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That's looking exceptionally good Fran. No matter what rtr you have bought or will buy, they won't give you the same feeling as a kit built model. Especially a loco. Rich,

That is railway modelling in a nutshell Richie. Rich,

4 You mention the word alleged like it is an allegation and not a fact. I have seen some and the paint separation is very fuzzy and not straight from end to end. I do feel sorry for MM as he is left with the stock. However the factory are at fault for sending out poorly painted models. As for spraying the 3 inch white lines there are the correct decals available. You won't however get away with applying decals and logos and passing these coaches off as IE or IR coaches as the main colour is wrong for that livery. Therefore if a full repaint of one of these into a correct shade for the Supertrain livery with the correct shade of paint and crisp separation between colours is what you want, you could be talking about €90 if they don't drop in price. It is a shame it has happened but that's the risk when the product is being produced on the other side of the world. Rich,

I was Fran, and I did to much too young because I took one step beyond. I had a nice mirror in the bathroom though. Rich,

It happens Seamus and having seen the order form on their website I can understand how it could happen. Rich,

Five years John wow. If there is any truth to the saying that times goes fast when you are having fun we must be having a ball. Thanks for the dimensions and other info. Rich,

Whoever had it really butchered it. If you manage to completely remove the paint you could try and anneal the brass to soften it and see if it can be made reusable. There will be huge brownie points up for grabs if you pull it off. I've not seen an MIR EGV or Restaurant kit as it comes, are they pre rolled. I am all for encouraging people to have a try, however practice before tackling it otherwise more often than not the sides as you received them will be the result. Rich,

Vinny Byrnes is an auto factors and would only mix paint if the right Ral code was provided. Rich,

Thanks John, hugely appreciated. It is a seriously nice piece of engineering and the finished model is a smashing job. It looks even better running on the 21mm track and runs sweet in both directions. Shunting movements in forward and reverse are such an integral part of the real railway and she looks right at home doing both. I'd say she runs just as flawlessly running through crossings. Once again top work. Rich,

Thank's John I bet it's a looker and smooth runner. Any pics of it in action if you have some spare time would be appreciated. Rich,

Cheers Seamus, top man. Rich,

Just as an aside Richie, would Hollywood Foundry produce a chassis in 21mm. Rich,

It can't be stressed how important this work is. To have a member on this site that shares this kind of work with us will surely drive and inspire others to achieve similar results. I know Richie's focus is driven by a desire to achieve results that aren't always in the mainstream. The materials and practices that he uses is what makes the models so unique. Fantastic work again Richie. Rich,

True I forgot to mention them. I also remember a Baby and bubbles going to Limerick with a Beet wagon or two for repair. I also think that a similar scene was captured on one of the Markle video's. In the opposite direction Campile would be nice and little room would be needed. Rich,

I must get over there and take some pics myself and compare them to the ones I took in 2003. It really is depressing looking at it. Rich,

Carrick On Suir in the 1990's to mid 2000's would make a smashing setting for a layout. Not a big station or platform lengths. A nice little signal box on the platform, the ITG building. The level crossing and signals are available from SSM. Plenty of rolling stock and consists that don't have to be huge. Cement (bagged and bulk) Beet, Timber, Guiness liners, all these would be passing through. Passenger trains of 2 Craven's GSV and a 141-181. The same could be said of Park Royal and Dutch van. As much as it hurts me to say it 2700 Railcars. You could have the odd Knock special or GAA special. Not big consists or large space needed and it is not to long ago. Rich,

Did you mean expect. Rich,

Very nice. These buildings do serve a purpose in the real world, so it nice to the model and give it some life. Rich,

They are the old shorter length Hornby coaches. Rich,

Your ones are accurate Des, shouldn't that be the most important factor. The Baccy ones would be a tight fit even for EM or P4 gauge. Speaking of bogies Des I must fire you a pm regarding our conversation before Christmas. Rich,

Good man Fran. Looking good, nice tidy soldering. Keep the updates coming. Rich,

It's what comes off of the production line that matters and the finished wagon will look sweet Pat. Richies mat is R&D pre production, production, post production and finish all in one. No doubt yours will be the same soon Pat. The Dapol Deltic is looking good Richrua. Rich,

You made the right choice with the background Stephen. Anything other than sky would detract from the magnificent viaduct and the rolling stock crossing it. Stick a few pics of the Enterprise set on it if you have time. I think it would make a nice avatar. Rich,

Huge respect Nelson. Young folks your age are the future of the hobby, we are in safe hand's. That's an excellent example of weathering and what makes it more remarkable is the fact the wagon is scratch built. I really enjoy watching your workbench and you are a very modest young man to go with the talent. Rich,

The layout was for the 150th Anniversary and was built by a few lad's working for IE. The other layout is a private layout and that's why it doesn't appear on here, on any other Railway Modelling groups, or in the print media or any other media. Rich,