murrayec Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hi I'm quite fond of Iain Rice's model books At the Bray show last weekend I got a copy of Rice's new book from Diarmuid Byrne's stand - 'Steam Locomotives' Realistic Railway Modelling. Haynes. There is a wealth of information in this book for the modelling beginner and for the experienced. A lot of the stuff I read before in his previous publications but this new book updates the info with the added features- typical of Haynes, excellent introduction to everything, loads of clear photos and loads of tips & techniques. I bet Diarmuid will be at Parks Hotel, Stillorgan, next weekend You must take a look murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 His books on whitemetal and brass loco construction are invaluable too... and he explains everything in an uncomplicated way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Building finescale track is a book that anyone taking the plunge shouldn't be without. As you say Pat very easy going and intuitive at the same time. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Likewise a big fan of the Chagford fireman. He has the ability to make believe what he describes is achievable by everyone. Amusing too. His layout design books are some of my all time favourites - Finescale in Small Spaces and Light Railwsys especially. My own absolute essentials are: The Art of Weathering by Martyn Welch, essential for getting colour right and applicable to the whole layout, not just stock. Landscape Modelling by Barry Norman, the instigator of modern scenic techniques Both tree books by Gordon Gravett ,plus his new book on grass, roads and mud. Builds perfectly on the above and the best 25 quid you can spend this year. If you can get them, John Ahern's books on buildings and locos from the 1950s cover all the basics and are still very useful today, while Geoff Holts two books on loco building and David Jenkinson's one carriages make these challenging topics very achievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 David The Art of Weathering is a Bible for anyone dipping their toes into the weathering pool. The colour pics of the 7mm models at the end of the book are still my favourite pics of models in any scale, your own would give them a good run for their money though. I love his eureka moment when he accidentally spills some paint into the mix whilst searching for that silver hue in weathered wood, pure class. As you say Gordon Gravett is at the forefront of his field of scenic modelling. Although there is no substitute for honing your own skills I think these books teach the reader a lot more than videos do. Barry Norman is a fantastic modeller also. I remember seeing one of his creations once portraying a mucky walkway between fields and imagining shoes sinking into the mud. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Had the pleasure of helping Barry with Petherick many years ago at the Chatham show. He broke the mould with his 3' long, but 5' deep baseboards. They were seriously heavy though! Thankfully, he has refined his ideas since then. Though not exactly in with this thread, while I am here, will mention Trevor Nunn's S gauge East Lynn, which was also completely fabulous and a joy to operate. Worth reading any articles by him too, though in a different league to most mortals. Anyone who can put inside working Joy valve gear in a 4-4-0 deserves the accolade in my book anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 (edited) Likewise a big fan of the Chagford fireman. .... He got his fingers burnt trying to run RailModel Digest. That's what I remember him for. If you can get them, John Ahern's books on buildings and locos from the 1950s cover all the basics and are still very useful today, while the late Geoff Holts two books on loco building and David Jenkinson's one carriages make these challenging topics very achievable. Another long-gone, but still useful book is Roche & Templer's "Building Model Locomotives". It was published by Ian Allan in the early 1970s. Worth getting hold of. Don't forget the late Guy Williams' three books on building 4mm scale engines (the last two being from Wild Swan), plus Stephen Williams' (no relation to Guy) books on building 4mm scale coaches. Edited December 3, 2013 by Horsetan image links added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hi On the John Ahern's books- Diarmuid Byrne (Weir Books) has a paperback copy of 'Miniature Locomotive Construction' . I saw it on his stand at the Clarion Hotel show last Sunday. murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Though 50 years old, the Ahern books still do all the basic techniques well. Guy Williams built much of Pendon's stock - 'nuff said. Check out the late Geoff Holts recent books on loco construction too. He built much of Pete Waterman's collection and though the absolute master craftsman writes and illustrates in a way that makes you believe you can go a fair way to emulating him. Could well become the new 'bible' for such work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I just got the new Book on the North Kerry line today in the post. The Book can be got from- Liam O Mahony, 9 Bishop Street, Newcastlewest, Co Limerick. Price is 20euro incl p+p. I had a quick look before the wife took it away for wrapping for Xmass day. Some nice photos and it includes the Fenit and Foynes lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DermoBookman Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Greetings, Diarmuid Byrne (Weir Park Books) - I have just joined the forum and I hope I can from time to time help members trace "out of print" material and bring new items to the notice of members. I normally take a table at the Bray Wheelers' Fair, Clarion Liffey Valley (to be Carlton Airport Hotel from now on) Fair and Chris Dyer's Stillorgan Fair. I stock a good selection of both new and out-of-print model rail "how to" titles and general rail titles. Also, if anyone has any books they wish to dispose of, I would be delighted to talk to them about same at the Fairs; I'm always looking out for items for my own collection and for re-sale on the stand. Regards to all on the Forum and a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Welcome to the site Diarmuid,and Happy Christmas to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'll echo what Eamonn has said Diarmuid and many happy returns to you. Thanks for not only joining,, but thanks for also contributing with your post. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DermoBookman Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Many thanks Rich and Eamonn - happy modelling over the Festive Break!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi For you Warbonnet as per discussion on etched kit building;- George Dent does a good job on soldering brass kits in 'Kit Building For Railway Moddelers Vol 1 - Rolling Stock' Crowood Press. DermoBookman has this one in stock. or Ian Rice's book 'Etched Kit Building' by Wild Swan- I got a copy at http://titfield.co.uk/Book_shelves/A3_main.htm. They have the Holt books (the Bible) also but a bit pricey! murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi For you Warbonnet as per discussion on etched kit building;- George Dent does a good job on soldering brass kits in 'Kit Building For Railway Moddelers Vol 1 - Rolling Stock' Crowood Press. DermoBookman has this one in stock. or Ian Rice's book 'Etched Kit Building' by Wild Swan- I got a copy at http://titfield.co.uk/Book_shelves/A3_main.htm. They have the Holt books (the Bible) also but a bit pricey! murrayec Thanks man, I have done some reading on it and have a kit or two ready to go. I guess I'm just one of those muppets who needs to see someone do it before it all sinks in! Looking at the stuff George is posting on his workbench with serious envy! The end result always looks worth the effort, and the brass finish with a nice paint job looks a million dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Looking forward to pics on the 'Warbonnet Workbench' murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Fran, Ian Rice's book is the business... very descriptive explanations while still easy to read. Lots of illustrations, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Looking forward to pics on the 'Warbonnet Workbench' murrayec Pity so little of it will be Irish outline Cheers for the info lads, will continue the research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi All I picked up a copy of 'Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives' by Simon Bolton, from Diarmuid (DermoBookman) at the last Bray Show of 2014. Interestingly the author uses a J15 locomotive as the main example throughout the book, the loco is not dissimilar to our J15, and with a bit of drawing modification one would have a fantastic set of instructions to scratch build a J15. The book only deals with the build of models with a slight introduction to the tools used- soldering technique and painting is not included, although in the construction soldering hints are suggested, and when not to- recommending using glue. Great pictures and easy to follow text with a lot of tips n tricks. Definitely a very handy addition to the model building reference bookshelf and perfect for a novice teetering on the edge of opening that etched kit-bought 10 years ago, and melting solder. Irish J15;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php/327-DSER-NO-15-%28RPSI-no-461%29 Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Irish J15 - http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php/302-CIE-J15-0-6-0-Drawings Sounds like an interesting book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Hi All I picked up a copy of 'Scratch-Building Model Railway Locomotives' by Simon Bolton, from Diarmuid (DermoBookman) at the last Bray Show of 2014. Interestingly the author uses a J15 locomotive as the main example throughout the book, the loco is not dissimilar to our J15, and with a bit of drawing modification one would have a fantastic set of instructions to scratch build a J15. The book only deals with the build of models with a slight introduction to the tools used- soldering technique and painting is not included, although in the construction soldering hints are suggested, and when not to- recommending using glue. Great pictures and easy to follow text with a lot of tips n tricks. Definitely a very handy addition to the model building reference bookshelf and perfect for a novice teetering on the edge of opening that etched kit-bought 10 years ago, and melting solder. Irish J15;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php/327-DSER-NO-15-%28RPSI-no-461%29 Eoin A loco like 461 or one of the WLWR 0-6-0s would be a better choice than a J15 for a first scratch build. The curly Beyer running plate on most small GSWR makes building the locos especially tricky. Drew Donaldson used to use a jig or fixture for forming GSWR valence & running boards. The SSM J15 valence is designed with a sacrificial reinforcing strip that keeps everything in line until the curves in the running board are formed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 oops! wrong link above, should be this;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php/302-CIE-J15-0-6-0-Drawings Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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