popeye Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 That colour looks good, try to vary the colour a bit so some are lighter and darker so they won't all look the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 That's going to be a very impressive rake. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks everyone, more work still to be done on them, but I had to try them out on a layout tonight! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 that looks so good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Oh very nice Robbie,they look to be running nice and smooth.And to top it all you have the fantastic 112 hauling them as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 You've done a great job on those wagons. Well done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks all, putting on the main decals tonight. I'll think about the smaller ones! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrail Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 11/7/2017 at 9:19 PM, robbie58 said: Thank you guys. For the loads I will be trying Juweela sugar beet. Ordered from Germany. The lads at Wexford Model Railway Club also think bird seed are good for sugar beet loads, Robbie58. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, seanrail said: The lads at Wexford Model Railway Club also think bird seed are good for sugar beet loads, Robbie58. There would be some fun trying that on an outdoor garden railway! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Tonight I'm at mobile modelling putting some decals on the beet wagons - tedious, might get 4 done tonight. I need to stock up on a few things for the box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Deadly! Really good light to work from, even if it's tedious decal stuff. As an aside, Lidl/Aldi do an A3 cutting mat every now and again, 8 Bobs or thereabout, if you ever start running out of cutting surface.. Richie. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrail Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 12 hours ago, robbie58 said: Tonight I'm at mobile modelling putting some decals on the beet wagons - tedious, might get 4 done tonight. I need to stock up on a few things for the box. Good luck, Robbie58. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 That's a handy piece of kit Robbie, like it alot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Excellent idea, I like it a lot.... Eoin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/20/2018 at 11:24 PM, Glenderg said: Deadly! Really good light to work from, even if it's tedious decal stuff. 13 hours ago, seanrail said: Good luck, Robbie58. 3 hours ago, jason brady said: That's a handy piece of kit Robbie, like it alot. 49 minutes ago, murrayec said: Excellent idea, I like it a lot.... Eoin Thanks The main modelling set up is at home, but with the addition of a few essentials, LED strip and some inspiration I might be able to get a bit more done with this mini set up. @leslie10646 might be interested to see the above video! 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Robbie I've thoroughly enjoyed watching the beets progress from start to finish,and the video of them running caps it all off very nicely.Looking forward to future projects from your workbench 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRi1959 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 A superb layout! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Enjoyed watching your project evolve. That rake of double beets looks fabulous. Very professional video too. Respect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks for the comments! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Keeping occupied during the snow! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Looking forward to this Robbie, have some of these tucked away myself.I've been meaning to order some detailing kits from SSM before I get going on them. Edited March 1, 2018 by jason brady 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I also have some to do. I will start them when I get out of hospital. So looking forward to lots of pictures and description's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) The dapol pocket wagons do have several differences from the Irish ones. I'll be altering the ends using plasticard, moving the brake wheels and altering some molded details. Also on the bench: Edited March 3, 2018 by RobertRoche 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Looking forward to these also as I have some to do also. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 I am converting some flat top autoballasters to round top in preparation for painted into IÉ yellow. Some filing and filling and they should make it past the two foot rule. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Looks good to me, plus there is a lot of very nice 'gingerbread' detail on these models. How things have changed over the last few years - and still improving too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Very tidy work. They'll easily pass the two foot rule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanrail Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 12:08 AM, RobertRoche said: I am converting some flat top autoballasters to round top in preparation for painted into IÉ yellow. Some filing and filling and they should make it past the two foot rule. Lovely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) First coat of yellow today. Another coat will hopefully bring it a bit closer to the Bachmann model. Edited July 22, 2018 by RobertRoche 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Well inside two feet I'd say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 I was experimenting with printing my own decals this weekend using Mr Decal Paper. What are the options for making decals with white text on a clear background? The Wexford Bus has white text on the windows. If I was doing the speed van again, I would use decals for the chevrons and blue & yellow panels. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Very nice. I have tried these and they are fine but my printer is crap. The speed van would look better with two morons inside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 The speed van would look better being driven at speed itself - over the Cliffs of Moher! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Starting on the decals from SSM. Bachmann offering in the back, repaint in the front. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Wow, amazing work. One would be push to tell them apart. To this day I'm stall amazed they sold so well, only managed to get one pack before they were all gone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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