Rush and Lusk

Lovely DJ - I'm a cat fan myself

Hi Patrick - Many thanks for the recommendation, I'll also follow this up. Thank you, George

Thank you so much for the interesting alternative DJ D - much appreciated.

Hello, Having completed, and learned so much, from my small scale Diorama, ("IKEA shelf Layout" - Irish Model Layouts), I'm at the planning stage of my larger layout. I plan to use extruded polystyrene board, amongst other material, for the basic scenic foundations and then proceed to more subtle topographical landscape formation (I used multi purpose polyfilla last time which was just ok - on top of the excellent woodland scenics plaster cloth). I have read/observed many modellers use "sculptamold" for this purpose, but I've not been able to identify any suppliers here in Ireland. Can anyone inform me of a source in Ireland, or indeed a suitable appropriate alternative. Thank you, George.

The Garda Ford Ranger, or "bakkie" as the South Africans would say, looks impressive.

I had a most enjoyable afternoon at the show yesterday - congratulations to all at WMRC and all the tremendous exhibitors. I was in awe at the talent and creativity on display, learned so much from open, sharing and warm chats with Enda and Eamonn on "Past Avenue" and "Bushville" plus sage advice from Gerry Byrne on "Shunters Yard" and many more. So many layouts to admire - I particularly liked "Weston Interchange", "Rathmicheal", "European Tramway", "Old Farm", "Little Siddington" of course, and finally "Over the Hill". I just watched Nick's excellent video - I even spotted myself . George

Hi warb, I was so captivated by this posting that I went right back to the very beginning of the thread and read every page - what can I say, except to echo all the accumulated compliments and comments of so many others. Spellbinding modelling skills and incredibly atmospheric depiction of a part of the city I know very well - Congratulations

Hello All, I want to extend my sincerely thanks to the Bandon tank, Bob229, ttc0169, Galteemore, jhb171achill, DB JOE, Mike 84c, 2996 Victor and skinner75 - and all those who very kindly pressed the "like" and "WOW" buttons. I am genuinely buoyed-up and flattered by all the incredibly positive and encouraging responses, particularly from such a body of accomplished and experienced railway modellers. Thank you sincerely, George PS - I hope to possibly meet some of you in Wexford

You are most kind Rob - thank you for the encouragement. George

Thank you so much JasonB and David - very much appreciated George

Thank you Broithe, KMCE, BosKonay, Billlycan, Murrayec Thank you DJ Dangerous

Hi Irishmail, Thank you for the positive comments George Hi irishthump, Thank you for the very encouraging comments. George Hello Noel, Greatly appreciate the positive comment George

Hello, I reconnected with this great hobby about 12 months ago, my only previous experience was glorified train sets in my early teens, (a long time ago !). I have thoroughly enjoyed the past year in the hobby and learnt so much from outstanding resources such as this illustrious forum, reading and of course the world of YouTube. I have only been to one model railway show, the Wexford Model Railway Club Open Day, last October where I learned so much and was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm - I hope to get there again in a couple of Weeks’ time for the 2022 Exhibition. To practice and apply a whole range of new skills for the very first time (track and scenic planning, construction, track laying and ballasting, painting, trees, bushes & grass etc.) I decided to attempt a small diorama on an unused IKEA shelf ( 42x50cm 17x20”) I had over from another project. The intent was to have a raised railway line passing through a hilly/mountain landscape including a disused former mining/quarry branch line, with accompanying scenic to enhance the viewer’s experience. Overall, I’ve learned a tremendous amount from this experience - satisfied with some aspects, others I will approach quite differently next time. Finally, I am taking the liberty of sharing this on the forum, amongst some incredibly accomplished modellers, but this is a broad church, and my first attempt effort may prove useful to some early phase modeller - go easy ! Rush & Lusk (George)

Tremendous colour and texture finish on the rocks/cliff face David.

Hello Noel, Thank you so much for the comprehensive reply to my questions - most informative and helpful. I fully take on board your advice and suggestions. Happy modelling. Regards, George

Excellent tutorial Noel. A few quick questions, (from a rookie) - (1) Is Javis fine granite your preferred ballast ? - I think I spotted a Woodland Scenics bottle in the background, who obvious produce a wide range of ballast material. (2) If not planning to heavily weather the ballast, would you recommend an alternative ballast variety ? (3) Is the cork track bed really that bad for noise transmission ? - it appears to be widely used amongst modellers. Thank you, George

Fantastic video - great glimpses of so much from 1963 - the wonderfully formal dress code of men, the now quaint car models on the street, relatively undeveloped towns & countryside etc. Thanks Patrick

Thanks for that nice update BosKonay !

Hello, This may be of interest. The February 2022 edition of Railway Modeller Magazine contains a special reprint of the very first edition of RM, dated October-November 1949. Of particular note is an article by "Mr. and Mrs. Cyril L. Fry", tilted "The Irish International Railway and Tramway System". The article, and indeed the entire publication, provides a fascinating insight in to the society and language of 1949. Regards,

Thank you "ttc0169" and "Galteemore" - very helpful.

Spotted a lovely P&T van on the platform - that takes me back - I have a strong family connection to the Post Office. Did you produce the van yourself ?

Love the storytelling through your brilliant models - particularly taken with the poignant Morris Minor farewell for Boston scene, I'm sure it resonates with many of us. By the way, A42 looks great in your environment.

Fabulous model making skills Darius - congratulations

Wonderful setting, action and atmosphere Noel - plenty of aspirational encouragement for us all, especially "rookies" like me. Well done, George

Sounds like a great publication - I also just bought a copy from the RPSI.