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Those "An Post" transfers look familiar!

I'd recommend purchasing a Dapol C043, purely for inspiration and as a guide.

Glorious stuff, if I ever change from OO it will be to do some narrow guage, either West Clare or Dingle.

Seamus, having been one of those soldiers who couldn't solder for sh-one-T, the solution is:

-low temp solder (which I could throw in with the kit for free)

-fine sandpaper ( to remove the oxide layer) and most importantly

-flux fluid(Carrs Green is a good one)

Once you have these, it is easier than glueing, seriously. It is next to impossible without these items.

Alternatively, I could look at presoldering some of the elements for a few quid extra, leaving some easy glueing and painting to the customer.

But I do suggest trying the solder...

Oh the temptation...I'm putting this list in my "for consideration" section...

I remember those GSWR coaches when they were in Mallow in the early 80's when I was part of the GSRPS. Isn't there one of them up in Clifden as well.

By the way, whatever happened to the converted Scammell lorry that was part of GSRPS collection? There is a photo on page 46 of "Rails through the West", based in Oranmore where it was used as a private owners shunting vehicle.

Have to say, one week in and I am seriously impressed.

A doddle to upload images and video

simple clean readable layout and consistent iconography

proactively managed and a great confidence in the fact that there are several moderators.

Oh and did I mention it's easy to upload images. Dog...two mickeys etc...

That lad is speaking japanese, so most likely taking the mick out of chinese services....

So this is a REAL diesel electic....in 15mm. Be still my beating heart.

Hi Andy,

I have checked Paypal and can't see any payment from you in the last three months.

Regards

Des

Thanks Richie!

I have no shame, particularly with the amount of R&D the little hoors took ;-)

@ John Mayner

 

I've looked into laser cutting but unfortunately neither the cost nor the technology suit this kind of niche. €5000 min for a laser cutting machine, and you're kind of restricted with the media you use.... If I can get enough out of this for a super high resolution printer, I can worry bout maybe getting custom dies cut for chopping out sash windows!

Richie,

Brass would be a good option for the sash windows, something I have done already and would be interested in developing or supplementing your (AWESOME) kits.

Regarding the bridges, what do you have in mind? I have done preliminary work on a standard cut limestone roadbridge as well as a girder bridge (brass and resin combo).

A 20 wouldn't Eamon, but a 24 or a 25 might be as they had similarly sized Sulzer engines.

 

Des, is it still your intention to make the kit easily adaptable for Athearn SD9 running gear as well as the Hornby Deltic?

Not just my intention, but has been done. The floor pan has been etched to enable the easy removal of a second ope so that the SD9 chassis can be easily mounted. The bogie sides are also a compromise size that fall between the Class 55 and SD9 dimensions.

Nice job!

Don't forget that if you're anyway handy with some solder, you can the full irish range at a third of the price.

http://www.studio-scale-models.com/Signals.shtml

1,2,3 aspect 70's & 90's

3 & 4 aspect ground signals.

Weak at the knees....superb job. Alphagraphics mark II. Love the windows bricked up with cement blocks.

Hi Anthony,

Fire on the payment and I will advise and send on when ready. I have an estimated time of availability of the 8th of May.

Damn, but I'm impressed how this forum is being managed. Keep it up lads.

Oh Lordy Mark, if I knew that.....

It all depends on getting the time.

I need to ensure the master fits together ok. Then strengthen it internally suitable for moulding. Build up the compound curves and joins with milliput. Final approve and send to the moulders.

Do up the etch design for the detailing pack, approve and finalise

Instructions written and designed.

I'm looking at June.

WHAT a video. 80 mph and utterly majestic, great scenery too. Faur dues to the BEEB. Pity about JC doing a Charlie Byrd on it though.

I'll keep it at 2 for ye..

Great to see a few ingenuées for the International Bar on board.

As for the loco,

Cab side with grill

Internal cab detail, dashboard, floor, seating and control handwheels

Front with klaxon grill

Roof grill

Well, as promised here's the buffer for the Sulzer. Needs to be bevelled and a mounting point added, but all done bar the shouting.

Sorry lads, stock not ready just couldn't make the trip.

I have donor chassis and the brass etches on order so should have stock in the next 10 days. The van will cost 30 +2 p&p irrespective of location address (England, Scotland, Wales, NI, Republic etc.......) so send on your paypal, cheques etc. etc and we'll see you right.

Richie, knowing your attention to detail, I can't wait to see the photos. Roll on

Wow, Loughrea kooks the biz, would have loved to have made it up, maybe next time!