Garfield Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi folks, So, a parcel just arrived from China containing the first pre-production sample of our ballast wagon. There are still a few niggly bits to iron out but overall we're extremely happy with how it has turned out. Here are some photos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 In one word, WOW, Cant wait for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Take a bow lads:tumbsup: Truly stunning, the shape is captured perfectly. Really can't wait now. That's an amazing amount of detail. I can see the remaining packs selling out even faster now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Only small numbers of Pack 1 remain, and modest numbers of the other two packs - treat yourself https://irishrailwaymodels.com/index.php/shop/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Looks amazing for a PP model. If this a taster of things to come than it will be a winner all round. Huge credit to the IRM team and Dave for keeping us up to date with everything, the hard work they have put in is paying off. Cheers lad's. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Only small numbers of Pack 1 remain, and modest numbers of the other two packs - treat yourself https://irishrailwaymodels.com/index.php/shop/ Good news Stephen. Are the shots on your layout. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 They look the DB's. All credit to the team, including DJ Models ofcourse. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Lads a lovely piece of work, truly exceptional, very well done to all involved. All your hard work is paying off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Good news Stephen. Are the shots on your layout. Rich, They are Rich, tho Fran had the 'good camera' out Sooner we get these all sold and shipped, the sooner we can get the Cement bubble away, and all the other projects on the roadmap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Brilliant detail on that sample.... I'd say these wagons will exceed expectations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The detail is only amazing lads...well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Very impressive,and stunning detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Well done lads a fantastic looking model-one of the finest I have seen-a credit to your work. Looking forward to running them on Tara Junction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Well done lads a fantastic looking model-one of the finest I have seen-a credit to your work.Looking forward to running them on Tara Junction. Hi guys, Just in case you spotted them, the 'witness' marks ( the round indents) on the inside of the hopper will be removed at 2nd ep stage. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi guys, Just in case you spotted them, the 'witness' marks ( the round indents) on the inside of the hopper will be removed at 2nd ep stage. Cheers Dave Thank you Dave for taking on the project..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The wagon looks great,can't wait. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thank you Dave for taking on the project..... It's been most enjoyable, especially the field trips AND the meetings over very liquid lunches lasting on average 5 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Congrats to all involved that looks fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Lovely. Well worth it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 It's been most enjoyable, especially the field trips AND the meetings over very liquid lunches lasting on average 5 hours! The lads did mention all the hours that went into this project alright.... They just omitted the small detail of the liquid lunches.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Lads, they are absolutely stunning. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest141 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Excellent well done lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No question, a very nice model - so I've succumbed and there's more money in your bank account as of two minutes ago. Now, where to put them? - every siding is full! Congratulations. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Great job, well done lads, now get them painted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Myself and Patrick took the wagon on a tour of the two Dublin Model Railway Clubs this evening to show the guys in the plastic. We received lots of positive feedback which makes it all so worthwhile. A big thank you to both clubs for their fantastic hospitality and thank you all for your orders and great feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Also noticed this evening that they can be converted to 21mm very simply Great bit of engineering there men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo325ci Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Looks very good fellas. Must put in another order so I have some of each pack! I know you've said there's some niggly bits outstanding, and maybe this is one of them or maybe the camera angle is playing tricks, but to me the buffers look slightly out of proportion, almost too long or over extended? Anyway, can't wait to get my hands on these and the launch of the cements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks for all the feedback lads, and not to sound too cheesy, but it would not be possible without your support and orders. We've seen a big flurry or orders coming in since we put the pics up, thank you so much for the support with your wallets. Jimbo, The buffers are a bit wonky from the hand assembly to fit parts. They're scale though. If anything, a lot of the RTR buffers on other products are a bit 'weedy' when compared with the real thing. I know it's a big criticism British modellers have about their models. We have them nice a meaty and with the correct spacing. Also, you'd be amazed at the small size of the wagon itself. The buffers stand out a bit as a result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Great bit of engineering there men Not sure why it wasn't thought of before now, but it's the way forward for all IRM projects. Shnip - to me the buffers look slightly out of proportion, almost too long or over extended? Jamie, this one may be slightly contentious, but the buffers are the right size, and right spacing. When we got the initial CAD back they had applied UK standards to them, but were quickly corrected to Irish sizes and spacings. I did spend a day in the North Wall with Dave Jones, and trust me, they are absolutely bang on. (I thought the same initially and checked, but who'd have thought irish buffers were 2 foot long - not me for a start!) When you see it in the flesh though, it makes sense. It just looks "right" - fat, wide, chunky. Not at all like that Narra Gauge stuff from across the ditch! R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo325ci Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm sure you guys have done your homework and it will be spot on!! Promoting the wagon like this, with the step by step tooling shots, the CAD drawing etc is a great approach. Hopefully you'll continue to do the same with future releases. The smaller/newer plastic aircraft manufacturers such as AMK are taking the same approach and it seems to be working for them against the giants such as Tamiya (which they are taking head on with their F-14 as it happens). Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm sure you guys have done your homework and it will be spot on!! Promoting the wagon like this, with the step by step tooling shots, the CAD drawing etc is a great approach. Hopefully you'll continue to do the same with future releases. The smaller/newer plastic aircraft manufacturers such as AMK are taking the same approach and it seems to be working for them against the giants such as Tamiya (which they are taking head on with their F-14 as it happens). Good work! Thanks Jimbo and rest assured we will be keeping you all in the loop with future releases as the progress like we have with the ballast wagon. We see no need for secrets, though a surprise or two along the way is nice, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Jimbo, The buffers are a bit wonky from the hand assembly to fit parts. They're scale though. If anything, a lot of the RTR buffers on other products are a bit 'weedy' when compared with the real thing. I know it's a big criticism British modellers have about their models. We have them nice a meaty and with the correct spacing. Also, you'd be amazed at the small size of the wagon itself. The buffers stand out a bit as a result! That's a big thing that I noticed that makes them look so much better. Alot of models seem to have undersized buffers and it takes from the final look so much. It's the white metal buffers on the SSM 42ft flat kit that really makes it for me. Those buffers would look great on the MM Cravens. Edited August 4, 2016 by Railer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 The results of a lot of hard work in the research and development of this model is now producing fruit. The exacting detail showing on this pre-production sample is a credit to all involved and I am looking forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 I just realised that we haven't shown any shots of the wagon's underside, so I took a couple of quick photos this evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Would it be possible to post a picture of it next a 141 or 071 to get a idea of the size of it? Just like to see how it sits next to a MM loco height wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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