7mm Models

[buzzmodels]

Hi,

I am new to modelling irish railways. To introduce myself my name is Andrew Evans I run a small business produceing uk modern wagons and for my day job i work for Virgin Trains. I have been asked my a staff memeber at work if i would produce a kit for a 071 and others in 7mm. I am wondering if there is many modellers of irish railways in 7mm.

 

Yours Thankfully

Andrew Evans

Buzz Models

[jhb171achill]

Quite a few in 4mm scale, both 00 track and (more accurate) 21mm gauge. In 7mm, a scale model would be 37mm gauge. I daresay some modellers would prefer scale track, but more would go for 0 gauge track. I personally don't know any, but a O scale 071 would be amazing.

[Broithe]

There's been a few goes at 7mm stuff in the past - http://irishrailwaymodelling.org/showthread.php/156-O-Gauge-071?

[aclass007]

I think there would be some interest in an 7mm 071 alright, if only to have as a display model. Do you have any photos of the wagons you have produced so far? Although they're not Irish stock, It would be interesting to see them.

Edited January 7, 2013 by aclass007

[BosKonay]

Looks good!

http://www.buzzmodels.co.uk/page9.htm

 

Imagine an 071 with a couple of flats in O !

[Mayner]

It might be worth enquiring in the Gauge O Guild or through New Irish Lines most 7mm modellers tend to be Guild members or attend the Gauge O Convention.

 

While most 7mm Irish kits produced to date tend to follow the steam era , (Northstar & Alphagraphix), a limited run of 7mm 071s was produced from a scratch built master in recent years.

[buzzmodels]

Hi guys,

I need some help my first loco will be a 141 sorry then possible a 071. I need some help if anyone has details of a 141 then if you can let me borrow it, it will help me to get the model right.

[Broithe]

Hi guys,

I need some help my first loco will be a 141 sorry then possible a 071. I need some help if anyone has details of a 141 then if you can let me borrow it, it will help me to get the model right.

 

http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/content.php/239-181-Class-Locomotive-Drawings

[buzzmodels]

Broithe thank you

[Broithe]

Broithe thank you

 

Don't thank me - thank whoever put that up on here in the first place...

[David Holman]

I am building SLNCR in 7mm scale, 36.75mm gauge. I've used Marcway points [copperclad] and made my own plain track in the same way. Slaters do broad gauge loco axles for an additional fee, while wagon wheels can be moved out on the existing axles with little trouble.

The Alphagraphix catalogue [see Railway Modeller ad pages] contains a wealth of steam era card kits for wagons, coaches and buildings, including a fair bit of narrow gauge stuff too. I use them as drawings for scratchbuilding purposes. Their catalogue also contains the Tyrconnel range of etched brass locos and coaches. Fairly basic, but they go together well and look the part.

The biggest problem I have found is getting hold of good quality drawings - of all locos and rolling stock - as there is nothing like the resources available to British railway modellers. Photo albums likewise end to focus just on locos, though recent works give some good info on infrastructure. Equally, there are lots of very helpful people out there & am sure the charm of all thing Irish will mean interest continues to grow

[WRENNEIRE]

On the subject of 7mm I see Studio Scale Models now are listing some 7mm loco kits

One that has caught my eye is the Leitrim Class

There were 4 in the class

Leitrim

Fermanagh

Lisadell

Hazlewood

So a call to Des to see if the Hazlewood one is available methinks

[buzzmodels]

Some progress on my first 7mm loco kit my 181 class just need to get the first one printed.

 

Andrew

[Warbonnet]

Very good, what will you be recommending to power it and what would the rough price be?

 

I had my hands on the very rare 071 kits a few weeks ago. They're done in resin with white metal bogie frames. The castings are excellent. Pity only 10 were made (I think)

 

 

 

[Weshty]

Some progress on my first 7mm loco kit my 181 class just need to get the first one printed. [ATTACH=CONFIG]19379[/ATTACH]

 

Andrew

 

Lordy, I want one!!

[WRENNEIRE]

Been neglecting my job lately

Some 7mm bits being worked at down at the MRSI

 

 

 

[WRENNEIRE]

Ex GSR

 

 

3 little ducks for the 800's

 

[Weshty]

Dear lord Wrenn, but that is very impressive. Love the K class. Your brass merchant is frightningly good...and prolific.

[WRENNEIRE]

The K was knocked up in plasticard to be used as a template for a brass version

Prolific does not go near enough methinks

[Weshty]

Verily Squire, methinks you're correct, forsooth.

[Mayner]

Dave.

 

Great to see that the model of Carlow Signal Box still survives.

 

Built about 35 years ago for the first MRSI O gauge layout, there was also a model of Enniscorthy and Cahir station buildings

[Warbonnet]

Dear lord Wrenn' date=' but that is very impressive. Love the K class. Your brass merchant is frightningly good...and prolific.[/quote']

 

He's got fantastic talent and skill. He has been brilliant in helping and guiding me in putting together my MGWR J26 Leinster Models kit too which I must get back into now the wheels and motor has arrived!

[WRENNEIRE]

Brass version starting to take shape

 

 

 

 

 

[buzzmodels]

Here is the first test print of my 181 loco there are some refinements to do but so far I'm impressed.

 

 

Andy

[UP6936]

Fantastic stuff, looks good. Just one thing, think you have the side of the hood on upside down. The fan drive compartment grill should be below the small horizontal door, gives it away.

[The Derry Road]

Buzzmodels, very impressive work, well done

TDR

[buzzmodels]

Thanks UP3696 I put it together in a rush before work and I never noticed.