bgman

4 hours ago, KNP said:

Still waiting for the key I see to the lock up, must have read the print off that paper by now.....!

Nah, he's practising to be a DPD delivery driver !

What Christmas Parcel delivery ?

2 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

what more would a geezer need if this was his Xmas present?

I couldn't possibly answer.

Well not here anyway !!!

Clever cover version thanks Gibbo. 

On 30/11/2021 at 10:00, AY Mod said:

Bristol & Exeter Railway Pearson 4-2-4T

Will the manufacturers go for Broad Gauge?

The wheels are already available from the Broad gauge Society..... in 7mm of course.

I doubt that any manufacturer would produce a model due to the fact that video cameras and sound recordings weren't available then !!! 

57 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

A bit of mist at Bleat Wharf......

You been on the Port again ! 

1 hour ago, Hal Nail said:

I'm sure someone will have suggested this already but a follow up book with his later acrylic and powder techniques would be fantastic.

Might have a little word in his ear ? 

Hello Rob,

I appreciate your quick response thank you.

The Anycubic Mono X is one which I have been seriously considering for a while and if there aren't any upgrades likely soon then I would probably purchase one for my 7mm work.

Being a total novice at these black arts  I used a simpler 3D software. Tinkercad, for my first attempt at a wagon body in 4mm for a friend which was kindly done by another friend for me on his machine.

Having draw it out

and printed

I am now encouraged to carry on.

Once again thank you for the information.

Kind regards

G

4 hours ago, woko said:

Thanks Timber i'm modelling this stuff in 3DS Max as I have been using it for years, but any CAD package will get you the same results chap, its all about having good reference photos, and solid drawings I find

I have just come across your thread / 3D printing and it certainly is excellent work to my eyes.

May I also ask what printer you are using to produce the coaches please ? 

G

Totally agree and his writings aren't half bad either ! 

G

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 should also be able to remove and replace the flywheels

I don't think a man with your skills will have any problems whatsoever ! 

Nothing to do with the above, not certain if it has been posted elsewhere in the Parish News but I thought it would be useful to advise the following -

https://www.martynwelch.com/news/

After many years Martyn has sadly decided to "hang up his airbrush and paint brushes" due to back problems. If you haven't looked at his work on the website then may I suggest you do so as it will no longer exist after the end of January 2022. 

In my humble opinion he is up there with the very best and also an extremely nice chap to boot.

His superb work bringing models to life will be sadly missed, certainly by myself.

G

Nothing to do with the above, not certain if it has been posted elsewhere in the Parish News but I thought it would be useful to advise the following -

https://www.martynwelch.com/news/

After many years Martyn has sadly decided to "hang up his airbrush and paint brushes" due to back problems. If you haven't looked at his work on the website then may I suggest you do so as it will no longer exist after the end of January 2022. 

In my humble opinion he is up there with the very best and also an extremely nice chap to boot.

His superb work bringing models to life will be sadly missed, certainly by myself.

G

16 hours ago, McC said:

the water filler lid even opens. Just in case you might want to model the tender being filled. 

Not recommended as it'll bu&&er up the electrics !  

1 minute ago, NHY 581 said:

I firmly believe DCC needs a loco to run well to start with

Quite correct Rob, if it doesn't run well in DC and it's a duff then no amount of time spent trying with a decoder is likely to improve it.

May I suggest trying to find another motor replacement for peace of mind, I hope you manage to fix it though.

G

Merry Festives to you both and maybe a beer at Cockwood next year  ? 

ATVB

G

1 hour ago, Stubby47 said:

 

If you mean Spams, then just say it.

8 minutes ago, Simond said:

Grahame,

 

a propos the Italian job, worth having a dig at Yorkshire Dave’s modelling on WT, “Assolut Follia” or something in that vein.

 

trust you’re on the mend!

 

atb

Simon

Thank you Simon I shall have a look later and yes I am on the mend thank goodness, couldn't bear to fill anymore flux bottles ! 

ATVB

G

21 minutes ago, Northroader said:

That’s a Munich Tram, innit?

It can be one of several variants from Germany or Liege, I do quite like the light blue livery though.

G

2 minutes ago, Mikkel said:

Thanks for the kind words Grahame. 

 

I found Simon Kemp's diorama featuring the Mini Art tramcar on Youtube, looks great!

You deserve it ! 

Yes Simon Kemp's work is what sort of inspired me to buy the kit and I have finally done so.

On 16/12/2021 at 10:48, Mikkel said:

Thanks for another year of excellent modelling and entertaining posts, G.

 

I hope the cold improves soon, nose dripping on brass is hardly a pretty sight 

DING DING ! Hold very tight please.....

Very much appreciated Mikkel and I would also apply your own comments back to The Farthing Layouts too. 

Your imagination and inventiveness is an inspiration to us all and gets the little grey cells whirring, certainly for my part anyway.

I still have a "fug" surrounding what's left of my grey cells due to the cold which is sloooowly going but not sufficient to gel me into action in modelling terms still. It will come but I feel that it is pointless trying to do something that you cannot fully immerse one's self into.

That said I have stepped back from the Italian work to assess a few ideas and maybe do a bit more mocking up, I am never totally satisfied with what I produce and want it to at least look reasonable once finished.

One area of modelling that I have always enjoyed is the simple plastic "out of the box" kit build, mind you it doesn't always go to plan and I always seem to end up doing some alterations to a basic build ! 

With that in mind and wanting to apply some restraint ( NO! don't even go there please ! ) in respect of modelling straight from the box I have taken delivery this past week of a model which has been a niggling want for me for several years......and here it is ........

As a value for money kit I believe it is well worth having for the cost.

There have been quite a few reviews over the years and also several videos, one chap in particular which I watched several years ago goes to great lengths to produce a diorama which I feel does the model justice.

I intend to make it over the Festive season as something away from railway modelling, albeit there are some tracks involved ironically.

Just a bit of a break from choo-choo's and the fun / entertainment value instead of watching a lot of mind numbing repeats on the goggle-box ! 

Happy Festives one and all ! 

G

Hi Dave,

I have been using a font known as Fette Egyptienne for anything requiring GWR signage etc and have found it to be a good match to my eyes.

Free downloads are widely available ont 'tinternet search engines and I pasted the font into my selection of fonts.

Not the best screen shot but I hope it gives you some idea of the style.

All the best to you and yours at this Festive time,

G 

I have edited this post to include a photograph of said font which I used on my 7mm signal box build. Cut out using the Silhouette cutter to further show how it looks on a model

Here's to a Happier EWE Year to you Rob and all of your flock.

G

19 hours ago, gwrrob said:

and features a diecast chassis

As an aside, may I ask those more knowledgable than myself what metal is used these days in die cast models, specifically railway ones ?

I only ask due to the inherent problems faced with MAZAK destroying our prized locos in the past.

G

Good morning to one and all,

I would like to thank those who either just drop by out of curiosity and the regular followers to this thread for the contributions over the past year.

My ramblings have helped me to retain some sanity during these strange times which hopefully will get better for all of us.

That said I would like to extend my Seasons Greetings to one and all of you and trust that you all stay safe and well.

Kindest regards

G

p.s. I am currently nursing a very heavy cold ( thankfully that's all it is ! ) which is rather hindering my modelling and meeting family, and seeing two 4 o'clocks for the past couple of days has left me slightly tired, therefore I may not be posting any progress here for a few days.

34 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

with a rrp of 40 sheets.

Will they take shirts as well ? 

1 hour ago, Sprinter150 said:

They said email is their main method of communication, as they don’t always answer the phone.

 

I have phoned, emailed several times, apart from the reply a few weeks ago saying, “we’re just checking on your order” I’ve heard nothing.

Up to their old trick again I see.

This happened to me several years ago and living a short train / bus ride away I took a trip to the shop and confronted both the owner and his son personally about my payment return.

It was done as a lot resort and not my normal approach but it shouldn't have to be this way.

I wish you luck.