Scottish Modeller

Hi all, I was already searching when this topic woke up! Bear https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/peckett-sons-works-no-614-the-bear-0-4-0st/ Daphne https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/peckett-sons-works-no-737-daphne-0-4-0st/ Not found any photos of Lady Edith at all. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, Pastimes has closed because the landord increased the rent by 300%. This makes the retail shop unviable, yet to hear if they are going to 'work from home'. Thanks Phil H

Hi Brian, Yes - the Peco whisky wagon has problems and not only the stanchions! I am part way through an aticle to go in the NGS magazine which covers my attempts to make the Peco wagons 'more like the real thing'. I need to keep that private until the article has been published though...... Thanks Phil H

Hi David, The answer is both Yes and No. This very much depends on if you are modelling a specific geographical area. A quick browse through the search results will give you an idea. https://www.google.com/search?q=ncb+coal+wagons&client=firefox-b-d&channel=trow&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGsJL5moXiAhUyoXEKHYqSBzAQ_AUIDigB&biw=1920&bih=983 Thanks Phil H

Hi Chris, Thanks for posting this - even if it is sad news. I've known Jack for over 25 years ad he has had a massive effect on what I model and how I model. I have some items that he gave me for my interpretation of YVT. Once build them they will be named after him as memorial pieces. Jack had so many ideas that he was still working on and his input will be much missed. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, The first of the Bachmann wagons were based on the Lilliput ones and scaled at 1:80. I'm sure that Bachmann then remastered the wagons and they are now 1:76 scale. Forget the old Triang/Hornby model, it looks very course compared to the newer tooled wagons and it's a pain to work with due to the age of the plastic which has hardened over the years. I know as I just found some in a box whilst checking if I had any of my older modified and repainted ones left. No such luck! I did however find I had purchased some Lima and Bachman ones to be worked on! Not like me - planning that far in the future! Thanks Phil H

Hi all, When I did mine I used Precision Paints P102 BR Steam Loco light Blue. At first it looked to bright, but after weathering them it looked to be a good match. Shame that I sold them - my change in modelling era/direction means I need to do some more! Thanks Phil H

Hi all, I do=id some reasearch on this a while ago... Best description I found was here http://archive.commercialmotor.com/article/12th-august-1938/32/dalkeith-oil-hopes-realized Some more here http://britgeoheritage.blogspot.com/2013/03/exploratory-oil-drilling-darcy.html and here https://www.midlothianadvertiser.co.uk/news/midlothian-s-100-objects-d-arcy-farm-oil-wells-1-4147944 Some film from the Pathe archive https://www.britishpathe.com/video/oil-in-scotland-near-dalkeith More on YouTube My searching leads me to believe the location to be here 55°52'29.8"N 3°02'12.4"W Thanks Phil H

Hi Duncan, Agreed - the best place to practice forthe Three Peaks is on them. In the 12 weeks before I did the whole lot in a oner I did each of them 3 or 4 times, each time i did this the intent was to gt faster and I did.1 It's the only way to get used to the challenges that doing this throws at you. The Easter that I started practicing - the snow came down thick and fast and we had to abandon. A week later and it seemed to feel like summer had arrived once we got to the top - apart from wind chill of course! The things you do...... Phil H

Hi all, As promised - the wheeled loader after som modification. If you compare with original photo - quite a bit of difference! Still to be glazed - tried with canopy cement/glue and glaze, but not happy so removed them. Next will be to try and cut plastiglaze to fit. Thanks Phil H

Hi Jim, The link Jeremy gives is of no use as Kyle have not submitted details to AMRSS for inclusion on the website. I have a mobile number that I will send as a pm for you to use. Not saying it will - but at least it's a start. Thanks Phil H

Hi Graham, Thanks for the info - I will follow up and see what I an find. I've already started working on the wheeled loader from Osbournes - more on that once I get the job done! Thanks

Hi all, A little contribution to the thread... I asked on the NGF about suitable plant for British Army use First - Wheeled Loader from Osbournes Second - Bulldozer from Hattons I'm happy with the wheeled loader but the bulldozer is way over scale compared to the Komatsu drawing I found of it. Thanks Phil H

Hi Morris, Modern Road Vehicles in N....... If Grahame hadn't insisted on publicising the models you do on the forums and in the News - I would not have known that you did them. Anyway - now that I know - I have started ordering some of them - I have a long list of 1980's vehicles I need (or want) to obtain! Thanks Phil H

Hi Martyn, Yes - ex Grainflow hoppers used for Alcan traffic after Grainflow traffic ceased. Loads of photos on web showing them in this use. Having said that - I find I have only noted 4 wagon numbers being used but am ceratin that would just be bad timing on missing out others. Edit Toi add link to Paul's photo site https://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brtgraincovhop/e22a99c0c Thanks Phil H

Hi Robin, Yes - Ltd edition confirmed. However, as I said, Cheltenham did have some of these available at Glasgow and he was describing them as ex set - hence my commenting in this way. It's typically the sort of thing he buys up from other dealers/traders. Thanks Phil H

Hi all, Contact Cheltenham Models as they had some of these vans (ex set) available recently. Thanks Phil H

Hi Dave, Why not respray the blue ones into green? The NGS decals that are needed to finish the job shold be available again in the near future, Speed Whiskers, lining, numbering in short - all that is needed. Watch the NGS site for more details on when the decal range will be available. Thaks Phil H

Hi Mick, The David Radcliffe book covers the HAA but no drawings. Anyway - the book you need is by David Monk-Steel from HMRS - Merry Go Round on the rails. See attached pdf for more info. I thought I had seen the HAA in TrainSim already? Thanks Phil H 1036.pdf

Hi all, Paul is correct - the Cubes do need paint. The timber version does need some paint as well, but some people do not paint the chassis/bodywork as it is moulded in red and the real things are red. If you want to look at the instructions - they are available via the shop on the web https://www.ngsjoin.com/kit-54b-ksa-nacco-timber-wagon-ngsk0541-853-p.asp Thanks Phil H

Hi there, Thanks for the link - much appreciated. Not being into GWR it was like starting anew when trying to find info! Thanks Phil H

Hi all, Off in a totally different direction - for a short time! full, all time list of GWR engine numbers Does such a thing exist? or Is it a case where I would need to create one? Thanks Phil H

Hi Phil, Depending on what you call bulky and/or small? As others have said - MSE - choice of 2 ladder products. Plain etched or etched stiles to add separate rungs to. Other? Langley also do a ladder etch but it may be too course for you. Thanks Phil H

Hi Scott, That surprises me - they previously said that every batch they produced sold out. With prices on eBay now reaching the £20/£25 each it shows there is still a demand for the model. Thanks Phil H