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Some rainy bank holiday fun ... transfers for my Ratio NCC 6 wheeler look-a-like. This one was inspired by something I saw in O gauge - layout called Stanfording. Granted, it's only got 4 wheels ... but I use low lighting on my layout. Does anyone have any ideas what I should do with the interior? Thanks!

Wonderful stuff!

An amazing layout made even better by the black colour framing. As inspirational as always.

I bought a set of those NCC coach transfers but can't really think what to do with them as they are so large!

6 of those Bachmann coaches were sold on eBay last week for £92 - a job lot. Well done to the winner!

Absolutely fantastic. Which transfers did you use? I am inspired!

I'd love to see a picture of the painted wagon, Nelson - if you could?

Amazing. I'd like one of these!

Yes, that's right - bent buffer and damaged transfer. Part of the broken "N" is squint too. It's a shame because I really enjoyed doing the kit.

Thanks gents - I really appreciate the encouragement. And for not mentioning that all those 6 wheelers are two wheels short! As I said, it's all a work in progress.

Some photos of stock I'm working on for the layout. I've just noticed that I've lost a door of the cattle wagon, somewhere on the lawn ... it's likely lost forever now. Here's a basic attempt at that NCC 6 wheeler, done by painting the Ratio GWR kit Rover Damask Red (thanks, Nelson!). Still to be lined. Does anyone know where I might get suitable transfers for this? Another work in progress is the GNR brake van: And a reminder that the best-laid schemes of mice and men ... How would you correct that last? And an older, still unfinished, couple of projects, using the same kit to try to evoke a CIE feel: Do these have the right kind of look and feel for a northern non-geographically specific kind of theme?

Thanks everyone - that's really helpful. If it turns out anyway passable I'll post a few photos!

I'd like to begin work on a SSM GNR brake van but am wondering what is the best tool to use to cut out the parts? And does superglue work as well as solder in putting these kits together? Is there any advantage to working with solder? Thanks, everyone and sorry that these are basic questions.

Kirley - thanks for the encouragement. Your model of the Clonmel goods shed is the inspiration for this smaller (and rougher) version. I can't remember whether you suggested ways of mimicing the paint effect of the Bachmann models though. All tips appreciated! Also - I'm about to start a SSM GNR brake van. It's my first attempt at working in brass - what's the best way of cutting out the pieces from the etchings? I'm a complete novice. And does superglue work as well as solder? Sorry if these are silly questions.

Thanks, everyone: Nelson, I'll take a look for the Rover Damask Red spray today (if the shops are open!) and post pictures if the project turns out in passable fashion. Jhb, thanks for the tip on the wagon body strapping. It might be hard to get an exact match for the grey, but I'll have a go, and spray the undercarriage grey too. That's exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for. Glad you think the old Airfix 4F respray without a number passes form at 40 miles an hour and very low lighting! Glenderg, ok, I'll have a go at lowering the good shed! It's my first ever attempt to scratch build anything so very much appreciate your encouragement.

Nelson - Thanks - that's brilliant and I'll look into getting some on Monday! Glenderg - Thanks - I'll have a go at that though it'll mean recutting the archway. The shed sits at platform level on the loading side but extends fully to the ground on the far wall side. Should I just drop it altogether?

I'm a Provincial Wagons addict:

Just for clarification - that last shot was taken at the North Down show last Saturday. It's a fantastic O gauge model called Stanfording I think.

Here are some other things at the other station Back to the first station again And lastly I fancy having a go at making one of those Ratio GWR coach kits be a starting point for this NCC 6 wheeler. Any suggestions as to which Halfords car spray might come close to the colour? Thanks everyone and apologies for the camera phone.

I've made a bit of progress in the last couple of months, mainly in terms of trying to find appropriate stock, some of which was in kit form, and in trying to scratchbuild a good shed to look something like the others which can be seen on this site. I'd value comments and suggestions as to whether the consists look historically plausible - and whether that good shed is just too tall. Thanks!

That's why the window wipers were going ...

Sorry about the poor quality of this - but I was using an unfamiliar phone and driving while trying to capture a sawn-off mark 3 somewhere on the M2 north of Belfast. Couldn't quite believe my eyes!

George - sent you a pm about this - hope you got it ...

OK, I'm now at the stage where I'd pay to see this layout ... Amazing stuff, all round.

Yes, I'm also nostalgic for Father Ted, now that you can't get full episodes online anymore ...