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The Brassgoggles Model Making Club (the second non-SP model making thread).

Started by James Harrison, April 28, 2019, 05:13:51 PM

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chironex

#925
September 17, 2024, 09:54:51 AM Last Edit: September 17, 2024, 10:04:16 AM by chironex
I went to a model show last weekend.

I got Second in SF gaming figures.
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QUEENSLAND RAIL NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!

James Harrison

#926
September 17, 2024, 05:45:11 PM
Quote from: chironex on September 17, 2024, 09:54:51 AMI went to a model show last weekend.

I got Second in SF gaming figures.


Congratulations!
Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.

Madasasteamfish

#927
September 20, 2024, 05:34:15 PM
I know myself and Mr Harrison have both seen this announcement, but in the event anyone else has an interest in Britain's pre-grouping railways, there's been an announcement of some more period appropriate coaches

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/evolution-coaches/
I made a note in my diary on the way over here. Simply says; "Bugger!"

"DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH."

James Harrison

#928
September 20, 2024, 06:53:54 PM
Quote from: Madasasteamfish on September 20, 2024, 05:34:15 PMI know myself and Mr Harrison have both seen this announcement, but in the event anyone else has an interest in Britain's pre-grouping railways, there's been an announcement of some more period appropriate coaches

https://rapidotrains.co.uk/evolution-coaches/

Yes, tragically the day after the invoice landed for a set of GCR 6-wheelers I had on order.  Somehow an order for four of these has also gone in.  I suspect it will be a poor month for the house fund.
Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.

The Bullet

#929
September 29, 2024, 10:18:20 AM
There´s always something else.

New project hast appeared that will delay any O gauge and 5" gauge projects currently in the shop.
Watch this space.
If brute force does not work....you´re not using enough of it.

James Harrison

#930
October 03, 2024, 05:54:18 PM
Yesterday I had a delivery. 











If you want some of these, well the shop might have some cancellations, or the tooling might turn up somewhere.  Unfortunately the retailer that commissioned them folded early this year, so they're going to be fairly rare on the open market for the moment. 
Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.

Madasasteamfish

#931
October 04, 2024, 06:23:01 AM
Quote from: James Harrison on October 03, 2024, 05:54:18 PMYesterday I had a delivery. 











If you want some of these, well the shop might have some cancellations, or the tooling might turn up somewhere.  Unfortunately the retailer that commissioned them folded early this year, so they're going to be fairly rare on the open market for the moment. 

Drools enviously..... Maybe I should reconsider my plans NOT to get into pre grouping,(I *might* be able to justify a couple of pre-1920 trains on Dukeswood....).

The only silver lining for envious souls like me is that after the relevant retailer went the day of the dodo, the rights to their brand were bought up by another retailer (who also have a history of special commissions, including several pre-grouping models), and they may also be able/willing to obtain the tooling for these.
I made a note in my diary on the way over here. Simply says; "Bugger!"

"DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH."

James Harrison

#932
October 04, 2024, 06:27:41 PM
At present the owners (if any) of the tooling are keeping quiet.  Rails took on the batch 2 pre-orders, but that was the sum total of their exposure.  Lucky for me, unlucky if you wanted (for instance) a set in Metropolitan or Somerset & Dorset colours. 

If you want to try pre-grouping, what you could do is get a couple of carriages in their 1922 condition and argue they haven't been repainted yet.  That's how I ended up getting into pre-grouping myself, though.  It's a slippery slope. 
Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.

The Bullet

#933
October 06, 2024, 09:25:49 AM
OK, i now admit.... I have gone fullsize.
Not railway this time.

Here´s my workshop Scrat looking for a Battery:


He also wanted to try his position as a hood ornament.


Car is complete except for the collapsible metal bar holding the boot open.
Almost no rust.
Has been dry stored for 25 to 30 yeats.
With the spark plugs removed, the motor can beturned over easily.
Endoscope camera shows no rust inside the cylinders.

Anyway, it will take a while to check everything and get it back onto the road.
If brute force does not work....you´re not using enough of it.

James Harrison

#934
October 07, 2024, 04:19:21 PM
Very nice. 
I need to get my Spitfire back on the road. 

Persons intending to travel by open carriage should select a seat with their backs to the engine, by which means they will avoid the ashes emitted therefrom, that in travelling generally, but particularly through the tunnels, prove a great annoyance; the carriage farthest from the engine will in consequence be found the most desirable.

Madasasteamfish

#935
October 08, 2024, 04:53:51 PM
In another "It's a good job I'm single!" moment, I've (somewhat on impulse) pre-ordered one of Hejan's Class U1s (i.e. one of these beasts https://www.heljan.co.uk/post/britain-s-biggest-steam-locomotive-is-coming-to-oo) due to be released sometime next year. I've got my eye on one of the LMS versions too (although that's more likely to be a 2nd hand example).

At the very least I have a few months to save up for it, and I don't have any other major expenses expected (well, at least until my other pre-ordered items are released).
I made a note in my diary on the way over here. Simply says; "Bugger!"

"DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH."
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