scahalane Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Fantastic build there popeye! The cast of the underframe looks very clean which is no easy job, I know I've tried it myself. I would be interested to know how you made the mould, was it in 2 parts or 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iarnrod Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Excellent work. Hopefully Des from Studio Scale Models or someone else will bring out a full kit in the future. The cement bubble is such an iconic Irish wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Top marks for all the work, and the finished wagon. I will say that it is the finest bubble wagon I have seen. The chassis as already mentioned before is superb. The bubble from D&M look's great and the SSM kit really takes it to a higher level. I like the discharge pipes and the brake pipe connected to the uprights really gives it an authentic look. It is impressive modelling, well done. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Masterful, Love the info on the parts as well, Great info..on the question side those number DLK 06 etc what are they in relation to, Dundalk works? Love the way you tackled the Ladder support, If you have not copyrighted it I might use it on my next lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Love the way you tackled the Ladder support, If you have not copyrighted it I might use it on my next lot!! Dang, my thoughts also! I always thought it was Dept. Limerick for D-LK? Snapper would be the man to ask :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Dang, my thoughts also! I always thought it was Dept. Limerick for D-LK? Wagon has had a"D"exam in Limerick wagon works in 2006, Nice job on the bubble btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thank's for the feedback on the cement wagon. The rubber mould is made by placing the part to be cast face up and glued down so it sits flat and won't move in a container just a wee bit bigger than the part and pour the rubber over it, making sure it covers it all by about 1cm. I pour a small amount on first and make sure it goes into all the little corners. It takes about a day to set and the rubber is very tough. Give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 Bredin Coach with Brass etch sides. I have had a go at converting a Dapol coach with JM Designs brass etch sides. cutting the plastic sides off to start with was a bit of a job and nearly lost a few fingers. I also added small door handles, soldered on. And i used 2 Bachmann Commonwealth Bogies. The seating was all hand built and 6 people added near the windows so they can be seen. The pipework on the roof was made with 1mm plastic rod and torpedo vents from MJT. The green paint was mixed myself until i had a shade i was happy with. I will make the next one without using the plastic body shell and i will use brass plate for the floor & ends then solder the sides to that. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's an incredible job! Lovely coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Lovely work sir. Aside from the shade of green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 That coach looks superb. A class job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Very nice indeed -do you have any more photos of the early construction stage? Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Excellent work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wow that's stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nice job, great finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Jawdropping. Very clean lines. I thought one of the shots was a CAD picture it was so clean! Mayner, you must be a proud daddy of your product after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Absolutely superb piece of work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 . . . I thought one of the shots was a CAD picture it was so clean! I did too. It is sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yup, that's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 That coach is just so perfect, it's amazing, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Fantastic work on the coach Popeye and also on the cement bubble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo325ci Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Outstanding work!! Well done Popeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 A brilliant piece of modeling! How did you keep the glazing so clear and what did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Great job with the Bredin,well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Jaw dropping Patrick, an excellent show case for JM Design coach sides; the high overall standard of finish, subtle weathering, really clean lines sharp interior detailing. The plastic in the Dapol shells is not the easiest to work with I ended up cutting out the windows with a mini cutting disc mounted in a Dremel flexible drive rather than use a knife. To me the biggest mystery is how you get the Dapol roof to sit flat on top of the sides, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yes I also thought that was a Cad type shot !!! Wonderful. Something to aspire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Pristine build and finish, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thank's for all your comments. It took a few months to build and i don't have anymore pic's of the construction but i will take more on the next build. The glazing is just clear plastic which is not that clean and scratched if seen closeup. the roof is just sitting their and still needs to be fixed down properly. The next one will be Black & Tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 SOME NORTHERN ROLLING STOCK A studio Scale Models brass brakevan A Cambrian open wagon A Provincial Wagons 10 Ton fitted van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Lovely models, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 They look great,that weathering is excellent,so realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Now that is quite something to savour. Top class work. Are those coach side still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Exquisite work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Great work Popeye the weathering add's that extra level realism to the models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Oh that is so money. Great subtle weathering, good backdrop, nicely lit and photographed. Well done sir. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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