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Robert Shrives
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Interestingly ( to hijack for a moment) Shapeways have announced a partnership with a supplier who is offering the materials used in some private printers that give much better results. I have a collection of 3mm items from a 3mm society member that puts Shapeways in a "cocked hat." Also to add Great work on the 121 and I look forward to the finished work. Robert
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I guess we are now spoil (t) for choice. One pack ordered to allow sperry train and weedkiller potential later - just need the coach and tooled up to be the genbrake as well... you know you want to.... Oxford diecast do some good plant so hopefully these will appear on layouts at some time . recent phots had a jumble of older concrete sleepers as a train load as a varation to spent ballast or roadbase stone. Robert
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Cheeky buggers with this one ! Just sold left leg to science .... Will look good with my Sperry , have to mug up a tank as well. Robert
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Yes I spotted lack of them as well -give it time I guess. Just canvassed the boss at C rail.
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Well now had some of each of these , having asked for them in the first place it would be rude not to buy in - now have loads for 4 wheel flats so thanks .
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Another one gone ! no food until Christmas .. -
Hi collective ! Just two questions can anybody confirm the size of the hopper windows as fitted to the 70 class towards end of career ? - Allen at worsley works has prepared new drawings and would like to get this spot on. Secondly on the cab end the windows as etched might not be quite right they seem to large all round to me and Allen is after an end drawing of the power car so we can confirm and correct if necessary . Many thanks in advance. If you have not seen it check out Darius` build of Allen`s etches, If I can do half as good ... Robert
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NIR Enterprise Grey with blue stripe coach colour
Robert Shrives replied to PaulC's topic in Irish Models
I have emailed Allen at Worsley Works to see if he has time to do come etches for the loco hauled stock as overlays. This while asking about class 70 overlay changes to a hopper window for the Sealink liveried railcar, Robert -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IRELAND-modern-station-signs-Your-name-choice/203048796745?hash=item2f46a6c249:g:IWcAAOSwW1da14Fz might be your friend ! Robert
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NIR Enterprise Grey with blue stripe coach colour
Robert Shrives replied to PaulC's topic in Irish Models
Halford Ford polar grey is what I have used as rail grey and seems ok with enough contrast to show the white line on the transfer stripe - Steve at Railtech says he can do the stripe without the white line if required. Robert -
Thanks - mind reading again , just about to add transfers to barrier wagons. Just looking for a photo or three. Robert
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Grainge and Hodder in Birmingham have some specials for me and no problem and several Warley https://www.graingeandhodder.co.uk/ Robert
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I don`t think the rods will fit on though! .... good project have you got spares for it ? 171 mentioned above £335 ... spare arms and legs easily available it seems ! Robert
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Hoping to order when it becomes available. Robert
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Peco Code 75 or 100 Wooden Sleeper
Robert Shrives replied to burnthebox's question in Questions & Answers
https://peco-uk.com/collections/track/products/streamline-bullhead-track would be a good starting point Robert -
Garfield, A quick goggle stroll did not help with definitive answer but one pic of a an old LBSCR referred to an even smaller compartment as a dog box. The BR vans had full height fodder compartments but I cannot see a label in any pics - such is life. On the Ffestiniog Railway we have a guards van with a dog box - albeit this now used for electrical stuff ! Happy Sunday Robert
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IIRC the low roof bit was for fodder supplies - it is about bale size. Robert
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A snap shot in history - socially distancing in the majority ! great work and bubbles really smart.
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Halfords plastic grey primer - CV-19 supply while retail closed
Robert Shrives replied to Noel's topic in Tips & Tricks
Visited my local Halfords in sunny Birmingham this morning 0845 - first customer having opened 08.00.. Plenty of grey primer to be had in 300 and 400ml tins. That and a can of Ford pine green . They had a pile of end of line colours as well - but not priced. -
Great idea from the bunker - small order placed. I wonder if selling the weed killer tanks as well might help income. Some 40 foot Bells would be very popular I suggest. Robert
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Good to see this progress , PM sent and I bet it will be a real colour! I have used a frame as pattern for cutting glazing and will make 12 to ensure stocks for second one and choice for good fit . Thanks for the tip on graphite to keep grills clear . Robert
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And a bit more SSM flat in brunswick green - Humbrol rattle can and cement pallet two tamyia blues but still not too sure.Second flat in same condition just waiting on more bogie sideframes , a third that was bought in S/H in glued up state over being soldered has had some glue reinforcement and couplings sort - all on Kaydee 20s , barrier tanks and container frames to sort.
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Got a bit more excited with transfers yesterday .. The maroon what if MV became 110 as an overly easily mix of 101.. A quick mess with cabs off a duplicate 112 gave me 113
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Do not worry about "If" get one now as they will all sell and you will regret it as and when more cravens appear. Robert
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https://photos.smugmug.com/2014-photos/October-2014/i-Rj5dqS6/0/005ce54f/M/DSC_5784-M.jpg 6402 in some distress. Robert
