JasonB

Made a start earlier today on the frame that carries the piping.

One word... Masterpiece.

Any particular reason why you feel clay wouldn't work in 4mm Tony? I've recently began dabbling out of curiosity after watching what David has produced when using it. Whether used on its own, with sheets, or applying to existing buildings. I've found the finish very impressive in the short space of time I've spent modelling with it. And it's been all 4mm by the way.

As far as I know a couple of the ploughs carrying the IR logo could still be seen well into the IE era. So your looking at late 80's until maybe 2005/06.

Lovely scenes Noel. Great to see 112 out and about. It's by far my favourite loco from my own collection of 071/111's. Have to say it's looking particularly well working the timber train

Fantastic news Fran. Really looking forward to these. Thanks for the update.

It's not the first time a comment of that nature has been posted by a certain individual on here, and it certainly won't be the last. But I'll say no more, I don't want to be accused of bullying again. As for the Mk1 GSV, I have two from Silverfox. They're ok, but as already mentioned above the difference in quality stands out a mile when sitting beside an MM Craven. I'd easily retire both of mine if a quality RTR version became available, and I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one. At the end of the day IRM is a business, if the numbers stack up I'm sure anything is possible, as the plough vans proved. If not I'll make do with what I have. In my opinion some people are never happy, I'll leave it at that.

Have a soft spot for that livery myself, always loved the Points logo. It would have been great to see 134 carrying it again. But what's more important is that we get to see this legend back where it belongs, no matter what livery it carries.

Last of the detail has now been added, and I've primed for painting. Guard rail is also finished, and is ready to be fixed in place.

Spot on. There's a very big difference.

Keep that build going Robert, you're pushing us ever closer to getting our hands on these beauties. Any chance of you upping the pace

Have you considered volunteering for some clinical trials? It pays well, and even with the risk of having to put up with the side effects involved, such as dizziness and diarrhoea, surely it's worth 2 or even 3 IRM A class locomotives.

They were actually the last of the 071 class to be released by Murphy Models, but sold out in no time. If you didn't get one then, the chances of picking one up now are few and far between. But they do pop up now and again.

Very impressive line up Noel. Raging I'm going to miss this one. Away the week leading up to it, back on the Sunday

I've recently been working on the SSM kit. It's brass, so a little more work involved in the build. But the detail is fantastic, and in my opinion well worth effort when you see the end result.

Still producing models, but as far as I know you can only order via their Facebook page now. In the past it could be done through the website.

Could be wrong, but they look like Mk2's to me Noel.

The corrugated building and it's base is almost complete. I've a little more detail to add before I finally fix in place and paint. Just about to make a start on the guard rail from the bits and bobs below, and I've also some more tidying up to do on the Silo itself.

What's that I can smell? It's definitely something familiar...A hint of grapes maybe? I've definitely smelt it somewhere before... Ah that's it. It's bullshit.

Jasus is right. What planet are some of these living on. I'll be watching this with interest. If they do manage to offload it to someone deluded enough to buy it, I know what I'll be doing with my one

Varnished or painted surfaces will take the powders alot easier Noel, but it's also harder to remove them if you make a boo boo. They tend to leave a smudge or stain on rougher surfaces, where with a glossy plastic finish they can be a little easier to get off. Depends on the preferred methods of the person using them I suppose, and the type of weathering being applied. Personally I quite like using powders and find them very effective when you can get them to work with you.

Well that's Brexit covered. Any thoughts on North Korea or Trump's Border Wall?

Careful now...

Still haven't made up my mind as to how this will look when finished. Quite like the used, slightly industrial look of Tullamore. But I'm leaning towards Waterford West, with it's Irish Cement logo.

This afternoon was spent measuring and cutting out each section for what will eventually form the small corrugated structure that sits on top of the silo. To help keep everything straight I've used an old platelayers hut which I will glue the four sides to. But that's a job for another day.