5&9Models

Making errors is the very best way to learn. Theorising and reading is essential, but it only gets you so far. Crack on with the job and learn as you go but don’t be upset when it doesn’t work. Try another way and remember to take notes. It always amazes me, there are so many jobs you think need to be done one way, only to find out when you’re half way through that another way is far more successful.

Apologies for my pedantry but best corrected before you start printing. Gorgeous carriage by the way!

But then surely if the carriage only has two doors at opposite corners, you turn the 3D print around and the door is still at the wrong end?

Nice work. I wonder if you would be interested in writing something about these for the South Eastern & Chatham Society and/or the Brighton Circle modelling supplements? I’m sure a short article and some pictures would be very welcome.

The dandy carriage in the photo has the door at the opposite end to the printed version. Any reason for this?

Impressive stuff. Those chimneys look fantastic.

Very neat. I think you could sleeve the wheels onto the axle and if the axle itself was also free to rotate in the pinpoint bearings it could work very well.

Interesting idea. William Bridges Adams always designed his wheels to run loose on the axle on his carriages. The idea was that they would have the chance to rotate independently and therefore eliminate any skidding action on curves whereby the outer wheel has to travel further than the inner one but is forced to rotate at the same speed since both wheels are fixed to the same axle. His idea of loose wheels made perfect engineering sense but in practice it meant extra bearing surfaces that were probably quite difficult to lubricate properly...but I digress! Interesting to see if it works in model form. I suspect the wheel might have the tendency to freeze and drag.

This is really fascinating. I’ve had some early Losh and Haddan’s patent Polygon wheel centres printed for me which I’ve been using to replace the centres in Gibson wheels. It works to a degree but the printing has to be so spot on otherwise you have a loose fit which is fatal for a wheel. Printing with the tyre on is an interesting idea and I guess if running is limited, they’re likely to wear quite well. Looking forward to seeing them fitted.

That’s looking absolutely gorgeous! Wow!

Nice work Ian, that looks rather good!

Really impressive progress. I love seeing the process of fine tuning, each time learning a slightly better way of managing the tool to achieve ever more satisfying results. What a great blog, thanks for posting! Very excited to see the final train of wagons, I’m sure there’s a really interesting article for the Broadsheet once you’re done.

Love it! Really creative bit of problem solving, and the finished result looks just the part.

Thank you. The weeds are made from dried moss. There’s so many varieties to choose from but the fern like ones seem to give the best results. The small trees are lichen collected whilst in Scotland last week, dried, sprayed brown, brushed with PVA and then dipped in finely chopped dried moss for leaves. Works quite well and costs nowt.

Very well modelled, that looks spot on.

Thank you gents, much appreciated.

Thanks folks! I have these two shots of the front. It’s nearly done but you can see in the second image the Grange Road Bridge still needs painting, railings, weathering and setting in place.

Really fascinating to see this vehicle progressing. Presumably it is very light. Do you think you will need to add any extra weight for smooth running?

I think I have finally completed the buildings at Greyhound Place, Bermondsey. This is the collection of buildings next to the Greyhound Pub at the Eastern end of Bricklayers Arms c1845. I've slightly tweaked the date of the layout by a year as I want things to show signs of settling in, and it allows a bit more artistic licence when it comes to the rolling stock. These images show the back yards, there are only a couple of children to add and a few bits of general domestic 'stuff' then we're about done. A couple of tin baths would look about right, and maybe a basket of more washing, although I have to admit, I don't think the maid at no.3 has done a very good job! The next step is to complete the Greyhound Bridge and then move west with the cattle yard and stables. I'll post some pictures of the fronts once I've given No.7 a front step.

Fascinating! I’m looking to to seeing progress on this project.

Excellent work, they look just the part.

Love these, they look great. Perhaps the addition of a toolbox or chest to contain any paperwork, lamps and sandwiches?

They look fabulous, you must be delighted with the results. Appreciate the tip on the use of Foamex and having the print around the edge as well, very helpful.

Great work, particularly like the technique for ageing the timbers. Well done!

I’m really enjoying your blog. Your enthusiasm, commitment and willingness for a bit of experimentation and trial and error are really refreshing. The end result looks great. Keep up the good work.