Mirmic Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 Hello, Brian, Jonathan, thanks! Tim, the building of this Mountain loco is educationally especially for me. When I try to recognize shapes, mechanisms, I learn this engine, how was designed. It was very interesting when I touched frame, elements of bogie, I had imagination how stiff are the elements despite they are only of 2, 3 layers of cardboard. It is really very interesting trip. cheers Mirek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirmic Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Hello, today air compressor, located at the front of loco. It will be visible then I made it with little bit more details. Below some pics of this element. Paper base, and with coin for comparison cheers Mirek Edited October 8, 2017 by Mirmic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted March 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2016 I'm running out of words here. That is stunning modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 That really is quite exceptional work. I don't know how I've missed this thread... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Howe Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Mirek, I have watched this build with fascination from the start and even though have watched pieces of paper and card coming together to form these intricate parts, I still cannot believe that I wouldn't need a block & tackle to lift that compressor into place! Stunningly beautiful! Cheers Phil edit: to correct my tablet's autocorrect Edited March 8, 2016 by Phil Howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevejjjexcov Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Cant find the words to say how impressed I am with the standard of work. I don't think I have ever seen better this is Tony Renolds in card so very very impressive,awesome modelling.i will follow this thread with interest. A humbled modeller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Riley Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Mirek, I've only just found this thread. Your work is just amazing. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirmic Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) Hello, PhilH, rockershovel, Phil Howe, stevejjjexcow, Mike thanks for your compliments. Coming time for up-date. In the last time I prepared front footplate with smoke deflectors. How is the progres you can see below. Now I'm working over boiler. Cheers Mirek Edited October 8, 2017 by Mirmic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted March 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 20, 2016 Truly stunning! Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Amazing. A-bloody-mazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted March 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 20, 2016 Wow, what more can I say, that hasn't already been said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Love the rivets, how are they done? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirmic Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Hi rockershovel, The rivets are made of cardboard with thickness around 0.3 mm. They are cut by punch of injection needle like on attached pics. The most important is to have good quality cardboard, resist against stratifying. I use Canson product. Later they are sticked by BCG transparent glue. Hope it is enought clearly explained by me. Cheers Mirek Edited October 8, 2017 by Mirmic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainmaster247 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Will you ever be sharing these files? It is truly stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted April 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2016 Have you thought of putting this in the model engineering forums? http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/threads.asp?t=145 as this workmanship is "engineering at its best" and well deserved of recognition in the UK press, both railway and model engineering. You really should look at marketing the kits (with detailed instructions) as well. I am sure there are modellers out there who would love to tackle something like this but couldn't from scratch. Shame you haven't been invited to an exhibition in the UK yet - flights from Poland couldn't be that expensive!! And one other thing - how come your loco's did not get into the "build a loco" challenge final round? was there a restriction on metal/plastic only, or that they had to run? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 ....how come your loco's did not get into the "build a loco" challenge final round? .... He didn't post them up in that particular section. If he had, they would have been in the running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted April 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2016 That makes sense - shame though as I am sure he would have done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'd have put money on him being in the top three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Will you ever be sharing these files? I'd be surprised if he were to do that, as it would take away the magic of his own very hard work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'd have put money on him being in the top three. I clicked on "agree", but that would only be metaphorical money because I don't do the gamble thing. However, I do think Mirek's work deserves a wider audience. Would it be possible to put some photo's in the display at the top of the page perhaps Andy or Mods? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirmic Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Hello, Hm, what a discussion! trainmaster 247, to tell the truth, I built models for my own pleasure. Many colleagues in Poland push me to publish this loco in paper form. Now I don't exclude it. I'm working over boiler and its equipment, how is progress you can see below. Boiler: Smokebox door: and after painting: Cheers Mirek Edited October 8, 2017 by Mirmic 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted April 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2016 I just can't get my head round the fact that these models are handcrafted from card. As I said before I've run out of words.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted April 12, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2016 Wow, what else can I say. Absolutely amazing Mirek. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 That really is quite exceptional work. I don't know how I've missed this thread... I have to echo these word, Mirek you are an artisan with cardboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Staggering level of detail and outstanding build quality. Craftsmanship at it's highest level..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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