David Holman Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Gosh, they are ugly things! However not without charm and super modelling Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 I have to say I always thought they were brutally ugly things too, but a sighting of one was always of interest to those of us who didn't live down in Cork or Waterford! Quote
David Holman Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 A case of function over form... Call me a sad so and so, but the decline of freight severely reduces interest in watching trains go by. At my local level crossing, the only interest is the daily stone train, but even here, counting the wagons is pointless, because it is block train, with 15 stone bogies. Slightly better than the 3 car EMU, but not much. Even in my diesel spotting days on the East Coast mainline, there was endless variety. I for one would love to see fewer lorries and more containers on the rails! Quote
heirflick Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 A case of function over form...Call me a sad so and so, but the decline of freight severely reduces interest in watching trains go by. Agree copmpletely David, luckely , freight seems to be on the up here - thank God! Lovely job on the wagons Tom:tumbsup: Quote
heirflick Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 I'm thinking of doing either a West Cork based one in Silver/Black and tan or a 104 class in Ni blue. i'd go for the NI blue...just to be different. i got to love that livery lately! Quote
Riversuir226 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the comments lads much appreciated The c class has arrived, time for a brake fluid bath and to start again with the paint work:). The beet wagons are getting their decals on tonight. Still not decided on having a a little blue Mv to go with the other NI locos 8208, 209,112 or finally having a West Cork based loco. Although 112 with a rake of beets behind it brings back the good old memories of her trundling along the south wexford line. Edited March 19, 2014 by Riversuir226 Quote
Riversuir226 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 The little crossley arrived yesterday, lots of work needed to turn her into 104. The motor is in need of a replacement, thinking of an athearn replacement. Bodywork detailing will be courtesy of ssm c class detailing kit and some ni ssm decals. She ll be hitting the brake fluid bath as soon as possible:) Quote
Glenderg Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 She ll be hitting the brake fluid bath as soon as possible:) A strangely entertaining experience i find. Be interesting to see what she looks like in the buff. Quote
Weshty Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 A strangely entertaining experience i find. Be interesting to see what she looks like in the buff. Jayzus, take that quote out of context (along with the brake fluid) and we'd have the Special Branch down on us like a ton of bricks... Quote
heirflick Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 Be interesting to see what she looks like in the buff. Quote
Riversuir226 Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) After a week long bath in brake fluid, this is what emerged there was three liveries under the blue!!!. I replaced a few bits on the chassis and it's now running pretty sweet. Will have to put new handrails and the horns will also need to be replaced. Edited March 28, 2014 by Riversuir226 Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Posted April 1, 2014 Well that's the Beets done:banana: Quote
Glenderg Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 Very impressive Tom. A bit head wrecking to do such a large rake, but it's worth it in the end, they look the bizness. How's the "Alien" coming on? Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 A nice long rake,you did a great job Tom. Quote
heirflick Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 i echo the lads Tom - splendid rake:tumbsup: Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Posted April 1, 2014 Very impressive Tom. A bit head wrecking to do such a large rake, but it's worth it in the end, they look the bizness. How's the "Alien" coming on? The alien is coming on very well, putting in a nice order with Ssm for some detailing goodies for her tonight. The last beet was a nightmare and had to be rescued from the bin, not touching another one with a barge pole!!!. Many thanks for the comments lads, much appreciated Quote
Glenderg Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Lots of wonderful stuff on your bench tom, and if the Alien is the worst of it, yer doin all right. Now that you've the beets done, whats next? Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 Lots of wonderful stuff on your bench tom, and if the Alien is the worst of it, yer doin all right. Now that you've the beets done, whats next? It's 60ft long and smells of cut timber:D Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) It's a start;), bogies are mir from the spares box. The old bogies rivets were drilled out and the holes filled in with filler, the buffers are from genesis kits and the bufferbeam built up from plasticard. Next stage is too install a plasticard floor and build up the bulkheads with the supports. Edited April 2, 2014 by Riversuir226 Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 tom, email sent re signal cabin:) Got it Seamus, nice one Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 6, 2014 Author Posted April 6, 2014 I'm slowly building up a "preserved" cie era loose goods rake luckily I got some of the dapol wagons that marks models commissioned a few years ago but I'm always on the look out to add to the rake. A Kitbuilt dapol livestock wagon is the latest addition. Quote
jhb171achill Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 I'd paint the chassis grey, Riversuir.... It would just take the "Hornby" look off it (I know it's not Hornby!)... and increase existing very good realism.... Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 Could have sworn I said "no more 201's unless it had 230 on it ",but I couldn't resist another 201 project. Got a good deal on a cheapish 8208, always liked the newer enterprise livery so I decided what the heck!!. When I opened the box the words "oh dear" were uttered, the bogie frames were hanging off, bufferbeams,buffers damaged. Replacements from the bits box were needed for a rebuild and a full service was called for. Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 After rebuilding the bufferbeam and reattaching the detail bits, I turned my attention to the electrics, nearly all the pick ups had to be redone, the lighting worked intermittent at best on dc so a little work was required. For the handrails I made up some replacements using wire from sandwich bag ties and gave them a lick of paint to blend in with the originals. Finally I plucked up the courage to test it with the mm decoder after an hour of testing it under dc control and it worked:banana: Quote
Riversuir226 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 Next up, the finish line is in sight for the silverfox gsv:D Quote
Kirley Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 It's always a good feeling after getting something in that state to get it up and running again, well done Quote
Warbonnet Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 It's always a good feeling after getting something in that state to get it up and running again, well done Absolutely, any of you's fancy having a go at this one? Tis one of my favourite parts of the hobby. Nice work Tom! Quote
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