JasonB

Loving the DAF, Noel. Looks the business. 

That should be enough time for the whine brigade to get working on their list of complaints. 

Impressive as always, Noel. It's not my era of interest, but for some reason I really do like the 121 in Supertrain livery. 

Stunning work. Sometimes, areas around sheds can be completely overdone when trying to create a convincing scene of oil and grime build up, but this, is absolutely spot on. 

For me, this is modelling perfection... 

10 hours ago, Rob said:

They look fantastic Jason- really excellent

Cheers, Rob. Like myself, you have a soft spot for containers. Well you should do, you've got enough of them stored on Heuston North  

26 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Gee thanks 

You're welcome. 

1 hour ago, Basil said:

Some want to discuss it, even if there is little/nothing new to be said.

Fine, discuss away. 

35 minutes ago, Ironroad said:

It's hard to ignore and it should be a matter of concern.  It encourages some to speculatively  purchase new releases on a large scale and has the effect of squeezing people out of of the hobby. While I appreciate that the likes of IRM have a commercial need to clear production runs as quickly as possible, I have wondered how aware are they of significant orders and whether they might consider it prudent to place limits when it is obvious an order is not normal.  It also has to be acknowledged that this would be beyond the control of Murphy Models since they distribute via the trade.

The real solution is more frequent reruns.

Sorry, but you're missing my point. I couldn't care less about individuals bulk buying, and others then paying over the odds for a model, that's their choice. 

As I said in my post, everybody is aware these prices are excessive, yet it's constantly discussed on here as if it's a shock, it's not, it's a regular occurrence. 

17 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Containers are lovely, but 220 looks great! I missed her first time around.

Thanks, Dave. 

Why are these prices a constant topic of discussion on here. We are all aware it's excessive. If someone decides to chance their arm, and sell for that price, and another decides to buy, what business is it of anyone else. 

On 17/1/2023 at 12:44 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

Saw this MSC 20ft on the back of a truck earlier, and on the ground tonight

Nice catch, Dave. My favourite of present day boxes. 

On 15/1/2023 at 9:41 PM, ttc0169 said:

Sunday night at the bus garage we see the school bus fleet being prepared for the week ahead. 
 

Fantastic collection, Noel. 

On 19/1/2023 at 11:01 AM, Darius43 said:

This is a model of my Grandparents’ bungalow in Seaford, East Sussex* that I made in the early 1980s - over 40 years ago.  I scratch built it using 1mm plywood, Perspex sheet, cardboard, paint and sawdust.

Lovely little project, not just from a modelling point of view. I'm sure it will look as good as new, after you work your magic on it. 

Little or nothing worked on since my last post, other than this pair of hornby containers, which I weathered over the Christmas break. I really must get the finger out. 

Hi Peter, 

Washes and powders are fine normally, but because of the layered finish of the print, you need to be a little more cautious when using them. 

Powders can be less forgiving on rougher surfaces, and are also prone to staining a model when trying to remove them, if you've gone overboard with the application.  

That yard is getting close to capacity, Rob. You'll have to apply for planning permission if this keeps up! 

This is without doubt, the most impressive model build I have seen on here. The size, detail, everything about it is top quality. 

On 4/1/2023 at 7:14 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Definitely no such thing as enough Toyotas...

The boy racers are back... 

Brilliant stuff, Noel. 

On 3/1/2023 at 12:41 AM, DJ Dangerous said:

That looks incredible. Must be massive!

Yep, she's a large unit, Dave. My Dad is big into this scale. He recently picked up a skeletal trailer and 40' Hamburg Sud container for it. The detail on the container alone, is out of this world. 

Coming along nicely. That's an impressive area of space you have to work with. Enjoying watching this progress. 

That NIR Suburban set is the business. 

On 29/12/2022 at 8:23 PM, irishthump said:

I've a huge backlog of stuff to be weathered, but I think a couple of these will be bumped to the top of the queue!

Definitely worthy of skipping the queue. 

Evening guys, 

Not railway related, more for the few on here that are into their trucks. 

1:18 scale DAF 3600 Space Cab. 

On 6/11/2022 at 7:41 PM, Rob said:

Locomotive 201 arrives from Cork with a set of Mark III's

Love it. The arrival into Heuston is spot on. Always preferred the look of the Mk3's with the 201 class.