enniscorthyman Posted February 7, 2016 Author Posted February 7, 2016 The leds will be powered from a coin type battery and holder at 3v.I have some small on/off switches to be fitted in the main body which has plenty of room.The leds can be powered from 12v with the supplied resistors if desired. Quote
Kirley Posted February 7, 2016 Posted February 7, 2016 Interesting approach Eamonn, looking forward to seeing it in action. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted February 21, 2016 Author Posted February 21, 2016 I have just started the back section of the layout.No idea yet of track plans,only just to get woodwork done first. I have 5 SSM 42 flats to build,so a start was made yesterday.I plan to get back to finish the Dennis fire engine during the week. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 Update on the new layout build. The front section is ready for painting and some filler where needed.The back sections are mostly built but need some finishing work. As may be noted in photo,I have built in a small door on the side to house the dcc controller. It's taken me 3 months just to get this far and I have built this more robustly for its staty in the attic. Lenth is 8 feet by 1.5 feet,enough for me to work on when my time is scarce. I have a few ideas with double track and space permitting a island platform. I plan a tunnel on the left and road over bridge on the right to discuise the track disappearing to the back section. I don't plan a fiddle yard on the back section due to time and space. Quote
Kirley Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 It's exciting being at this early stage of a build with all the ideas in your head but not completely sure what way it will end up. Enjoy the process Eamonn, it will be a good distraction from the 5 42'flat wagons you are constructing. Quote
Georgeconna Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Looking Fab ECM. will this be a little bit Portable like the last one? Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 Looking Fab ECM. will this be a little bit Portable like the last one? Yes this layout will be portable George as I plan to show it at a few local places. Hopefully it will turn out ok. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 I am enjoying building this layout Kieran. It's tough enough trying to get woodwork right as space is tight in the attic-with a few curses uttered over these past few weeks.All I can say is from looking at other people's layouts,you do get inspired to get the finger out and try something. Quote
The Derry Road Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Looking forward to seeing this layout growing, will be watching with interest TDR Quote
leslie10646 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Just finished building the Provincial Wagons CIE Bullied open wagon.Nice little kit and very enjoyable to build. The running gear underneath is a little tricky,just take your time.A nice kit for anyone who would like to try a resin kit for the first time.I used a bit of scrap brass for the things that stop the door from fouling the running gear.Not sure if they look a bit thin,I can use slightly larger scrap brass if needed. Eamon, I've just seen this. Thanks for posting a masterclass in how to build the wagon. The final result is brilliant - seriously superb weathering! Leslie (PW) Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 24, 2016 Author Posted March 24, 2016 Just finished building the Provincial Wagons CIE Bullied open wagon.Nice little kit and very enjoyable to build. The running gear underneath is a little tricky,just take your time.A nice kit for anyone who would like to try a resin kit for the first time.I used a bit of scrap brass for the things that stop the door from fouling the running gear.Not sure if they look a bit thin,I can use slightly larger scrap brass if needed. Eamon, I've just seen this. Thanks for posting a masterclass in how to build the wagon. The final result is brilliant - seriously superb weathering! Leslie (PW) Leslie,thanks for the comments and thanks to you for such a nice kit. Eamonn Quote
enniscorthyman Posted March 29, 2016 Author Posted March 29, 2016 Finaly got around to a bit of video showing the Oxford Dennis with Leds.The Garda Transit was done by Geoff Johnston. The Leds and all the bits required are from Kytes lights. I think they will look nice on the new layout. I plan to do a Oxford Ambulance and Scannia Fire engine with more detail and lights. Quote
John-r Posted March 29, 2016 Posted March 29, 2016 Wow! That is just really stunning,very well done Would add a lot to any layout. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 5, 2016 Author Posted April 5, 2016 I had a go at scratch building a Bullied wagon.I have about 5 spare dapol chassis and decided to get some corragated plasticard and give it a go. I am happy enough with the result. Its not perfect but a bit of weathering helps to hide any imperfections. Quote
JasonB Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 Very nice,goes to show what can be done for little or no expense. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 6, 2016 Author Posted April 6, 2016 Very nice,goes to show what can be done for little or no expense. It's a cheap build with mostly scrap plasticard and brass etch leftovers. Perhaps I could try a better corragated plasticard in future. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 14, 2016 Author Posted April 14, 2016 I gave this MK 1 transit some SSM p and t decals,however I think the orange could be a bit brighter.Its the only shade of orange I have at the moment.I am also having a go at scratch building the Bedford TK p and t lorry. Quote
DiveController Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Love that transit van Eamonn. Very nice job! Quote
Dave Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Nice work Eamonn. Really like the van, maybe a good weathering to tone it down? Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 15, 2016 Author Posted April 15, 2016 Thanks for comments guys. Dave,a bit of weathering might help alright,or a brighter shade of orange. Quote
Weshty Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 Eamon, that is a lovely little job, and really helped by the fact you used a Mk1. Very crisp and proper. Quote
craven1508 Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 memories of the great days of the mail trains out of galway!! just a little beauty!!!!! Quote
scahalane Posted April 15, 2016 Posted April 15, 2016 That's looking great. I picked up one of those vans last week at the Cork show, might just copy that. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 16, 2016 Author Posted April 16, 2016 I have just put on the SSM fuel oil tanker decals and used some Humbrol rust and oil wash along with a bit of weathering powder.Happy enough with the result as any photos of these wagons seems to show plenty of grime.Just some couplings to sort now. Quote
JasonB Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 Great job Eamonn,I've a few these to do myself,if i get them looking any way as good as that Il be happy enough. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted April 16, 2016 Author Posted April 16, 2016 Great job Eamonn,I've a few these to do myself,if i get them looking any way as good as that Il be happy enough. Thanks Jason. They are a nice kit to do. The weathering washes and powder do help a bit to make it more real. Quote
JasonB Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 Yes i use the humbrol washes and powders alot myself,they definitely add to making the model look more realistic. Quote
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