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BosKonay

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  1. Agree. Plus 7 'feels' better as its an odd number
  2. Before I left I did put out a full 5 standard, buffet, egv rake behind a 201 and had room for another coach at platforms 2.3.4 and 5
  3. Will do my best tho am away from the layout for z bit! At the moment I've three rakes of green ic livery mark '4's and three of orange mkiii as well as two rakes of Lima originals and executive livery coaches. Stock hasn't really been to the forefront so far. Once the layout gets to a reasonable stage I can focus on the rolling stock, weathering, detailing etc.
  4. Yes. This thread is for bargains and specials of an Irish flavor from retailers. There is already an eBay madness thread
  5. Spotted a bargain online for an Irish railway item? Post it here!
  6. Do you have a link to these?
  7. Wow! The standards and quality of modern modeling is awe inspiring!
  8. That's my whole point Anthony. Where there is little or nothing in the difference, make the effort to support local that's all I'm saying. Anytime I've asked, a local guy will match or beat the uk prices once you factor the (high) exchange rate and postage. As we saw already in this thread Seamus is cheaper than model fair for the 201s. And that's before you ask for a discount I am sure you would prefer work and recommendations than having lads on here raving about the uk respray guys for the sake of maybe saving a fiver? The Irish modeling community is a tiny one. A small fraction the size of even a subset of the UK scene. We should where possible support the components on our community that make it work and try to sustain and grow that expertise. This forum is an effort in doing just that.
  9. I agree. My only point is to give them a fair run rather than the 'box shifter only' view. If they lose on price that's fine. But where they don't they should deserve our support
  10. That's not the point we are discussing. If the goal Is the cheapest possible price and ignoring the value add or commissions or expertise of local providers, then we have to be happy if they cease to exist. Then we also have to be happy when there is no one to commission Irish stock or develop new lines or attend the shows. For me it's all about value not price ( though as I've said I've never had a price issue for anything I've needed and I've spent thousands in the last year alone )
  11. Maybe I'm wierd as I shop In the local grocer and butcher I might be in the minority but I don't like what chains like Dunnes or tesco do to communities by ripping out the heart of a town. My point is that we should do all we can to support and buy local. When you look at the commissions like the 2700 or ballasted, or the dapol range marks do, or the modelshopbelfast sound decoders, or the expertise, advice and participation in local events- where you can, why would you not support local? If we had no local shops, would we be happy buying uk stock from the big lads in the uk to paint ourselves? As far as I'm concerned, any time I've put an order to the local lads, they've matched or beat the box shifters prices for what I needed. Add to that what they give back to the community and it's a done deal for me.
  12. I'm not knocking the big uk lads but there is not a snowballs chance in hell they would have taken the risk on autoballasters or spent time working on sound chips for Irish stock or had 150s repainted. The Irish lads did put up the cash for the commission and are to be commended. Where the price with postage is comparable I would always recommend supporting local.
  13. Exactly Kirley. Would hattons have given us the autoballasters?
  14. I would presume the point is that the box shifters have a model more like tesco. Stack em high and make up on volume. The local shops are more like traditional shops - experts in their fields, providing a lot of value added services and participating in events and supporting the community. The smaller scale model means you need to make margin on everything you sell and can't afford to simply sell at loss or cost + a point to clear shelves. This argument has appeared a few times and while not seeking to defend the local shops, it's enough to say I highly value the services and expertise they provide and have never bought anything from a box shifter for that reason.
  15. Beautiful!!! Oooooozing atmosphere!
  16. They are from Shapeways. Look for valve designs on there. A range of Irish kit bits from the Philips rapid prototyping company. Ive beets too which are excellent! http://www.shapeways.com/shops/valvedesign
  17. Me neither Hopefully I'll have platforms down soon
  18. If I get time later I'll dig out a box of mkIII's for a photo
  19. Platform 1 (closest to the edge) is 6.5 feet long. Platforms 2, 3, 4 and 5 are all just over 9 feet. I can fit a 201 and 8 mkIIIs with room to spare.
  20. Nice one on the tripod Garfield. Cheers!
  21. You're telling me! I'd love a smoke gen fitted 181
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