Derbys65 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Excellent as always Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 And God said, Let there be light: and behold a box of Peco LK-795 station platform lamps descended from AC Models upon Cwm Bach and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light the GWR, and the darkness he called the exchange siding at the back of Dock Green. I recently bought a couple of packs of the new Peco station lamps. There are 4 lamps to a box and each box cost £7.95 from AC Models in Eastleigh. The kit is moulded in the usual Peco Southern green. The hexagonal columns are hollow to allow the easy fitting of lighting if required. The parts were free of flash, sharply moulded and fitted well. After basic assembly the parts were given a quick burst with a matt white paint aerosol. Faded BR(W) chocolate and cream and livery was applied before final assembly. The totem signs were made on my computer and printed onto glossy photographic paper before being cut out and glued in position on the lamps. The lamps are a tight push fit into 4mm diameter holes in the platform. A little weathering will be applied in the due course. I recommend highly the Peco lamps. Hi Chris, Perfectly executed, I must say that the whole layout is really taking on the look of the prototype wonderfully well - very inspiring! Kindest, CME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 And God said, Let there be light: and behold a box of Peco LK-795 station platform lamps descended from AC Models upon Cwm Bach and there was light. And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light the GWR, and the darkness he called the exchange siding at the back of Dock Green. But then God reflected and sayeth - "Verily, I say unto you, Dock Green may be dark (in places) but consider ye this - the steam powered machines are of a greater quality, hailing as they do from the banks of the Don, and not from that pit of excess in Wiltshire - that shall not be named." And there was a great wailing and a gnashing of teeth, for the multitude saw that it was so, and they were downcast; except for those who did repent and henceforth looked to the east - and they were saved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 I spent most of today planting vegetables and flowers in the garden. Then it was a short drive down to Lyndhurst in the New Forest for a splendid tea of smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam (jam on top) and cake. This evening, I've not been able to settle down to anything so I got around to opening my Heljan Class B tanks. They are very nice models now in need of numbering and weathering. I also have several OAAs and VAAs, a blue GUV, Western, Class 40 and Class 03 for a possible early 1970s layout one day in the future. As you can see, the packaging for Heljan wagons is preposterously large. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I spent most of today planting vegetables and flowers in the garden. Then it was a short drive down to Lyndhurst in the New Forest for a splendid tea of smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam (jam on top) and cake. This evening, I've not been able to settle down to anything so I got around to opening my Heljan Class B tanks. They are very nice models now in need of numbering and weathering. I also have several OAAs and VAAs, a blue GUV, Western, Class 40 and Class 03 for a possible early 1970s layout one day in the future. As you can see, the packaging for Heljan wagons is preposterously large. Very nice indeed. The packaging aint much use for storage when with the buyer/modeller either....bit wasteful really. Nice models though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted May 9, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2015 Anyone who knows Richard Webster, the proprietor of Lionheart Models, will know that he is a first class salesman (he'd make a good reinsurance broker). I visited the ALSRM show at Reading today to deliver stock and meet with my Minerva business partner, Chris Basten. I popped over to Lionheart for a chat with Richard and ended up coming away with one of his exquisite GWR 45XX small prarie tank locos. It is an absolute beauty. It is not strictly right for Cwm Bach, but auto-fitted 4575s operated on the Abergwnfi branch on which Cwm Bach is based. It will look very nice hauling my B Set and will make a nice change from the Lionheart 64XX 0-6-0PT and autocoaches. Here are some photos of the newly minted loco on Cwm Bach. It will be weathered in due course when I can summon up the courage. So far I've managed to resist Richard's superlative GWR Mogul. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted May 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2015 Is that red background to the number plates correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Superb models. I have 4508 and 4585 and one of his Panniers and they are excellent runners. The sound fit as well is very good. 43xx next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Is that red background to the number plates correct? Yes. According to Eric Mountford the red background is correct for the period from 1949 to 1952. Some red plates may have lasted longer on engines not over-hauled at Swindon. Any longer-lasting red plates would have disappeared at the latest when locos were reliveried with the later BR crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm keen to buy a Lionheart 43.... But struggling with justifying the price to myself, in comparison with that of a kit. Trouble is, whilst 10 years ago I could build a kit of a tender loco in 6 months, I can't do it now, it takes much longer! I'm slower, and I've got less free time. And I want at least a 43 and a Duke, possibly a Cambrian 0-6-0, and I've still got my 1366 to build (and a kit cupboard full of wagons & stuff...), and I'm building the track for PD loco, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the layout in due course... So much to do - maybe RTR is part of the route! Best Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 9, 2015 Unexpectedly couldn't make it to Reading. Probably good for my wallet as that 45xx looks so tempting (I already have a springside one). Chris Basten would probably sold me something else. I am still waiting for him to do an Albion class. The small Sharpie 4-4-0 on his web page is mine looking far too pretty to weather. That 45xx is rather like that. It may be easier to weather it as its in BR black. I think it looks nice on Cwm Bach. I am sure one of those must has been up some of the valleys. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 I'm keen to buy a Lionheart 43.... But struggling with justifying the price to myself, in comparison with that of a kit. Trouble is, whilst 10 years ago I could build a kit of a tender loco in 6 months, I can't do it now, it takes much longer! I'm slower, and I've got less free time. And I want at least a 43 and a Duke, possibly a Cambrian 0-6-0, and I've still got my 1366 to build (and a kit cupboard full of wagons & stuff...), and I'm building the track for PD loco, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the layout in due course... So much to do - maybe RTR is part of the route! Best Simon Simon, I couldn't hope to do better than the Lionheart 45xx from a kit and time is finite. I'll use RTR when it is sensible, which excludes the silly money prices of some RTR offerings, and use the time to build locos that are only available in kit form such as my long procrastinated Dragon Models Rhymney R class 0-6-2T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 That Lionheart 45xx is beautiful. And certainly fits in with your lovely S Wales layout nicely. My 7mm interests lay in the S. Wales valleys and I certainly need one of his 64xx Panniers. Jinty ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2015 Very nice loco Chris. How do Lionheart work? Is it on the basis that they produce a batch of locos and then no more once they have sold out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I do hope I didn't sound sorry for myself! That would be most unjustified! Best Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 10, 2015 I do hope I didn't sound sorry for myself! That would be most unjustified! Best Simon Nope, just realistic. I've realised that my own project will take many years to complete. I enjoy the getting there rather than the arrival though, so that's fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Very nice loco Chris. How do Lionheart work? Is it on the basis that they produce a batch of locos and then no more once they have sold out? Basically right, once they are gone there will be no more. Richard Webster tells me that the least popular liveries are GWR monogram, GWR post-war, and BR black with mixed traffic lining. The most popular liveries are GWR Great Western and BR passenger lined green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 So it may be a case of buy whatever is left over and repaint as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 At over £1200 a time for a new DCC-fitted 4575 class, I suspect that repainting, unless VERY professionally done (extra cost) could see its resale hugely reduced. A cheaper option might be to shift the time period of the layout! Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Anyone who knows Richard Webster, the proprietor of Lionheart Models, will know that he is a first class salesman (he'd make a good reinsurance broker). I visited the ALSRM show at Reading today to deliver stock and meet with my Minerva business partner, Chris Basten. I popped over to Lionheart for a chat with Richard and ended up coming away with one of his exquisite GWR 45XX small prarie tank locos. It is an absolute beauty. It is not strictly right for Cwm Bach, but auto-fitted 4575s operated on the Abergwnfi branch on which Cwm Bach is based. It will look very nice hauling my B Set and will make a nice change from the Lionheart 64XX 0-6-0PT and autocoaches. Here are some photos of the newly minted loco on Cwm Bach. It will be weathered in due course when I can summon up the courage. So far I've managed to resist Richard's superlative GWR Mogul. Very nice Chris, it will look even better when weathered. I'm keen to buy a Lionheart 43.... But struggling with justifying the price to myself, in comparison with that of a kit. Trouble is, whilst 10 years ago I could build a kit of a tender loco in 6 months, I can't do it now, it takes much longer! I'm slower, and I've got less free time. And I want at least a 43 and a Duke, possibly a Cambrian 0-6-0, and I've still got my 1366 to build (and a kit cupboard full of wagons & stuff...), and I'm building the track for PD loco, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the layout in due course... So much to do - maybe RTR is part of the route! Best Simon Lionheart models are the benchmark more often than not, yet I know what you mean and I still think that there could be a market for a RTR version in the lower price segment of the market place. I knocked over one of my RTR wagons today and will have to take time out to make invisible, fiddly, repairs, the last thing one needs when time and energy, are, as Chris says, finite. Simon, I couldn't hope to do better than the Lionheart 45xx from a kit and time is finite. I'll use RTR when it is sensible, which excludes the silly money prices of some RTR offerings, and use the time to build locos that are only available in kit form such as my long procrastinated Dragon Models Rhymney R class 0-6-2T. Sensible strategy. Very nice loco Chris. How do Lionheart work? Is it on the basis that they produce a batch of locos and then no more once they have sold out? I think that is the case so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Photos of the first engineering prototype of the Minerva Peckett can be seen at: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96810-minerva-model-railways-a-new-o-gauge-manufacturer-is-launched-and-announces-peckett-e-class/page-9&do=findComment&comment=1887666 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Superb layout Chris.....full of atmosphere & character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Today, Cwm Bach was graced by a visit from Chaz Harrison of Dock Green fame who made a rare foray deep into Great Western territory. Passport and visa formalities were dealt with quickly and without fuss. Dark glasses were issued to provide protection from the dazzling effects of copper-capped chimneys and brass safety valve bonnets. Chaz brought along the Tube wagon he is building (Dock Green passim). It looked much larger in the flesh on Cwm Bach and is surprisingly heavy. A good time was had by all. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Today, Cwm Bach was graced by a visit from Chaz Harrison of Dock Green fame who made a rare foray deep into Great Western territory. Passport and visa formalities were dealt with quickly and without fuss. Dark glasses were issued to provide protection from the dazzling effects of copper-capped chimneys and brass safety valve bonnets. Chaz brought along the Tube wagon he is building (Dock Green passim). It looked much larger in the flesh on Cwm Bach and is surprisingly heavy. A good time was had by all. I had to steel myself - all those tapered boilers and Belpaire fireboxes - I got quite dizzy. Still the LNER tube wagon brought a touch of class to the GW metals even though, with no couplings yet, it couldn't be shunted. Cwm Bach looks very promising and has some lovely touches. And I came away with a nice little prezzy - Chris said "there are two in a pack and I can only use one on Cwm Bach". What a nice man. It will look very good on the road bridge on Dock Green. Chaz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Hi Fellas, Remember when we were talking about bikes n spokes etc? Well Morris Models do one in 'N' (2mm) with spokes and working lamps! I'll get me coat! ATVB CME Edited May 14, 2015 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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