scahalane Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Super job, great idea to represent the felt roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Excellent work Mike and thanks for the detailed commentary on what you did and the materials used. I believe getting the roof right is key to a successful build. Lots of useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Wonderful job on that van, love the weathering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for all the positive comments guys, glad you like the van. Nelson, the weathering is Carrs rust and mud dry powders; another first for me! and I also used Micro Marks Window glaze, it looks very much like pva adhesive when wet but dries clear. But it worked very well. What I didnt say, was that I glued the roof to the Evergreen strip that was Acc"d to the curve of the roof. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Very nice work on the van Mike, the roof treatment is a cracking idea. I'm not familiar with solvaset, but I reckon that a coat of sealer/varnish should be enough to blend the surface of the model with the lip of the decal so that the weathering powders don't catch on the decal in future. Perhaps a thinned coat of the grey airbrushed on around the outside of the decal would soften the edge, holding a bit of card over the numbers and let the overspray do it's thing? R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thanks for that idea Glenderg I"ll give it a go! i must admit to using the weathering powder before sealing the finish. Even tried a bit of abrasion with the fiberglass pen which did not work! Thats when I got into the "thats as good as it gets attitude!" But will try the light overspray with some light grey. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I missed this! Truly excellent model, right shade of grey and very realistic weathering. Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 SSM also do the GNRI brake van, which is nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rialto Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have been working on the SSM model and am near to finished. Has anyone run these models, I am not sure if it has enough weight. It's my first brass kit and I used supper-glue to build it. Should I add a weight inside the van? The models above are superb, and great encouragement for us with less experience. Leo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Cundick Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Simple answer is no,i've got two and both run nicely.Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have been working on the SSM model and am near to finished. Has anyone run these models, I am not sure if it has enough weight. It's my first brass kit and I used supper-glue to build it. Should I add a weight inside the van? The models above are superb, and great encouragement for us with less experience. Leo. I have the SSM kit and looking forward to making it when I get the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 one thing I would add to the list when using a glassfibre brush is a pair of fine neoprene car mechanics disposable gloves, it stops the glassfibre getting into the skin (you normally get 50 pairs to the box) DIY chains do them if you can't find them anywhere else. Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_McLeod Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I'm coming late into this thread but I am looking for one of these brake van kits. Are they still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartStation Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 42 minutes ago, Colin_McLeod said: I'm coming late into this thread but I am looking for one of these brake van kits. Are they still available? You would need to check the SSM website : Studio Scale Models Freight models (studio-scale-models.com) to confirm or email Des if he still has them in stock. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_McLeod Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks. E mail sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Des does not seem to respond to e-mails any more. I wanted to buy some bits and pieces and sent him a couple of e-mails about a month ago. No answer. A pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, the Bandon tank said: Des does not seem to respond to e-mails any more. I wanted to buy some bits and pieces and sent him a couple of e-mails about a month ago. No answer. A pity. Recieved an order from Des just last week. SSM is still operating as normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 @the Bandon tankHe usually responds on dezsullivan@gmail.com Things may be slightly off with COVID. I'd try him again 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Des can be a bit slow responding to emails, can you maybe phone him?. The SSM kits I have built, the CIE brake van and the Bandon Tank go together very well, just take your time and understand what you are going to do. I always try to solder metal kits, only resort to glue as a last resort! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Glad to hear he is still doing business,I will contact him again, as I have have ordered various bits of him down the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, the Bandon tank said: Des does not seem to respond to e-mails any more. I wanted to buy some bits and pieces and sent him a couple of e-mails about a month ago. No answer. A pity. Last time I got anything from him I wrote to him, and got the relevant stuff promptly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartStation Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) On 27/11/2021 at 8:18 PM, the Bandon tank said: Des does not seem to respond to e-mails any more. I wanted to buy some bits and pieces and sent him a couple of e-mails about a month ago. No answer. A pity. his eircom.net email changed to gmail.com- that's why Edited November 30, 2021 by DartStation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thanks for that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 On 30/11/2021 at 1:43 PM, DartStation said: his eircom.net email changed to gmail.com- that's why Tried gmail address. No reply either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 47 minutes ago, minister_for_hardship said: Tried gmail address. No reply either. Des can be a little slow replying sometimes, but he’ll get back to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartStation Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) On 7/12/2021 at 10:57 AM, minister_for_hardship said: Tried gmail address. No reply either. Des has a day job too so please be patient , it may be a while before he responds Edited December 10, 2021 by DartStation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Aye, dez has been very good to me. He might take a second to respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorPan Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Likewise, Des was quite sound to me too, knocked up some GSR crests and lining transfers for me without any fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railway Lyons Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Des has always been a gent to purchase from. Might take day or 2 to get back, but always prompt enough and accommodating to any order I have placed. Always gave me updates on orders and when posted. Cannot fault him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 19 minutes ago, Railway Lyons said: Des has always been a gent to purchase from. Might take day or 2 to get back, but always prompt enough and accommodating to any order I have placed. Always gave me updates on orders and when posted. Cannot fault him. Likewise with me - very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_McLeod Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 26/11/2021 at 11:06 AM, Colin_McLeod said: I'm coming late into this thread but I am looking for one of these brake van kits. Are they still available? On 26/11/2021 at 11:51 AM, DartStation said: You would need to check the SSM website : Studio Scale Models Freight models (studio-scale-models.com) to confirm or email Des if he still has them in stock. On 26/11/2021 at 1:23 PM, Colin_McLeod said: Thanks. E mail sent. Got a prompt reply to my e mail. Order placed and kit received. Now the ball is in my court to build it. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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