BabyGM Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 As much as I HATE railcars:mad: I feel a Class 26/27/2800 would make a nice addition to my new layout Can anyone tell me what's the best rtr model to use keeping in mind I'd like the doors in or around the right place rather than at either end Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Drew Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I used a Dapol Class 150 as a commuter dmu. windows all wrong but to me it makes a good representation. Bachmann do them now if you look at ehattons.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks I was looking at one of them on Everard Junctions Loco fleet it seems a good enough representation Anyway ,you don't notice the windows as it's going around the layout Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ttc0169 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 The first photo is of a Bachmann 150 repainted as a 2600 on Tara Jctn,transfers by Des at Studio scale models,that was before David Kavanagh produced his brass version 2600-which is excellent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 It dosen't look bad did you change the windows? I would have bought one of David Kavanaghs only I wouldn't be able to afford it, though they are fabulous models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ttc0169 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 It dosen't look bad did you change the windows? No-I didn't change the windows-I only painted a green stripe in the centre of each window to recreate the 9 windows on a 2600,it's not a bad attempt which I'm happy with, It has also recently been fitted with a decoder for DCC operation, It might be worth considering-unless you want to get the 2700 that's on offer from The Model shop Belfast or Graham's Portlaoise or Marks models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'll probably go with the Class 150 option as one of my pet hates is the doors at either end rather than about 1/3 in on each side Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 David Kavanaghs models are amazing, I have several and they are perfect runners, absolute replicas of the prototype. It's amazing the difference in gauge when they sit alongside british stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Here is the recent Bachmann / Irish Still available in shops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 and here is one of Davids 2600's in the same livery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 David Kavanaghs model is certainly more realistic than the bachmann model, but the price of his is just too expensive for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 (edited) As a wise man once told me, will anyone really notice at a scale 70mph? Edited June 21, 2012 by BosKonay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Here is a Bachmann 150class I repainted into an Irish Rail livery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 it's quite a convincing model I presume you did the repaint yourself ,if so it's very good=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 it's quite a convincing model I presume you did the repaint yourself ,if so it's very good=D Yes mate its one of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Lovely job Anthony!! Don't know where you find the time to all you do, build that layout and still find time to paint stock for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Barl Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Here is a Bachmann 150class I repainted into an Irish Rail livery Lovely looking model Anthony, do you mind me asking what paints you used for the silver and green and where you got the transfers; I have a 150 sitting in its box that I've been threatening to do something with for ages:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Lovely looking model Anthony, do you mind me asking what paints you used for the silver and green and where you got the transfers; I have a 150 sitting in its box that I've been threatening to do something with for ages:D Decals were got from Weshty must be well over a year now. The silver is just that I think it was Humbrol silver I used and the green is Brunswick green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Barl Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thanks Anthony:tumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 purple Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 David's 2600 models are excellent, pricey, but excellent. Video of one of mine running: [video=youtube_share;1N2HiRQDCmA] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Stunning - they are really beautiful allright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wiggy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 One of my ready to run Hornby 156 resprays by Seamus Graham (lovely job as usual) with sound, interior lights, head & tail lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos. If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/ I have a Bachmann 158 Commuter as well, will post later. [video=youtube;Ru24T-4LrEA] Wiggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BabyGM Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 One of my ready to run Hornby 156 resprays by Seamus Graham (lovely job as usual) with sound, interior lights, head & tail lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos.If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/ I have a Bachmann 158 Commuter as well, will post later. [video=youtube;Ru24T-4LrEA] Wiggy. Hi Wiggy I would have gotten one of those only one of my pet hates is the doors at either end as opposed to about 1/3 in on each side Thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wiggy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hi Wiggy I would have gotten one of those only one of my pet hates is the doors at either end as opposed to about 1/3 in on each side Thanks for posting Well the thing is you get what you pay for. If you can't afford it you have to either go without or get the next best thing. Same goes for the Enterprise stock. Wiggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 wiggy Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 One of my ready to run Bachmann 158's in Irish Commuter livery, with sound, interior lights, door lights and people fitted by John at youchoos. If you like, you can contact John at http://www.youchoos.co.uk/ I've had some comments as to what he is announcing after the doors have closed, as to where is the train going to. It's going to Maynooth, then he says the name again in Irish or celtic if you like. Thanks for watching. Wiggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BosKonay Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Just brilliant!! Giving me ideas for my own rail cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BabyGM
As much as I HATE railcars:mad:
I feel a Class 26/27/2800 would make a nice addition to my new layout
Can anyone tell me what's the best rtr model to use keeping in mind I'd like the doors in or around the right place rather than at either end
Thanks in advance
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