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  1. Flying Snail
    Thanks, will definitely give it a go. I've a couple of Leslie's kits lined up to start me off and I recently picked up some Alphagraphix card kits which I think some others here have used as templates for scratch building
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    As Patrick said above - this is a very insightful how-to, particularly your techniques for the master versions. Providing the actual MJT part numbers too is very helpful to anyone wanting to build their own: especially those like me trying to figure out if we have what it takes to scratch-build
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    Congratulations!
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    Hope you're feeling well again soon Fran!
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    Nice to see this one developing - you've a great space to work with
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    Wow. It really does look wonderful. You can see that everything has been carefully considered - even the little things, like the buildings in the back scene in the centre: the sense of depth they provide is really convincing!
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    Enjoyed the Ballyglunin video - looking forward to seeing it at a future event
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    Have to say I find this morning's Accurascale announcement of the link-up with Hattons for the new 66 fascinating. Can't help wondering if we might see IRM models of EMD locos announced sooner than many of us expected? Could an arrangement between IRM and MM be on the cards?
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    Yep, ... I wouldn't call Stradbally remote. Stradbally is on the N80 and 15 minutes from Junction 15 on the M7. 70,000 make it down to the Electric Picnic every year, and over 200,000 showed up to Ratheniska (the next parish over) in September for the Ploughing Championships. Unfortunately, what is fair to say is that public transport from Portlaoise to Stradbally isn't great but as its about a 10km trip taxis are an option.
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    I'll be watching out for Ken's announcement too, it looks really good!
  12. Flying Snail
    Nice job! I agree with @Galteemore above, its great to see the so much scratch modelling on the forum. Inspiring - and lots of great info provided for the rest of us to learn from.
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    No. 2 look excellent - lots of detail, lining is sharp - it really looks well. As others have said, the layout looks great too ... looking forward to seeing more of both!
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    Thanks @Colin R - some good leads there: I'll keep my eyes peeled for David Walker's article too!
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    I was taken by that too - and did you notice the bars in the windows? Given the poor reputation of WCIR carriages I was beginning to wonder if there was some fate worse than 3rd class travel on the GS&WR. So then, I had a read of the IRRS article that you posted above back when I first started asking about the WCIR, and the answer to this problem (like so many others) appears to be: BEER
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    Photo: GSWR 600 - 30' Saloon Third Found a RN Clements picture of an illusive former WCIR carriage thanks to this spot on the ebay watch thread. I went ahead and purchased it and it arrived this morning. Now that I know what I'm looking for, I hope I can spot it or its sister 601 in other archives! Am well-chuffed (pardon the pun)
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    Caaark, boy! Kent station might be what you're looking for (bend goes immediately into a tunnel mouth though) For inspiration look no further than @scahalane's excellent thread here: And there's soon going to be an N scale version too from @Kevin Sweeney:
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    Wow - you've been busy and very productive: the layout looks brilliant! Excellent camera work too, it really brings it all to life!
  19. Flying Snail
    Welcome Darrman! Stick the Tayto lorry on a 20' flat wagon behind the Guinness and the Lyons and you'll have the ultimate train
  20. Flying Snail
    My sincere condolences to Noel's family, friends and colleagues.
  21. Flying Snail
    This is something else indeed. The scale of the project, the mix of techniques and the quality of what you're producing: wow! This is awe inspiring!
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    I really enjoyed watching that: its a seriously impressive project alright ... I was fascinated by the various techniques and jigs he used to "scale up" the modelling process
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    Nollaig shona daoibh go léir Hopefully Santa left a few train sets under the tree for the next generation
  24. Flying Snail
    Looking great - can't wait to get my hands on these. Happy Christmas to all at IRM, and thanks for all you do for the hobby!
  25. Flying Snail
    A Lima Orient Express train set (SNCF version) got me going when I was 11!
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