That is a quality conversion, all those compound curves. You've really caught the essence of the front and the colour scheme looks very good as well. Well done sir.
I lived in Phibsorough from '90-93 but never heard of this place.
On a related topic, did his shop sell a basic O gauge Maebh kit that I have vague recollections hearing about at some stage?
Thanks lads, it's a great relief to have hit this milestone with the bulk of design and implementation completed. At this stage only the the Whitemetal detail needs to be finalised.
As usual these projects take a lot more than you think to come to fruition and there's been a lot of late nights over the last two months.
Fortunately, it's given me the chance to finish off several other pet projects and all will be revealed over the next few weeks.
Oh and for my penny's worth, "Wish you were here" knocks DSOTM into a tin hat. Especially when approaching Skellig Micheal on Des Lavelle's boat with Parts 1-4 thundering through your ears on a walkman in 11984. Jaysusssss.......
All,
The barrier wagon etch is now also completed and gone to the etchers.
I'm particularly delighted with this one, lots of extra detail and many thanks to George Norman for his photos that clarified the extra detail!
Regards
Des
David, Paul Greene will see you right for the 7mm version.
Horsetan, great construction photos. Hairgrips eh? Necessity is truly the mother of invention...
For the ultimate in detailed accuracy try phd designs, c.€30 inclusive of p&p.
I have one, pure class.
http://www.phd-design-etchings.co.uk/Products/Trailer/trailer.htm
Damn. Just realise Shinkasen got there before me.
Are you thinking of trailers like these?
Hi all,
Just to let you know that the Ammonia and 42' bogie flat test etch is currently with the etchers.
I should have samples back in the next fortnight.
These will then be built to enable the prototype to checked for accuracy and make the necessary adjustments, and enable detailed instructions to be written.
Regards
Weshty.
p.s. Two other items are also well in the pipeline and should follow in the next month! More anon.
Jaysus. Mighty tasty weathering there Richie. It's a fine looking model. Well photo'd too.
42' flats is it eh? Only two weeks to the test etches back in my grubby little paws.....and all the other lovely schtuff.
Rich,
They do a 10" one, this would suffice for up to 62' coaches.
I also have a set of rollbars for 7mm boilers, custom designed by the previous owner. Animal of a yoke, weighs about 2kg, 12" long, great for roof elipses. Must put up a photo...
You mean this item of magnificence? The Maybach of tools.
And here's the link to purchase the review in MRJ 103...
http://britishrailwaybooks.co.uk/books/wildswan/modelrailwayjournal103.html