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- Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:23 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3142
Re: 16T Weathering Experiments
Thanks Robin for the kind words. Bryan, Tim, very useful photo's, particularly the 1958 colour views and thank you for sharing! Something that has really helped my own observations here is not just the colour of the interior, but that on the top edge of the steel wagons! It clearly would've been pai...
- Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:42 am
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3142
Re: 16T Weathering Experiments
Thanks for the feedback Dave. I agree with your observations about the finish of 16T's, the paintwork certainly seemed to be pretty hardy up to the early 60's, rust purely as a result of localised damage would make sense. This definitely changed soon after with general condition declining rapidly so...
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:45 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Simons workbench industrials. More mineral wagons
- Replies: 83
- Views: 7470
Re: Simons workbench industrials. 16t mineral wagon
Simon, I'd incorrectly assumed when I first read Noel's comments that it was indeed the orientation of the body that was incorrect, however as later confirmed the positioning is correct. I was actually hoping it was this that Noel had noticed as theoretically it would probably have been an easy thin...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 2:26 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3142
Re: 16T Weathering Experiments
Thanks Mike, much appreciated! The aim was to encourage people to think "I recon I could do that" and to give it a go. This was the first time I've had a go at anything like this so surely it can only get better from here!? Also to show those stages where it all looks like its going a bit ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:01 am
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3142
16T Weathering Experiments
After a bit of a nudge from one of our area group members I've bowed into peer pressure and written up my latest modelling for the forum. With much guidance from Peter Johnson of 'Canada Road' and 'Canada Street' fame, I’ve been having a go at weathering a Bachman 16T Dia 1/108. This was initially p...
- Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:41 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Rebuilt Royal Scot, 46109
- Replies: 171
- Views: 22322
Re: Brassmasters Rebuilt Royal Scot, 46109
Seriously impressive Dave! You've already set a very high standard of build with your previous results, but this is taking it to another level! Fantastic stuff!
- Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: A few things on my workbench
- Replies: 102
- Views: 14859
Re: A few things on my workbench
Very nice Pete! I hadn't noticed the bloater roof until John mentioned it, but I entirely agree with the suggestion and the result IMHO makes a massive difference to the model. Excellent work and well worth the effort. I'm really impressed with the horsebox too! You've really lifted the model away f...
- Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:41 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Rebuilt Royal Scot, 46109
- Replies: 171
- Views: 22322
Re: Future Project?
Absolutely nuts Dave, great stuff!! 

- Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:30 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: The Burford Branch
- Replies: 399
- Views: 126431
Re: The Burford Branch
Pleased to hear the move went well and that Burford has safely arrived in its new home. Looking forward to the reassembly in the near future.
Best Wishes
Paul
Best Wishes
Paul
- Thu May 21, 2020 11:51 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Bachmann B1
- Replies: 100
- Views: 14649
Re: Bachmann B1
Thanks Dave, some very helpful/useful advice there and not just to B1 builders! A consistent starting point for setting the axleboxes prior to adjustment is certainly key in my mind before going any further. Assuming all the top of the horn guides are consistent across the driving wheels, it may wel...
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:55 pm
- Forum: Coaches and NPCS
- Topic: LMS Underframe Details
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1330
Re: LMS Underframe Details
Bryan, Thank you for posting your pics, they're very useful. Dave, Is you model due to be one of the motor fitted brakes for the Wells branch traffic? M24466 by any chance? Must be due a new entry on your workbench! Are you just working on the chassis currently and have you made any plans for the bo...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 11:29 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: GWR AA5 Ballast Plough Brake Van
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2261
Re: GWR AA5 Ballast Plough Brake Van
Thanks chaps for your responses, most appreciated! Gordon, I didn’t appreciate how early these builds were! Interesting to see that some were still being used after circa 60 years service! Dave, That’s a very useful list! I note from your earlier message that 40379 is photographed in the Russell boo...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
- Replies: 228
- Views: 40358
Re: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
Well I must say Dave, 45232 looks truly fantastic! I hope to see a smile on your face in the not to distant future whilst you watch 45232 gliding past Barrow Road shed with decent load behind her. I'm sure I've got a picture of her visiting the S&D too somewhere! :D We all obviously understand t...
- Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:57 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: GWR AA5 Ballast Plough Brake Van
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2261
Re: GWR AA5 Ballast Plough Brake Van
RAO, Thanks for your post. Out of interest, what makes you believe that the AA5 photographed by Ivo Peters is 60760? This is a train that i'm modelling with a few Rumney Model's/Gordon Ashton P22 hoppers already in the pipeline. Dave, thank you for the J H Russell reference. I've managed to establis...
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 1:15 pm
- Forum: PeteT
- Topic: J39 64859 Bachmann/Dave Bradwell
- Replies: 93
- Views: 13513
Re: J39 64859 Bachmann/Dave Bradwell
I agree with Pete, a fantastic summary and very useful.
Many thanks Morgan!
Many thanks Morgan!
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 5:25 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: Edington Junction
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12699
Re: Edington Junction
Great to see more progress Dave, I've been keeping an eye out for your next progress update! Your track work looks excellent, very impressive! Have you managed to make a start on the 1P's yet?
Best Wishes
Paul
Best Wishes
Paul
- Fri May 24, 2019 11:40 am
- Forum: jim s-w
- Topic: Brettell Road
- Replies: 606
- Views: 179288
Re: Brettell Road
Jim,
Quite happy to talk you through the Rumney Model's back catalogue if you're making the journey to Aylesbury this weekend!
Fantastic work as always btw!
Best Wishes
Paul
Quite happy to talk you through the Rumney Model's back catalogue if you're making the journey to Aylesbury this weekend!

Fantastic work as always btw!
Best Wishes
Paul
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:24 pm
- Forum: Exhibitions
- Topic: Scaleforum 2016
- Replies: 115
- Views: 35091
Re: Scaleforum 2016
I too would like to jump on the band wagon and thank everyone involved with Scaleforum for another excellent show! I was there all weekend and thoroughly enjoyed all my time there yet feel there was still so much more I could've look at! A sign of a good show IMHO! Well done to the new team on the b...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 1:02 pm
- Forum: Lord Colnago
- Topic: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
- Replies: 129
- Views: 49864
Re: Goings on at the Norfolk Wagonarium
Excellent stuff John, great to hear that the modelling mojo is still high after a busy weekend demoing and very impressed to hear you've already had the matt varnish out! Thank you for your continued efforts both here on the forum and at the demo tables, it's really useful and encouraging to view yo...
- Mon Apr 18, 2016 12:15 pm
- Forum: jjnewitt
- Topic: JJNewitt's Wonderful World of Wagons - Anchor Mount Tanks
- Replies: 109
- Views: 59491
Re: JJNewitt's Wonderful World of Wagons - 3D Printed BR Era Axleboxes and Springs
.........you won't be that busy. :D Have a great show. Mike Thanks Mike! Well I for one am absolutely cream crackered! I doubt Justin feels any different! :-P An additional coffee stop on the way back last night was very much needed!! Once again another fantastic show, if anything we felt time away...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:23 am
- Forum: North East Essex (NEEAG)
- Topic: March 2013 Meeting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2806
Re: March 2013 Meeting
Jol, I suggest you stay indoors and watch East Enders (or something else mundane) when Mike organises the 5" steam up, it's far too addictive if you give in to temptation and play, then you'll never get any 4mm modelling done afterwards! :D I have seen a rather nice Precursor, Cauliflower, Tuto...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:10 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Are RTR models 'really' that good?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 22293
Re: Are RTR models 'really' that good?
I have a couple of RTR models and have also been following an interesting discussion on RMWEB in which kits v rtr were the main topic. The green Bachmann dome is part of a RTR that has had rave reviews, the black Bachmann dome has also been enthusiastically received. While I have a particular inter...
- Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Are RTR models 'really' that good?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 22293
Re: Are RTR models 'really' that good?
I'm afraid I'm in the camp that in the majority, RTR models are good but they're not great models. The model of 3770 as built by Tom Mallard is far superior in my eye's to anything that any RTR manufacturer has produced to date and the differences are world's apart. The RTR model as judged in the ph...
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 1:21 am
- Forum: jjnewitt
- Topic: Adventures in the land of fully sprung diesels
- Replies: 102
- Views: 52833
Re: Adventures in the land of fully sprung diesels
Horsetan wrote:Mike Garwood wrote:What you can't see from Justin's photo of his Manor is that it is tender driven....
....but I can see what appears to be a hole for a driveshaft!
Nah, that's just the cut out for the fire hole door Ivan!!

- Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:00 pm
- Forum: Newport and Gwent (NAGNAG)
- Topic: Something to celebrate?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 9395
Re: Something to celebrate?
Firstly a big thank you to Justin and the NAGNAGer's, as previously said it was a very enjoyable evening! Terry, looking at the pic I think the purpose of the short length of rail is to maintain electrical contact across the rail joint. Tim, I’m not entirely convinced that the photocopies are ju...