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Ah, I haves yez. Sound man. Will be added to the "to do" pile.

In awe...plain and simple.

Seamus, "...are all soldering irons the same?" A perfectly valid question. Some have adjustable settings, useful if soldering whitemetal to brass (NOT something I would try, that's what superglue was invented for). I bought a bog standard electric one for €12 about four years ago and it does the job just fine. I did buy one of those gas powered ones thinking there would be more control and portability but it's a nuisance as you have to refill them. With the electric one you can just leave it on for the 1-2 hour session you'd be using it for. To solder: Give the iron 5-10 minutes to heat up Dip the iron tip in the flux bottle Touch against the solder wire Dip in the solder bottle again and the solder will run up the tip. This is called "tinning the tip", and you are now ready for business. Sand the two surfaces to be connected Use a small little paintbrush to dap some flux on both the surfaces. Touch the solder tip against the solder and get a small drop on the solder tip Touch against one of the surfaces and it will run onto the surface (the flux breaks down the surface tension and helps it run) Put the two surfaces together Press the soldering tip against it for a second ot two to heat the solder, and remove the tip once the solder liquifies and runs. Job OXO.

Heh! Main question is, how many of these detailing kits would people be looking for? And what do you need in them? Ladders x 2 Walkway x 1 Skirting (two types?? Do elaborate good sir....) photos will help. No promises mind. A few things to sort out in the next short while first :-)))))

Ahhh, I have yeh now! Sound man. Emails received, goodies will be delivered.

Fast, fast work. The ironic thing is that, left to the elements, that victorian stone bridge would probably outlast its concrete re-inforced replacement by several hundred years. ftp://ftp.wsdot.wa.gov/public/Bridge/WBES2007/assets/monday/2B/Mike_Bartholomew_2B.pdf This study shows that most modern bridges have an expected lifespan of 100-120 years. The Kildare bridge was over 160 years old and managed traffic loads, no engineer could have foreseen. I'm working on manufacturing some resin bridges and "getting up close and personal" to measure them for the R&D, you realise just how well they are made and indeed are a work of art in their own right.

Yes, but not just yet ;-)

Joe, is that 2,500 per loco? Regards Des

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 ;-)

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).

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.