Schooner

Maybe they're just very kind close-ups (that's a thing, right?!) but those look really very very good indeed. Roping exemplary once again, too.

Now, how's about a nice little layout to run them on...?!

:)

That's some damned impressive modeling! Not only most usefully illustrated, but also written in such a way as entertains as well as informs. 

Looking forward to the next instalment very much indeed.

Well that is all very pleasing :)

Merry Christmas!

Well...s'not bad I s'pose, for a first attempt, like...

:)

Bloody hell!

PS. The twisted fuse wire is a classic, but just for interest see:

against an ABS (probably) D.299

which is, I think, https://www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk/cx005-ultra-fine-black-chain-40-links-per-inch-for-ooon-10351-p.asp

Yes, Mike, that's exactly the sort of post I could've done with!

A bit of a mission, but those details are all looking very good indeed (as is the end result, but I only had a quick peek so as not to spoil the journey!)

...but why didn't you do it before I tried to tackle the same in 4mm?! These pics and your process would've been dead handy!

Looking forward to the next installment :)

PS. Nice 'modelling blogs' image on the new RMWeb home page...

What an exciting update! Useful too - tungsten putty is a new one to me and looks very handy indeed.

FWIW, https://coventry1839.org/ might save readers a moment's confusion :)

You certainly can say that. Remarkably fine brushwork, and are we going to talk about the weathering on EMPIRE 635? Flawless, they make a totally convincing pair.

Nice photos too!

PS. I also want to say what a lovely thing it is. A cracking wagon in its own right, and of much-deserved sentimental value too I'm sure. Thanks for sharing :)

Hmmmm...

Yes, much more like it. Very good, carry on.

1 hour ago, kitpw said:

Conclusion - smaller, live knots permitted and knotting required. 

Always dangerous to go on, but this rings true for me from a related field*. Best practice can go hang at 6am on a foul February morning when it's up against something to time, budget and good enough for good enough.

*or is that a fleet?

3 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

UNDER FRAME.

...to be of good sound Danzig Oak

3 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

SIDES AND FLOORING.

End Pillars and Bottom Rails to be of the best Danzig Oak

That's interesting. Reduced scantlings = better timber?

1 hour ago, kitpw said:

What is more surprising to my mind is that wagon interiors weren't painted.

Protection, not perfection! Better to watch it warp a bit than rot to bits - the interior coating would inevitably get broken, allowing fresh water in but without allowing the wood to breath and dry out. 

Laid wooden decks should last 20-50 years. A very high profile restoration several years ago - the only example of a type of enormous national and significant international importance - invented some 'industry best practice' from the office. Varnished the decks. Perfect, right? Maintain the varnish and the new deck will last forever! 

Rotted out within 5 years. Oops.

I'd reckon the answer for wagons, if longevity of the sheeting was an issue, would be oiling. Low cost/skill/time coating to maintain, but high frequency of application required on something as beaten about as a wagon floor. However I suspect that all the wagon components gave up the ghost about the same time though, so no point preserving the floors and sides especially? Readers will be able to confirm/dispute.

Nick, have you done a tutorial type post on your interiors? Wagon interiors that is, before this comments section goes even further afield.

About to settle down with my sarnie to review your previous blog entries to see if I've missed it, but if not is it something you'd consider? I've seen several very good bare wood effects, but very few excellent ones. Tutor us in the ways of righteousness!

Please :)

Ever since being told that there are no models of varnished wagons is because they're bloody difficult I've rather set my heart on one. Finally I've seen something which makes me hope it might be possible...

51 minutes ago, Compound2632 said:

He'll have gone full Midland.

Happens to the best of us.

In fact, in LSWR guise the new layout might well be on the opposite river bank to Netherport!

26 minutes ago, magmouse said:

Anyone modelling 1892 in 7mm scale?

👋

Er, what exactly is going on here, please?

There's the tiniest little hint that this might not be a real 12":1' wagon. Totally unacceptable, standards slipping, subscription cancelled.

:)

It really is astonishingly good. I don't know whether to take notes or cry 😆

4 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Not that I'm doing it!

Tease!

She had been the pilot at Bath for a while, so presumably her shunting credentials were deemed acceptable by the time she was sold off.

Is there a kit available?

 Glorious modelling, bravo Nick!

...and 'Craftsmanship/clever' and 'Interesting" and "Informative' and...!

18 minutes ago, kitpw said:

the train leaving the station or the station leaving the train.

Getting the sceptic to assume a starting position with a foot on each would settle that. There's a maritime equivalent, although that one's actually a test for water temperature...

18 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Extract from a longer timeline

All I really learned from this is that we're overdue the return of the bustle to high fashion.

#Interesting/Thought-Provoking indeed!

Not sure if this was posted already, but saw this and thought of you:

Hi @Mikkel (and the 202 other followers of this blog post),

Sorry for resurrecting what may seem like ancient history, but I was wondering if your process has changed over time? I'm not far off fitting S&W couplings to my stock, such as it is, and was wondering if there were any hints and tips further experience has brought. 

A little way off scattering horse poo about the layout, but when the time comes it'll be this blog I look to for information: there is nothing that isn't improved by a trip to Farthing

Cheers,

Schooner

3 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Kevin's superb yard texture

I'm sure he'll be along shortly to confirm either way, but I think that excellent texture is based on Tremendus Earth Powder, painted etc to (equally excellent) taste.

I've got a couple little bags of that too...