SSM Sulzer 101

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Shaping up nicely Des.

[scahalane]

Coming along nicely Des.

[Kirley]

Thanks for showing the model at its development stage, looking forward to the release date.

[Weshty]

The compound curves on the front have now been formed and the inner lining is being added. I should have photos towards the end of the week one further detailing has been completed.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

The compound curves on the front have now been formed and the inner lining is being added. I should have photos towards the end of the week one further detailing has been completed.

 

 

Hurry up Des I can't wait to get one of these models

[Weshty]

Love that enthusiasm Anto! All in good time little cricket.

[Garfield]

Hurry up Des I can't wait to get one of these models

 

Better do as he says, Des... wouldn't want you to get clobbered on the head with that weathering stick of his!

[Weshty]

Better do as he says, Des... wouldn't want you to get clobbered on the head with that weathering stick of his!

 

With a comment like that, why does Ian Dury come to mind

[WRENNEIRE]

http://youtu.be/A61i0Xscj-k

[Weshty]

Great tune. I literally was in short trousers at the time (with an Action man T-shirt). Those of you over 40 will remember.

Check out his profile on Wikipedia, astonishingly talented and with a strange and varied background.

[RedRich]

Great tune. I literally was in short trousers at the time (with an Action man T-shirt). Those of you over 40 will remember.

Check out his profile on Wikipedia, astonishingly talented and with a strange and varied background.

 

Sex and drugs and rock and roll is also a great tune. Anyone see the movie of his life with Andy Serkis.

 

Rich,

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

http://youtu.be/A61i0Xscj-k

 

 

Loving it =))

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I literally was in short trousers at the time (with an Action man T-shirt).

 

I bet you still wear that T shirt DES

[Weshty]

I bet you still wear that T shirt DES

 

Jayz Anto, must you must think I was a horse of a young fellah if that's the case. More into Holister or Abercrombie these days...

 

Anywayz, back on topic. Last night was spent finalising the inner cab lining and tablet catcher spaces at the cab ends. I also sanded down the curves and cleaned up the window opes as well as assembling and shaping the patterns for the two fuel tank elements. Finally, the engine access panels were shaped and riveted prior to being fixed to the roof.

Edited June 20, 2012 by Weshty
bloody typos.....

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Any more pictures of the latest work Des

[Weshty]

Any more pictures of the latest work Des

 

I'll put up pictures when the current phase of model preparation is completed at the end of the week.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I'll put up pictures when the current phase of model preparation is completed at the end of the week.

 

and don't forget one of you in your action man T-shirt

[Weshty]

Here is the current state of the master model.

 

[David]

Looking good Des!

[Kirley]

Great to see the continuing progress.

[RedRich]

Well done Des top modelling, and thanks for keeping us updated through the pre production phase it shows great faith in your ability to deliver the goods. I was admonished myself at one point for even suggesting that manufacturers should keep us updated on the progress of models as it would stir up resentment and dissent, but everyone is really enjoying the updates from Murphy Models, Dave and Marks De Dietrich's and your own products, well done to all of you. In the second pic it kind of bears a passing resemblance to a Baby or 071 around the cab front.

 

Rich,

[Garfield]

...In the second pic it kind of bears a passing resemblance to a Baby or 071 around the cab front.

 

Rich,

 

It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a certain Mr O V Bulleid looked out his office window in Inchicore, noticed the shape of a Sulzer cab and gained inspiration for the design of the 'Irish Cab' of the GMs...

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a certain Mr O V Bulleid looked out his office window in Inchicore, noticed the shape of a Sulzer cab and gained inspiration for the design of the 'Irish Cab' of the GMs...

 

 

 

Interesting thought that Garfield:confused:

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Looking good Des, does this mean you will have them ready for next week?

[Weshty]

Once it goes to the moulder, there's a 12 week lead time, so I should have them for late September.

[enniscorthyman]

It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a certain Mr O V Bulleid looked out his office window in Inchicore, noticed the shape of a Sulzer cab and gained inspiration for the design of the 'Irish Cab' of the GMs...

Bullied did not want the order for the A and C class's to

go to MV and had wanted the CIE board to look at American

loco builders and in particular GM.However as we know his

advice was not taken and the large order went to MV.

I have read some good articles about this on IRRS journals.

[RedRich]

Bullied did not want the order for the A and C class's to

go to MV and had wanted the CIE board to look at American

loco builders and in particular GM.However as we know his

advice was not taken and the large order went to MV.

I have read some good articles about this on IRRS journals.

 

The IRRS Journal is invaluable as a source of historical accuracy Eamonn.

 

Rich,

[heirflick]

Here is the current state of the master model.

 

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beautiful!...well worth the wait=D

[BabyGM]

Des ,any update on when it will be released ?

[BabyGM]

Des ,any update on when it will be released ?

 

Just saw the post on the last page

Can't wait

Also does anyone know of anywhere with pic's of the Sulzers in different liveries ?

[Weshty]

Just saw the post on the last page

Can't wait

Also does anyone know of anywhere with pic's of the Sulzers in different liveries ?

 

BabyGM

 

The instructions will include as much detail as possible in terms of the different liveries. Remember the SSM strapline, "everything included, apart from paint and labour"!!.

[BabyGM]

BabyGM

 

The instructions will include as much detail as possible in terms of the different liveries. Remember the SSM strapline, "everything included, apart from paint and labour"!!.

 

great

The model in it's current state looks excellent

It should be a big success once it comes out:tumbsup:

[aclass007]

BabyGM

 

The instructions will include as much detail as possible in terms of the different liveries. Remember the SSM strapline, "everything included, apart from paint and labour"!!.

 

Maybe even some decals to complete the livery, such as the white area above the windows on the front of the cab on the black livery?

[Guest hidden-agenda]

The instructions will include as much detail as possible in terms of the different liveries. Remember the SSM strapline, "everything included, apart from paint and labour"!!.

 

And a coffee for the late night builders.

[Garfield]

Bullied did not want the order for the A and C class's to

go to MV and had wanted the CIE board to look at American

loco builders and in particular GM.However as we know his

advice was not taken and the large order went to MV.

I have read some good articles about this on IRRS journals.

 

Yep, he made it quite clear he wasn't impressed with British diesels. It's even more astonishing that CIÉ decided to persevere with the order considering that Bulleid would've seen a lot of the UK diesels close up at the end of his time with British Railways (and had two prototype diesel locos of his own built)...