Bluemonkey presents....

Not guilty

Very nice, as yes after painting generally the holes are masked as with Cooper Craft replacement wires I used but a little filler never hurts just to make sure. Certainly better and stronger than gluing direct to the side.

Thank you and yes the single bolster kit as made up is not accurate and is a closure match to 1 plank opens or match trucks. I think the twin mites would have been a better solution to the two kits but sadly I did not research prior to building as I foolishly defaulted to the kit manufacturer having it correct, oops. @kitpw wish I had discovered this before and bashed the two kits to a pair of Mites. Thanks guys for your expert knowledge and input, very much appreciated.

After trying to find pictures of Single Bolster Wagons it appears the falcon Brassworks kit description is incorrect and should be either Match Truck or 1 Plank Open. The bolster wagons appeared to have either no sides or a very thin lip to accommodate the bolster. Very happy to be corrected but these are to go to one side for now, well may make a start on painting the inner planking for now.

Very, 40 tons. not many made and used on the network as 20 ton steel minerals were preferred, so I understand. Yes it is a beast.

An attempt at an N15 Bogie Loco Coal wagon in heavily used condition. Another lovely kit from Cambrian Models, lovely rivet details and crisp parts with little flash and it went together very nicely. Special thanks to @Penrhos1920 and @Darwinian as the N17 thread enabled me to complete the numbering as seemingly this is the only GWR wagon not to use standard number sizing and to weather the inside of the wagon to such a point I am very tempted not to include the coal load. I had previously concluded the load would be made permanent but have serious doubts now, in fact a complete reversal. Livery finished in GWR fright grey and weathered using Deluxe Scenic Rust (the exterior did not work as well as the interior but picked up with dry brushing which also removed the horrible tacky effect left by the rust product the wet looking areas), Citadel Nuln Oil wash, drybrush Ammo Mig Shadow/rust #0043 and Ammo Mig pigment powders; Medium Rust #3005, Black #3001 and Europe earth #3004. The powders appear to be greatly lost once a coat of lacquer is applied to fix and protect everything. First pictures are prior to lacquering; After lacquer applied; Load added; I have tried to make a comparison picture, before and after lacquering. Left is before and right is after; Doesn't really show the difference the naked eye picks up, never mind happy the either result.

First class. Spot on Captain.

Just as an example of use here's a pic of some stashed projects; and flip it over to make a small display case. I dont have any track or scenics available but I am sure you can see what I mean (New chocolate box challenge replacing the Cakebox Challenge?);

Thank you Andy. it is when declining them at the moment. I'll try accepting and see what happens. Thank you for your time.

Hi, Every time I log onto RMWeb I have to accept or reject the consents. Before, this only ever happen monthly or so. I understand the need for privacy and cookie setting etc but every time logging on is a little too much. Is there anything that can be done to reduce this please? This faces me each time logging on and some times when moving between pages/topics.

Thank you and yes these are still mobile and noticed then in the picture so corrected. I think I may sport a little glue to keep positioned.

Thanks. It certainly is a Ferrero Rocher box, the double stacked type. I have used these to keep individual project builds together, separate from each other and to keep safe the parts. They could easily be used as small display case though especially if flipped and the lid is used as the base.

One down three more to go but first the five wagons will need building and painting. Not the greatest of pictures (I really need to sort some sort of photo plank type thing out) but some nice details are highlighted. The chains, binding links and ratchet fixing the tank to the wagon has taken all afternoon! (With many individual links flying off to feed the carpet monster and much muttering). I think I need to find another way to secure the rest unless I will either drive myself mad or blind worse still maybe both! On my final can of Testers as well, any suggestions for a flat mat spray finish varnish/lacquer please? I've used some in the past that have have satin/gloss finishes even though mat and others drying opaque white so very wary but need something to seal transfers and protect the paint job. The other three tanks are finished receiving the un-ditching planks and chains. These will follow once the wagons are built. The chains are taught and straight (this is why it takes so long to do, as the load is secured to the wagon as if it was not fixed to the wagon. The final wagon is a representation of these pictures combined.

Love the tank vents a very well executed simple solution.

Water is looking fab.

Awesome! Taking notes if you don't mind.

Great junk. for want of a better phrase!

Correct. Airfix Bofers 40mm guns. Really nice but very fiddly in 4mm. I have not yet looked at the 'tractor' units for them so it will depend on how I feel once I make a start on the WWII Rectanks.

I will post some individual close up pictures once completely finished. Thank you @Mikkel, very pleased with the outcome for each one.

Thank you. Though I wish I had the computer expertise to do this. Sadly I do not have the skills to create the text type or sizing.

Been a while folks, apologies I have been modelling but just disillusioned with the whole internet space and not to mention the entire online purchasing sagas. Whilst waiting for another transfer order to arrive in order to complete the Rectanks (11 sheets ordered!!!!!). Only one wagon can be completed per sheet from HMRS, ridiculous that there appears to be no 4mm transfers available other than the general GWR wagons sheet to do these models, there are plenty of kits out there for Rectanks though. I did however find some western region type for 7mm but obviously these are not suitable. The loads are nearing completion, 4x WWI male and female heavy tanks MkIV and a pair of Bofors 40mm anti air-craft guns. Bottom left; Factory dispatch in primer and tarped for travel. Inspiration (source; Tanks by Train, internet article); Bottom right and top right; Male (bottom) and female (top) Khaki liveried with additional un-ditching beams to be chained up Soldering the attachment loops to the collar around the plank was a little painfully but worth the extra effort in my opinion . Inspired by (source: internet Wiki); Top left; Army green livery will have an un-ditching plank similar to the others. Very top a pair of WWII Anti-aircraft Bofors guns inspired by this picture in GWR Goods Wagons - Atkins, Beard and Tourrett. Just couldn't find the right kits but got close (didn't fancy scratch building); Rectank livery is matched complete with a few added details. This kit is the white metal one which appear to be minus the chain boxes. Top top left a full brass kit awaiting transfers. The brass kits are naturally lighter than the white metal ones so I chose to use the brass ones with the WWI tanks train so extra weight can be hidden inside the tanks. The white metal kits are reserved for the WWII train that can be for lighter loads or empty wagons that weight can not be easily hidden.

Very very nice, excellent progress and some lovely modelling.

First class Mikkel, great project. With luck I will be starting next year! Will certainly be learning from the master in the meantime. Thank you for sharing.

Outstanding!

Fab just FAB! Happy New Years modelling.