Richie Kynaston

I may be speaking out of turn here, but why does everyone now seem to think that the whole world is on social media? Im not, and have no intention of joining, yet this is a project I would be interested in putting money into to, and im basically being told no - something doesnt seem right. If we're willing to join Facebook then yes - sorry I disagree with the whole Facebook thing, and computers know too much about my life already. While I'm a relatively new member, i've been reading rmWeb for a long time, and I've lost count on here of how many times people have said well there's no market place, or people need to support this project or that to make sure that its viable and worth doing others. So im hoping somebody will explain to me why when i have money that I would be willing to put into a large logo Class 50 in O gauge to support the idea, get the project off the ground, im told nope your not on social media so you can pay the higher price? This seems totall ludicrous to me. I didnt buy a Class 15, but only because its not in my region or era, but when I heard that Little Loco was doing a Class 50 - my initial reaction was where do sign up. I know the quality, and the detail that went into the 15 and that was amazing - but I have to say my view of LLC has been very dented, its almost a case of saying if your not in the 'in gang' in the playground go play elsewhere. Im not in that 'in gang' and like I've said i have no intention of being so and im not the only one. Im all for limiting the number of models produced, like exclusive editions for example, which are sold on a first come, first served basis - that is fair, but this situation seems far from that. Maybe I just have different views and im one in the wilderness, but I guess we should be happy that Little Loco has grown so quickly that they are in a position that money for new projects can be turned away. Am i disappointed yes - because I thought LLC had a better background and interest in those that buy its models. I apologise if this comes over as a rant, its not intended to, but I do feel strongly about excluding people who want to participate and put their money where their mouth is, but are told nope, we're not interested, yet in another breath the same people are saying we need people to put money in or buy to make this work! Total hypocrisy in my book, and yet another example of customer service having gone out of the window in the 21st century. Sorry Steve, I've extrolled virtues to many people, both friends, colleagues and unknown individuals at exhibitions when we've got talking, about how good LLC is, how the quality is fantanstic on the 15s, and applauded the work that has gone into building the Rushton model in the UK - but this decision I personally believe is a bad error of judgement, and one that, as a result, I feel I cannot recommend the company again. I wish you luck with the project and hope that you get the numbers you need from that apparently wonderful world of social media.

Hi Liam, Congratulations on the job. Shall look forward to following your progress. Visited the model a couple of times when i was little - even got one of the Dapol 'Trago Mills' box wagons off the layout itself! Cannot remember how now, but I do remember we bought a couple from the shop, and then talking to the chap, he took one off the train that was running round and handed it to me!! Hope your ambitions work out, keep us all updated! Richie

Wow, talk about stunning - not just the bodyshell, but the internal parts etc are just unbelivable. I would love to have the skill (not to mention knowledge and patience) to tackle something like that! Full credit to the chap. Does anyone know what engine is actually in it? I presume the builder/owner has his own railway at home to run it on - I have an image of his own Tyne Yard! Lol! Richie

Hi Rich, Only just found your thread. Well done on the background to your new layout, you've obviously put a lot of time and thought into it. I have to say, reading it through I found it very belivable! Not normally into the industrial scene on Standard Gauge, but this layout proposal lit a spark with me, especially with the prospect of BR blue diesels occasionally appearing(!), so shall be following with interest. You seem to have cracked on with the baseboards really quickly - wish my wood working skills were that good! You mention about electrification views on the Westoe Colliery Railway - well like I said, im not normally into Standard Gauge industrial so went searching to learn out a bit more about it and in the process came across some views away from Flickr. Have you see this shot on the RailScot website? That shows one of the poles and wire connections quite well, as do these two... https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=18118 https://www.railscot.co.uk/imageenlarge/imagecomplete.php?id=49535 Thought i'd post them in case they helped you. That railway is a lovely thing, shame it didnt survive to the current day - that last picture to me would be perfect for a small diorama, plenty of interest and detail! But im sure yours will be too, given the work you've done on your 7mm thread - can't wait to see it progress. Hope the above helps. Richie

Hi, I'm one of those who reads with interest, but rarely has anything useful to add! Love your loco fleet Rich, nice collection and pleased to see you've been able to make progress with a layout. Brian, you posted a picture of a small roadside scene you did - can I ask how you did your grass and bushes? Especially those with leaves, very realistic! Sorry to divert the conversation. Richie

Hi, Im relatively new to rmWeb - but can you advise what your Sentinel 325hp 0-6-0DH kit is like to build in 7mm please? Fairly easy or hard? Also which motor and gears was it designed to use? Does it include wheels or do these need to be acquired separetly from Slaters? Are there any plans to make any other 4mm 0-6-0 diesel kits available in 7mm, specifically the Hunslet 562hp 75T 0-6-0DE? Cheers Richie

Hi Peter, Thanks for that. I need to go read up on resin moulding, but am I right in that what you have done for your 139 front ends, is to create the master, then sit it in a mould frame (made from Lego Bricks) and pour the RTV in? How are you getting the master out afterwards, or is the master destroyed in the process? Then once you have the master, fill it with LV resin, leave to set and remove - can the mould be used again? Sorry to hijack your thread with questions, just like to have a vague idea of what is what before i go researching things, so that i know im reading up on the right things! Richie

Hi Peter, Just spent an interesting half-hour reading through this. Very well done. What resin did you use for your mouldings? Richie