Modelling the Bord na Mona

[heirflick]

nothing wrong with the picture quality - fantastic bit of modelling!

[scahalane]

bugger me you work fast, looks great!

[Aussie Phil]

bugger me you work fast, looks great!

 

Cheers mate.

 

Using products that require mainly superglue instead of plastics really speeds things up. The thing I find is that with a building like the Nissen hut you can you mass produce the components and then just fit them together as te project moves along. Paint is generally over stained with powders so it doesn't need as long to dry. That's my last build for a month or so though as starting to pack to move 9000km across the country

[Dave]

Stunning work Phil, an area I would like to get into. Looking forward to seeing your layout progress. Best of luck with the move

[patrick]

Beautiful work. I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[Chevron]

The forth image looks like it was taken in someones yard. Amazing work.

[Aussie Phil]

Thanks again all will post as I go through the processes and the layout is constructed. Not long now. Will post a few more shots as the detail is completed. Thanks again for the kind feedback.

[Riversuir226]

Your a brave man taking on a a Waterford woman and modelling the Bord na mona;)

Cracking good build so far will be keeping an eye on this one:tumbsup:

[murrayec]

Hi Phil

 

You are doing an amazing job there

 

What about this one? maybe you have a few sheets of corrugated left over from the sheds!

 

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murrayec

[Aussie Phil]

Hi Phil

 

You are doing an amazing job there

 

What about this one? maybe you have a few sheets of corrugated left over from the sheds!

 

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murrayec

 

 

Always left over tin for a good model but can't see your attachment mate. Any chance you can try again or personal message me the photo?

 

Cheers

Phil

[murrayec]

do not know whats going on there, but I can click on the attachment text and it comes up in a window!

 

 

here it is again, hopefully this works

 

 

murrayec

[Aussie Phil]

Have been drawing up plans for one the last few days and it was one that I have prep work begun for. Just waiting on a cheap second hand 4 wheel wagon to arrive and will begin. They are brilliant wagons and have seen about 13 different types. Some are as simple as mounting a garden shed on a flat wagon.

 

That one Steven built has a mech in it as well for propelling the tractor. I have a ferguson for building the rail tractor as well but need to source a flee drive to power it as even in o scale the model is small.

 

Cheers for the photo and alway a bit of left over tin for that build.

[Aussie Phil]

Few drawings for scratchbuilding from photos and drawings. Shouldn't be long and the build will have commenced.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Few drawings for scratchbuilding from photos and drawings. Shouldn't be long and the build will have commenced.

 

I hope it's the rusty yellow one in the picture great Irish themed thread keep up the good work really enjoying this thread

[Aussie Phil]

Thanks for all the support it really is encouraging.

 

Next up drawings of the peat wagons as seen in the Blackwater area on a visit to shannonbridge.

[Aussie Phil]

Drawings of the railcar and two pack railset use on BnM. Have started the model of the railcar using a black beetle mechanism and scratchbuilt frame. Rest may have to wait till after the move though.

[Aussie Phil]

Finally for tonight is a few shots of some mock ups made from manila folders I borrowed from work. Intent was to size up and tweak the plans if need be for the power plant, conveyor tower and storage shed area. The building is a scale 5 stories tall. Have to tweak the design as attempting to fit too much building into too little space (have squished it on the vertical). Some mods to placement of conveyors will also occur. Love the visual break the conveyors add and the thought of the little trains in amongst the mountainous buildings, weaving its way to the unloader.

 

Anyway hope you all enjoy.

 

Cheers

Phil

[Glenderg]

Lovely work Phil. Borrowing things from work is most useful I find for this modelling lark! looking forward to seeing them clad in corrugated sheet and plenty muck and rust. Richie.

[Broithe]

That's excellent - I shall be following this...

[BosKonay]

Just wow!! Pure quality!

[josefstadt]

Fantastic concept and workmanship. And of course work will never notice anything is amiss when you return those folders!

[Garfield]

This is looking like a fantastic project... can't wait for the next update.

 

PS: Love the Gleismac!

Edited September 20, 2013 by Garfield

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Top class work and very imaginative.

[scahalane]

Nice mock up!

[Bman]

This is Amazing are you a Professional Phil? Really love the attention to Detail looking forward to following the Progression of the Layout!

[heirflick]

superb!

[moogle]

on a serious level!

 

Cracking work there, especially with the Das.

The level of dereliction you are achieving is fantastic.

Looking forward to more after your 'short' move.

[Aussie Phil]

Thanks everyone.

I should introduce myself a bit I guess. I am a 30 year old psych nurse who has been travelling Australia for the past two years working contracts in various hospitals and community settings. I have been modelling in some form since my dad brought me a train set when I was 6 and partly due to pressure to model what I saw with nothing in the 1990s commercially available (modern era Australian) I turned to scratch building wagons. I did this comercially in brass and plastic for a few years until the commercial market improved and I was no longer needed to fill the gap

In 2008 I travelled to Switzerland and fell in love with the RhB and my first layout was born. Based on the bernina route it was a HOm layout with everything purchased commercially and although beautiful not as challenging as I was used too. This was were my love of narrow gauge started. In 2012 I cut up my RhB layout and put my rollingstock into storage while I travelled off with my new girlfriend, an Irish girl from Waterford. During a Christmas visit to Ireland last Xmas I was told by a mate to check out the BnM. Nothing else just that. Bit of research lead to one day in shannonbridge. I now had two loves, my girlfriend and Irish narrow gauge railways.

 

I have a bit of experience in modelling but not much. My lucky ability is to visualise and model what I see. I don't think people should ever be afraid of trying anything. No one ever sees the stuff ups. Before modelling the loco shed I watch about 3 hours of videos on DAS clay. Then drew about 100 pictures of what I wanted to create.

 

I don't have years of experience. My dad is a modeller and loves BNSF and MRL in the USA but has never really been into scratchbuilding. I encourage everyone to have a go at this. It's only as hard as you imagine it to be.

[RedRich]

That's an excellent introduction Phil and it is great to have someone of your ability with us. The BnM is a fascinating subject and I look forward to more updates. Is the good lady a County or a City Waterford girl. The next time you both are over here you should take a spin on the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway as it is a lovely little narrow gauge railway and a beautiful scenic route.

 

Rich,

[Broithe]

I am a 30 year old psych nurse

 

An excellent qualification for posting on here...

[ttc0169]

Excellent modelling skills well done Phil and welcome to the site....looking forward to more updates.

[Aussie Phil]

That's an excellent introduction Phil and it is great to have someone of your ability with us. The BnM is a fascinating subject and I look forward to more updates. Is the good lady a County or a City Waterford girl. The next time you both are over here you should take a spin on the Waterford and Suir Valley Railway as it is a lovely little narrow gauge railway and a beautiful scenic route.

 

Rich,

 

Hi Rich,

 

She is from Dooneen mate... Country girl. Walked along parts of the line their and its a little corker. Should have gone for a ride one weekend at Christmas but generally was to hungover or starting to get drunk

 

Will definitely come down next time round for a spin.

 

Phil

[JoeKrepps]

Any new updates? Fantastic work! Looking forward to the next installment. I'm also curious about how you're doing with rolling stock.

 

Cheers/Slainte!

Joe Krepps

Secretary/Keystone Chapter - European Train Enthusiasts

http://www.ete.org

[Aussie Phil]

Any new updates? Fantastic work! Looking forward to the next installment. I'm also curious about how you're doing with rolling stock.

 

Cheers/Slainte!

Joe Krepps

Secretary/Keystone Chapter - European Train Enthusiasts

http://www.ete.org

 

Hey ya mate,

 

Have just finished the 12000km road trip across and down and all around Australia. Will start work again in a couple of weeks. Keep an eye put will post photos as I go along. First up will be a couple of locos and some works wagons. This will be followed by the fleet of peat wagons. Layout should be started around Christmas. Thanks for all your support and will make sure to post everything I can.

 

Phil

[Broithe]

Well, as long as you're not just sitting about...