Galteemore Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Is that thinking outside the box or not?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Just now, Galteemore said: Is that thinking outside the box or not?! Thinking of a box I think! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrovik Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 People, we all know that its clearly gonna be this, I mean what layout wouldn't this suit? 3 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brack Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 3 hours ago, skinner75 said: Thinking of a box I think! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I think the bank balance will take hit fellow modellers, given how IRM happily sell the packs of everything then surely the holy grail will be three RPSI locos in one pack for £1000 ( 4/85/131) . followed up with 3 jeep packs to celebrate the rtr spoil wagon now I have 12 in a rake ready for a loco or three. Robert 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 5 hours ago, Robert Shrives said: I think the bank balance will take hit fellow modellers, given how IRM happily sell the packs of everything then surely the holy grail will be three RPSI locos in one pack for £1000 ( 4/85/131) . followed up with 3 jeep packs to celebrate the rtr spoil wagon now I have 12 in a rake ready for a loco or three. Robert Gotta be a Jeep at some stage anyway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 On 26/4/2024 at 7:21 AM, Patrick Davey said: I still think the Ballymena & Larne would make a worthwhile subject. Has anyone produced a 4mm model of the early Isle of Man 2-4-0T locos in rtr format? The two B&L 2-4-0T are pretty close to the 1st batch of IOM locos, the Manx and Irish 3' gauge just does not appear to have a similar level of interest to OO9 although the Peco HO/m track system has been about for the best part of 20 years. Seems to be considerable demand for OO9 locos and stock with Bachmann's large collection of OO9 locos and stock and one off items by Heljan and Peco/Kato. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brack Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 hours ago, Mayner said: Has anyone produced a 4mm model of the early Isle of Man 2-4-0T locos in rtr format? Sort of... http://www.oxfordrail.com/76/OR76IOM.htm The Oxford rail model is a static die-cast, but looks good. It's also a somewhat later type. If you put one in a sandwich bag it's ideal for an early 21st century Douglas shed diorama. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 11 minutes ago, Brack said: Sort of... http://www.oxfordrail.com/76/OR76IOM.htm The Oxford rail model is a static die-cast, but looks good. It's also a somewhat later type. If you put one in a sandwich bag it's ideal for an early 21st century Douglas shed diorama. June 2016 Railway Modeller has an article on motorising them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWallDocker Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 This morning, a possible clue to IRM's first Irish steam locomotive. Maybe a Midland Great Western Railway class J26? https://www.accurascale.com/en-us/blogs/news/buck-me-lets-jump-for-joy-at-this-little-stunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 On 29/4/2024 at 4:55 PM, Metrovik said: People, we all know that its clearly gonna be this, I mean what layout wouldn't this suit? Is this CD or CCD? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 On 30/4/2024 at 6:01 PM, Brack said: Sort of... http://www.oxfordrail.com/76/OR76IOM.htm The Oxford rail model is a static die-cast, but looks good. It's also a somewhat later type. If you put one in a sandwich bag it's ideal for an early 21st century Douglas shed diorama. Beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixfan Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 8 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Beauty! Would be ideal for the NCC NG lines from Larne? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Cundick Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 The thing to note is that the two Ballymena Beyers were both different,No 1 had the small tanks similar to IOM 1-3 whereas No 4 had the larger tanks like 10-13.The problem with the Oxford model is motorising it without damaging the paintwork which probably the best thing about it when viewed close up. Andy. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 On 1/7/2024 at 2:59 PM, NorthWallDocker said: This morning, a possible clue to IRM's first Irish steam locomotive. Maybe a Midland Great Western Railway class J26? https://www.accurascale.com/en-us/blogs/news/buck-me-lets-jump-for-joy-at-this-little-stunner I’m not seeing it. Maybe I’m missing a hint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 I wonder if this is what he was thinking? https://transportsofdelight.smugmug.com/RAILWAYS/IRISH-RAILWAYS/MIDLAND-GREAT-WESTERN-RAILWAY/i-P5F4CVZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERW1 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Sorry, I think I got a J26 mixed up with a J27, that does indeed look similar, but Accurascale/IRM are unlikely to indulge in re-use of a tooling. They would end up producing models that are as expensive as the original, but inaccurate to Irish or British prototypes. They could reuse some aspects of the tooling, but they would have to simplify and modify the tooling to the point where they could just have made a new tooling in less time. coming from someone with zero experience of modelmaking, just to clarify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 (edited) Id be very surprised if the chassis of both were bang on identical. They're bound to have some differences, wheels bigger or smaller, or spaced differently, or different number of spokes. I don't think it's a clue at all. The one clue I can see in their release is it may be a preserved RPSI loco, quite possibly one active currently or in recent years. Edited July 6 by minister_for_hardship 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 In light of Shapeways going under I wonder if we had some one who could produce 3D print bodies to fit certain RTR chassis Just like we do in the 009 World with Whitemetal / Brass / 3D prints that are currently on offer:- https://www.chiversfinelines.co.uk/shop/narrow-gauge/009/whitemetal-bodykit http://rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_Irish-5ft-3in-gauge-trains1.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Shapeways down the tubes? How did I miss that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 15 minutes ago, Mike 84C said: Shapeways down the tubes? How did I miss that? Yep folded the other day 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 All we need now is some one to set up in Ireland a 3D printer service, as you have the advantage of still being in the EU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin R Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 6 hours ago, Colin R said: In light of Shapeways going under I wonder if we had some one who could produce 3D print bodies to fit certain RTR chassis Just like we do in the 009 World with Whitemetal / Brass / 3D prints that are currently on offer:- https://www.chiversfinelines.co.uk/shop/narrow-gauge/009/whitemetal-bodykit http://rue-d-etropal.com/3D-printing/3d_printed_Irish-5ft-3in-gauge-trains1.htm Yes I am awaiting a reply from etropal since all his bits are or were on Shapeways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Keane Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 4 hours ago, Colin R said: All we need now is some one to set up in Ireland a 3D printer service, as you have the advantage of still being in the EU 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 14 minutes ago, Killian Keane said: No better man for the job! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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