Weshty Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 (edited) Studio Scale models are proud to announce the release of their finest and most detailed kit to date, the Great Southern Railways Class 800. The biggest and most powerful engines ever to run in Ireland, they were designed by Edgar Bredin with drawings prepared by H. J. A. Beaumont. This kit is dedicated to their memory. This is a brass kit with nicklesilver chassis and whitemetal detailing. As with all SSM kits, everything is provided "except for paint and labour". Etched numbering and nameplates are included for all three locos, Maedhbh, Macha and Tailte. A resin casting has been specially commissioned to represent the compound curves of the firebox front. Transfers, lining, plunger pickups and sprung buffers are also included. OO wheels and crankpins, gearbox, motor and Drivestretcher are also available to purchase with the kit. See http://www.studio-scale-models.com for further details including photos and pricing. Edited July 17, 2012 by Weshty 1 Quote
Warbonnet Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Stunning Des, look forward to working my way up to building something like this. Best of luck with it! Quote
Kirley Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Looks superb Des, what a lovely looking model and one I would like to make sometime. Quote
BabyGM Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Des, can your steam engine kits be mounted on RTR chassis as ? The Class 800 looks great well done=D Quote
Guest hidden-agenda Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Beautiful piece of kit well done Des. Quote
scahalane Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Great credit to you Des she looks a stunner. Quote
Mayner Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Impressive looking model. Its strange how odd proportions the 800s were compared with locos from the same era http://www.tower-models.com/towermodels/ggauge/tower/g1tl/scot/index.htm and GNR VS http://www.flickr.com/photos/75395133@N00/4597796405/ Any chance of a Vs Des? Quote
Weshty Posted July 13, 2012 Author Posted July 13, 2012 John, given I've only just launched the 800, not likely! Seriously though, if I do any other loco, it will be either a D17 or D19. But I have several other items that are close to my heart to do before I go near another loco or DMU. Quote
heirflick Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 -beautiful des...no other word for it! the detail on her is fantastic..exactly as the real thing. the tender is superb- well done:tumbsup: Quote
Glenderg Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 Des, This is how I start my day. I'm not sure how I'm going to cobble together the funds for this, but it HAS to happen!!! It's hard to put into words how good I feel about seeing THE Lady rolling again...... Richie. Quote
Mayner Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 John, given I've only just launched the 800, not likely! Seriously though, if I do any other loco, it will be either a D17 or D19. But I have several other items that are close to my heart to do before I go near another loco or DMU. The 3/4 front view of the model certainly captures the same massive look as Glenderg's screen saver. If you ever get round to the D17 I will definitely have one maybe two to keep my J15s company 2 built, one in the works, 2 more waiting! Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 I was very impressed on a recent visit to Cultra to see the real 800 class Maedbh,it's sheer size etc, It must have been some sight on the mainline, Des-you have certainly captured the impressive look of the loco-and if I had the confidence to build one I would certainly have one, Well done-and best of luck with it. Quote
snapper Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 John, given I've only just launched the 800, not likely! Seriously though, if I do any other loco, it will be either a D17 or D19. But I have several other items that are close to my heart to do before I go near another loco or DMU. any hints Quote
Tarabuses Posted July 14, 2012 Posted July 14, 2012 A really good model of a great locomotive. How do I get one built? Quote
Weshty Posted July 14, 2012 Author Posted July 14, 2012 any hints Snapper, plenty of them dropped over the last while. Thanks for all the good feedback lads. Glenderg, LOVE the frontpage of your PC. You did well to get taht shot, the lighting in Cultra is not the best and very hard to get a good overall angle of Maedhbh, but you managed nicely. Quote
Glenderg Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 No sir, not mine. I wish it was. If I did take photo of the lady, they would be of the extreme rivetcounting variety! Quote
jhb171achill Posted July 16, 2012 Posted July 16, 2012 W O WWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is amazing! I'm starting to gather funds already.... A D17, as Des men tions, would be a lovely addition too, as would (and yes, i'm biased) an "Achill Bogie" D16! That model of 800 is a credit to you Des - absolutely superb. Can't wait to see one running. Quote
islandbridgejct Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Gorgeous model. Excuse me while I prop up my jaw and try to stop drooling. Alan Quote
Weshty Posted July 17, 2012 Author Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks again folks. I've added a Youtube clip of the Walschaerts Valve Gear in action. 8 seconds of pleasure. Quote
Guest hidden-agenda Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks again folks. I've added a Youtube clip of the Walschaerts Valve Gear in action. 8 seconds of pleasure. Runs well and looks great Des but could you post a video with the body on and at least long enough to finish the half bottle of Black Bush i have left ? regards Gareth. Quote
Warbonnet Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Thanks again folks. I've added a Youtube clip of the Walschaerts Valve Gear in action. 8 seconds of pleasure. Link? Quote
David Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) It's amazing how literally all of the valve gear works compared to RTR locos where they are modeled in 'neutral' so the radius rod and valve stem do not move. Edited July 17, 2012 by David Quote
Weshty Posted July 20, 2012 Author Posted July 20, 2012 That's just teasing us!!! Any more video?! I'll try and get some more up in the near future. Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted July 20, 2012 Posted July 20, 2012 Nice smooth action Weshty will you put up a video of her running with her motor powered please:o Quote
Weshty Posted July 20, 2012 Author Posted July 20, 2012 Nice smooth action Weshty will you put up a video of her running with her motor powered please:o I'll try and get some more up in the near future. Quote
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