-missy-

Hi Chris.

Im glad to see progress on the 22xx chassis. These engines were very common on the DNSR and so I am planning on building a few of them for Highclere. How does the motor fit into the body? I know there is room for a motor around the firebox area but the motor you have there is quite a large one so I was wondering if any bits of it show at all?

Please keep the pictures of the progress comming though, this is VERY interesting to me.

Missy

Hello Ian.

There are quite a few 'beginners packs' available ranging from small packs of track to more substantial selections of books and wagon kits but as far as I am aware (and I could be wrong) these are only available at shows where the 2mm 'roadshow' is attending and not through the 2mm shop but non-members (and lapsed ones!) can purchase them.

There is of course the 'Beginners Guide' which is a very useful and comprehensive guide to modelling in 2mm finescale and obviously covers trackwork to some detail and if you wait a little longer there is also a booklet being produced purely about 2mm finescale trackwork. Booklets like these are usually available at the roadshows as well as the 2mm shops.

Of course in reality nothing beats actually getting on an having a go! Are you planning on rejoining the 2mm Association?

Missy

Hello Mike.

This looks exciting and if its anytihng like the last layout you guys produced its going to look fantastic! I now know where this thread is so I will be checking back on this to see things progressing.

Missy

Hello.

I like these 'show and tell' type of threads. Below is the control panel I made for Highclere. The intention is to operate the layout at night hence the engraved clear plastic and LEDs mounted along the edges which is quite effective.

Missy

Hi Jerry.

Im looking forward to seeing some updates on this blog. The layout is amazing and I am already looking forward to seeing more engines that have appeared on it.

Kimberly is a fantastic little engine and its great to see it finally painted as Mark said. If I could I would build engines like that all day long, as I matter of interest (I am sure I have asked this before?) what wheels did you use for it?

Missy

Hello.

I forgot about this thread and seeing it again reminded me about something....

I am on the look out for a small boring bar for my lathe. Something that can bore out holes sub-4mm ish so it has to be small. The ones I have seen so far are either tipped tools for CNC machines or for larger holes.

Has anyone come across anything?

Thanks

Missy

Hello David.

I have one of these kits in my 'to do' pile and hopefully many more so thank you for posting details of the build (including the errors!), it is very useful to me. It looks like it makes a nice little coach.

Missy

Hi Pix.

That last post certianly starts the imagination going! Thats very impressive indeed!

I took a look at those little gearboxes when I was getting bits for the narrow gauge shunter that has popped up in my recent postings but decided to just use the gears. I have a kit for on of those little shunters you mentioned somewhere and it might finally be worth giving it a go!

Keep the posts comming though, they are very insperational.

Missy

Seriously impressive Simon!

Missy

One from the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway earlier on...

Missy.

Hi Andy

Of course you could always find them on the GWR Archive pages link thingy. What are you going to build?

Missy

Hi Steve.

I didnt realise my engine and sideframes were being reviewed to that degree so publically!!

What you have done is very thorough for sure! As its a first chassis I guess it can be justified.

Missy

Once again Peter your modelling skills and attention to detail have left me speechless. The pipework and associated plant are amazing and obviously been modelled to a very high standard. I love the feel of this already.

Missy

I can see an engine timeshare scheme being created at some point (did Calne ever have a flying banana visit?)....

M.

Congratulations Steve!

Its comming together REALLY well. I better get a move on with Highclere as you are catching me up!

M.

class 05 D2564 rescues the last vans from Donnington sidings before the engineer closes them for good.

Hi

This is a fantastic photo! I dont know how you have done this gonzo but its very impressive. Is it done with an old camera or photoshop?

Anyway it inspired me to try and reproduce it in photoshop..

To me its nowhere near as good as what you have achieved but its as close as I can get!

(BTW the subject is my pannier tank on Highclere and hasnt been touched)

Missy

Chaps,

 

The Backscene of Oxfordshire/ Cotswold Countrside was from an Ebay trader who persoanlly produced them in N & OO. They have not been listed for over 12 months, Sorry I never kept their details.

 

Carl

Hi Carl.

I thought I reconised that backscene as I have the same one here (just in case!) If you look closely at one of the sheets you can see the old Blewbury Station building on the Didcot Newbury & Southampton Railway! It was taken just down the road from where I live.

Missy

Hello

Here are another two photos from me taken earlier today at the Mid Hants Railway WWII Christmas Leave event.

Missy

Hello David

That looking really good now. I think you have got the brickwork spot on.

Enjoy the Christmas and New Year break.

Missy

Merry Christmas to you too Steve

This thread and your presence at the club has been a refreshing change. Take a short break this Christmas and I am sure that after the new year you will return with new ideas and enthusiasm.

Missy

Hello

I posted these on my blog thingy but I thought it was worth posting them here as well...

Missy

Hi David

Thats looking really good. I honestly think that aser cutting is the right way to go about making model builldings if its in N, OO, or O scales, it is fantastic at reproducing brickwork, tiles, and window frames. Your work so far along with others is a classic example. I got a glimpse of your windows at the Warley show and they really did look the part.

FYI I have been looking at personal use laser cutters and there are some out there that are falling well below the £1000 mark so it makes it VERY tempting!

Great modelling.

Missy

Hi Mark

This stuff is fantastic! I am seriously impressed with your work, that building is superb and a great bit of modelling with all the odd angles. The painting on it really brings it alive, you come across very creative / artistic, is this connected with your work at all?

Missy

Hello

Here are another two from me. The second one is screaming for a caption...

Missy

Hello Steve

Well for a 'luddite' they are a couple of brilliant first posts! Im definately with Mark on this, long may this thread continue....

Missy