gwrrob

26 minutes ago, Mikkel said:

 

Thankfully not for sale, it seems.

 

 

TFFT.

3 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

Some poxy musical where people rush around on roller-skates, I believe. 

My son who's in the theatre business has ultimate respect for those, including friends, that are in this show. Not only do they have to have the triple threat at an audition but then successful candidates have to go on a 'crash' course for a month to learn how to roller skate. The sets for this show are quite amazing apparently.

11 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Apologies but I seem to remember Rob showing his Bananas fitted with Hunts. I can't find that so may have imagined it?

Which Hunts did you use Rob if you did and could you link to your pics please?

 

Extra close type my old Janner.😉

38 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said:

Apologies but I seem to remember Rob showing his Bananas fitted with Hunts. I can't find that so may have imagined it?

Which Hunts did you use Rob if you did and could you link to your pics please?

As on several other Van/Wagon Rakes I've sorted, I shall probably use Hunts on my Bananas, but probably with the existing Couplings at the outer ends of the Rake. I can tolerate a bit of a gap behind the Tender but NOT between the Vans/Wagons.

Many thanks all and have a restful/celebration Holiday.

Phil

 

1 minute ago, Mallard60022 said:

I may have missed this?

Hunt Couplings for these. Buffers with only a couple of mm gap; anyone got the type they used for this please?

Phil

Either extra or ultra close Phil @Mallard60022 I'll check tomorrow.

A coloured render of Gordon is being shewn.

3 hours ago, Andy Keane said:

Do we know when Loriot P wagons first appeared in service? I have a very old fashioned farm tractor I want to load onto something of this kind.

I don’t have Atkins to hand but I think they were an early ‘40s build. @Miss Prism might know.

I enjoyed it ,whatever the faults and it was a cracking advert for the South Devon Railway.

41 minutes ago, MrWolf said:

 

"GWR Cab side & smokebox numbers" https://www.247developments.co.uk/ex_gwr_cabside_&_smokebox.html

 

I've always had good service from here and they can do bespoke numbers too.

 

The same can be said for Fox too.

20 minutes ago, billywhizz said:

The weathering on the wooden planks looks spot on. Any chance of sharing how you achieved it? 

Of course, I used the weathered wood set from Lifecolor. Starting with 713 with a few coats of base colour. Followed by dry brushing of three or four different shades using a flat shader brush. The links on the platform /deck were given a pin wash using a black /dark wash from Ammo. You can also use this for oil stains on the deck and for the chains.

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

Interesting cloud formation over Brent this evening:

 

Those clouds look post -apocalyptic.

On 15/03/2024 at 20:26, gwrrob said:

I’ve said it before but the warwell is an absolute pleasure to weather, with all that delicious planking and rivets , dry brushing heaven.

Work continues...

2 hours ago, 57xx said:

Did they say what changes had been done?

From memory the wheel spokes flare but @Steve Purves would tell your more if you ask on the pannier thread. They certainly looked better and more advanced than I saw at Warley 2023.

14 minutes ago, TheSignalEngineer said:

I believe that Red Panda are now owned by Phoenix Precision Paints.

A limited selection shewn here https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/search/red panda

16 minutes ago, Darius43 said:

No rucksack no bag search just walk in…

 

It’s a discourage-rucksack measure.

I'm sure it was just to see what camera I use and my meal deal of choice from Morrison's.

5 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

Now... If only they would produce a GWR clay wagon to the same standard. Got to be loads of clay layouts that would take a rake or two....

I would imagine others have asked Rapido that same question Chris @2ManySpams 😉

43 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Thanks for the photos, Robin, always interesting to see.

In retrospect I should have took some of the panniers.

1 hour ago, Mallard60022 said:

FA Cup Semi Final Special coming up soon at ANTB then Rob. Double Headed

Brilliant result matey.

Absolutely buzzing after that Phil, it was a good omen seeing the Wembley arch from the coach window of the Avanti service to Euston. I might struggle to get a ticket for the semi though.

12 minutes ago, polybear said:

 

Certainly the Guy outside the main doors yesterday was very good at informing people what queue to be in (pre-paid or no tickets)

Even though advanced tickets holders were held back due to the queue being too long with all the bag searches.

KR Models were also present and absolutely nothing more to be seen on their proposed Mica.

For pannier lovers , Steve had updated models to be seen although I didn't take any photos. Refinements to the wheels and other details have been undertaken now as advised by Mike @The Stationmaster . He's already working on the next batch for these too, including a GWR liveried 8750 version. Livery samples hopefully by the middle of the year.