Erichill16

27 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Hi Jim

 

A cardboard box would be good, but to keep Mrs M happy a cardboard box with an extractor fan, and a hose pipe going outside would be best.

Good morning Clive,

Mrs H tells me I’m allowed to do ANY modelling in my room so long as it does involve paint or glue! Now where’s those decals.....

keep on modelling (or decalling)

Robert

Thanks.

regards Robert

34 minutes ago, Headstock said:

 

 

Good evening Robert,

 

I'm so glad you posted, a Victory class, what a fascinating locomotive. I haven't seen a model of one of those in quite some time. You could substitute a brass tube for the boiler but I guess the firebox is of a similar construction. I see that you have mastered the cylinders, a pair of small boilers when you think about it. The cab and the bunkers are probably a bigger priority as far as the body is concerned, that will give you time to find a solution to the boiler. I'm certain you will be able to post some progress once you have had a think about it. It's well worth the effort and certainly of more merit and interest than farting around with RTR carriages.

 

Storm 'thingy' seems to have subsided a little, but it will be back. It was getting a bit scary for a bit, especially when you look out the window and you think you've seen a fish swimming by! However, I have ploughed through a batch of plate wagons, thanks for asking, they are up and running. I could have bought them RTR for three and a bit times the cost per wagon, but I don't see where the fun is in that?

Good evening to you,

i feel we are gate-crashing Tony’s thread, but hope he doesn’t mind. Perhaps bearing in mind out previous chat he’d rather us discuss rtr!

Anyway to the point, thanks for the encouragement and advice. I’m going to finish the other two off first as for hopefully a smaller amount of effort I’ll have two working models.

If I’m correct the photo below shows my effort on the kits you’ve been building this afternoon. It’s being shunted by  my Hunslet 16inch. It’s been a very poor runner but took it to Doncaster exhibition last weekend and Tony had a look at it. He didn’t appear to do much to it (and I think he would agree) but it runs much better now. Perhaps the threat of his soldering iron was enough to sort it out, but in any case I came home a very happy man. I might even get around to building the industrial layout I had planned for it.

Doesnt look like I’m going to get any modelling done tonight but I’ve enjoyed the day and my football team won.

Regards Robert

7 hours ago, Headstock said:

 

Robert,

 

your J6 sounds a most interesting project, I'm sure many here would be interested in hearing about its progress. Let's hope it sends those black dogs scurrying back to their kennels, or better still under a bus. Storm whatsits face has just arrived, the hatches are battened and I'm retiring with a cup of coffee a bottle of plastic weld and a small brush.

Dear Andrew, (Headstock)

Hope you’ve managed to get some modelling done. I’ve got some work done and even been out shopping (for brownie points)  so a bit of time in the modelling room.

Before the J6 project is started I’ve got these locos pictured below to work on. The J9/10 has never run well so I’m going to remotor it and generaly tidy it  up. I’ve just managed to get the chassis for the J72 to run ok so the body needs attention. Both these models were started over 25 years ago! The other chassis (frames!) are for a Kerr Stuart Victory. It runs very well but I’m stuck as I’m not confident of making the boiler. It’s pre rolled but the seam needs sealing and disks inserting along its length. 

Dont hold your breath regarding the J6, it’s only the Nucast  kit and I know a few have featured in this thread.

regard Robert

1 hour ago, Headstock said:

 

Robert,

 

your J6 sounds a most interesting project, I'm sure many here would be interested in hearing about its progress. Let's hope it sends those black dogs scurrying back to their kennels, or better still under a bus. Storm whatsits face has just arrived, the hatches are battened and I'm retiring with a cup of coffee a bottle of plastic weld and a small brush.

Andrew,

Really really must get on with some work, can’t spend all day as a keyboard warrior. I’m hoping to get into the modelling room this evening and I’ll post a couple of pictures of what I’ve got in the ‘shop’ before I can contemplate the J6.

happy modelling

Robert

28 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said:

 

Yeh, funny it's always for "a friend".

 

Mike.

I work in a pharmacy, when it’s an embarrassing issue it’s always ‘ for a friend’

regards Robert

1 hour ago, Headstock said:

 

Anything that you could build would be better than the Hornby's. Have a little faith in your self.

1 hour ago, Headstock said:

 

Anything that you could build would be better than the Hornby's. Have a little faith in your self.

As I said there are other constraints, I’m hoping to to build a J6 this year but wouldn’t have time if I were to build even a small rake of coaches. Each time I build something I hope the result is better than the last effort, I have faith that I can do that. I know I can built at least a reasonable J6 and weather the teaks in a reasonable timeframe but don’t want take the risk with a set of say brass coaches. My friend’s attempt with the class 40 haunts me, I don’t want to bite of more than I can chew. I’ve seen too many models where I think the modeller has been a bit too ambitious. (but not on this thread!)

Got quite a few projects on the go so don’t need to consider anything new for a while! When these are completed I may have gained enough faith to move on a bit, but in the meantime I’m just keeping the black dogs at bay.

Hope you all have an enjoyable weekend,

regards Robert 

19 minutes ago, Headstock said:

 

Has Tony ever built a Finny? With regard to the Hornby Gresley things, many have been blinded by teak and a good paint job. In the three-quarter view image, they still look like big fat monsters, rather like a loaf of bread ridding a skateboard.

Dear Andrew,

Most of the models i own whether rtr or kit built have faults and I live with that. Regarding the Gresleys, the Hornby ones will be better than any I can produce. I have a number of Kirk kit to complete and I know that even built to my best standards they won’t be better than the Hornbys, they might have the correct tumblehome but they will be deficient somewhere else. (Glazing for staters). 
I admire people who are determined to produce the perfect model. I know I can’t build to that standard and if I started down that path it would lead to disappointment after many hours of work. Apathy would set in and the model room door would be left shut for weeks.

i suppose its about what is achievable within one’s constraints (time, cost abilities  etc) so I’m happy to weather the Hornby teaks and move on.

As a slight aside , I know a chap who wasn’t happy with either the Lima or Bachmann class 40 so sawed them up to use the best parts of each. He got the best cab and bodyside vents on ‘his’ model but their were god awful lines down the side where the body profiles didn’t match. It looked much worse than either of the donors but he was happy! Each to their own.

Keep on modelling,

regards Robert

regards Robert 

1 hour ago, Tony Wright said:

I think it's the varnishing/weathering which 'lifts' them, Robert,

 

As supplied, the finish just looks plasticky (is there such a word?).

 

Regards,

 

Tony. 

You’re right, the weathering makes all the difference. Sometimes a good weathering job can make an average model into a good one. Conversely I’ve seen plenty of poor weathering jobs destroy a good model.
I don’t see why ‘plasticky’ can’t been a proper work, I’m always hearing of new ‘words’ being accepted into the Oxford Dictionary, some of which to me are abbreviations or just slang.

Anyway, better get some jobs done then perhaps a bit of modelling later,

regards Robert 

27 minutes ago, Headstock said:

 

Turn away from the dark side Obi- Erichill, I fear that Tony is a secret dark lord of the S....................... Besides, you can't populate a layout with brake composites, that would be unnatural.

Mmmmmmmm......

First the new BachmannV2 ‘it’s more accurate in detail than any V2 I’ve every built’, the Hornby teaks and the D16 ....

Dear All,

I’ve a rake of the Hornby Gresley Teaks and wondered whether to keep them, knowing their shortcomings but have decided that if they’re good enough (with a little bit of weathering)  for Little Bythem, they’re good enough for any layout I’ll be making!

regards Robert

1 hour ago, Tony Wright said:

As long as anyone enjoys making models, whether they're pertinent to their overall scheme or not I don't think it matters.

 

In my case, I often make models which fit in with Little Bytham, even though they're probably not really necessary. By that I mean, for example, how many Gresley O2s of all varieties does one need for a layout? Even a biggish one. Over a dozen? 15?

 

 

This one now makes ten. This old Nu-Cast example is now complete, apart from painting. Why do I keep on building locos, even though there are more than enough? Because it's what I enjoy.

 

Just to put the record straight..........

 

 

The Isinglass pigeon van I've just completed is made (at source) entirely of 3D-printed resin, not cast. 

 

 

Good evening,

Perhaps you’re striving to create the perfect O2!

regards Robert

ps Blue Hunslet from Doncaster running a lot smoother, many thanks

 Sometimes I build something as quick fix to get my modelling mojo back and then I think the only thing that matters is I’m proud of what I’ve done. It might give me enthusiasm to get on with some a little more grand and relevant.

regards robert

Grahame,

I have a cupboard full of such models most of them incomplete!

l made a news year’s resolution to get some of them finished but if they’re not part of the master plan am I wasting valuable modelling time?

Happy modelling,

regards Robert 

I try to make/allow myself some time each day to do a bit of modelling, even if it’s only 20 minutes. (Armchair modelling is allowed!)Last night I continued a build of two Parkside hoppers while listening to my football team on the radio. Team lost to a late goal and firmly stuck in the relegation zone. Lights out and bed!

Felt ok this today, when I looked what I’d done last night, it was passable.

happy modelling 

Robert

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Dear all,

when I sand resin I do it in a bowl of water bringing the work to the surface from time to time to inspect progress. I know from my plastic modelling time sanding of resin has been a big issue.

regards robert

Sorry to but in on one of groups deliberations but a bit of information/advice please. I know it’s possibly not the most appropriate thread to ask on but can’t find the answer and I’m sure someone may be able to help.

So here it is, does any one know if Tamiya do a spray can the is a good match for early BR freight grey. I’m always pleased with the finish I get with them. Alternatively do Halfords do a match, I know they do good matches for other railway colours?

 Regards Robert

and happy modelling

10 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

I bet you call all your pets Eric...

And here’s the  only pet at our house, Sydney. (He’s not mine but stops for sleep overs regularly)  He doesn’t have a favourite loco, he’ll happily chew on any of them!

10 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

I bet you call all your pets Eric...

St. Enodoc,

Here’s a photo of the only Eric that lives with the Hill family.

He’s (Flat) Eric (Hill) and he’s showing you his favourite loco.

8 hours ago, RLBH said:

After about two years of planning and procrastinating, I've finally got some modelling done. Hopefully the denizens of this thread won't mind me sharing.

 

 

It may just be a BR 12 ton van, and is definitely full of mistakes that I (hopefully) won't make on the next one. But as a total novice working in 1:148 scale, I'm very happy that it rolls along the track, looks vaguely like what it's meant to be, and none of my fingers are stuck together.

Strike while the iron is hot, and get it painted and decaled!

regards Eric

The B3 wasn’t on my list of favourite locos, but after seeing your model it certainly is now! Wonderfully built and painted. I’ve got a fish engine to build  somewhere, I might even get it out!

happy modelling,

regards Eric

Dear Tony, 

I’ve got the that issue of RM and automatically thought it was one of your kit built A4. It’s only when I look at the upward sloping slide bar that I recognise it’s origins.  Im slowly ploughing through this thread and found it encouraging, however some of it has made me realise that some of my RTR stock is not quite as good as I thought. Anyway, most have been renumbered and all have been weathered so they are mine.

regards Eric.