PJR Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Hi Lads As I have now ordered the set from IRM I now need to start making a weed spray van . I looking for a drawing /sizes or some info on this model if anyone can help out so I can scratch build Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, PJR said: Hi Lads As I have now ordered the set from IRM I now need to start making a weed spray van . I looking for a drawing /sizes or some info on this model if anyone can help out so I can scratch build Thanks in advance May be of some help to you.... 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Thanks for that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 http://silverfoxmodels.co.uk/ir-ie-weed-van/ Might be a suitable short cut and inevitably if I purchase one the boys in the bunker will announce a full range of GSV options ! - (please) Robert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Doe anyone know what the RAL code for the yellow on the weed sprayer is?? Thanks in advance Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi RAL rail yellow is RAL 1003 but RAL 1004 to RAL 1006 all shades close BR rail yellow has a BS code 381c - 356 - called signal yellow. Robert 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Does anyone do the brass side etch for these or could it be done? Perhaps Worsley works might do one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi PH Designs do a set as does Bill Bedford/ Mousa models for the GSV so a case of adaption. I asked about price from PHD as currently out of stock but artwork ok for more. I have Bills for one suitable for 3173 - ex BCK but not sure if he does one for 3178- ex BSK. As a possible short cut via a Bachmann BSK I came across these in Ebay land . www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Window-Fillers-for-Bachmann-OO-scale-Mk1-Coach-conversions these are 3D print blanks - I added a fine smear of filler and sanded back before fitting should be able to cut 5 and 10 thou plasticard for roof fill in panel and new window for location of the grill and following the recipe for cut and shunt on the forum. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I would prefer to do the older Bredin van. I was thinking this could be something Mayner could consider? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 4 hours ago, popeye said: I would prefer to do the older Bredin van. I was thinking this could be something Mayner could consider? I would second that the original of the weedspray van was converted from a luggage/ parcel van an overlay could do both . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Just ordered some B5 bogies from Southern pride and as gone back to finish outstanding on my GSV plie (2) and of course I had some in the bottom of another box ! Did the Bredin van wotk much with the bogie wagons - lots of vid footage with the 4 wheel mounted tanks so a good use of the Provincal wagons kits or a 3D print version perhaps. Robert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 6 hours ago, popeye said: I would prefer to do the older Bredin van. I was thinking this could be something Mayner could consider? Same here. The mkI version is too late for me. I'm going to have to somehow get the Bredin one. 44 minutes ago, Robert Shrives said: Just ordered some B5 bogies from Southern pride and as gone back to finish outstanding on my GSV plie (2) and of course I had some in the bottom of another box ! Did the Bredin van wotk much with the bogie wagons - lots of vid footage with the 4 wheel mounted tanks so a good use of the Provincal wagons kits or a 3D print version perhaps. Robert I bought the Weedspray train to strip the tanks and container off and place them on the 20' 4w flats that I'm sure IRM will release in a higher quality RTR model some day The 42' flats will be hauling containers! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 https://mousa-models.co.uk/product/bck6224s-4-cie-mk-1-steam-heat-boiler-van-sides/ found this linked from new website - only one left and of course not the one wanted for spray van sorry to say. Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Good news. Silverfox have released an updated version of their weed spray van which seems to be a significant improvement on the original. Laser cut with flush glazing. Should go well with the new IRM weed spray wagon pack. Completes the circle. Photo below of the RTR version, before weathering and after a light weathering. This one will be migrating for the winter to its new home. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 I ordered the SilverFox kit version and the cast is fairly clean, but that looks very different to mine, are you sure its Silverfox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, scahalane said: I ordered the SilverFox kit version and the cast is fairly clean, but that looks very different to mine, are you sure its Silverfox? Yes quite sure, I saw it come out of the silverfox box. Its not mine, btw. I understand they've switched to laser cut plastic for these hence the glazing improvement. A birdie tells me they may be doing refreshes of some of their other products. A rising tide lifts all boats big and small. That tide was created by Patrick Murphy and the following full moon spring tide by IRM. I have one on order myself. PS: They haven't updated the photo on their web site. Edited November 12, 2020 by Noel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Question for those in the know: Did the weed spray van have a generator on board to power the pump, agitators and run the CCTV cameras? Also any form of heating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 It's definitely Silver Fox alright, now touched by the Hand of Noel, and slowly migrating a few thousand km south. Spoke with Chris of silver Fox and he told me that they used laser-cut mylar for the sides, allowing the flush glazing. From the photos, it's a world above previous versions... Probably another consequence of Paddy Murphy and the IRM lads raising the bar for what is considered normal nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 This is the kit I got from Silverfox last week. Its very different from yours..no flush glazing and added door details etc. It looks like they're producing two versions or am I going mad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Looks like they are shifting old stock, had some older kits previously and they came in those cardboard boxes rather than the newer blue box that they come in now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, scahalane said: This is the kit I got from Silverfox last week. Its very different from yours..no flush glazing and added door details etc. It looks like they're producing two versions or am I going mad! That one has the more typical chunky resin look to it, but the door hinges and handles are a nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Noel said: Question for those in the know: Did the weed spray van have a generator on board to power the pump, agitators and run the CCTV cameras? Also any form of heating? Noel, yes there is a generator in the weedspray van. Whether or not it is the same one as was in it originally, I'm not sure. Not sure either about heating. Hope this helps. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I think it is a much smaller power pack - I saw a top down pic a while back with a puny little pipe sticking out of roof towards one end with soot streak on roof. The new larger sealed roof plate suggests original gear lifted out in a one way move. Robert 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 IIRC 3187 sustained fire damage in Cork towards the end of the Cravens era, fo llowing which it was refurbished for the spray train. Would make sense if the genny etc was replaced at this point. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Nice surprise in the post this morning from IRM's Accurascale fulfilment centre in the UK. In the queue now for the weathering bay and kadee's. A bit modern for me, and yes . . . Yellow! But I could not let an example of these excellent Irish produced models escape the collection. Really like the colouring on the 21ft container. These loads could also be adapted to easily fit and run on 20ft container flats for the earlier style laminate coach van spray train. That reminds me the patio needs its final pre-christmas weed spray. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Noel said: Nice surprise in the post this morning from IRM's Accurascale fulfilment centre in the UK. In the queue now for the weathering bay and kadee's. A bit modern for me, and yes . . . Yellow! But I could not let an example of these excellent Irish produced models escape the collection. Really like the colouring on the 21ft container. These loads could also be adapted to easily fit and run on 20ft container flats for the earlier style laminate coach van spray train. That reminds me the patio needs its final pre-christmas weed spray. They'll look fabulous behind that grey 071! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Noel, there looking just mega, even before you shade them, I’ll be looking forward to seeming them then, so I’m sure looking forward to getting mine, BTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 I emailed Silver Fox about getting their Weed Van - they are taking orders, but the new run won't be ready until next summer. Payment not required until then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoebox Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The older weedspray van and train at Waterford Spraying at New Ross, ready for the return back to Waterford The mixer unit and internal tank 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Got my Van kit today, ItJust made it out before Brexit! Good ol Service there from Silver Fox. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 FYI Kit does not come with wheels had shelve out another 17 notes for a 10 pack of wheels. PITA. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) SCAHALNE SAID : “ This is the kit I got from Silverfox last week. Its very different from yours..no flush glazing and added door details etc. It looks like they're producing two versions or am I going mad! “ Hi guys, any chance of a comparison photo of these two coaches, TIA BTB Edited January 7, 2021 by burnthebox Txt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 9 hours ago, burnthebox said: SCAHALNE SAID : “ This is the kit I got from Silverfox last week. Its very different from yours..no flush glazing and added door details etc. It looks like they're producing two versions or am I going mad! “ Hi guys, any chance of a comparison photo of these two coaches, TIA BTB Hi Paul. Hope these photos help. This photo below seems of the older version before they upgraded the production. The lower photo is of later version which seems a significant upgrade with flush glazing and finer body panels. SF weed van - original version This below is a photo of the most recent RTR version I received just before Christmas (photos before and after weathering) SF weed van upgraded RTR version It looks like the most recent version is laser cut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Mail I received in November regarding a RTR Weed Van from Silver Fox: "We are next planning on making a batch of Weed Vans in our August-October 2021 production schedule. If you wish to have a Weed Van included in this production batch, please email back to confirm and please provide your delivery address for our records. No deposit is required, as payment is only requested on completion of work. Many Thanks Chris - Silver Fox Models" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) On 13/11/2020 at 2:56 AM, DJ Dangerous said: DJ Dangerous said, “but the door hinges and handles are a nice touch “ Well guys, having said that, which one is best suited for the IRM Weed Train...! And if ordering from SF do you have to specify exactly which one you would prefer, & is the year in any way relevant. ! BTB Edited January 10, 2021 by burnthebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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