Dempsey

I think in some ways we have come to expect too much with the increase in standard of not only in manufacturing but in the level of detail of newer models over all that we can forget that these models have to be made to not only give the manufacturers the must bang for their buck but also the modeller and compromises done have to be mad on both sides. Just my two cents. 

2 hours ago, Galteemore said:

080 looks fab. Just as I remember them 

For me when someone says it's just how I remember them its high praise indeed

1 hour ago, JasonB said:

Fantastic work. 080 is the standout for me. Really like the grime around the exhaust and fans in particular. 

Thanks Jason. For me personally it is a favourite having really taken the time to apply lessons learnt and from feedback I've got from here. 

4 hours ago, BosKonay said:

Who knows what the future will bring. It reminds me of the Lima 201 days. 

I'd happily take an NIR 201 at this stage

080 got the good news over the Christmas break and 210 got some work done removing some of my early attempts at weathering. 085 is currently on the work bench receiving some work to help with that factory weathering. As always your thoughts are appreciated. 

2 hours ago, murphaph said:

Same seller selling what appears to be a third 112 lol. Each time they get a little dearer...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115159450980

As much I regret never getting one before IRM mk2 announcement I dont regret it €450s worth

Before or after the closer of the ardee road freight yard? 

What year were the sidings for the brewery ripped up does anyone know? 

Same to you all and thank you for the amazing models you've brought us all. 

One of my favourite classes after the 071. I personally look forward to the new releases and am extremely happy with my fleet of the class. 

18 hours ago, Rob said:

Great idea-  l know l will be in the minority but l am a big fan of anything 201-related!!

I like the fact they are still around hauling passenger trains, aswell as the freight and you can see them 'up close' everyday.

The 201 'yellow faces' began in the orange livery in 2005 and the Green/Silver 'Intercity' livery began (with the same 'yellow faces') in mid 2006.   

Big fan myself of the class. I wish I had information to add to your project but best of luck with it and I look forward to seeing the results. 

As much I'm always looking for 071s not at that price 

That has to be a mistake on the part of the seller. No way can they think they'll get that 

On 18/11/2021 at 12:20 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Have to get that @Dempsey fellow to fly down here and do some weathering.

A lot of weathering, actually.

@Rob, your layout is something else. Many of the photos look almost real.

You have a talent for making off-track spaces look realistic, not over-crowded with evey square cm home to something.

House calls in this climate?! 

Pictures are brilliant 

Amazing, what camera/lens do you use? 

I'm moate myself, I'd be interested in taking part. 

Amazing layout 

048 has arrived. An absolutely stunning model. The level of detail and even the way it was packaged is phenomenal. You can truly see the care and dedication that went into this. Well done IRM. 

1 hour ago, Blaine said:

Would have taken at least an hour if not two to winch it out of the plane and onto the trailer, need to keep everything reasonable level so nothing was damaged, not at least the plane

 

If they were needed for freight they would all be out and about. Its a clear indication of how much freight has been lost down the years

 

Not that important in the bigger scheme of things, 121 was one of, if not the first EMD loco to be exported to Europe and it was not preserved for this reason, despite rumours to the contary

Absolutely agree. It was more of a general inquiry if a conversion was possible.

Got my email today, i look forward to the postman's arrival tomorrow 

I remember coming across a video of a MM example repainted in the rail fright livery the same as the 071s. I thought it wore it well. Could a few of the non push pulls in storage be converted to run on fright duties? 

I recently had the opportunity to try my hand at weathering various steam locomotives for the first time. 

Yoir thoughts as always are appreciated. 

That is absolutely stunning work

Excellent

Any mk2 genny vans going?