Mike G

Very convincing and in the same vien as the surrounding buildings.

Doesn't Rumney Models do these? Either as a kit or upgrade. I'm sure Justin would be a good starting point. rumneymodels.co.uk Mike

Try 247 models. https://www.247developments.co.uk/loco_detailing.html Mike

I think most of the B set history is covered here: http://www.gwr.org.uk/b-set-notes.html Mike

Fair play mate, fair play!

Like it, I take it the joins are from the limiting factor of the print length? You get a better picture of this things size on your Twitter photos. Will you be printing the doors as well? Stay safe mate Mike

Cheers Mike - best news of the week. Mike

HI Mike I sent payment Saturday, have I been lucky to get the 3P etches? regards Mike G

Can't comment on the Star kit, but I did build the County. Threw most of it away, had to scratch build the boiler, firebox, smoke box and lets not forget the splashers. The footplate was the wrong length. Used a Comet chassis. The castings were good. As already said a good intoduction to scratch building. But, strangely enough the tender was great! Mike

Mike Love the Stannier. In 4mm - how much and when will it be available? regards Mike

You could always check the diameter (plenty of sources for that, if you're struggling give em a shout and I'll find it) and make them out of brass pipe. BTW, all the parts for the 42xx have now been sourced and having successfully been made redundant on 20/12 I have no reason not to start it - other than finishing a 56, 57 and another Brit! Happy Christmas mate! Mike

Excellently produced video, thanks for taking the time to post. I thought it was a really good programme of layouts and really friendly. Mike

Already been fixed...but thanks Mike

Yep - goes together well. Just use your head when it comes to bending stuff up and don't rush at it without thinking first. And don't be afraid to put supports in to help with construction...they can come out after (the frame for the tanks needed extra support - I'm a bit ham fisted!) Mike

This is the Churchward model I almost finished...still haven't finished the buffer beams! Not the best of paint jobs I've ever done. The only tricky bit is the smoke box wrapper. You either have to be very good with a file or have a friend with a lathe. If you want to know more PM me. Mike

Just found the photo of this before you started....Brother you have your work cut out for this! Can't wait to see the next steps...good luck Mike (I bought a Stannier 2-6-4 tank off ebay based on the pictures taken - an incomplete model - once received I realized why it was incomplete. Dreadful build quality and not salvageable, not in my lifetime anyway)

Nick You can solder them on depending which paint you use. If it's enamel or acrylic, then it's no don't do it (don't ask). You can do it with cellulose, well I have and haven't had a problem in over 50 (Comet) coaches and they've been lined and numbered prior. I think the trick is not to linger with the iron if it doesn't take first time, come away, clean and have another go. The alternative is to put them in with cyano BEFORE you put the glazing in - and leave to dry for 24 hrs so that the fumes disappear. I've been using Klear (original formula) for putting the glazing in my coaches. Hope you're keeping well. Mike

Gordon Saw this at Justin's a couple of weeks ago - wasn't completed then - I have to say the build quality is truly inspiring. And yes I still hate talent! Excellent stuff from Mr Newitt! Mike

This is what they look like on a coach. Certainly add to the appearance. I didn't find them that bad to fit, but I have to admit to having to re-position these twice to get the same distance from the edge of the roof. Mike

If you really want to go that far on your wagon detailing then Craig Welsh (late of this list) did a full sprung chassis for PO wagons which in included both the cleat and the capping. They are fiddly, I know, I made up 22 of the blighters! I'm sure these are still available through the Scale4 stores. Mike

Where and when can we see this beaut perform? Totally convincing Dave. Mike

Beautiful work Dave. Hope we get to see it run. Mike

Mike When do you foresee the Stannier being available for purchase? And an estimated price? kind regards Mike

Most of the Newport MRS are RMW members. I understand they're exhibiting there as well. Mike

Fair play those are excellent. Where did you get the guards security bars from? My collection of Dave Geen parts have now been eaten up. Mike