Weshty

Apologies on the delay folks, here they are.

Truly necessity is the mother of invention. Nice one! I'll throw a batch pf levers on my next etch and they'll be there if you want them... For the bridge, plaster of paris will be my way to go, simpler and cheaper than resin. I will also be doing a brass girder bridge with plaster buttressing. I will likely provide the bridge parts prepainted.

Heh! I was smoked out primarily by the quality. T'was only on a reread I saw a reference to levers...how could I refuse ;-)

To quote Smoke Robinson (or Japan...the version I know) I'll second that emotion! Stunning, stunning work. The Malahide brickwork would make you swoon. The bridge is masterful. I was considering releasing a plaster of paris version, but this..... And to put the tin hat on it. Hendleys! Who's looking for brass etched levers eh?

Laughed out loud. Not good in open plan office.... ;-)

I will start work on the 42' bogie flat and the Ammonia in the new year so I would hope to have something around mid March.

Fully fitted prototype being finished this evening and photos to be added.....

I'd buy one for 60-70 and kitbash the hell out of it, but what's the point? The MM '11 version is just too damn good! The MM '01 to my mind is good from a collectors perespective, but certainly not as a runner.

The thing is, after falling from 35 miles and hitting 1000kpm....what do you do for a rush the next time? Total respect for this guy. Astonishing bravery.

As Anthony says, it's single action so not the greatest. Still, having had one myself when starting out, it's better than a paintbrush! So for less than 70 bongs for someone starting out this is a great little job. I particularly like the desktop compressor. Firstly, it beats freezing the ass off yerself outside in a cold shed with a 100dB compressor roaring in your ear every 5 minutes. Secondly, being able to paint at room temperature means quicker evaporation particularly if using acrylics and surgical spirits as a spray medium. Thirdly, the selection of valve adapters is well handy, having had to purchase ones for my Iwata in the past on line... I see myself calling to Lidl this evening.

Don't think so , a real skanger wouldn't have bothered, couldn't have or else just kicked the door down... Or burnt it.

The whitemetal bits arrived in the post yesterday. I will start working on finishing the prototype and put some pictures up. Yipeeee! Nearly there!!!

JHB, Meant to say thanks for the livery info, well comprehensive, and much appreciated.

George, The very best of luck with this venture in the "Real Capital", particularly in a great spot like D'Imperial. Sorry I can't be there due to other commitments. Weshty.

Anton Savage was interviewing the american investigative reporer on the word yesterday evening, and they were discussing his Foundation "Livestrong. It seemed to be a vehicle for more raising awareness than any type of cure-finding. http://fraudbytes.blogspot.ie/2012/01/lance-armstrong-investigation.html

Some hero... “The U.S.P.S. Team doping conspiracy was professionally designed to groom and pressure athletes to use dangerous drugs, to evade detection, to ensure its secrecy and ultimately gain an unfair competitive advantage through superior doping practices,” the UNITED States Anti-Doping Agency said. “A program organised by individuals who thought they were above the rules and who still play a major and active role in sport today.” http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/1011/1224325146302.html?via=mr

Thanking you sir. I plan to do a little bedford in the 80's style just like one in Steve Rabone's photos

Studio Scale Models provide a transfer pack for the classic Schoolbus range, VB1 http://www.studio-scale-models.com/TVehicle.shtml as well as a brass detailing kit A30, front radiator grill and wing mirrors http://www.studio-scale-models.com/Scenics.shtml

Lads, Thanks to this thread, Studio Scale Models provide a transfer pack enabling you to create most of the 70's -80's cie vehicles. It's pack VB5 (IR,Cie fleet) Go to http://www.studio-scale-models.com/tvehicles.shtml for details.

You want one, you got it.

I sent the corrected Master back yesterday, so 5 weeks from this...Mid November. With the whitemetal bits I can now finalise the sample I have and paint it in all her black and tan glory.

Latest News: Expecting the whitemetal components in the post this evening for review.

A brass chassis frame is provided, you just need Hornby Class 55 bogies or an Athearn SD9.

A small but reflective detail of the T&D was that Basta domestic internal doorhandles were used for the external coach doorhandles. It's always the little details...

I'm not going to start beating my breast too soon. The Fry debacle is a shame. However, the preservation in the 50's-60's is a different story. We really do need to appreciate just how utterly broke this country was back then. Go look at Dorothea Lange's photos from '53 to appreciate that. That we have the locos we have is a minor miracle in it's own right. And don't forget we always have had only 6% of the UK population, to put in perspective the amount and volume of donations and volunteers. Look at how lively the model scene is now though. The sheer breadth of RTR and kits available. Look at the greenways, Westport / Achill, Rathkeale to Abbeyfeale, and Galway to Clifden on the way. Not to mind, the great work done by Jackie Whelan at Moyasta. Watch that baby! In summary, 'tis a shame, but "we've come a long way baby". (Any chance Michael O'Leary is a secret modeller? By God, if he sponsored a new home, he'd make it turn a profit....)