RedRich

I was one of the people that was sceptical about the original models that were originally posted on the group. However the photos of the latest models are a measure of how far you have pushed yourself to get the models to the current ones you have now. I am a huge respecter of hard work, and I will echo the feelings of the other posters to say that it looks fantastic now. To have listened to the opinions of your future customers was the correct thing to do, and you did it with real humility. The best praise I could give you know Eoin is, if and when funds allowed I would go for a four car set. The majority of the cost of the models is taken up by the labor and that shouldn't go unmentioned. I'm really pleased for you, well done and good luck. Rich,

Lovely shot Fran, what's the origin of the twin, and great layout A4. Rich,

Tom I was just actually thinking that now would be a good time to get permission and photograph those MK111's before they are gone. Especially the doors on the standards, and the window arrangement on both sides of the restaurant coaches. Hopefully there will be a 201 over there to get some close up shots of the air filters, their pipe runs, and some fuel tank shots. Rich,

You dirty old man, Rich,

Good luck Chevron, and keep us posted. Rich,

You're welcome, Rich,

http://www.scalescenes.com produce some low relief printable sheets in their townscenes range. It may have something that suits you. Rich,

I watched it on the news this evening and it looked spectacular, glad the weather was good. Rich,

Definitely Richie, there are some pieces of work that really stand out and grab your attention, and this is one of them. Rich

Good work lad's, Des must feel like a proud Dad. Rich,

Amazing work Phil, architectural modelling is one area I need to improve myself. This has given me serious inspiration, cracking stuff. Rich,

Oh those sleepless nights Stephen. Still worth every second though. The modelling season seems to be kicking in again, keep us up to date. I will be using cobalt's myself, expect plenty of questions. Rich,

I agree Stephen. That sums up the difference between a model railway and a model of a real railway. Huge difference but it looks right. Rich,

Good man Noel, can't wait. Rich,

Lovely models Noel. The last pic really shows how well MM have captured the look and bulk of the 111-071 locos, I also love the barrel on the pallet. The Enterprise models still amaze me every time I see them. Rich,

I have to say that the extras such as pipe work and screw couplings that Heljan provide with their models are cracking. Look's a smashing model Fran their Hymek is still one of the very best models around. Rich,

Maybe use some 2mm thin walled rod Kieran, put some masking tape around the spot to be drilled and it will stop the drill bit from slipping. The same would apply to using the supplied rod. It takes patience, but it is worth it as they are super little kit's. Rich,

That's looking smashing Kieran. Two of Des's signals in front of it on each platform will look sweet. I can't wait to see the station building. Rich,

I think I'd have to look the other way if I was approaching Heuston. The MK3's in Waterford still upset me, they were a seriously good coach. Hopefully some of the loco's may return to the rails. As has been said they are in a reasonably good state on the outside even if some are missing internal parts. Still sad though looking at them. The fact that the 071's are being overhauled speaks volume about their reliability. Rich,

That's an interesting clip of 077 with the Autoballaster wagons. I haven't seen a rake of seven wagons before. Rich,

I'll second that. Nothing like a bit of kit bashing. Rich,

Less then 23 hours since the OP and all that info, take a bow lad's. Welcome to the group Richard that will make an awesome layout with plenty of interest. Rich,

I've been following that thread myself. The DC Kit's models are lovely models when built. Nigel Burkin built a rake years ago and they are smashing. Rich,

I see George 's set painted in green on RMweb and they look nice, Definitely worth a few quid to use them as a scratch building or kit bashing aid. I do think they would benifit hugely from fitting proper trussing and Masokit's MK1 brake gear to the underframe. Rich,

Looking good Tom. Are the bogies clip in like the Cravens. If so get a pair of B5 bogies from Replica Railways they are smashing. I have a few pairs stored away somewhere for future use. Rich,