David Holman Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 An almost daily feature of my childhood as I lived close to several of their bases. Hunters, Provosts and Lightnings too. To stand next to a Vulcan is quite an experience! Duxford is perhaps THE place to go - how they squeezed the B52 into the American hall, let alone land it there is the first place was a real feat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Sobering to think that those who flew them had every expectation of not coming back if they had been used in their primary nuclear strike role. As it was, their only operational use occurred right at the end of their careers - and what a mission that was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Whilst the two chauffeurs up front in a Vulcan had ejection seats, the three in the back didn't and were supposed to calmly exit via the hatch, in the traditional manner. Even in the early days, when high flying was still the norm, this was not easy and, when low-level, ground-following flights became the norm, it was basically impossible. Even if you did get out in time, the ground would not be very far away. There was an attempt at creating an ejection system for the back three. The centre seat would be fired first, then the outer two would be pulled, in sequence, to the central position, and then fired out. This test rig was built, but I doubt it got any further than that and was unlikely to have ever been fitted to an aircraft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, David Holman said: An almost daily feature of my childhood as I lived close to several of their bases. Hunters, Provosts and Lightnings too. To stand next to a Vulcan is quite an experience! Duxford is perhaps THE place to go - how they squeezed the B52 into the American hall, let alone land it there is the first place was a real feat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Needed a couple of goes then! Ain't taking off without a bridge over the M11 though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 The landing of Lady Agnes on a less-then-perfect runway, to go into retirement at the Museum in Stolin, takes some beating. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Hope the crew had some clean underpants with them! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 18, 2023 Author Share Posted February 18, 2023 Modified Freightliner Flat couplings on test on the layout this morning - works successfully so far Cheers Darius 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connollystn Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Fantastic layout. The Pullman 125 set looks very impressive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 I'd like to see some Darius compilations on YT. I could sit back and watch your clips for fifteen minutes and still be glued to the screen. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Wizard Models (ex Comet) brass sides grafted onto a Dapol donor coach. Phoenix Precision LMS maroon thinned and airbrushed on. HMRS Pressfix lining, lettering and numbers. Cheers Darius 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Darius43 said: Wizard Models (ex Comet) brass sides grafted onto a Dapol donor coach. Phoenix Precision LMS maroon thinned and airbrushed on. HMRS Pressfix lining, lettering and numbers. Cheers Darius VERY nice, and shows the correct LMS lining style (Whitehead take note) for not just the LMS over in Brexitstan, but also the NCC - and - the GSR! Same lining on the GSR, same background colour (after 1933) but different crest and lettering style. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 9, 2023 Author Share Posted March 9, 2023 Scratch built using card, acetate sheet and brick paper. To go in one of the back yards of the row of terraced houses I am building. The plants are ready made items from eBay. Cheers Darius 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Now that is just superb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Very nice. Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Amazing quality.... as always 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 Another Scalescenes terraced house under construction. Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 End walls fitted - one end adapted to follow the curve of the street. Roofing next. Cheers Darius 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) The slight curve in the road - and thus the houses - is very effective in adding an extra dimension of realism. Edited March 15, 2023 by Galteemore 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Superb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Great stuff lad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 Roofing completed. The tiles need some “toning down” to blend them in with the adjacent roofs. Also need to add chimney pots. Cheers Darius 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 10:45 AM, Georgeconna said: Last time I operated into Duxford was 1984 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 Fitting out the back yards is my favourite part. Cheers Darius 15 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Shows how the little details matter and the importance of careful observation too. Lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, David Holman said: Shows how the little details matter and the importance of careful observation too. Lovely! Thanks David. Years of looking into back gardens and yards from passing trains hasn’t gone to waste Cheers Darius PS it was really nice to meet you and Galteemore at Ally Pally yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 26, 2023 Author Share Posted March 26, 2023 Sunstar 1:24 Diecast Routemaster with new home made number, destination and advertisement decals. Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Dummy (non-motorised) Class 66 made from spare bogies, chassis and body sourced from eBay. For running on trains that have a loco at each end. We tried running these trains on the layout with powered locos at each end but could not get them to match speeds over the full throttle range - resulting in the train being stretched or scrunched. Cheers Darius 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Finally got roundtuit and completed the Snow and Ice Treatment Train wagons (3D printed kit). Cheers Darius 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 A couple more of the 3D printed JGA cement wagons detailed up using brass rod, tube and electrical wire. Followed by a coat of grey primer, with air hoses and buffer’s picked out in black enamel paint. Cheers Darius 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 That's cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Decals applied followed by some light weathering. Cheers Darius 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 Two more completed. Four more to go… Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironroad Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 It's interesting that CRH operate cement traffic on UK rails (via their Tarmac subsidiary) but ceased operating cement traffic on Irish Rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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