Darius43

Parlour Car started. Cheers Darius

http://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/catalogue/judithedge You need to contact them with the details of what you want to order and they will let you know how to make payment. Cheers Darius

Not an 86 but will this do? Cheers Darius

More progress. Only six more to do... Cheers Darius

Like this Decals printed today. Cheers Darius

Hi Keefer, Thanks for the link. These details will be very useful for constructing/detailing the interiors. I will be finishing teh coaches using the "blue" P U L L M A N lettering with the Pullman crests on the rail blue bands. I have printed my own "P U L L M A N" decals and will be using the crests from a Cambridge Custome Transfers sheet. Cheers Darius

Very nice work. Did you model any of the other coaches? Cheers Darius

Primer on Cheers Darius

Brake coach started. Window apertures cut in Airfix coach side using a razor saw and a scriber (Olfa P-cutter) Cheers Darius

Paint removed from window frames. Cheers Darius

Roof on. Cheers Darius

Masking off:- Cheers Darius

Masking applied and rail blue band airbrushed on. Cheers Darius

Rail grey enamel airbrushed on. Cheers Darius

The Manchester Pullman (and Liverpool Pullman) Mk2 stock windows were deeper (vertically) than the standard B2 Mk2 aircon stock. Darius

Conversion of Airfix Mk2d coaches using Judith Edge etched sides. Work in progress. Started this morning. Cheers Darius

New film from “Lord of the dance” Michael Flatley. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jul/06/michael-flatley-blackbird-film-self-financed-spy-thriller-what-you-need-to-know?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Bound to be a winner - or should that be “Winner” .... Darius

Bought a few emu drawing books from PDH via eBay several years ago. Basic CAD drawings not very accurate. Not worth getting. Darius

The phrase:”Don’t feed the trolls” springs to mind reading your exchange with Fenman. Darius

I think this dcc sound installation leaves something to be desired... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liliput-BR-DRG-12-008-DCC-sound-chip-included-Sold-as-seen-/202350481798 Cheers Darius

J5340 - seeing the bike by the river the brings back memories of the summer of ‘76. Happy days. Cheers Darius

After working as a consultant engineer for a large practice I went self-employed just over 8 years ago. Before doing so I sought advice from a neighbour of my Dad's who had been a self-employed consultant for over 10 years. Essentially his advice was:- - Always pay the VAT on time - without fail. - Keep good records of the company finances. - Keep personal and company finances totally separate. Failure to keep on top of the above leads to much grief and ultimately disaster I was told. What I am reading on this thread about the PayPal issue and the information on the Companies House website makes me nervous. I know that Crowdfunding is inherently risky but this adds a worrying new dimension. Darius PS - the large practice that I worked for was owned by Carillion. Nuff said.

Perhaps, along with CO2 and lettuce, there is now a world wide shortage of chocolate... Darius

Of course - that’s what it is. Perhaps BRM Phil might put in a bid... Darius

Looks like a chip in the photos but it’s the old Triang Class 37 and the chip wire colours don’t conform to the standards for power and motor supply. Darius