Jack374

(I don't really...'I heard it on a grape vine...' )Jack

Apparently set to go tomorrow at 13:30 with one towing the other 2... 70802 not expected till 27th Thanks, Jack.

I've never seen one do this before (until last year );http://i1.cdnds.net/13/45/618x501/uktv-scd-091113-5.jpg Jack

Hi, Here's my contributions... First 37605+37602 on 6K73 Sellafield to Crewe on 8.2.14; http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=385119 Then 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob' on a N.R. Test train to Carlisle from Derby... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=385103 Will post more when I have the time (got none saved on IPad...all on computer ) Jack.

Network rail logos.....interesting :mad doctor stroking cat emoticon: Nice idea/work BTW, Jack EDIT: just thought...TCut and cotton buds don't scratch...leaves the surface shiny too (great for transfers)

Jaz, Unfortunately not, I removed them with T-Cut in the previous post Post No.6 ( ).......It would make life alot easier though, maybe an Idea for businesses to look in to.... Jack.

Evening all, Lots done today as I've got loads of time on my hands... To start, I have weathered 57007 using dry brushing; (My snack lies in the background... Yum! Then I set about renumbering 57307 - 57309 using Railtec Models DRS number transfers (which are excellent)... How I do it; One of them soaking... And done! (In real life theyre not this obvious...crude close-up ) Also finished the turnouts for my depot/diorama in progress (I'll start a layout thread nearer the time...watch my signature!! ) (And because of this have no solder left... ) One more thing...I started adding the missing lights to the Bachy '66' (Position lights)...but as I've not finished and will have it done tomorrow...look forward to a step by step guide... Thanks, Jack.

Hmmmm........don't think so........it would melt them anyway....... Great modelling BTW, loving the willow and be interesting to see what can be done with the knightwing bits... Ta Jack.

The other day I got a Hornby cl08 (the Ssuper Detailed version!) and 3 engineers wagons for £45! Jack

Dunno if this has come up before..........guess the seller........ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIANG-Hornby-R1520-CANADIAN-CLASS-08-DIESEL-SWITCHER-/370489383887?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5642e35bcf EDIT just found this too, and it's damaged! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AEI-Western-Australian-Railway-WAGR-2-DO-2-XA-CLASS-LOCO-NILIGARA-BUILDERS-MODEL-/220906416755?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item336f0c6a73 Jack

Brilliant work Lee, you've gotta love the 'tugs', whatever livery they're in! Jack

Brilliant work Nick, looking great... If you need any pics of a whole train/single wagon/modules or tanks for weathering references let me know as this season I saw loads of sets. Thanks Jack.

Great work Jaz, I take it you love trees! coming along great... MORE PICTURES PLEASE!!! Jack

Fab modelling D.T...starting to come to life now Was just catching up with some previous Michael Portillo Railway Journeys, and last Wednesday he went to D.p, but you can't get iton Iplayer...over a week ago... was watching and thought of you... Jack

Hi, Thanks Steve, I'm still an ametuer... As promised, today has seen alot of action, including the completion of 08799. First though, I added ends to the wagon body and sanded smooth ready for the application of bodyside ribs (when I've been to the Model Shop!); Now, dunno whether I said earlier, but the 08 came with no cabside windows, and I couldn't see the point in buying a laserglaze pack for the sake of just 2 windows, so I made my own using some windows from the bag of goodies I got with the Ebay win... And duly attached them using Deluxe Glue 'n' Glaze; (Sorry about the cruel close-ups ) Here's the little EWS driver with Vizy vest and maroon baseball cap; And that's it in terms of detailing, but whilst painting the buffers black, I (accidentally) had a go at weathering it with a dry brush, my first attempt, and IMHO it's not too bad; And here it is on the layout with some wagons; Probably not much will be done tomorrow as we have a walk planned...we'll see... Thanks, Jack.

Fantastic modelling...it's amazing how much you can cram into a single APA box! Jack

Hi everyone, I've not got much done recently due to there being a few important exams at school this week...but I'm on holiday for a week now! ...so expect more modelling for a bit. As I said in the last post, I won 2 items on Ebay which arrived (thankfully intact) on Wednesday... 3 loco bodies (a BR Blue 86+a primer class 90+a Hornby 'Super Detailed' class 60). The 86 is a lima/really old Hornby one, the 90 has been primed (do I see a DRS 'Skoda' in the near future???) but the 'Tug' is a really good steal, with all the grilles attached, and he also gave me a bag of detail parts for the 60, some for the 90/86, but many other bits like class 92 collector shoes...all for a 'tenner'! The second was a Hornby 'S.D' 08 and 3 EWS coal wagons (Those RailRoad ones marked as YGB 'Seacows'). He advertised the 08 as 'Analogue only', but a nice surprise when I opened it...a DCC chip fitted! .....not bad for £45! Anyway, I made a start on the wagons, sawing off the overscale couplings and adding brass draw hooks from Brassmasters; I'm also going to have a crack at building a replacement body out of Plastikard as (for a ballast wagon) the wagons seem a bit tall; Right...the 'Gronk', This is the cab with one door superglued open...there will be a EWS driver leaning out in his Hi-Vis and cap; I had an idea to get cab lights without using F1...because I'm not going to attempt to install lights as they're waaayyyy out of my skill zone, I connected an LED/Resistor to the front+rear negative and the positive function common; Here they are on; (It does look better in real life) But guess which fool shorted 2 wires and blew the lighting part of the chip up... it was easily swapped for a chip out of a steamer though, as the motor part worked fine Thanks Jack.

WOW........ Great modelling......... Especially loving the HST at speed and my favourite....the 37 (especially as it's a 37/4 ... ) Brilliant... Jack.

Very nice weathering on the wagons... I take it the loads aren't removable?... Jack.

Evenings... another quick update. This is a 'Nuke' I did earlier...No. 38 > 33; This is more progress on the Dellner coupling, re assembled with air resevoir/brake pipes and coloured (Permanent Marker...); This is the NR coach 977994 chassis with interior lights and laser/camera lights on the rails; Now.....here is 47787 with modified lighting as I find the original lights stupid, Front; Rear, I've done this with tiny 0603 SMD LED's attached to some modified veroboard And finally, a scratchbuilt depot made of plastikard with lighting for my next layout; And guess who won a Hornby super detailed 08 and 3 ballast wagons on Ebay for £45.00..........and then 3 loco bodies including a Hornby super detailed class 60 for £10.00......... TFN Jack

Inspiring modelling...especially loving the graffiti and 'The Mystery Machine' Kal...for your ViTrains models, I find the coupling arrangement too stiff/springy, so you could try here; http://www.keen-systems.com/Couplings.html I've used them before, and the aren't too expensive either... ( you get a standard sized NEM pocket too, no more awkward filing to suit ViTrains silly ones... ) Ta Jack.

Brilliant work Nick...May try one of these one day... Looking at the last pic, are the transfers on the thin side as the NR logos appear to have a blueish tinge to them....or is it just me being picky/ camera or lighting angle etc..... Ta Jack.

Tonight I started a new project...a VT class 57/3 to become 57309 'Brains'. Firstly, a remumber...Old number; ...And no number... I'll apply the decals tomorrow as i feel i'd mess it up tonight <YAWN>.... As I couldn't find any VT 57 nameplates, I had a go at making my own from Slater's 2mm tall letters/numbers and thin Plastikard; They may be a little thick, so please tell me if you feel the same... And finally I started (well...actually...nearly finished!) making a working Dellner retractable coupling This will use a 3mm dia. magnet to connect to a pendolino/voyager A quick project...making FNA 'Nuke' no. 43 into no. 48 by adding the other half of the '3'; Back to the MTA, I've finished the working air pipes, and IMHO I think they look the biz; Also finished the load Thanks, Jack.