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Good Catch on the Lima Coaches Sean, You would of been ill if you bought them last week in Dublin with the Difference in price!!

Shamrock Miniatures are the chaps that had them at the show along with the Punch and die set. Its is to replace the crap one I had all along. There is some serious weight in the tool which seems good and solid, tis 18cm or 7 inches long . Pleased with it. Shamrock Miniature link: https://www.facebook.com/ShamrockMiniatures It is made byRPtoolz email RPtoolz@gmail.com or website:http://www.rptoolz.com/?page_id=170 Heres a review of same taken from another site: Each of the bending tools consists of a 5mm aluminium base which have between 1 and 3 tightening threads depending on which of the three tools you have, there are also two locaters and two silicon tube springs to lift and support the finger plate while you are slotting in the photo etched parts. The bottom of the base has a felt liner to help prevent the tool slipping or sliding around while in use, or perhaps most importantly so that you don’t scratch the dining table for those that want to stay married. The upper bending plate with its fingers are made from machined 3mm black galvanised steel which should give you a life time’s service without deterioration. The fingers have a very sharp edge to them which seems to ensure precise clean bends. The fingers on the three bending tools breakdown as; 18cm: • 1mm • 2mm • 3mm • 4mm • 5mm • 6mm • 8mm • 10mm • 15mm • Angled point And, of course, the bending plate on all models have the full length bending surface on the reverse side of the fingers. In order to give this new tool a workout I went for the longest of the bending tools as I figured it would be the hardest to work with due to overall size. I then selected what I believe is the smallest components of photo etched parts that would be regularly utilised which was the three parts of a tool clamp, which I have always struggled with. I am pleased to say that the bending tool was a pleasure to use and easily managed to provide the needed bends. The only thing it could not do, of course, was provide the curve which I imparted over the round handle of a brush. I am sure however that given time RP Toolz will provide a tool system for this purpose as well and I look forward to watching this company advance into the hobby. The thin screw nuts that tighten everything down was an area I was initially sceptical of, however it handled the job with ease placing the amount pressure required to hold the photo etched parts solidly in place while the bends are imparted and I also used the tool to hold a part while I cleaned up a cut edge by overhanging the piece on the side of the bending surface. I will say that the finish on one of the screw nuts was a little off as I found a burr that need to be removed, however I also accept that the burr could have occurred while in transit as it was packaged with several other tools. While each tool was wrapped in bubble wrap we all know that not all parcels arrive as we would like. Conclusion These bending tools are excellent and do what they are supposed to do without fuss and it brings this tool type into the price range of those on tight budgets. It holds parts easily and bends cleanly and I found the aluminium base plate a good surface for moving the photo etch around on while having control so that it did not fly off never to be seen again. I will say that if you are buying this for a younger modeller you may want to find an alternate bending blade as the included bender is like a razor blade and just as sharp with a guard on one side, my wife who works for the NHS said that it looks like a blade from a dermatome. So remember that if you are buying this product for a minor. Cheers George

There is some piccys on the link below. I did not take any cause I was too busy so cant put any up. Take a peek if you wish. http://irishscalemodeller.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1811&start=70

only heard bout the Punch and die set afterwards myself. Would of parted cash for that...Know where it is now though.

And the N15 is Chipped I just found out out. Detail Matters can be found here:http://www.detailmatters.co.uk/ the SR ground signals are lovely He had the 16ft N gauge American Layout running with DDC blocks and working signals (2 wires to the track me hole!!) his stall as next to it!! I was probably blocking your view...sorry..

My little Stash that I picked up yesterday 3 Hornby Clerestory at E12 each,Hornby N15 E50, 3 x RPSI Coaches @ E50, Classix Swastika Laundry from Decs Model Garages, Matchbox Stephens Rocket, Meng Models F-102, Studio Scale Models Sulzer, Level Crossing, An Post Decals, School Bus Decals, Etched brass Folding tool, 2 packs of Detail Matters SR Ground signals, Alpha Graphix Crossing Keepers Cottage, some Solder and flux and that me lot. My Dad got a SR Lord Nelson for E50 notes as well. Sweet!!

Just in the Door after some refreshments:cheers:, Very busy day, loads of Bargains to be had, RPSI coaches E50, Lima coachs set E100, Missed the 2 x 071 with DCC sound for E240 each!!. Argh!!!. All in all a good day, The amount of work to do these is unreal even for a smallish event, Lord knows how the Warley lads do it.... Leg are aching so its time to bed. I will link up some piccys when I get a moment. Thanks for the Support Tom. Regards George

Been uses washes for the Aircraft models for eons so it is a nice effect when done right an when using the right shade and not too dark or black. you should check out some tank weathering vidoes on the Hairspray technique, How would apply that on a loco!!

I know what you mean!! Enamel all the way for me, I find If you matt coat it the wash wont flow as I want it too. Interested to hear about your technique though. I leave it the model as is but be careful of the printed letters when your taking the wash back off as some of the baccy stuff comes of pretty easily!!

No worries, No trade Secrets, everything is out there and yes I do a wash of a thinned dirty black and more of less take the whole lot of again. I only use he Tenscrom for the fuel and oil, nothing else. For rust I use pastels only as other rust effects are too proud. any things else just ask. G

Just a reminder that were kicking off a bit earlier tomorrow at 1100hrs. Loads of stuff that is being sold and sold and some great exhibits on show so don't be shy if you down town boy, Say hello!! I will have my own little table there this year Keep to the wall and mind the buses. Cheers George

Gawd thats so nice, The Whitewash building and rusty roof is a beauty, Is that Wills sheets you used?

Been mucking about with this for the last year or so and decided to get it ready for the fair to pose some stuff on. I gonna get a layout done for next year for sure....Oh and thanks for the comments lads. The paint and Glue as you can see is still drying....

Lovely racehorses on show there!!

If you can get some flyers to Jacek he might be able to hand them out for you on the day!!. Wish you well. Regards George

Sweet I will text him, I know he is looking in....

Hi there, A chap rung me today saying he cant get past the question about who made the 141 despite giving the correct answer. Can you sned me a PM and I will give you his Tel number and you might be able to text or email him some help on this. tks George

Here is the complete list of who there and what to expect, Check out the Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/CorkModelFair Over all it is a mix of exhibits/ Displays and sellers trade and private so hopefully will encourage a few people to take up a new hobby or even re-energise one they had before with a bit of inspiration on what they will see. Diecastmodels4u http://www.diecastmodels4u.ie/ M&M Diecast Models: http://mandmdiecastmodels.com/crane-diecast-models.html Studio Scale Models: http://www.studio-scale-models.com/ Model Rail Baseboards: http://www.modelrailbaseboards.com/default.html Michael Morris Card Kits Dublin Model Shop AKA Walshies: http://www.dublinmodelshop.com/ Max Decals: http://maxdecals.com/ New IAC Decal Sheet out now RB Productions: http://www.radubstore.com/ Atlantic Model Boat Club Detail Matters http://detailmatters.co.uk/ Flesichmann HO Model Railway 16ft US N Gauge Model Railway Connaton N Gauge Model Railway Wellingtonbheag N Gauge Irish Model Railway Kieran Nolan - William Britain's Collectable Model Soldiers. http://www.wbritain.com/newrelease.cfm IMPS Ireland - Cork Branch Shamrock Miniatures - http://www.shamrockminiatures.com/en/webshop/home Decs Model Garages http://www.decsmodelgarages.com/page_1.html Jeff Pike - Model Railways Dermot Allen - Model Railways Flor Hurley - Plastic Kits David Moore - Plastic Kits Vincent Russell / George Norman Plastic Kits Roy Mckay - Plastic Kits George Harvey - Vintage Plastic Kits Leo Healy / Paul Good - Plastic Kits Tanks Ron Heaphy -Diecast / Kits / Railways Kevin Meany - Model Railways Mark Dunlea - Model Railways + DCC Smoke n Sound Layout Gary OBrien - WWI Memorabilia Chris Larkin - Irish Railway Memorabilia Joe OToole Model Railways Paudie Riordan - Model Railways Steve Fitzpatrick - Build Model Kits for sale Richie Lee - Model Railways Joe Lawton - Model Railways Brian Desmond - Plastic Kits Leo Spillane - Vintage Diecast Brendan Buckley - WWII 1/72 Models and Dioramas. Open From 11am.

just an update - All Scale Models and Chris Larkin with Irish Railway and West Cork Railway Memorabilia will be attending.

Been busy over the last few days but time is not aplenty due to the other half working late evenings, Downside of the cabin is I cant leave the kids inside on their tod so stuck inside the house and the work rate has plummeted... Done a 071 for myself this week and bunged a sound chip in, Eamons Vids really show the best of the sound off. I have some Taras built of which is one behind the loco. As my tripod is loaned to fiend I have not got shots of those.Had these done for some time but had to finish them off.

Jim spreading the word frm Hawkins street it seems, If it is there which it does not look like it is it would be worth the trip up on Monday for sure. Mind you driving 4 hours in the rain that is forecast does not seem like good fun.

Marks only have the Irish ones, I picked up a mine at an airshow in July, Hope to be able to get some more at Scale Model World in Telford. I believe they can send to Europe now from what I have read on another board so best give them a ring and see what the current Situation is. Most people at this stage have this postal problem overcome with couriers

Function 15 on the DCC sound Decoder!! LOL

Bitteen of Video. Forgive the Ladies gabbing in the Background

Another dit done today, come up for lunch they said!!, 3 hours work and the Fun bit you could say was started. We saw the 1st engineering trains run on the loop to check clearances etc...any excuse. The Coach brought the directors up to inspect the work.