Weshty Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Yup, it all looks lovely. The signs, the level crossing, the figures. Nice work getting the old style loco lamps working! Edited April 10, 2015 by Weshty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks for the kind comments lads. I will post up a quick video soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 any tips on how to add LED lights to a Dcc a or c class ? Do I need a wired chip ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 any tips on how to add LED lights to a Dcc a or c class ? Do I need a wired chip ? Rich, delighted to help with DCC wiring on A and C. What I did when I wired up my A class was first get the brass detail kit from SSM, which has the nice little details such as cow catcher and radiator grills.This is optional, and you will get away without it.I have used the TCS-T1 decoder which is 2 function and you can have directional lights.You will need to drill out the headlights on both ends of cabs.When you get LEDs you will also normally need two 1k ohm resistors. The TCS decoder has a wire loom that's Is colour coded, and this is hard wired into the loco.The decoder can be removed from harness if need. Another option is to use a Hornby Deltic chassis which is cut to suit the A class and already has a 8 pin connector so you can put in a 8 pin decoder of choice.If you want directional light there is a common diagram that is used for this. I can't remember it off hand but I will get back to you.Check out the very early pages of my workbench as you will see work on a39 at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thank you very much. I have a Hornby deltic chassis (dcc) in mine and am pondering a couple of lights. In a couple of months I am going to get another kit and prob the studio scale model details too now that I am feeling more confident so I will try what you suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 A bit of video of 107 in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Excellent smooth running here Eamonn, the loco and the period train with weathered vans and brake really look the business. How one would love a time machine and a good digital camera! why didn't I take more photos in the good old days when engines ruled the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for the shots of the Sulzer in action Eamonn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Just finished two MIR "20" containers. Stuck on two Bells, and paint was changed to red oxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Great looking wagons with the Bells Eamonn, very realistic and authentic scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Lovely scene well done Eamonn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I have been after IE 146 for a long time, and finally got my hands on one that has never turned a wheel.So just finished the various bits that have to be put on.I hope to run her with 184 most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lovely loco here Eamonn and you have her chipped and ready. The 141/181 for me are the best models produced by/for Mr. Murphy, they really are superb and you never get tired looking at them. If I had more funds I would buy more of these and they run so well and are versatile just like the real thing. I wouldn't have a clue but would guess that these models will fetch higher prices in the future as they become scarce Congrats on another fine addition to your layout Eamonn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks Tommy, and you are dead right in that you would never tire looking at these locos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thanks Tommy, and you are dead right in that you would never tire looking at these locos. Enjoy. These baby GMs are in a class of their own. Nothing before nor since has come close to their quality and visual appeal, not to mention their extraordinarily superb running. They are the pinnacle of MMs wonderful line of locos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Bloody hell Eamon you don't half know how to rub it in, they're just totally mega, & chipped, & oh yes I'm jealous, very well done again, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Currently, I am trying to finish off my batch of dapol Esso tankers with the SSM brass detail.These are a nice starter For anyone wishing to try a kit with brass together for the first time, well worth a try. It's taken me far too long to build these, so the plan is to have them built this week. I will post up more photos at a later stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 Good man Eamonn, looking forward to seeing the finished tankers. The SSM detailing finishes them off lovely - I must have a go at the Dapol tankers again as the first few I did.....well lets say I may put them down to experience! Mine are stabled in a siding as they derail constantly when running but I still enjoy having them parked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 They are a nice kit to build alright Tommy, and perhaps need a bit of weight added to stop the derailments as they do seem to be very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Mine are stabled in a siding as they derail constantly when running but I still enjoy having them parked up. Had the same trouble with mine and it appears to be the crappy wheels that Dapol supply with the kits. I switched mine for Hornby wheels and the problems disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 They definitely need some additional weight. The weight is very easy to add, inside the barrel, during the build. I think I just used some rolled up newspaper in mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 They definitely need some additional weight. The weight is very easy to add, inside the barrel, during the build. I think I just used some rolled up newspaper in mine. Yeah dead right. I glued some old nuts and bolts into mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 I got My MM 080 renumbered to 075 and a bit of weathering done with George and Wonderful Weathering.Delighted with the results,and here are a few photo with factory Weathered 073. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Nice dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 You must be delighted with them they look fantatic. Credit to George and his eye for detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Lovely locos Eamonn, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 "Wonderful weathering" not overdone either with dirt in all the right places... A lovely setting too Eamonn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 They look just fab! The gentle weathering really brings out how good the moulding detail is on these puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishrailwayman Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Great job with weathering and backscene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 A few bits I am doing at the moment. I am rebuilding the shapeways ballast plough vans and using the brass parts from the SSM plough kit. 183 is being looked at for a spare sound chip that I got,while sound chipped 187 is missing a antenna. The M class bus is nearing completion with some minor painting to touch up. God the oil wagons are still not finished and I need to get cracking on them. I have built a bit of a Fire Station diarama as well,so she needs a small bit more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well done Eamonn the 071s look amazing and so realistic. Very busy workbench, love the fire brigade scene and I see the plough vans are nearing completion of their overhauls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Just finished 4 IFM cement wagons,so I will have a nice rake of ten.I weathered one wagon a bit,so delighted with them,now to get the layout going (again) in the attic. I finished off the short wheel base an post transit (SSM decals). The ESB transit is by "Model Shop" with a few ladders I added myself from the young lads broken die-cast fire engines. Eamonn, what paint did you use on the curtain side cement wagons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Tom,I think these are the ones you need. Humbrol 14 and 109. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Tom,I think these are the ones you need.Humbrol 14 and 109. Hope this helps. [ATTACH]20294[/ATTACH] Many thanks Eamonn, have both of them in the paint box . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Grand Tom. I hope you don't have a sore neck looking at the sideways photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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