John-r

Great job Richie, can't wait for the next instalment.

The magazine looked promising an was looking forward to a good read,had it in my grubby mits all day

Until I made my last purchase put it with the flyers I had, and well the rest is history.as I said in an early post these exhibitions mean a lot to people who only get to maybe 1 a year.very well done to all concerned.

John.

Thanks a lot, josefstadt & aclass007,

Congratulations John-r.

Thanks ttc0169, it made the drive up from Kerry all the more worthwhile .

That's some layout,class looking,the video really sets it off brings it to life.very well done

Like Kirley also like the bogie cements going over the bridge.

Cheers. John.

Hi MikeO & thanks for posting those pics, nice & clear,its at exhibitions & shows like that, that we get to see items like the railway, bridges, roads, stock, with great detail which is so important to some if not all of us when it comes to getting our layout right, even if it's only I our own eyes or imagination !!

Well put burnthebox couldn't agree more,thanks mike0 great photos,altogether a great show,

Was also delighted to meet stephen & Richie hope I didn't bend your ears to much!.

These exhibitions mean a lot to people like myself living so far away in Kerry,

It's a chance to see excellent layouts,trade stands and more important talk to like minded

People without a keyboard ,well done to everyone involved .

That looks very well put together ,well done,can't wait to see it painted,I have a few

Of these to build myself,great job.

John

Just found this out, thanks very very much guys, brilliant news, so looking forward to there release,

And thank you dc,I would just like to thank oh no my internet is gone.

Seriously thanks very much guys.

Yes, John, they will come already numbered, out of a shortlist of 12 running numbers. We're trying to organise the manufacture in such a way that different numbers will be available. DJM have indicated that factory produced and user applied decals is not a recommended solution from his past experience.

 

Richie.

Thanks Richie, seems like you guys have thought of everything, well done

Order placed.

Hi guys,

Probably a silly question and covered elsewhere ,but I have to ask,

Will the wagons come already numbered,so if you buy 2/3 packs you have

Same numbers or a transfer pack for different numbers, looks a winner.

Fantastic layout, always look forward to the next photos,

Hi richrua

The goods shed is very life like,a lovely piece of workmanship

Well done,can I ask is it a card kit, I have a few of Leslie's

Bullied wagons to build as well,so could be asking for a few

Pointers if that's okay.have really enjoyed your work to date.

John

Hi guys, just a quick question, can a deposit be paid at the show.

Not that I don't want herself to know or see the bank statements

Nothing like that at all, you know yourself!

Have to say I'm well taken with the new look,it looks bigger and brighter,

Well I can see it clearer anyhow, well done.

Fantastic news and a big well done.i can see this being a big success,

A proper looking rtr freight wagon being produced by people with an

Obvious passion for our hobby. We're do I sign up, well done lads.

This is a great idea, looking forward to meeting a few members,

Hope to be there Sunday .

Quite a beast, John - very impressive.

Re painting, I've always used car body spray primer from Halfords. Not sure if you have them over the water, but am guessing there will be something similar. Grey primer is also what I use for unfitted wagons and bauxite colour for fitted ones. Before painting, always give the model a good wash. Some folk suggest a proprietary stainless steel sink cream cleaner, though washing up liquid works just as well. Important to get any flux off, plus finger marks and even grease on the resin castings. Set aside to dry [or use a hair drier if in a hurry] & double check there are no droplets of water hidden anywhere.

When spraying, I do have a proper spray booth, but for short jobs am happy using a bit of wire to hang the model from & them spray it outside in the garden. Hang from a shelf to dry after. Several light coats will avoiding over spray, with resultant running/sagging of paint. If you do get any blemishes, leave overnight to dry and treat with T-cut or similar.

David, Thank you for breaking the painting process down into something easy to understand,

Much appreciated , Mike 84c & enniscorthyman thank you for the positive feedback.

If I could ask about applying the decals, is it just the same as applying to the airfix

Kits of long ago ? Lastly I have read about applying a finish coat of varnish? Is this

Recommend or needed and which type should I go for

Thank you all once again for taking the time to reply it has been a big help.

John

Thanks broithe , sometimes you just think were do I start ,what do I need an so on.

Every piece of information really helps. John.

Very very nice, some detail looks the biz lit up.

Thanks for the positive comments aclass007 & richrua much appreciated , any idea what sort of varnish

To undercoat with?, this really is all new to me and not to sure about how to proceed, thanks again,

John

That's a good-looking build... looking forward to seeing it progress!

Thanks for the encouragement Garfieldsghost. John

taking good shape, well done.

Many thanks, craven1508. John.

Once again Kirley thank you, every piece of information is most helpful and welcome.

To des(ssm) I thoroughly enjoyed making the ammonia wagon a great kit well done.

Now to pluck up the courage to paint and apply decals.

Hi Kirley

Thank you for the kind comments, your photos are more than helpful. Could I ask what types of paint you

Used were they over the counter or made up paints.thanks again. John.

Hi all, just new I wouldn't get it right first time,anyhow new to uploading photos so thank you to boskonay

For explaining it.next thing never built a brass kit or used superglue to do so hope it looks okay,

I would appreciate any comments or feedback either way on the model. Also could I ask what type oo couplings

Would suit and any help on the painting process would be fantastic , thanks in advance everyone.

John