richrua Posted June 9, 2014 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?
richrua Posted June 9, 2014 Author Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Sorry pic upside down Edited June 9, 2014 by richrua upside down
richrua Posted June 9, 2014 Author 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]
minister_for_hardship Posted June 10, 2014 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.
richrua Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) bb Edited June 14, 2014 by richrua duplicate post
richrua Posted June 13, 2014 Author Posted June 13, 2014 Here is a timber wagon. Gonna try and finish it before australia v chile is over.... [ATTACH=CONFIG]13649[/ATTACH]
richrua Posted June 15, 2014 Author Posted June 15, 2014 My stanchions are too chunky but theyre all I have.
Kirley Posted June 16, 2014 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.
irishthump Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Regardless of the size of the stanchions, it certainly looks the part after a coat of primer...
richrua Posted June 16, 2014 Author 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...
richrua Posted June 17, 2014 Author 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.
aclass007 Posted June 17, 2014 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
enniscorthyman Posted June 18, 2014 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?.
richrua Posted June 18, 2014 Author 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!
enniscorthyman Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Good luck with the build,and let us know how you are getting on with it. Eamonn
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 That moment when you peel back the tape ... [ATTACH=CONFIG]13706[/ATTACH]
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 I am actually quite emotional. I never thouğht i could model irish anything
richrua Posted June 22, 2014 Author Posted June 22, 2014 The white lining makes a MASSIVE difference to the livery
richrua Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 It is a start. A small one. But a start nonetheless.
Kirley Posted June 30, 2014 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.
richrua Posted July 1, 2014 Author 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.
richrua Posted August 24, 2014 Author Posted August 24, 2014 I made a little manual uncoupler. Here is a video explaining it. http://youtu.be/qsvxnhA36nE
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