Dunluce Castle

Congratulations, I'm very proud for you guys to win the prize and I'm sure you are as well!

My most recent work that has been done on the workbench was this commission which involved me having to re-letter/re-number, add details along with lamps, and figures to three Bachmann engines. I thoroughly enjoyed this because they are all freelance locomotives which allowed me to get creative and add my own touches to them. Because I had other projects on the go I thought I would be sensible to keep all of the screws somewhere safe and prevent them getting mixed up with other bits and bobs. So I did this. Here are the finished locomotives and I hope the owner is as pleased with them as I am. Nelson

With the Cultra show fast approaching, I wasn't able to build my own NER P7 hoppers unfortunately, however I was relatively lucky to find this trio on eBay which I have tidied up, added a coal load and added metal wheels along with couplings. Nelson

Hello everyone, Sorry for not updating this thread sooner but I have been kept busy and rarely find the time to write updates such as these ones. The first project I managed to complete was this Caledonian Railway wagon, which with the help from Londontram who is on another forum, I was able to accurately paint and letter it. Now it just needs a running number which Londontram has also helped me to source. So many thanks to him. I didn't follow the ratio method of fixing the bogies because I felt It need something a bit more free moving and reliable so I've used 8ba nuts and bolts. The result works very well. I added some real iron ore which helped to hide the metal weights below. Quite a random project but I had fun with it. Nelson

Thanks for the reminder David, I had completely forgot about the show. Look forward to seeing you there.

Rivet transfers as mentioned above are great if you need to do full rows of rivets, however if the rivets are placed irregulary then applying individual ones from evergreen strips are probably the best option.

Where's the UG class, I can't see it.

Here's a really quick video showing the U class running, my example was perfect straight out of the box and ran no problem. All the footage is raw un edited stuff, so no slow mo involved haha. Will do a proper running video and review sometime this week, just wanted to make this video to address any concerns anyone had about the engine and its running. Would have done a proper vid but coursework needs done first. Sorry about the lighting and quality. [video=youtube_share;3vCLI72l8-M]

Does this apply to UK? Or Ireland only? I've always wanted a drone but not until a few years yet.

Just got my OO works U class and wow, what a beauty it is, a full review and video will come later this week.

Some new news here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/115931-bachmann-europe-acquire-efe-vehicle-range/

I missed my loco arriving on the Friday, however I'll be going down tommorow to pick it up. I cannot wait. Good idea about the nameplate and builders plate. I have ordered from narrow planet before and their service is very good.

As far as I'm aware bachmann have bought over EFE?

Can't really tell from the pics on their website but by all means, post pictures of it once you get one.

Hello, how much would you offer for BR one in GBP and how much would delivery cost? thanks.

Mt friend has the Iwatch and likes it, I on the other hand don't, I see no need for one at all.

Top notch!

Info about that model in this vid, pretty awesome. [video=youtube_share;zYrj3gzXgeA]

I am also like some people here, and do worry about how factory weathering looks, yes the master might be stunning but it's all about how the factories in china can do it. I was worried to see how DJM's J94's would turn out weathered but its safe to say that the people in china have been able to capture the masters pretty well and it looks good. Here's some pics on hattons of the production models, notice no difference in price as well which is always a plus. http://www.hattons.co.uk/94065/DJ_Models_Dave_Jones_J9406_Austerity_0_6_0ST_8_in_NCB_Mountain_Ash_Colliery_lined_green_very_heavily_weath/StockDetail.aspx http://www.hattons.co.uk/94063/DJ_Models_Dave_Jones_J9404_Austerity_0_6_0ST_1763_in_NCB_Peckfield_Colliery_lined_maroon_with_chevrons_ver/StockDetail.aspx

No common sense what so ever, idiots.

A review of the engine will appear in next months model rail, it will be interesting to see how theirs run.

Hello everyone, Whilst I'm working away on commissions etc, I thought some of you might like to see what dad has been up to, he's just recently finished this O gauge Parkside Dundas 20/21 ton hopper an is now building a second one. Thanks, Nelson

Once I receive my model, I can do a video of it running, and see how it performs purely on analouge. Thanks for the video kirley.

Hornby did a great job with their GER J15, the body and cab are both made from die cast metal and the motor is still able to be powerful enough. Hornby aren't updating the dean goods, it's Oxford rail, they making a brand new model of it.

I'm guessing you have seen these then? Truly superb bits of kit. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/97762-duchess-of-sutherland-of-cardboard/