enniscorthymans workbench

[BosKonay]

SO much interest and detail is just that tiny sliver!! Thanks for sharing - she looks stunning!

[enniscorthyman]

Thanks for comments guys.Now to get the layout in order..

[Riversuir226]

Very atmospheric and some lovely modelling Eamonn:tumbsup:

[Dunluce Castle]

Lovely model

[enniscorthyman]

I spent some time in the cold and damp shed tonight and did a bit

of work on the cement bubble.I am trying to use as much as the

parts that come with the prestwin kit as possible,and along with

some some brass wire and scrap brass parts.I know the SSM kit

would save time,but i am keen to see how this bubble turns out

when finished and see what ye guys think of it.

[Glenderg]

Superb! Mind if i add those tips to my "tutorial"? Richie

[heirflick]

'I spent some time in the cold and damp shed tonight....'

 

be honest Eamonn-you were in the dog house for putting trains before 'she who must be obeyed'!!

 

great work there ...inspirational modelling at its best!

[BosKonay]

Working in the shed last night is really suffering for your art!! They are coming out fantastically!

[enniscorthyman]

Another update on the bubble-

I am using a gray undercoat for the body and from what I can see

a few extra coats will be required as you can see the wood grain.

I made the pipe area from the parts left over from the prestwin and

a little bit of brass wire.The break pipe is not from the prestwin kit

but from my own stock on hand.Some more detail to be done and then

some paint and decals.

And with a bit of luck she might look like this bubble a bit.

Edited March 28, 2014 by enniscorthyman

[Kirley]

Starting to look the part Eamonn, well done.

[enniscorthyman]

I just noticed a mistake that both ladders should be opposite

each other on the tank.I will sort it out later.

[heirflick]

I just noticed a mistake that both ladders should be opposite

each other on the tank.I will sort it out later.

 

too much guinness when on the production line Eamonn?

[enniscorthyman]

too much guinness when on the production line Eamonn?

No,bloody cold in the shed Sheamus,hard to think straight out there

sometimes,and I cant wait for longer evenings:banana:

[craven1508]

building up nicely!!!!

[enniscorthyman]

Just finished the bubble and I am happy with the result.

I know the SSM brass detail would look better,but I

just wanted to see how left over parts from the prestwin

kit would look like when used with a bit of brass tube and wire.

I did a small bit of weathering which helps any dodgy painting.

Next on the workbench-IFM LC kit,and cement wagons to do

and my ballast train upgrade plus SSM phone box kit.

[burnthebox]

Fantastic workmanship there enniscorthyman, keep the pics coming, sent pm

[Kirley]

Well done with the Cement Bubbles, and congratulations on a very innovative and unique approach to modelling them. Good to see you are not sitting on your laurels and have a good list of projects in the pipeline. It has to be an encouragement to Those Who View And Are Yet To Do!

[jhb171achill]

Great to see such a varied (and superbly made) selection of goods stock.

[Glenderg]

Well done with the Cement Bubbles, and congratulations on a very innovative and unique approach to modelling them. Good to see you are not sitting on your laurels and have a good list of projects in the pipeline. It has to be an encouragement to Those Who View And Are Yet To Do!

 

Seconded in every aspect! Well said K.

[heirflick]

well done Eamonn - love the ballast rake too!

[enniscorthyman]

Thanks for comments Guys.I am was wondering what people thought

of my cheap bubble and how a ordinary joe like me could make

one that is up to scratch and would it pass off as acceptable.

As regards what's next,time to get the finger out and get things done

and also I want to finish the SSM Wickham inspection when I can

source a 35 Black beetle.

[BosKonay]

Lovely! The wood gives the finished bubble a great non plastic texture!

[enniscorthyman]

Lovely! The wood gives the finished bubble a great non plastic texture!

Indeed its does Stephen-I found it very easy to throw on some

weathering powders and a bit of rust,and even though the bubble

is hand painted,it was easy to cover up any mishaps as a rough

unloved appearance.The grain of the wood helps that way as well.

[murrayec]

Hi enniscorthyman

 

Well done on the bubbles, they look amazing in the outdoor shots- looks like they've been in service for years, i think its the wood that adds that character. I see you have a few more to do!

 

Branchlines are the guys for Blackbeetle motors if you cant source it elsewhere

 

murrayec

[enniscorthyman]

Hi enniscorthyman

 

Well done on the bubbles, they look amazing in the outdoor shots- looks like they've been in service for years, i think its the wood that adds that character. I see you have a few more to do!

 

Branchlines are the guys for Blackbeetle motors if you cant source it elsewhere

 

murrayec

Thanks Murrayyec.I will check out Branchlines.

I did order a BB from another UK supplier but ran

into problems in that they quite simply would not send

out my order- with no explanation.

[murrayec]

Hi

 

I was just looking back over the thread and had a thought on the inspection car motor- a Thenshodo spud has a lower profile than the BB motor it may fit the purpose better and they are cheaper. I use them for the lower profile reason, I do not have to cut a hole in the floor for the motor to stick up thrugh for the BB, I just drill a hole thru for the screw on the Thenshu..... couldn't resist that!!

 

Branchlines again for spuds

 

murrayec

[enniscorthyman]

Workbench is back in action again after a bit of rest.

Ballast wagons are on the production line again for

new brass bearings,pipes,hand wheel,and some rust

and the stone load has been dropped down a bit and

some weight added to the base of the chassis.

[Kirley]

Looking good Eamonn

[BosKonay]

ABsolutely gorgeous looking! Are you using kadee no.5's?

[heirflick]

well done eamonn - go get yourself a pint now...and well deserved it is!

[enniscorthyman]

ABsolutely gorgeous looking! Are you using kadee no.5's?

Kadee no.20 more like it Bos.

The 20s work well but I felt the wagons needed a bit more weight.

The ballast plough vans are on the bench as well for work.

[driver301]

Ballast wagons look fantastic! Well Done Eamonn

[ttc0169]

Ballast wagons look fantastic! Well Done Eamonn

 

Agree with Paul there Eamonn....top class.

[enniscorthyman]

Thanks lads for kind comments.

[enniscorthyman]

After a visit last October to see Noels Tara Junction and having been stunned

by his layout and the variety of rolling stock,and his collection of Irish buses,

I just loved the Bedford SS School bus in the long and short wheelbase.

So I bought the long wheelbase version from Shapeways and now have her

just finished.SSM decals along with some hand painting,plus a few passengers

inside.As with 3d printing the finish is rough,but I did not bother with sanding.

The front and rear windows have proven difficult to insert,and I used some

clear fix to stick them in place,and I might re fix at a later stage.

My mate who is good at wood turning,made up 11 more bubbles for me.

I have 4 in the shed-1 made up and 3 painted and in need of chassis.

I think when they are all done a rake of 15 will be nice,so now

to save for 15 prestwin kits and some decals from Des.