richrua Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Hi folks. This is a Metcalfe Workers Cottage balancing on a platform so I could try this out. I dont think it would look out of place as an Irish station building. Especially when I have a goods shed propped up next door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Sorry pic upside down Edited June 9, 2014 by richrua upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richrua Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Here is another possibility: Compare Woodlawn in Galway in this link http://archiseek.com/category/buildings/ireland-buildings/connacht/galway/page/4/ ...to the metcalfe Manor house. Not a million miles off for a conversion. [ATTACH=CONFIG]13604[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 The first building looks a bit L&LSR with a dash of GNRI, the style of the porch sticks out like a sore thumb I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) bb Edited June 14, 2014 by richrua duplicate post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here is a timber wagon. Gonna try and finish it before australia v chile is over.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]13649[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Not a hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 My stanchions are too chunky but theyre all I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 In the spray depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Very good for a first go, if you can get small stanchions for the next ones they will be a good representation of the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Regardless of the size of the stanchions, it certainly looks the part after a coat of primer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Thanks lads. I need to pop to a model shop with the measurements in tow. Always forget how many mm i need and always in a rush... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I picked up this from the forum here. Thanks! The chassis is a lima 52 from ebay that arrived in terrible condition. Paid over the odds but the motor seems ok. Anyway. Bit of chopping later . Spot of soldering and I am nearly there. Have the decals waiting from Studio scale models too. Impressed by the kit and decals. Inspired to make a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 SSM also do a detailing kit for the A class. Now would be the time to add it, before painting, if you were interested... http://www.studio-scale-models.com/ACkit.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Rich,its a pity you bought that chassis as with most pancake motors-poor running.I recommend the Hornby deltic which has a nice chassis that can be cut and shut,and has great slow running.I got mine from Hattons for 36 stl. You can see on my workbench my a39 build with SSM detail kit as well as the A class sound chip. Are you sticking in any lighting in the headlights?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks mr enniscorthy. It is a lima looked ok online but when i got it it appears to have been kept somewhere damp. I spent a good while cleaning it and re soldered the connections/replaced the wire. Runs ok. Pity - i sold an old mainline that was a strong runner not too long ago! I wouldnt really have a clue about lights. I have a few LEDS lying about and a resistor or too but i dont really want to make a mess of this nice kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Good luck with the build,and let us know how you are getting on with it. Eamonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Uses a lot of the oul tape this business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 That moment when you peel back the tape ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 That moment when you peel back the tape ... [ATTACH=CONFIG]13706[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 I am actually quite emotional. I never thouğht i could model irish anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 fair play to you - well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 The white lining makes a MASSIVE difference to the livery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 It is a start. A small one. But a start nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Bit more spraying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 excelent work - keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Nice job looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Both your timber wagon and coaches look the part, well done. I agree the moment you peal back the masking tape is always one of great expectation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Several generations all at once. Not perfect but I am happy. Hats off to the pioneers of Irish scene modelling who made this possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I made a little manual uncoupler. Here is a video explaining it. http://youtu.be/qsvxnhA36nE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 10 out of 10 for ingenuity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Genius ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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