skinner75 Posted April 29 Posted April 29 Just now, Galteemore said: Is that thinking outside the box or not?! Thinking of a box I think! 2 Quote
Metrovik Posted April 29 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
Brack Posted April 29 Posted April 29 3 hours ago, skinner75 said: Thinking of a box I think! 2 1 Quote
Robert Shrives Posted April 29 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
jhb171achill Posted April 29 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
Mayner Posted April 30 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
Brack Posted April 30 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
Galteemore Posted April 30 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
NorthWallDocker Posted July 1 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
jhb171achill Posted July 1 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
jhb171achill Posted July 1 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
airfixfan Posted July 2 Posted July 2 8 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Beauty! Would be ideal for the NCC NG lines from Larne? 1 Quote
Andy Cundick Posted July 2 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
LNERW1 Posted July 6 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
Colin R Posted July 6 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
LNERW1 Posted July 6 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
minister_for_hardship Posted July 6 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
Colin R Posted July 6 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
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted July 6 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
Colin R Posted July 6 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
Colin R Posted July 6 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
Killian Keane Posted July 6 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
GSR 800 Posted July 6 Posted July 6 14 minutes ago, Killian Keane said: No better man for the job! 1 1 Quote
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