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  1. Adrian Knowles
    Craig, thank you for your very nice review. A huge amount of work went into this book and it's great to know that people are enjoying it. Reviews should start to appear in most of the mainstream UK railway magazines from this month. Best wishes to all, Adrian Knowles
  2. Adrian Knowles
    Recalling memories of the London Transport pannier tanks in the late 1960s. This is a ScaleSeven pannier by Masterpiece Models which I sent to Martyn Welch for a wonderful weathering job that really has captured the characteristic appearance of these locos in service. The brake van is an adapted Dapol model.
  3. Adrian Knowles
    Rob, 1450 is a Masterpiece 'Lite' and the trailer is an Orion kit. The loco had to be BR lined green and the trailer maroon, which is the only form they were in when I remember them.
  4. Adrian Knowles
    A few of my new autotrain!
  5. Adrian Knowles
    That's a superb rendition of oily, coal-dusted sleepers - the best I've seen!
  6. Adrian Knowles
    Lovely BR named train headboards Steve - who makes those? Adrian
  7. Adrian Knowles
    It would look good with the final version of the red frame livery… Perhaps that's one for an Atlantic in due course.
  8. Adrian Knowles
    Even nicer in black & white! Thanks for doing that, maybe I'll try it with a few of the others.
  9. Adrian Knowles
    Hi Nick, thanks for pointing that out. It actually can't be 1906 (my mistake) because 2907 wasn't named until 1907! I'm open to persuasion about the lamps, but of course they can be changed. Re the livery, I am told that the 'Lady' series were the first with the black frames, but apparently No. 98 did appear with red frames. Adrian
  10. Adrian Knowles
    And another...
  11. Adrian Knowles
    Since that one seems to have gone down quite well, here are a few more typical Swindon scenes...
  12. Adrian Knowles
    Many thanks for the comment - as the real 2907 was scrapped in 1933 this is definitely a model! Much of the effect is due to the superb backdrop of Swindon A shop which was built by John Dornom. The loco itself is one of the superb creations being produced by Masterpiece Models, so all I can really take credit for is the photography. Adrian
  13. Adrian Knowles
    Swindon 1906?
  14. Adrian Knowles
    Thanks for your rating Mike, much appreciated. I know a lot of people are not keen on the early BR blue livery for Kings, but if you see the real thing at Didcot you might just change your mind!
  15. Adrian Knowles
    A few more shots, this time close-ups of my 7mm 'King', 6023 King Edward II. Adrian
  16. Adrian Knowles
    Hi there, The model at Fawley is John Dornom's model of the exterior of Laira shed which Bill McAlpine has had for some time. The interior is an entirely separate model which has working steam and lighting effects. Perhaps we should see if we can persuade John to exhibit it again. Adrian
  17. Adrian Knowles
    Hi Dave, Sorry with delay on reply - I've been out at Didcot helping to repaint 1466. Yes, as far as I know John Dornom still has the roundhouse, although I believe he was considering selling it about a year ago. His incredible output of stunning models like this means that he quickly runs short of space! Adrian
  18. Adrian Knowles
    Just discovered this interesting thread - three and a half years after it was started. A couple of my photos - of chocolate-liveried GWR 517 class No 1157, built for me by Tony Reynalds, weathered by Martyn Welch and 'copped' in John Dornom's Laira roundhouse. A real team effort!
  19. Adrian Knowles
    I know everyone's idea of an attractive design is different. Sure, it's a personal thing, but those L&B low-slung Manning Wardle beauties are just gorgeous! I'll have them all!
  20. Adrian Knowles
    Many thanks Nidge - I had not been aware of this before as I thought Enterprise went into standard maroon. I think it would make quite a nice model variant. Dave - I think Dapol's versions of the alloy crests are the best I have seen. Would it be possible to supply spares in order to create this version of D1000? Adrian
  21. Adrian Knowles
    This very nice photo on Flickr suggests that D1000 was at some stage turned out in MSYP livery but still embellished with its cast alloy lions: http://www.flickr.com/photos/steve75c/4229114351/ Does anyone know anything about this?
  22. Adrian Knowles
    After all the issues that have been raised on this thread it's great to hear some positive comment in recent posts. I collected my D1000 from Swindon today and I have to say it's absolutely AMAZING! I am just sitting here, looking at it, and smiling ear to ear. Exceeding every expectation I had, it also works perfectly (not that I have tried to take it apart yet). So, Dave, a huge feather in your cap, and also a tremendous vote of thanks to everyone on rmweb who contributed to making this model what it is. Adrian
  23. Adrian Knowles
    I think these look excellent. It's not too difficult to make DIY waterslide transfers (unless you see a potential market here John?!). Otherwise try Googling Crafty Computer Paper.
  24. Adrian Knowles
    I'd say leave it as it is and let the individual modeller decide how he wants to deal with it. Having no black line might look a bit odd for those who don't wish to meddle with the finish of their model.
  25. Adrian Knowles
    OK, I don't have mine yet - collecting it from Swindon on Friday - but from the photos I think it looks absolutely incredible. Although the headcode panels are important to the appearance of the front of the loco it appears to be a relatively simple fix and one I certainly won't mind doing. The good news is that when Dave eventually decides to produce the Western in 7mm all these little tweaks can be taken care of. Seriously though, thanks Dave and Dapol for a fantastic production. Looking forward to the D6XX!
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