Does anyone know a good source of turned buffer heads 13 inch? Wsnt to get a few to detail moulded buffer body kits. MJT out of stock. Need 8 at moment Give Dart (MJT) a shout - I believe they DO have them but have a manufacturing issue where the shoulder should be 90 degrees but have been made with a slight taper. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Give Dart (MJT) a shout - I believe they DO have them but have a manufacturing issue where the shoulder should be 90 degrees but have been made with a slight taper. Thanks, will email when pc back on 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted January 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21 Just been tidying, found a few models I did not realise I had. Found 3 Lima 2B TSOs 1 Lima 2B FK 1 Lima 2B BFK 3 Hornby 2 TSOs And now have full list of Airfix stuff, seems I had at least 30 of them, but lost 2 to conversions, and I thought I had more Done and WIP 2C BSO x 1 2D TSO x 6 2D TSOT x 1 2D FK x 1 2D BFK x 2 2E TSO x 5 2E FO x 1 2F TSO x 1 2F FO x 2 Not yet detailed TSO x 3 FO x 2 BSO x 3 Spares brakes x 2 UF x 1 (another was stripped for resin mould usage) Now I thought I had 2 or 3 more TSOs as the 3 in a box should be for rake 4, also another FO, so will need to have another dig around. But looking at this 14 TSOs -> DEF TSOs 8 BSOs -> 2C BSO, 2E TSO, 2F TSO, 2D BFK 8 FOs -> D FK, D BFK, 2 FO, F FO It is surprising what you collect over the years as I started when first released. Also found a Kirk Maunsell I had forgpotten about. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 20 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: Hi Mark Please be careful. My name is Clive and I am a locoholic. I have developed a secondary addiction, well it is not my fault they are called MULTIPLE UNITS. Two 4 car BRCW units. Arriving at Sheffield Exchange A shot from Enterprise Road bridge I could run a full 10 car train (4+4+2 car) but the platforms are not long enough. I have used the Hornby 110 for several BRCW conversions , 2 car, 3 car and 4 car. A Gloucester 2 car 100, a Derby 2 car 108, a Derby 2 car long underframe 114, a Derby 107 and both of the Derby Lightweight single cars have been made form the humble 110. I keep thinking about a doing a Press Steel Park Royal 103, I have a 110 that has not as yet been attacked. I have had a good look at the Heljan 104, Ben was kind enough to take it out the cabinet for me to inspect, it looks the dog's whatsits. Will I buy one? Not too sure yet. On the four car DMU front I have done a Met Cam from Lima units, a Derby 108 from Bachmann coaches, a Derby 115 and a Derby 127. Hi Clive Thanks for the warning! Great modelling there. DMUs I either have or require 4-car original Derby Lightweight 101 - 2, 3 & 4 car sets 4-car 104 105 - 2 and 3 car sets 108 - 2 and 3 car sets 110 124 - without the buffet car, so a 5 car set. (although I will build the buffet with the rest of the set anyway - because I can! 😁 Cheers Mark 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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