Guest hidden-agenda Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Shaping up nicely Des. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Coming along nicely Des. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Thanks for showing the model at its development stage, looking forward to the release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Love that enthusiasm Anto! All in good time little cricket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 http://youtu.be/A61i0Xscj-k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 http://youtu.be/A61i0Xscj-k Loving it =)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I literally was in short trousers at the time (with an Action man T-shirt). I bet you still wear that T shirt DES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) 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..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Any more pictures of the latest work Des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Here is the current state of the master model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looking good Des! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Great to see the continuing progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 ...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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looking good Des, does this mean you will have them ready for next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Once it goes to the moulder, there's a 12 week lead time, so I should have them for late September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Bullied did not want the order for the A and C class's togo 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Here is the current state of the master model. [ATTACH=CONFIG]1371[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]1372[/ATTACH] beautiful!...well worth the wait=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Des ,any update on when it will be released ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just saw the post on the last pageCan'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"!!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Bullied did not want the order for the A and C class's togo 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)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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