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Sorry Cant seem to Edit the previous posts. Heres some more KC and a Van Hool Now out to the Shed with some Frank and Walters for company :)

Forgot this little truck, not sure of its Pedigree, Also a Tad Irisished. Mix of Decals on this one, the reflective strips are from Studio Scale but need a white Decal or White paint for Behind it to be effective

Finally I got given a 4 x 2 baseboard about 2 years ago by Tim Cramer (He was doing a French Standard Gauge and Narrow Gauge Line dio but it came to Naught_ so during a nice Summers day this year cobbled together another 4 x 2 boards for my Southern Region 3 rail layout (I would of been Quick to start from Scratch try to get rid of all the cork he laid and glued with contact adhesive) Track is more or less down now the way I want it. I had to buy new cork tiles and of course the old ones I had stored must of been compressed a Gnats c.ck in height to tiny bump up to the higher level. I use a 4-4-2 Adams tank to check for dips and uneven track. I need to build the fiddle year around the back (how many years will that take!!), Add a back scene to the far End, Work on the track electronics and ballast. The Tunnel Entrance is Scales Scenes and pretty awesome it turned up too. I will have to Scratch build the road overbridge. I managed to install a Cobalt IP on Sunday about an hours work. Nearly got sick when I read they you had to send address 198 to 'activate' them. I have a Dynamis unit + Pro Box ( I really Like them some don't) and it only goes to 100 for the Accessories Addresses (I doubt I will need more than that amount of Accessories) but it took a loco programming number written to it direct from the Pro box and hey presto it actually works. Delighted. Inspiration is from Heathfield on the Cuckoo line in Sussex but of course with 12 ft length I have to Compromise. cheers George.

Final thing on the go is a Class 80, I never want to build one of these again. What a chore. Not really a case of sticking the sides on a Coach. Over estimate the work on this. It is an MIR kit and Class 73 Power unit.

Couple of Track Machines getting a slight dusting and the IE logo on it to Irishise them. Small bit more to do on these.

Next up is another Shapeways, The is the E class, Again rough ol sandpaper finish so Mr Surfacer and some Brass Etch from Mr Mayner. New Step is another coat of Varnish and then the Windows.

Next one up is a Shapeways Bus Eireann Jobbie. This was as usualy was a buggar as it had the Sandpaper finish. I tried something different here with Mr Surfacer thinned down with Cellulose and brushed the mix over the plastic. It is hard plastic so did not melt or distort. I did one side at a time and sanded them down as best as possible without loosing the little Detail there was. I just might spray the White line again as it looks to be a bit too yellow or it is my eyes playing tricks on me.

Heres the Latest purge in Clearing the Decks. Coupe of Jim poots Buses, These are normally simple models by The few I had here were the poorest I've seen, the roof were sagging, Needed Brass rod to straighten , Bodies were twisted so the glazing did not fit. In the end I think I got there and can consider these done. A Quick few snaps of them here.

Yep, A Gawd awful Model, got it for a Tennor, It was basically a Toy with motorised Props, these were all taken out and re hashed as a kit.

Some more items on the go, MIR Class 80, thought this would be a simple enough thing to build but it is a lot of work TBH. Much more than i had envisaged. I have the Motor end nearly complete now and it is in Primer. Fertisilers are from MIR E Class is shapeways and Mayners Brass Etch. This is nearly complete, Just a coat of Varnish and then the Glazing. Ploughs are from Des's Workshop. Thats Really it for the past year. I have a few things I need to Kill off Especially someones Mir 071 which I have 70% done, just need to stick the lights in.

Hull was painted back in May and not much else done since, Just the lifeboats added.

Some more of the Boat done a few months back. Electrics are done and the Smoke Vapouriser works a treat

Bought about 6 of these from Marks when I worked there, these were like hens teeth for a bit and then Hobby Boss bring out there one and now Revell have a new tool out shortly so these are old hat now. These models arent the best some big errors that if you were an F.3 jock you would spot them a mile off but any way these were finished over the past year to get the Mojo working again. These are WIP shots I have yet to take some of the finished weathered articles. One is in 111 Sqn and the other in Air Warfare Centre (Red Tail) and the tiger one is Italian Air Force. These Jets are Sadly missed now.

Fab stuff, my Dad worked on this in the sixties and has some great stories so a visit will be in the cards. Interesting little railway for sure.

Nice visit today with possibly my last ever visit to Portlaoise!, Picked up some rolling stock but sucumed to some good prices on an Airfix Shackleton and Meteor F.8, Could of bought a load of plastic but trying to ween myself of it! Went to the hobby Den in Kildare , saw 071's @ E140 and 201's at good prices also but more plastic bought.Thats it now until the Victor arrives. Best of luck to all the Graham's and I wish you the best for 2017. Enjoy the slopes and the  Cheer G I'm

Nice photo, Heading to the Hobby Den in Kildare for a look around Saturday am, I hope to pop into portlaoise on the way, hopefully there is a Hornby Q1 lurking about on a shelf!. Sad news that the shop is going although it was off my beaten path I did pick up most of my purchases at shows from the Train Man. Best of luck Seamus for the future you will be missed

I enjoyed the show and had a great day out. I got to hold a cement in the hand under watchful eyes!!, the detail is unreal, Even below the bubble was something to behold, I will have to have incorporate a glass section on the layout to view these from underneath!! Lots to see and some unreal bargains to be had. Came away with about €270s worth of Baccy rolling stock for €120. Missed a nice Hornby 2P at a bargain price on the Train Mans stand which would of been sweet to double head with my West Country's!~(at some stage!) Well done on the Cafe set up, Dare I say it turned a few quid as it seemed to be was quite popular during the day I was there. It was great to be able to plonk down and have a chat with some fellow modellers and have a decent sup of scald and a bit of nosh. the Ladies catering put up a fine show.

Ah look whats at No.9 Is this for Exhibitors only or do the Joe Public bring there own?

Flipping heck I enjoyed that link. Thanks for Sharing.

Hi all, I friend of mine spotted a planning notice in one of the local rags advising of the request to Demolish the Signal box in Kent Station. I imagine this is the one at the east end of the station? Any truth in this at all? Sad to see another part of this station disappear. cheers George

Drones are the issue that has most likely started this as you can fly them almost anyhwere but the Regs will cover all unmanned Flights including aircraft which in all fairness rarely hit the dizzying height of 500ft. Most Aircraft flying are from Prepared fields and Full Size most likely would be aware and clubs have rules and such. Killer if this does get implemented. I have a done myself. I flew it 3 times, Does nothing for me. Planes much more fun. Yep a CE mark on a Spit just wont look right!

If only I saved up a few more sponds.... https://www.daft.ie/waterford/houses-for-sale/lismore/the-station-house-glencairn-lismore-waterford-1318851/

Hi all, Prototype document on possible future rules on RC Drone and Aircraft is linked below. Should these come in then this will end the RC Journey for Myself with Draconian rules and Regs for Hobbiests like myself. Some may even say this clears the Skies for the big guns like Amazon and other delivery drone systems that may come about in the future. Page 14 withing the EASA link defines the Categories where your Models may fall into. https://www.easa.europa.eu/system/files/dfu/UAS%20Prototype%20Regulation%20final.pdf for those that prefer Video My Stuff will come into Cat A3 so In effect if this come in all the stuff I have will be illegal to fly and will be defunct. UA operations in subcategory A3 shall: (a) be performed with a class 3 UAS placed on the market: (1) complying with the product requirements defined in Appendix I.5; (2) displaying the CE marking and the class 3 identification label on the UA in a visible and practical manner; and (3) that has not been modified in a way that breaches compliance with the requirements in Appendix I.5; (b) be conducted: (1) up to a height of 150 m (500 ft) above ground level, unless otherwise determined by the competent authority for the operational area based on airspace considerations; (2) within a range such that the remote pilot, or a UA observer who is situated within the VLOS of the remote pilot, maintains VLOS; clear and effective communication shall be established between the remote pilot and the UA observer; (3) with a minimum horizontal distance of 20 m from uninvolved persons if flying a rotorcraft, or 50 m otherwise; and (4) with active and up-to-date geofencing and electronic identification systems; © and be carried out by a remote pilot: (1) being at least 14 years old; (2) carrying evidence of the competence achieved after having received training provided by training service providers in general knowledge of aviation and airspace, principles of operation of UA, risk management, ethical airmanship, data protection, privacy protection and environmental protection according to standards or alternative qualifications accepted by EASA; (3) having the appropriate familiarisation or practical training to minimise the risk to third parties in the specific conditions and operational environment, following best practices.

Could of given you a wave from the office noel as you passed by. Well under the radar that one was. Makes a change from the everyday spam cans.