Darius43 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 Pantograph and insulator gubbins fitted to driving motor cab roof. I used a spare Marklin HO pantograph from a Swiss “Crocodile”. Cheers Darius 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Driving motor coach and centre coach painted. Cheers Darius 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Great models, and I really like that shade of green! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 Driving Motor and Centre coaches glazed and decals applied. Cheers Darius 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 Cab front and buffer gubbins fitted to the driving coaches. Cheers Darius 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 Interiors constructed using plasticard and plastic seats from a job lot obtained from eBay some years ago. I ran out of the eBay seats part way through the second coach so I made the remainder from plasticard. Cheers Darius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Absolutely outstanding, @Darius43, as usual... I'm surprised that you don't have an eight car DART running around... Speaking of, if you DO build one, I know a man who'll happily take it off your hands! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 Final details applied, interiors fitted, and peops added. Chassis weathering to complete. Looking at the box containing the Class 505 kit now… Wishing everyone here on IRM a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Cheers Darius 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Happy Christmas to you too Darius. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Terrific work, as always. And a prodigious output this year! Merry Christmas Darius. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 Built today from the Niu Models 3D printed kit. A very well designed kit that was a pleasure to build. Cheers Darius 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Built from the Niu Models 3D printed resin kit. Minor Niggles:- Some of the chassis parts were slightly “banana-shaped”. Hot and cold water immersion resolved that issue. The decals need to be individually cut from the sheet as the carrier film covers the whole sheet. The bogie axle boxes clash with the vertical legs of the brake levers, which may inhibit cornering. Some fettling required I shortened the drawbar between the well wagon and the flat wagon that supports the outer end of the gun barrel by about 10mm. As provided it places the wagons too far apart compared to the prototype photo on the Niu Models thread. Cheers Darius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 What era is this from Darius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 The first wagon is a Midland Railway wagon from around WW1. The second “well wagon” version is an LNER variant from the inter-war period. Cheers Darius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 5 hours ago, Darius43 said: The first wagon is a Midland Railway wagon from around WW1. The second “well wagon” version is an LNER variant from the inter-war period. Cheers Darius Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOGUL Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 On 2/1/2024 at 3:27 PM, Darius43 said: The first wagon is a Midland Railway wagon from around WW1. The second “well wagon” version is an LNER variant from the inter-war period. Cheers Darius And more importantly, what Calibre is that Barrel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Wow Vert interesting but of kit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 9 hours ago, MOGUL said: And more importantly, what Calibre is that Barrel? 15 inch. Cheers Darius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 (edited) Started on Jan 3rd… Plan is to finish it in this livery. Finishing touches today - jumpers, peops and chassis weathering. Cheers Darius Edited January 22 by Darius43 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 A real blast from the past. A group of us were discussing MTK kits at the club only last week. Pretty good for their day, though also known for the El Crappo range of 7mmNG kits. The models have turned out rather well, methinks! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Another MTK product taking shape - a 4-GRI EMU (Buffet/Griddleversion of the 4-COR EMU. Started with this just over a week ago. Now at this stage. One more driving coach to complete before final painting and interior detailing. Cheers Darius 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmail Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 W&H models, that's going back a bit! Went to the shop in New Cavendish street a few times in the late 1980's before they closed down. was a great shop for central London. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 Further progress. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 On 22/1/2024 at 6:54 PM, David Holman said: A real blast from the past. A group of us were discussing MTK kits at the club only last week. Pretty good for their day, though also known for the El Crappo range of 7mmNG kits.... Colin Massingham, of whom it was said that he was a stranger to engineering drawings, preferring instead to guesstimate by eye - see his early Steamcast kits for various BR Standard engines. The Elcrappo brand also covered his 7mm standard gauge kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 This stuff is just fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Dunglazin. Cheers Darius 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 Composite coach interior constructed using spare rtr interiors, painted and installed. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Love the upholstery! Insanely good work on this unit, as always!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrovik Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Magnificent, love these old multiple units 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 (edited) Buffet/Griddle car interior constructed from plasticard and modified aftermarket seats (from a job lot bought from eBay). Interior painted, floored and upholstered. Fixed to coach chassis. Cheers Darius Edited February 18 by Darius43 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 DMBSO interior constructed, …painted and upholstered. Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Interior fitted and second one constructed. Cheers Darius 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 (edited) Whole interior airbrushed a wood panelling colour - plus a coat of acrylic varnish (Klear). Home made upholstery decal sheet cut to fit the seats. And applied to each seat. Armrests painted to match. Tabletops painted a lighter wood colour. Almost complete - still need to paint the floor. Floor painted. Cheers Darius Edited February 21 by Darius43 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Coach numbers and other decals applied. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Peops added and light weathering of chassis to finish Cheers Darius 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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