RobertRoche Posted February 16, 2021 Author Posted February 16, 2021 Thank you to everyone for the comments so far. There is a lot of interest which is great and I appreciate the support! I will keep you updated on progress. I am not taking payments at the moment, as a few people have kindly asked. 5 2 Quote
JasonB Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 Just seeing this now. Excellent stuff Robert, and something that's badly needed in my opinion. Definitely interested in this. 1 Quote
Colin R Posted March 2, 2021 Posted March 2, 2021 Now you have me thinking, it looks close enough for Tuma so include me in for one. if you can do the UK as well. Colin Rainsbury 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 3, 2021 Posted March 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Colin R said: Now you have me thinking, it looks close enough for Tuma so include me in for one. if you can do the UK as well. Colin Rainsbury It would be - Tuam was on the GSWR system after they took over the WLWR........ 2 Quote
Thameslink Posted March 15, 2021 Posted March 15, 2021 I would love to get one of these as well. 1 Quote
Rosslare Ranger Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 I'll take 2, would be great if the steps are adjustable. 1 Quote
Bumble_Bee Posted March 16, 2021 Posted March 16, 2021 Lovely model! Would look lovely in blue too for anyone modelling Whitehead:) 2 Quote
Ferg Posted March 31, 2021 Posted March 31, 2021 Coming late to this, but I would be interested in one 1 Quote
llienoecreip Posted April 7, 2021 Posted April 7, 2021 Yes, I would be interested also. Looks great 1 Quote
Popular Post Warbonnet Posted May 12, 2021 Popular Post Posted May 12, 2021 Hi everyone, There has been some silence on this project and I must admit that's down to IRM, and not Robert, so apologies to both Robert and all of you who are interested in this footbridge for that. We were so impressed with Robert's design and attention to detail that we approached him with a view to mass produce his footbridge design rather than do a small run 3D print, which he has very graciously agreed to. So, this will be a new scenic accessory from IRM! What's more, we are working on a modular concept for the bridge, allowing for various spans and orientations, giving you greater flexibility to fit in on your layout! The plan is that it will fully painted and with the bare minimum for assembly. We are currently working with our factory to get this production ready, and we will have a full update and launch including specs, prices, ordering information and more later this year, so please bare with us on that. We will have more details in due course, but with the design being so good and now with a factory fit and finish, it promises to be a must have for any Irish layout! Cheers! Fran 24 3 5 Quote
Westcorkrailway Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Warbonnet said: Hi everyone, There has been some silence on this project and I must admit that's down to IRM, and not Robert, so apologies to both Robert and all of you who are interested in this footbridge for that. We were so impressed with Robert's design and attention to detail that we approached him with a view to mass produce his footbridge design rather than do a small run 3D print, which he has very graciously agreed to. So, this will be a new scenic accessory from IRM! What's more, we are working on a modular concept for the bridge, allowing for various spans and orientations, giving you greater flexibility to fit in on your layout! The plan is that it will fully painted and with the bare minimum for assembly. We are currently working with our factory to get this production ready, and we will have a full update and launch including specs, prices, ordering information and more later this year, so please bare with us on that. We will have more details in due course, but with the design being so good and now with a factory fit and finish, it promises to be a must have for any Irish layout! Cheers! Fran Well done to all involved! A fantastic achievement for Robert and something that all modellers including some doing English layouts would enjoy. I'll order one for Kinsale junction! Edited May 12, 2021 by Westcorkrailway 6 1 Quote
Georgeconna Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Excellent, Well Done Robert, Cemented you place in Irish Railway Modelling history! 7 1 Quote
RobertRoche Posted May 12, 2021 Author Posted May 12, 2021 A big thank you to IRM for taking on this project, and thanks to everyone for the support and interest. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product, it will be worth the wait! 10 1 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, RobertRoche said: A big thank you to IRM for taking on this project, and thanks to everyone for the support and interest. I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product, it will be worth the wait! It will indeed, Robert - many congratulations! 2 Quote
ttc0169 Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Well done Robert, Congrats on your new position with IRM.... 1 2 Quote
murphaph Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 This is really cool. The footbridge looked great already from the 3D printer but a modular factory finished version of Robert's design will do it even more justice no doubt. Fair play to all concerned. 2 Quote
StevieB Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Excellent piece of collaboration between two the parties involved. I wonder what’s next in the way of accessories from IRM & friends. Stephen 2 Quote
JasonB Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 Well done Robert. Goes to show how good a model this is, when you're attracting IRM's attention. You should be very proud. 1 1 Quote
RedRich Posted May 12, 2021 Posted May 12, 2021 That's a good combination of design meets knowhow and experience. Looking forward to it. Rich, 2 Quote
Georgeconna Posted May 13, 2021 Posted May 13, 2021 It will have to how a Cast Iron Plate stating Robert Roche Iron works 2021! hidden somewhere! Ala: 2 5 Quote
Colin_McLeod Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 Well done to Robert for designing this product and well done to Irish Railway Models for undertaking its manufacturer. Hope both parties have a clear agreement with each other to ensure a smooth passage to market! Looking forward to this product for my junction station where I will deploy one that serves four platform roads (three staircases). Quote
enniscorthyman Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 Well done Robert and IRM. I look forward to the foot bridge. Quote
DiveController Posted May 20, 2021 Posted May 20, 2021 IRMs first GSWR item, now we're getting somewhere. I'll take a couple 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 21, 2021 Posted May 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, DiveController said: IRMs first GSWR item, now we're getting somewhere. I'll take a couple RTR bogie coach needed next! Common until the late 1960s, still about until the mid 70s! 1 Quote
WaYSidE Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 Sorry Robert, i missed this post, yes i would love a footbridge. if I am not too late. 1 Quote
Colin R Posted October 27, 2021 Posted October 27, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 9:57 AM, Warbonnet said: Hi everyone, There has been some silence on this project and I must admit that's down to IRM, and not Robert, so apologies to both Robert and all of you who are interested in this footbridge for that. We were so impressed with Robert's design and attention to detail that we approached him with a view to mass produce his footbridge design rather than do a small run 3D print, which he has very graciously agreed to. So, this will be a new scenic accessory from IRM! What's more, we are working on a modular concept for the bridge, allowing for various spans and orientations, giving you greater flexibility to fit in on your layout! The plan is that it will fully painted and with the bare minimum for assembly. We are currently working with our factory to get this production ready, and we will have a full update and launch including specs, prices, ordering information and more later this year, so please bare with us on that. We will have more details in due course, but with the design being so good and now with a factory fit and finish, it promises to be a must have for any Irish layout! Cheers! Fran Hi Fran and all This sounds so good for Irish modelling one of the problems for model Irish railways is getting some one to do the design work, If i may be so bold but if we have any more talented modellers out there, then I suggest that Fran and co have a few quiet social meetings with these people to discuss how this can benefit everyone and not just us on this forum. Who knows what might happen, it could be the start of a much larger Irish based resin building series like those from Bachmann, but under the IRM label? Knowing how popular anything Irish is in America I would be interested to know how many requests for these footbridges are from Americans and does selling Irish model railways to America feature in anyway for the future? Good luck with this project, now that IRM are behind this at least I feel more than happy that I will be able purchase more than the two I was thinking about much earlier. ( I can feel the razor saw getting ready to make a few adjustments to one of them) Colin R 1 1 Quote
RobertRoche Posted October 27, 2021 Author Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, WaYSidE said: Sorry Robert, i missed this post, yes i would love a footbridge. if I am not too late. Not to worry, Irish Railway Models will be producing the footbridge - IRM will provide all the updates on it! 2 hours ago, Colin R said: This sounds so good for Irish modelling one of the problems for model Irish railways is getting some one to do the design work, If i may be so bold but if we have any more talented modellers out there, then I suggest that Fran and co have a few quiet social meetings with these people to discuss how this can benefit everyone and not just us on this forum. My personal view of this is that it would be difficult for IRM to take on a third party design unless it is of something quite simple. My footbridge design is relatively simple in comparison to a locomotive or wagon. I did a lot of work on the 3D model of the footbridge but there is probably a lot more work involved in getting it through the manufacturing stage. I would love to model a loco or wagon and then have it produced by IRM, however IRM have high standards to uphold. IRM have told the stories of the products that they have released so far and it is obvious that accuracy to the prototype is extremely important to them. I've done some work on a loco, but unless I had access to the prototype, I imagine that the CAD model would not be accurate to the real thing. I think that IRM do rely heavily on the modelers that are out there for reference, background etc. It would be more difficult for them to find a railway modeler who can create a CAD design to a high standard, of an item that will be popular. There are railway related items that would be quite simple to model - it is a case of the right model, at the right time and the level of detail required for that model. That is how I think it works. Edited October 27, 2021 by RobertRoche 6 1 Quote
Colin R Posted October 28, 2021 Posted October 28, 2021 Hi Robert don't put your self down one of the hardest bits in doing a production run is the prototyping to see how it is going to look in reality, most big manufactures now use 3D printing to make sure they get all the detail right before they make the moulds, for the production run. It used to be a very highly skill job to be a tool maker, My cousin before he retired used to have such a job. Cad Cam productions methods are used a lot more than people realise. your 3D work can in theory be used by a mould maker to produce the finish moulds for the kit. I do realise that to produce such a model may require someone to sit down and think in terms of the best way to go ahead in the production of the moulds, as a rough guess I would think you could be looking at something around 15 to 20 separate moulds before all the bits are glued together at the final end of the production line. 3 Quote
WaYSidE Posted October 29, 2021 Posted October 29, 2021 On 27/10/2021 at 11:48 PM, RobertRoche said: Not to worry, Irish Railway Models will be producing the footbridge - IRM will provide all the updates on it! thanks, Robert, I think your footbridge is one of the nicest models of anything to do with Irish rail , since i saw the post the other day, i just keep wondering where a foot bridge will fit on layout, found three spots at least, 3 Quote
mphoey Posted November 24, 2021 Posted November 24, 2021 On 12/5/2021 at 9:57 AM, Warbonnet said: Hi everyone, There has been some silence on this project and I must admit that's down to IRM, and not Robert, so apologies to both Robert and all of you who are interested in this footbridge for that. We were so impressed with Robert's design and attention to detail that we approached him with a view to mass produce his footbridge design rather than do a small run 3D print, which he has very graciously agreed to. So, this will be a new scenic accessory from IRM! What's more, we are working on a modular concept for the bridge, allowing for various spans and orientations, giving you greater flexibility to fit in on your layout! The plan is that it will fully painted and with the bare minimum for assembly. We are currently working with our factory to get this production ready, and we will have a full update and launch including specs, prices, ordering information and more later this year, so please bare with us on that. We will have more details in due course, but with the design being so good and now with a factory fit and finish, it promises to be a must have for any Irish layout! Cheers! Fran is this the last announcement for this year that we have been waiting on 2 1 Quote
Andreas Weniger Posted December 6, 2021 Posted December 6, 2021 Hello , I'm just cheeky - would it be possible to make the transition in 1/22.5 G scale, possibly in individual segments / parts? many thanks in advance Quote
Patrick Davey Posted September 27, 2023 Posted September 27, 2023 Wondering are there any updates on this one - thinking it might fit my current project very nicely!!! 4 1 Quote
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