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Thanks for the kind words Rich, and let me back up your sentiment by using an oft misqouted phrase - "God is in the Detail". The more detail that is picked up, photographed, sketched, measured and recorded, the better the end product - whatever the subject or media. In terms of photographs, I make it a rule to photograph as much inane things as possible - Reelcraft hoses, point rodding, signage, platform paving types, and sod those who give me funny looks. I go back to photos I took in the p1ss1n rain in loveless junction 2003, and get weepy at the loss of so much freight, locos, and track layouts in such little time. Photos shared or not, this forum allows us to put out the request, and if the answer comes by pm, email or carrier pigeon, it improves the collective knowledge pot. This facility - IRM, is a monumental leap from the days of a couple of raggedy books on pre-grouping BR stuff in the county library after all! Incidentally, CIE are going to demolish Connolly Shed in the interest of progress. Philistines. Richie. [P.s I snap ornate bits too!]

I'd say it's a reproduction, and a very, very good one. The give away is the side edges, they are too sharp, whereas the outer edges of the text and lip are rough like you'd expect. Mother nature doesn't discriminate with weathering. Not a sign of the original black paint either, and it's missing two mounting lugs at the back, which wouldn't be in a casting, only an original. I could be wrong, but I smell a long tailed rodent. http://www.flickr.com/photos/be216cd1/6755178451/

Truth be told I didn't spot the difference until I looked at the video a few times. I thought they were the standard Molasses/Esso Fuel Oil wagons. Learn something new everyday... If it's the "Jumbo" at the back, there is some info here, scroll down to J. Mayners post for the good stuff. I've a feeling he's the man to ask on this one. http://irishrailwaynews.multiply.com/journal/item/4053

Great snaps as ever Csalem. Where do they assemble the IWT from, or more to the point wheres the best spot to get photos of it, especially the containers [rather than the pocket wagons]? Cheers.

Too funny, they look stunning though.

Very envious - neither front nor back garden here, just access to NBC grade respirators and filters.... and a bible and shotgun:ROFL:

Alan, wonderful preamble and great strategy. I'm looking forward to the more simple developments like track construction in this thread. I have a small Quayside layout in the works, which would be 21mm, only for the cost and unknown of regauging stock, so I'm in total admiration. I'm not so sure C&L sleeper spacing looks very Irish, but I might be getting OTT! Rich seems to be and endless source of info on 21mm so get him to spill plenty beans! In conclusion, someone sticky this excellent thread... Richie

Wow rich, that's an impressive bit of kit. Even more so when you appreciate the scale of the airbrush to the tank! (And Draper gear is always kick ass) R.

Good question Dave! I'm going to tell you about the cheaper alternatives. I don't have a professional compressor nor Badger airbrushes, so someone like anthony might be able to shed some light on the more professional options. There are several cheap compressors on Ebay - steer clear of the ones for applying fake tan in funky looking enclosures. What's important is that it has an air regulator, with a valve to release any moisture. Otherwise the moisture comes out of the brush with the paint, putting an nice squirt on your model. The other thing to worry about is whether it is a single piston version, or has a tank, so that the air coming out is constant and consistent. The tank version is more expensive - usually about €100. The single piston version is around €50. I have this and find it fine, but I would look at the tank version if you are going to do really delicate work. Then there are the brushes themselves. Cheap ones in packs can be ok, it can be hit and miss. You have the choice of gravity feed - the little cup on top, or suction systems. Suction brushes are used for large volume work, like 20 coaches at a time. I have both types but mostly use the gravity feed for drops of paint, doing single locos etc. Then there is the action - double action is a must so that when you push down on the pedal air comes out, and as you press harder the paint is released into the spray and you can control the volume released. Then there is the needle/nozzle size. Anything from 0.1 mm to 0.8mm the last one being best for french polishing tables really. Steer clear of the guns where you can swap needles and nozzles, you'll lose parts over time and not remember what nozzle goes with what needle. I'd get one or two good ones first and then go toward the Iwata series. Expensive but the tooling on them are far far superior to the Far Eastern manufacturered ones on ebay. There was a great article by George Dent in Model Rail Mag, I think in April. Worth the read. http://www.ebay.ie/itm/AIRBRUSH-KIT-AIRBRUSH-COMPRESSOR-AIR-BRUSH-COMPRESSOR-/370268372610?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item5635b6fe82#ht_5534wt_1139 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Compressor-Airbrush-Set-Neo-Iwata-BCN-/150843275355?pt=UK_Crafts_DrawingSupplies_EH&hash=item231ef5b85b#ht_1246wt_952 Two great options I reckon. Hope it helps and the lads add their bit too. Richie

Very tidy piece of work!

Not so much street gangs as groups vying for power. UEK and ICN are two groups that target places that attract danger. Railways and very tall grain silos are perfect for this. Goons in the crews risk life and limb to tag, but mostly they're stuff has an element of artwork about it. Grift is also ICN affiliated but seems to be another group, one of the most prolific on the IE Dublin network. There are other banksy wannabees like 1up from sheriff street who've had it tough and get off in tagging anything - houses, rail stuff, sleeping dogs nearly - just to get one over on "the man", got bless his "if there was work in the bed, he'd sleep on the floor" cotton socks. There would be more Artwork in a tramps underpants.

That's why I'm sending a pristine 181 to the man. I've seen one or two carriages in the flesh, but not a loco. However, I'm convinced he sees weathering with truth - oil spills, grease, window dirt, general neglect, grime, bogie dust, rust, sun bleached paint, streaks. Many others don't.

Ah spot on Bosk! Ta.

Is there any way to "highlight" latest posts, not replies, with this section, so that the headline posts by manufacturers/service providers gets a bit more prominence on the main strip? Bicycles vs Football seems to have more traffic! Just a thought...

Is that anything like Foxy Boxing, ala The Simpsons?

Thank you sir, coming from yourself, I'm humbled. The more I scratchbuild carriages and freight wagons the closer I am to subscribing to the 21mm church that yourself, Rich, and GeorgeConna attend.[bowing in admiration here] I'm no rivet counter but it is the right way to do things ultimately. The most sensible approach, as Rich proposes, is to cobble together something approximating the correct look within the constraints of 16.5mm track that should be 21mm. I'm looking forward to his bogie solutions! No, indeed you don't. But. If it's wrong the only person who sees the discrepancy and who is unhappy with the result is usually the person who built it. This is an argument that will run long after both of us are planted, so as me aul fella once said, "each to their own. Richie

That's too cool. Any chance of a shot of the two solo?

You're more than welcome. Glad your happy!

That's the one!

A little more railway related I've been tipping around with and got a bit done on this avo'

The 201's look at home!

Well said Rich.

Never been so proud than to hear those fan's singing for the last 15 minutes. Lump in throat stuff. Turn's out that Fitzgerald's Pub has just "slipped" to the end of the build queue. Well, I'll get to it after Fair City* I s'pose..... *Fair City is S***e and I may never watch it.

k, gonna for a quick pint and a scribble on a sheet! Even to see if something is possible.... Grab a copy of Model Railroad[er] layout plans magazine, american publication. Has some fantastic dockside layout plans, lovely drawings and inspirational stuff.

Can you post up a quick sketch of the space you have available, back of a napkin thing, with the rough dimensions? I'd like to have a go at a fantasy container station design seriously!