gwrrob

Where can I the Head Board?.

81C

If its the ornate Western Region type then these take some beating. http://www.fox-transfers.co.uk/products.cgi?categoryid=469&ordernumber=588785378569

I still think you should have a King on that layout it crying out for one, ho and don't forget the CRE headboard either.  

81C

Quite correct 81C but do you know where I can get one from ? I've got the headboard.

My old gaffer said to me once.'Those who never f**k up,never made anything '.Fabulous work and that roof teaser is a work of art.

Did Florence cop that castle Rob?

Quonk.

Both of the Finching sisters don't possess an ABC so no. Is the summer of '47 and Ian Allan hadn't invented his guide yet.

How about a quick video of Castle class 5011 'Tintagel Castle' on a down express for you perusal instead of a photo.

Very nice Steve but its a shame about the double chimney as you know I don't like them.

it has a good working time too before it starts going hard.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

About how long then ?

As fro the cordylines I'd go with DAS modelling clay too.

I see they stock Das in my local The Range store ,so will get some tomorrow and have a go .Never used it before but not happy with the ones I've done and the photos I'm posting are showing them up badly as Trains and Armour commented a few pages back.Though not in as many words.                                        

don't Harburn Hobbies do one-thay will need modifying:

 

Here's the link

:

http://www.harburnhobbies.co.uk/acatalog/Station___Street.html

 

Be nice to see how you do these.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

http://www.harburnhobbies.co.uk/acatalog/info_773.html

Its 27mm diameter.A bit too large for my liking.Yes I thought you might like 7812.

Would love to see that train included in your next installment!

And me.I see what I can rustle up.  

Yes maybe some DAS clay.

Whats the difference between that and Milliput then ?

Pipe cleaner?

Q

I want to model the stone bases Phil.I have the greenery.

Anyway back to the layout after all that prototype talk and a bit of gardening. I'm not happy with the bases on my cordylines and want to do them again.Anyone have any ideas please.I have the etched leaves from http://www.themodeltreeshop.co.uk/ but need to redo the bases like in this photo.7812 was spotted at the SVR a few years ago on a Santa Special.What is it with me and overbridges.

green-front-ism

 

 

That sounds like a new political party Miss P.

They can't all be wrong surely.

There will certainly be enough of the Steam version to go around as I understand things.

Has it not sold well then Mike .

What was the final concensus on my 1368 livery then ? Shall I paint the front pieces green then ?

That's a nice shot Robin.

 

Is it me or should the front ot the tanks be painted black or were the 1360 Class different to other Pannier classes?

 

Here's my take on the subject:

 

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Cheers,

 

Mark

Looks like it out with my paintbrush because I can't believe the boys at the SDR would be wrong.Thanks for pointing out my mistake.

Evening Robin,

 

 

 

Saying that, the ones that really stand out are the ones of the 1360 class.  It's another of my favourites and the preserved example on the SDR is a hard working loco.  Like you, I'm sure once Kernow have cleared their backlog of commissions this will be high on the agenda owing to the Wenford Bridge links.

 

Your DJH model is nicely built and I'm sure I read they were trialled on the South Devon branchlines-then again I may need to check my reference source .

 

 

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

Thanks Mark.Yes the 1366 class made it to Wadebridge so thats an excuse for Kernow to commission one.Here's 1369 at Buckfastleigh.They definitely never worked the Kingsbridge branch.

I see our own Miss Prism has put some notes up on the detail differences on this class here. http://gwr.org.uk/no-stars.html

What is useful is a list of members and appearance of outside steam pipes and whether elbow or Castle types.

I've just read this thread from start to finish and I love your railway, the detailing is exquisite. May I ask what seems a trivial question... With so much detail in the scenic s, how do you keep the dust off the layout? Clearly you can't vacuum it so do you cover it with gardener's fleece or similar when not in use? Just curious because my garage is very dusty. Cheers Rich...

A good question Rich and yes I do use a vacuum,very carefully.You can get those mini vacs but the power isn't very good so providing you don't go mad the normal house type is perfect.Be gentle.I also have an old make up/blusher brush for rolling stock,rooves mainly.My garage is quite clean but a fleece would be a great idea.If the scenics is well glued down you won't have a problem using a vac.

Very funny Phil and you will be giving young Mikkel a run for his money in the dialect stakes my old janner.I hadn't given the airmans name a thought yet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janner

In answer to your question from earlier about the Royal Duchy. This taken from the summer of 1963:

 

Royal Duchy 1963-rr.jpg

 

So after Newton Abbot, the first stop was Plymouth, from where it was (almost) all stations to Penzance.

 

Lovely to see 1368 - was this your first kit built locos? Looks very nice.

It stopped at Totnes as well. Yes it was my first kit built loco from the early 90s I think.Still available here http://www.djhmodelloco.co.uk/prodpage.asp?productid=3067 for £80.Compare that with the new Hornby 42xx.

 

 

Obviously, the 'photos of the Royal Duchy are an immediate hit.... But so is Tintagel speeding through.

 

 

Thanks for everyones kind comments.I'm still taking requests.

Talking of the The Royal Duchy,does anyone know the stations it stopped at West of Exeter as I don't think it stopped here.I know it was a long winded not particularly quick service from Paddington though.