popeye Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thank's for your kind words. Some of the parts used are as follows. Hooks are by MJT No 2953, Buffers by MJT No 2350 and brakepipes by MJT No 2950. The yellow hand wheels are a brass etch from DC Kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Best ballast hopper I have seen, Lovely weathering on that along with the stenciling. Did you go for Stencils or Decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Thanks, I got the transfers from studio Scale Models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Phil Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Just moved this from an old thread. NIR Ballast Wagon.Built from Cambrian Models kit C67 SR 40T Hopper Wagon, SSM Transfers, Ballast is from Woodland Scenics Med Grey. The paint is Humbrol Insignia yellow 154. Not a bad kit to build but some tricky bits on the two ends. [ATTACH=CONFIG]10094[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]10095[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]10091[/ATTACH] The second shot could be mistaken for a prototype shot. Great modelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Two little gems. Given the size of the photo compared to the model, that is very sharp work indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks, I got the transfers from studio Scale Models. Thanks for the tip on where to source the hand wheels but I can't find the transfers on SSM Web Site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 Hi Kirley, on SSM website go to transfers then freight and scroll down to F12 with pic of ploughvan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 29, 2014 Author Share Posted January 29, 2014 Here are some pic's of my CIE Brakevan moved here from an old post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Popeye, your work never ceases to amaze me. The subtlety of the weathering is divine. Hard to fathom its only 4mm scale... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Just perfect. Love the clean sharp lines and detail and the 'just right' lick of weathering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Stunning work...and you make it look so simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Nice modelling combined with a flawless paint job, 10 out of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Here is a picture of one of my Bruhn tanks with my new Kone reach stacker by Oxford diecast. And here is a pic of the real thing from Bruhn website. Bruhn Tank & Kone Crane..bmp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Veeeery nice. C rail for the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yes C-Rail container tank kit & Studio scale models transfers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Superb work Popeye - as set me thinking about how to do a 7mm version. interesting thing about wagon kits is that the expensive bits are the running gear, buffers etc, while the bodywork is about a fiver at the most. So, what brakevan did you start with? Am hoping could do the same with a Slaters or Parkside kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 That brake van - a much neglected but necessary prototype - is a really superb job. Excellent weathering too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 Thanks for all your comments. David the Brakevan chassis is Parkside Dundas 10ft wheel base but i shuold have used 12ft to be correct length. The doors were taken from an old hornby brakevan, but you could make your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Superb work Popeye - as set me thinking about how to do a 7mm version. interesting thing about wagon kits is that the expensive bits are the running gear, buffers etc, while the bodywork is about a fiver at the most. So, what brakevan did you start with? Am hoping could do the same with a Slaters or Parkside kit. Made using a Lima O gauge brake van chassis, the rest is plastic card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Looking good Dave and Popeye, excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I have been building a brass Park Royal Coach from Worsley Works over the past year. The Bogies used are from Bachmann 36-008A so are the Buffers.Torpedo ventilators are from MJT 2940. The roof was made from plastic with a frame of curved ribbs covered with very thin plasticard. The seating was also made with plastic. Edited February 18, 2014 by popeye 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Congratulations Popeye! Your Park Royal looks amazing - really captures the spirit of the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Love the Park Royal, Patrick... excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Fantastic work and the making of the roof is absolutely amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Nice tasty job of the Park Royal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Now that is stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A work of art,well done a fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Excellent job, the making of the roof, the most difficult part of the build, is on a different level. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Beautiful job, very well finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven1508 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Congrats! that is a real beauty:cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 A crafstman at work popeye, well done, look's mega, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 The GNR brake van and the Park Royal - that's about as good as modelling gets! well done sir.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Very well exectuted and finished off Popeye. I like the subtle weathering and interior + passengers. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well done-excellent build, looks great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Beautiful job on the Park Royal. I look forward to seeing more of your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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