RobertRoche

This weathering looks good! I especially like the GSV, but then again I do like orange things

I have a few to respray in the future, this is good to know!

They are not available from shops anymore, they were only a limited run. A few have come on ebay recently but are very expensive. See the thread on the Bachmann IE Autoballasters here: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/20-Bachmann-IE-Autoballasters

The signal cabin looks excellent, a lovely piece of modelling.

Thanks!

Are the Bachmann flat top autoballasters (railtrack etc) the same as the Bachmann Irish models, apart from the obvious fact that they are flat topped?

Very nice detailed work there, looks great!

Painting or applying PVA/varnish to the boards can be a good idea to "seal" the boards from moisture, particularly if you're using MDF which may absorb damp. For plywood it may not be required depending on the environment. Putting down a consistent colour across the board is a good starting point - the colour may depend on the type of scenery that you intend to install. You can always change the colour under different areas - perhaps grey under track and brown/green under scenery.

This is a nice project, I didn't realise that it was approximately OO from the first set of pictures....I'd almost like one myself!

Quite interesting, thanks!

Did they all go to black roofs eventually or was there a mix in the final days?

I was considering making a rotating layout, I even bought the bearings for it. Is this driven by a motor or by the weight of the train on one side?

You can e-mail him (mrsoundguyuk@gmail.com) or call the number on the website to order.

There is one on ebay at the moment

Can I take the CIE loco? I will send you a message

Thanks for the positive comments, hopefully it turns out well now! As a size comparison here it is beside a 141.

I would be for the weathered finish, as I would probably never weather them myself.

I have done some work on the C Class at last. I have added roof detail, grills and shortened the whole thing by about 1 cm. I added windows in the sides and put some small details on the chassis. Further sanding is required before I add details to the buffer beam, though I managed to misplace my lamp irons! I may put a cab in one end, though it will be difficult to spot. In this state it is almost as if it is going for an overhaul after being outside for many years. The white details on the roof are 3D printed while the black details are scratchbuilt.

The login box doesn't appear for me either, I had to switch back 'IRM Old Style' to get in.

Thanks guys They certainly don't Gerry!

I got some video of 074 leaving Wexford Station with the weedspray train on Saturday morning. Missed it going over the South Wexford Line earlier in the week.

I have used one branded as Susumotor in my Lima 33. It seems to work well, but didn't improve running. The chassis is still shaky and probably no better than a cleaned up pancake. Give it a go, it's pretty easy to do.

I've ordered two of these sets and am looking forward to the cement bubbles also. Well done all involved!

Thanks Tom, it's a great photo in its own right. I got the prints back today, initially they look a bit on the small side, though the overall effect is there. Because of the shape of the roof they were printed in an orientation that resulted in ridges along the top surface. I'll have a go at sanding these out, or perhaps printing differently next time. I don't even have blue tack to test fit so I just plonked them on the model to take a picture. Because of the size, heat retention was also an issue while printing. A bit more work required then. I'll probably introduce some plasticard for some of the other details. I also can't decide if I need to shorten the body again, the model is a bit on the large side.

Thanks for all the comments, they are much appreciated. Luckily I'm not too bad for flooding so no rush on the lifeboat I have completed some simple 3D models for C class roof boxes. My first time really doing 3D anything, though the plan in work this year is to start using 3D modelling for civil projects. I am getting an initial test print done this week, and if I need to tweak the design - roof curvature, height, length etc I can do so. The longest part is 40 mm. I have found many pictures of the C class, but only a few that show decent roof detail. I have been looking at the details on the Silverfox models for inspiration. Not sure what to expect really, here is the model: