derek

And you use the same brand of cling film as I do

Defo not acrylic. Will try the other methods- never thought of petrol as a cleaner. All the helpful replies are just what is good about this forum

Thanks for the replies lads. I will try the toothpaste one maybe, or white spirits, as suggested elsewhere on the forum. If all goes to all I will raid the wife's nail varnish remover, as I think it contains acetone.

Thanks for the reply Tony. Unfortunately these paints came with the bus kits and are as blank as blank things. Don't think they are acrylic as I use acrylic all the time and I know they are water based. These came in blank tins without even the colour written on them. Nearly sure they are cellulose based as they have a strong smell. Thanks @Galteemore. I have white spirits, so I will give that a go. I ignored white spirits as I always thought it was "lightweight" when it came to cleaning. I failed to clean BIN primer from brushes on a previous occasion using white spirits and was advised to get meths for the job. Horses for courses I suppose. Thanks again

Lads, I need some advice on how to clean brushes after painting with the paints supplied with Jim Poots bus models. Tried meths as I assumed paint was enamel, but brush is now rock hard. Thinking of using commercial thinners next?

Sorry , only saw your reply now. Thanks for that

Well lads, could someone tell me the best way to clean brushes. I began painting my recently acquired Jim Poots bus models. I used the red and cream paints supplied with kit. I assumed the paint was enamel and that meths would clean the brush . However no such luck. Brush is like a stick now. Maybe I am wrong about the paints being enamel? My next try will be to use commercial thinners, but said I would ask the question before I buy some.. Thanks in advance Derek

Hi lads, just wondering how you are finding dealing with Marks Models online. I ordered some bits and pieces from them about a week and a half ago. (cars, paints, brushes etc..). When the order arrived, there were no brushes enclosed . What was enclosed was a note to say brushes were out of stock, and that I would be refunded for same. (Which I did receive). Would it not have made more sense to send me a quick email, giving me a chance to pick an alternative? They lost sale and I didn't get my full order because they just sent out partial order. This exact thing happened with my last order from them, when they left me short paint. (Again with note and refund).. I emailed them on Wednesday to see what they had to say and got no reply as of now. I know people are going to come on and say that Marks are a relatively small outfit, but how long would it take to send a quick email. I give them my business as much as possible , to help Irish businesses, but I think this was just plain shoddy. Anyway just wondering is this a common carry on, or is it just me? Having said all this, I will continue to place orders with them.

Black and white pic is the business

Absolute magic Ernie! I have always loved that bridge scene, and to see it take shape is really great. You are a true artist. No other word for it. Thanks for sharing. Makes me depressed now however to look at my own feeble attempts at modelling.

Lovely Noel. The two lads in the kayaks must be fairly hard up for somewhere to practice their craft.

Beautiful

Hi @murphaph. I got the file from him. It was a pub file, which my son converted to pdf. It was a list of IRM models (no prices). He told me in his reply that he also had Murphy/bachmann stuff which he had to dig out. He said he would send this list too, when he was sure what he had. It seemed ok to me to be honest. But I agree with you that he should have just followed guildlines and posted list/photos here along with prices. I messaged him last night asking what had happened to the post , but as yet have heard nothing back. BTW I opened the file on my wifes phone and it is still working away ok so far. Edit- A search on RM web shows no results for his name. Hmmmmm.......................

Lads, does anybody know what happened to @M18Hellcats ad about selling his stock. Ad completely gone. Even if he sold out, ad should still be here yes?

He already has an airport here (well landing strip anyway). It's called Shannon

Bubbles look great. Love the graffiti etc

Welcome belatedly so, Finbarr

Thanks for that @popeye. Most helpful

HORNBY?

Hi lads. Just looking for information regarding plastic kits. With @leslie10646 kits of cattle wagons ,( of which I have three), he recommends using Halfords gray primer to paint as a finished colour. With Jim Poots' bus models, he recommends using plastic primer as an undercoat before painting. My question is whether these two products are the same, and would Halfords gray primer do the job for both. Thanks in advance Derek

Welcome Paul, the more the merrier.

Fantastic Noel, as usual. A very entertaining 14.35 mins. I see the Aer Lingus 747 has finally gotten off , freeing up the airspace for BA?

So sorry to hear this terrible news, Noel. Truly shocking. Just to echo what the lads have said above and to wish you and your family (and your furry family , not forgetting them) every good wish for the future. Concentrate on what you can manage going forward, and what makes you happy. Derek

Fabulous! Love the canal Noel. And the shot from "inside the mill" is the absolute dogs.

Thanks @Mol_PMB. I wouldn't have a clue in fairness. Just surmising. Knew someone would put me straight