Sulzer201 Posted December 27, 2012 Author Posted December 27, 2012 Santa dropped in a Class 59 and the boys were happy to test her out. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted January 6, 2013 Author Posted January 6, 2013 Hi all, I managed to fit the 201 with the 3 funct bachmann chip and delighted with the results. One cab light working along with directional lights, most importantly, lovely smooth running. Is it okay to fit the same type of chip in the 071? My longer term plan will be to invest in a sound chip for the 071, in the interim I would like to just fit a basic chip. On the the budget scenic topic, I was in the garden yesterday and managed to rake some moss etc - which I've used for hedges etc. I know this stuff is pure amateurish but I was happy enough with it for the time being. The dynamis is nearly as reliable as the HEP on the 201s! I changed the location of the receiver and have the handheld unit in line of sight to it. It will also suffice for the time being as The Brickworks is a small layout. I have also included 2 photos of a fabulous line-up of Morgans. Our family member who passed recently was a keen vintage car enthusiast and attended such rally's all his life. The Morgans turned up to give him a good send off. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 Just posting a few more pics, fitted the snow plough to the 150 due to the present forecast! Trying to make some little fields etc using budget materials and now looking for a substitute of cheap or good value ballast packs?. Sorry the 150 is the closest I can afford at present to the Castle class and likewise with the 158 for the 27. Anyway can't wait to get a filty A and 181 from Anto. If your looking in Anto I can't wait for a few pics! Quote
BosKonay Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 For low cost fields - check out Hanging Basket Liner in your local DIY place It can be teased out, glued down, and then trimmed, and gives a great 'undergrowth / brush' effect - perfect for hills or embankments! Quote
Sulzer201 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks Stephen I'll drop to Woodies tomorrow after work. Quote
BosKonay Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Here's a lovely example of the hanging basket liner in use Quote
Dave Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Looking good Tommy, you won't be disappointed with Anthony's work. He did and amazing job on my 141 and 082 Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Tommy I'll hopefully get somthing posted up during the week for you Quote
Sulzer201 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Thanks Stephen I'll get to Woodies or Homebase and get some as that looks brilliant. Yep Dave your locos are amazing and the work does transform the models. Thanks ttc - it's a small layout and it needs proper ballast and scenery. All of which take time and money. I just try and make small improvements over time. It needs some authentic rolling stock etc but you can only pick up things as you go along. Good man Anto those pics will make my day. Edited January 20, 2013 by Sulzer201 Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 layout is looking good,like the backscene and the dirty NIR GM. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 The return of 039 and 187 from their visit to Anthony's workshops in Newry, many thanks Anto. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 Apologies to the Mod and all - for posting double pics. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Top notch weathering Tommy,I love the oil stains on 039. Quote
kevrail Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 looking Good. Any chance of pics of the DMU that you have decalled translink? Quote
Sulzer201 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Kevrail, I will stick a couple of pics of the DMU on but its only a 150 with a couple of decals. Quote
irishthump Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Looking great! Do I see the downloadable brickpaper from Newrailwaymodellers? Stunning weathering from Anto, as usual. Did he respray 039? The livery looks better than on the Silverfox website. (I'm assuming it's a Silverfox here.) Edited February 18, 2013 by irishthump Quote
BosKonay Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Beautiful!!! Truly a master of filth Quote
Broithe Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 Beautiful!!! Truly a master of filth I often wonder how many people end up on this site because they Googled "filthy models"..? Quote
Sulzer201 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Posted February 19, 2013 Sorry lads, love those locos so threw up another few pics, including the 150 kevrail - wouldn't mind handing it over to Anto also, irishthump - the A is a SF and Anto hit her hard with the weathering - improved them no end, in my view, and just enjoy looking at it and the GM. Have sent up another couple of locos for similar treatment. My next project is to get rid of the remaining thumb tacks and get all the track ballasted. Thanks for the comments all, and Anto's work is class. Quote
BosKonay Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Very 450'ish look off the 150 - nice work Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 The utter realism of those weathering jobs from Newry never cease to amaze me! I'd be almost afraid to touch those models in case I got covered in oil!!!! Quote
kevrail Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks for the pics Tommy. I want to decal my 150 with Translink but don't really want to do a respray. This has given me a few ideas. Love the layout Quote
Sulzer201 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Posted February 20, 2013 Best of luck kevrail with that - here are 187 and 039 on Anto's layout prior to heading south. I'd love a layout like that. Quote
BosKonay Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Enough - show us some MODEL photos please - no more of the REAL THING@! Quote
Riversuir226 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 Can nearly smell the fumes!!! The a class is nice and filth the way they were in their later years. 187 looks really classy. Quote
heirflick Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 a right pair of dirty little f~~kers!....love them:x Quote
enniscorthyman Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 I love the oil streaks especially on the a class. Quote
BosKonay Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 What's the lighting on those photos? Look amazing! Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 What's the lighting on those photos? Look amazing! Taken with my iPhone 5 that's it nothing else. No fancy photo shopping or lighting just point and click Stephen. Quote
BosKonay Posted February 20, 2013 Posted February 20, 2013 The room must be really well lit! You'll need to start a layout detailing and weathering master lads Anthony!! Quote
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