Broithe Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 What is gouache? Is it a specific colour, or a method, or a type of paint (i.e. acrylic or watercolour)? It is essentially a denser version of watercolour media. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 It is essentially a denser version of watercolour media. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouache And here's me thinking it's stew you consume off-piste after a good day's snowboarding in Austria..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 And here's me thinking it's stew you consume off-piste after a good day's snowboarding in Austria..... You're getting it confused with where Stalin used to send people he that wasn't totally keen on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Rich Divisio an American modeller was one of the first people to recommend it for weathering. He had used, Raw umber Burnt umber Raw sienna Burnt sienna Oranage lake deep These colours were used specifically for rusting effects. There are many more that have uses for railways. It is water based and can be cleaned off and you can start again without ruining the model until you hit on a finish and technique you are happy with. A lot of people on the weathering groups in the US have given up on airbrushing for all but re spraying or kit painting, and are using powders, inks, gouache, some are using oil based paints also. Military modellers use all the earthy colours and the finished models look amazing. Give it a go it's always nice to learn other technique's to improve your skills rather than tying yourself to one way. A 14ml tube should not cost more than 5 euros and will last years. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 You're getting it confused with where Stalin used to send people he that wasn't totally keen on. Or the Indian elephant deity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Mine finally arrived today We've all seen how fantastic the models are but also a mention to the beautiful packaging! The boxes look really great, nice and solid too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 (edited) Mine finally arrived today We've all seen how fantastic the models are but also a mention to the beautiful packaging! The boxes look really great, nice and solid too! Finally! Someone appreciates my efforts! Enjoy your wagons! Edited June 22, 2017 by Garfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Finally! Someone appreciates my efforts! Enjoy your wagons! You and your box porn. As bad as Wrenneire! haha Thanks for the kind words, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Finally! Someone appreciates my efforts! May 10th - They are stunningly exquisite, hyper detailed, beautifully finished, very tastefully packaged . . .Well done team IRM - Stephen, Fran, Patrick and Richie. You packaging work was appreciated and mentioned some weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Finally! Someone appreciates my efforts! Enjoy your wagons! I love mine too Pat, feel the love. The literature that comes packed with the wagons is a nice touch also, you rarely see it with packs of wagons. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Cheers, gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Well, I have finally received mine, in the sense that I have arrived at where I had them delivered to. A few points come to mind. 1, The brakes seem to be seized in the off position. 2, The ballast delivery gates are stuck shut - I was hoping to automate the brakes and the gates via DCC control. 3, There seems to have been little thought given to fitting smoke units which could be used to simulate the dust from filling operations. Other than these points, they seem quite good - and the boxes are OK, too. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richrua Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Lol, as the kids say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 We haven't been near this thread recently, and apologies for that! As you may have probably seen elsewhere, our ballast wagons have sold really rather well, and we can only thank you all for supporting this project with your purchases. We still have some packs of A, B and C left, but they are walking out the doors at a steady pace and will be gone soon enough. We really enjoy those of you who have sent us videos of the wagons in action on your layouts, and would love to see more, and or pictures that we can share on here and indeed our Facebook page. Eamonn Redmond kindly sent this one of the wagons in action on his superb new layout. [video=youtube;2bz4DPLz-Qg] We will be at the Stillorgan fair this Sunday with some for sale. Of course, you can also buy remaining stock at http://www.irishrailwaymodels.com/shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Are there any videos of the actual prototype ballast wagons laying and spreading ballast with ploughs? (I.e. As opposed to being in transit). Never seen a video that shows how they were operated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Are there any videos of the actual prototype ballast wagons laying and spreading ballast with ploughs? (I.e. As opposed to being in transit). Never seen a video that shows how they were operated. Noel not sure how to post the link to the video but check out Eiretrains.com in the videos section.Nice footage of one working on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JasonB Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 That's the one Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Nice one Richie I was only down there about six weeks ago. We were out visiting my brother in law in Mooncoin and decided to go for a walk. We went down Chapel Street to the Grange road and walked as far as the crossing. My Dads a Mooncoin Man and used to take the train into Waterford from Grange, collect my Mother (when they were courting his word not mine) and walk to Railway Square to catch the Tramore train before he bought a car. He had a Triumph motor bike but my Mother wasn't having any of it. It's a lovely scenic line. Nice to see 084 she must have been one of the last to remain in the IE orange livery. Shows how great the models are also when watching the real thing. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks guys, that's great but unfortunately only half the picture, just missing footage of ploughs in action spreading the ballast (like UK samples below) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The ballast plough can be seen in action at the end... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 The ballast plough can be seen in action at the end... Thanks Patrick but its rather brief and needs a telescope! There must be some close up videos like the UK ones of plough vans and ballast wagons at work on CIE/IR rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks Patrick but its rather brief and needs a telescope! There must be some close up videos like the UK ones of plough vans and ballast wagons at work on CIE/IR rails. I'd imagine H&S and night time ballast dropping would have prevented such close filming taking place on a regular basis Noel. The above video is excellent and the best I've seen of the operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 There's a vid clip somewhere of ballast dropping and ploughing on the DCDR's Inch Abbey line. If I recall correctly, it was being side-dropped by their ex-NIR bogie, and centre-dropped by their GSWR 4-wheeled ballast wagon. The GSWR plough did that end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 As you can probably appreciate, it's been a insanely busy period for us Irish Railway Models folk. So much so that I hadn't actually got to play with my own set of ballasts and give them a run! I managed to rectify that a little when i paid a visit to my good friend Bren to have the craic as always and was able to give them a good long run. Apologies for the bang average video but I thought I'd capture a bit of the fun! [video=youtube;5d6-S2qkpSA] Remember, you can still order packs of ballasts online and we will have some at the October show for sale too! http://www.irishrailwaymodels.com/shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Very impressive,nice layout too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Nice video that's shows the wagons off well. Nothing beats the fun and enjoyment of operating model trains on a spectacular layout. The 12 ballasts look really great in that scenery. Mind you Wrenneire had 18 IRM ballasts on his video, and I had 20 IRM ballasts on a kingsbridge video a few months ago. IRM might sponsor a competition for the longest video rake!!! (I jest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Nice video Fran love the close up shots.Class looking layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Nice video that's shows the wagons off well. Nothing beats the fun and enjoyment of operating model trains on a spectacular layout. The 12 ballasts look really great in that scenery. Mind you Wrenneire had 18 IRM ballasts on his video, and I had 20 IRM ballasts on a kingsbridge video a few months ago. IRM might sponsor a competition for the longest video rake!!! (I jest) 2 Locos, 2 Ploughs and 18 wagons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 2 Locos, 2 Ploughs and 18 wagons Dave I graciously concede to the superior prototypical authenticity of your rake properly punctuated with two ploughs Updated short video! 2 Locos, 20 IRM ballast wagons, NO Ploughs, 2 brake vans! . . . can't wait for the Cement Bubbles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 ....and a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 ....and a [ATTACH=CONFIG]28723[/ATTACH] Very funny maestro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 With all that diddley-eye music I thought I was down at the Clonakilty Model Rail Village for a while And then the jazz kicked in, and sure t'was like being at the Metropole in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 IRM Ballasts underwent some enjoyable Kadee shunting and uncoupling trails today. And it was a success. Short video clip below. Because occasionally I like to run, shunt and marshal these lovely wagons with other Kadee fitted stock, I have glued Kadee No 18 NEM couplings to the underside of the NEM pockets rather than into the NEM pockets. This gives a more correct height for activating uncoupling using the Kadee trip pin over uncoupling magnets. PS: Mods, for completeness in a few days time I'll also post this clip to my Kadee conversion thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Sound if pretty sweet for sure. did you try the Magnet under the Track at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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