BabyGM Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Hi Guys here's the latest update First here's one of my re-repainted Mk 3's Here's the start of the kadee's being fitted but after seeing them run with the cravens I might just leave them to the loco's and coach rake ends so I might fit the cravens with the roco couplings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201bhoy Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice work! Is that an enterprise coach I spy in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Nice work! Is that an enterprise coach I spy in the background? It is I bought a rake of Mk 4's and a class 59 off ebay and they were painted in all different Irish liveries I plan to eventually convert them into the green /silver Mk 4's that run from Dublin to Cork Here's the ebay page http://www.ebay.ie/itm/160744810383?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_747wt_1270 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 Hi Guys After a long battle with a new printer:confused: I finally got around to making the free containers that FrankS pointed out They are easy enough to make ,but the use of thick paper/card and balsa wood for strengthening really makes a difference Here's the link to the pictures http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g329/brianwalshmk3/?action=view¤t=d412848a.jpg#!oZZ1QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1096.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg329%2Fbrianwalshmk3%2F% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi guys The 201 I'm currently building has been primed and detailed Here's some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 The 201 has now been sprayed orange Also I'm currently in the process of respraying all of my MK 3's Here's the first For some reason it hasn't completely dried:( so I might try it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Brian it might be an idea to spray more light coats and allow it to dry between coats. Any little blemishes or imperfections can be rubbed out with some very fine wet and dry. I know that when I sprayed my first models many years ago I was a little enthusiastic and tended to spray more heavy coats. Four or Five light passes of the airbrush or rattle can will give much better results than one or two heavy coats. I use a dual action airbrush myself Brian as it allows you to control the amount and flow of the paint. It's been one of the best investments I have ever made. You have done smashing work with the 201 and MK111 coach in your first pic and the Kadees look great on your Cravens. Keep up the good work and you will be a match for anybody on here soon, well done . Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Brian it might be an idea to spray more light coats and allow it to dry between coats. Any little blemishes or imperfections can be rubbed out with some very fine wet and dry. I know that when I sprayed my first models many years ago I was a little enthusiastic and tended to spray more heavy coats. Four or Five light passes of the airbrush or rattle can will give much better results than one or two heavy coats. I use a dual action airbrush myself Brian as it allows you to control the amount and flow of the paint. It's been one of the best investments I have ever made. You have done smashing work with the 201 and MK111 coach in your first pic and the Kadees look great on your Cravens. Keep up the good work and you will be a match for anybody on here soon, well done . Rich, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I had a thought a while ago to convert some redundant Mk 4 coaches to Mk 3's The Mk 4 is a few mm longer than the Mk 3 but that doesn't bother me too much I started by cutting the 8 windows out of the coach all in one piece I then cut out one of the square vents/windows I put the square window/vent at the opposite end of the coach and glued it in place,then I sandwiched the windows inbetween Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Another project is to convert the 3 window Hornby Mk 3 Buffet into the Irish version Here are the unfinished results Here it is with the Mk 4/3 The gaps on The Mk 4/3 will be filled before painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 I also went into Marks Models this morning to get the Auto-Ballasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Here is a little project I thought I'd do for a bit of fun It's a 4 wheel timber wagon did it with no drawings or anything out of pure laziness I might try the rest of the rake with proper drawings and am I right in saying that a dapol prestwin or presflo would be a sutable chassis? And no 112 Yet to be weathered and fitted with Kadee's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good man, a nice way to kill a few hours. I bet you enjoyed it, well done. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Good man, a nice way to kill a few hours. I bet you enjoyed it, well done. Rich, Cheers Rich Next time i will use more accurate measurments and hopefully get something good out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Cheers RichNext time i will use more accurate measurments and hopefully get something good out of it Kit bashing and scratch building has always played a big part in modelling Irish Railways. I'm glad you enjoyed it and it looks like you know what you are doing, so that's half the battle. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Doing a prototype, no matter how bodged (!) is the best way to find better ways of doing things. It just means that when you go to build a rake, it should be fairly worthwhile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Doing a prototype, no matter how bodged (!) is the best way to find better ways of doing things. It just means that when you go to build a rake, it should be fairly worthwhile! Good advice from a master. The more he does Richie the better he'll get and the more enjoyment and personal satisfaction he will have. BabyGM you're on the right road and you'll only get better, good for you. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks for all the helpful and encouraging advice lads it's much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 that wagon is a little beauty and looks so simple to do (but i bet its not!) i hope your baseboard runns fully up to the wall in your gaff....dont want the gm to go overboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 that wagon is a little beauty and looks so simple to do (but i bet its not!) i hope your baseboard runns fully up to the wall in your gaff....dont want the gm to go overboard! Thanks Heirflick It dosen't run quite up to the wall but I'll be putting plastic around the edges to protect all of the stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 there is somthing about 112 in the nir livery....i think i prefer her to the freight colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 I got around to doing some work on my Dean Goods to 186 conversion today Here's the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looking good nice to see you getting into modifying RTR locos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looking good nice to see you getting into modifying RTR locos. Thanks:D Next step is painting I've been thinking of modifying a Hornby Black five to 800 Meadbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 (edited) Thanks:D Next step is painting I've been thinking of modifying a Hornby Black five to 800 Meadbh The Scot class is a closer match to Meadbh as far as I'm aware. As far as I know I think Weshty has the decals for the 3 800 class. Make sure you get the newer Super detailed Hornby Scot as they are fantastic runners, the Bachmann Scot has the wrong firebox shape. Drop Heirflick a wee PM as I think he has one and may post up some pictures for you Edited November 17, 2012 by Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 The Scot class is a closer match to Meadbh as far as I'm aware. As far as I know I think Weshty has the decals for the 3 800 class. Make sure you get the newer Super detailed Hornby Scot as they are fantastic runners, the Bachmann Scot has the wrong firebox shape. Drop Heirflick a wee PM as I think he has one and may post up some pictures for you Thanks I'll look into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 I only got around to doing some work on this in the last few days I added the brass and whitemetal pieces though I haven't bothered with the cab detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 I got an airbrush last week and yesterday I painted my Dean Goods to RPSI 186 conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gm171 kk Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 You did a lovely job on the j15. What livery are you going to paint your 071 in when built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 You did a lovely job on the j15. What livery are you going to paint your 071 in when built? Thanks, Originally it was going to be in the freight livery, however changes in the release dates of the MM 071's changed my mined to IE orange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Keep up the good work Brian so far it all looks good. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Great work keep the pics coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 That 071 kit looks familiar... great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Thanks very much lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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