enniscorthymans workbench

[ttc0169]

Simply superb Eamonn-not too much just right,,,,,

[Weshty]

Very tastefully done Eamonn, just scurvy enough!

[enniscorthyman]

Just finished a rebody of 078 to 086sa.

[Noel]

Hi Eamon did you swap the body with one of @WRENNEIRE's spares?  

[JasonB]

1 hour ago, enniscorthyman said:

Just finished a rebody of 078 to 086sa.

I've a couple of these to do myself. Seems straight forward enough. Did you have any hassle swapping them over Eamonn?  

[enniscorthyman]

3 hours ago, Noel said:

Hi Eamon did you swap the body with one of @WRENNEIRE's spares?  

I did indeed,Noel.I got 161sa body as well to change over onto 156.

[jhb171achill]

I was thinking of renumbering the 141s I have, to my "personal favourites" B145, B150 and B155.

All too often, numerals available are the wrong font, size, or both. Some are BR arial style, fer gawds sake. Does anyone have any ideas as to accurate-appearance numerals for a black'n'tan 141? (OR A, C, B101, B121 etc....)?

[enniscorthyman]

8 hours ago, jason brady said:

I've a couple of these to do myself. Seems straight forward enough. Did you have any hassle swapping them over Eamonn?  

Be very very carefully with the marker lights.I broke  two of the clear tubes that fit into the holes behind the marker lights,and they are very fragile.The black tape around the lighting pcb has to block out any light bleed.When changing the cabs,you can undo the roof mounted pcb for the cab lighting and fit into new cab.

Edited November 25, 2018 by enniscorthyman

[JasonB]

1 hour ago, enniscorthyman said:

Be very very carefully with the marker lights.I broke  two of the clear tubes that fit into the holes behind the marker lights,and they are very fragile.The black tape around the lighting pcb has to block out any light bleed.When changing the cabs,you can undo the roof mounted pcb for the cab lighting and fit into new cab.

Cheers Eamonn. 

[enniscorthyman]

I stuck on two rear lamps on one IRM Tara.I think they look nice.

[JasonB]

Always a nice little addition to the last wagon or coach in a rake, and a must in my opinion. Sometimes the smallest of detail makes all the difference. Coupler removed aswell I noticed   

[enniscorthyman]

Just finished work on two MIR beer wagons which are running well now.The chassis on one was a bit out of alignment, which I suppose is to be expected on a white metal kit.

[RedRich]

They look very nice Eamonn and well made. One of MIR's better kits.

Rich.

[John-r]

Lovely job Eamonn, they look the part, also it was really nice to meet yourself and Enda last week at the Camden fort show.

Thanks for taking the time both of you to talk and explain things. Your layout was class and I'm particularly taken with your z21 controller it was nice to have a go and get the feel of a dcc controller. Thanks once again.  Cheers john

[enniscorthyman]

I purchased one of Leslie's nice Brake Van's at BlackRrock,so just getting ready for the build.

[enniscorthyman]

More work on the Brake van.

The most tricky part I found was the brake blocks,but thankfully some pre drilled holes certainly  helps.

[leslie10646]

Coming along very nicely, Eamonn, the effort will be well worth the result - a delightfully antique and long-lived brake van!

Thanks for sharing the "work in progress".

Plenty more, where they came from for those of you who haven't got one yet!

Edited October 31, 2019 by leslie10646

[jhb171achill]

An excellent van. These things are just as appropriate to modelling the early years of the 20th century - an era not often covered - right through GSR days and on through CIE times. The last such beasts were still to be seen into the early 1960s and one or two even managed to make it into the black'n'tan era. 

They can be used alongside the more modern standard CIE vans.

Until closure in 1961, West Cork had some truly venerable vans of various types.

[David Holman]

Hate brake blocks! The van is coming on nicely though.

[enniscorthyman]

Just the Provincial  Wagons Brake van.

[leslie10646]

Oh Eamonn, you've made my lovely brake van dirty - almost as dirty as they seemed to get latterly!

I have one photo where the blessed thing was BENT at one point - must look for it!

Terrific.

God bless Andy C who first made me think of that particular van.

Thanks for posting it - a work of art!

[David Holman]

The horsebox is rather nice too.

[enniscorthyman]

Some repair work on 084,which I renumbered from 075.A broken lamp iron was replaced,and some of the handrails supports were glued back into place.I think she is looking well now.

The weathering was done by George Norman.

[StevieB]

Whose numbers did you use for the re-numbering exercise? I have a number of 141/181’s awaiting to go through this exercise.

Stephen

[Georgeconna]

Hi StevieB

http://www.studio-scale-models.com/TLocos.shtml

Railtec also do them.

https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1147

 

[Noel]

14 hours ago, enniscorthyman said:

Some repair work on 084,which I renumbered from 075.A broken lamp iron was replaced,and some of the handrails supports were glued back into place.I think she is looking well now.

The weathering was done by George Norman.

Superb job. Really tastefully done. Love the detail of the weathering (eg base of stanchions) and that it is not over cooked. Class job

[Railtec Transfers]

32 minutes ago, Georgeconna said:

Railtec also do them.

https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1147

 

 

The range of Irish decals is gradually coming back into stock, taking advantage of the later spot printed technology which means that the end user doesn't have to cut out any superfluous carrier film. There's more info on this here:

https://www.railtec-models.com/railtec-benefits.php

I've also been leveraging the 3d technology to reproduce some of the NCC plates with some quite nice results:

https://www.railtec-models.com/catalog.php?search_str=ncc

(Thanks must go to Tony Mirolo for his going above and beyond in helping out with NCC bits).

...and willl also be releasing "201 pack with numbers and 3d plates of your choice" shortly.

Steve
Railtec Transfers

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Railtec are the only transfer supplier trusted and used by Pete Waterman OBE, and our products are used by thousands more including Bachmann Europe, Direct Rail Services, GBRf, Little Loco Company, the N Gauge Society, Silver Fox Models and Peco.

Come and see us! We will be at:
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[railtec-transfers]

1 hour ago, Georgeconna said:

Railtec also do them.

https://www.railtec-models.com/showitem.php?id=1147

 

 

The full range of Irish decals is gradually becoming available again, taking advantage of the later spot printed technology which means that there's no superfluous carrier film to cut out. More info on this here:

https://www.railtec-models.com/railtec-benefits.php

The 3d tech has also been leveraged to reproduce some of the NCC plates with very pleasing results. The "18" plates are 3d, just for clarity. The plates themselves are raised from the backing, with the border, mounting bolts and "18" text additionally raised, like the real things.

(A shout out must go to Tony Mirolo for going above and beyond in helping with the NCC detail).

There will also shortly be released a "201 loco number of your choice with matching 3d plates".

Steve
Railtec Transfers

- See what sets Railtec apart!
http://www.railtec-transfers.com/railtec-benefits.php

Web: http://www.railtec-transfers.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RailtecTransfers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/railtectransfers/

Railtec are the only transfer supplier trusted and used by Pete Waterman OBE, and our products are used by thousands more including Bachmann Europe, Direct Rail Services, GBRf, Little Loco Company, the N Gauge Society, Silver Fox Models and Peco.

Come and see us! We will be at:
- MMRG, Derby Roundhouse, UK :: 09-10 May 2020
- Warley, Hall 5, Birmingham NEC, UK :: 28-29 Nov 2020

 

 

 

 

Edited March 10, 2020 by railtec-transfers

[StevieB]

Thanks guys.

Stephen

[enniscorthyman]

7 hours ago, StevieB said:

Whose numbers did you use for the re-numbering exercise? I have a number of 141/181’s awaiting to go through this exercise.

Stephen

Stephen,I used Studio Scale  Models decals.George had renumbered 080 to 075 for me,but I thought I would have a go at a new number.

[enniscorthyman]

Just finished a SSM 30 ton brake van.I gave her a test run behind 190 and all is well.Some minor work to do as the roof is sticking up in one place.

[Midland Man]

On November 6, 2019 at 4:09 PM, enniscorthyman said:

Just the Provincial  Wagons Brake van.

First of all class work on the new post and second how did you build the horse van?

[enniscorthyman]

Hi Midland Man,the horse van was built by a friend who gave it to me.

As far as I know it's a alphagraphix kit on a Parkside Dundas chassis.

[Noel]

Gorgeous. Those two brake vans are delicious in every way, build, decor, weathering, they reek of atmosphere.