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by ge_rik
Fri May 15, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: First time scratchbuild project - Bagnall steam loco
Replies: 80
Views: 46678

Re: First time scratchbuild project - Bagnall steam loco

..... if you are reading this, Rik, thanks very much! ..... I am, and I'm delighted my ramblings have inspired someone to have a go themselves My loco will be based (loosely!) on the Bagnall 2-4-0 locos that ran on the Rye and Camber Tramway. An excellent choice - by coincidence, that was going to ...
by ge_rik
Thu May 14, 2020 6:27 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: 6 coupled diesel
Replies: 43
Views: 21894

Re: 6 coupled diesel

Not only looks good, it sounds good too. What sound unit are you using?

Rik
by ge_rik
Thu May 14, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Ballinacraig and Derrylecka Light Railway
Replies: 15
Views: 7163

Re: The Ballinacraig and Derrylecka Light Railway

LNR wrote: Thu May 14, 2020 12:31 am You have some nice street scenes there, like to see more.
Grant.
I very much agree - with both statements 👍

Rik
by ge_rik
Tue May 12, 2020 10:20 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
Replies: 473
Views: 178093

Re: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library

GAP wrote: Sun May 10, 2020 10:27 pm
One question is there any detail on the type of couplers you use on your blog?
Not as yet, Graeme. I'll PM you.

Rik
by ge_rik
Sun May 10, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library
Replies: 473
Views: 178093

Re: Peckforton Light Railway - Video Library

My latest. Probably of minority interest only, but I enjoyed shooting it. Trying to figure out the best camera positions was trickier than working out the shunting logistics.



Rik
by ge_rik
Fri May 08, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
Replies: 939
Views: 347531

Re: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock

They look particularly effective. Subtly weathered and plenty of fine detail.
I especially like seeing the pair with the match truck between them. I wonder if they ever ran with two match trucks for longer loads??

Rik
by ge_rik
Fri May 08, 2020 7:19 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: UK Rolling Stock in G - Project not yet started
Replies: 201
Views: 124971

Re: UK Rolling Stock in G - Project not yet started

Clever idea to add those sidings outside the garage storage area.

Rik
by ge_rik
Fri May 08, 2020 7:11 am
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Led’s keep burning out!
Replies: 9
Views: 5404

Re: Led’s keep burning out!

Garethh wrote: Thu May 07, 2020 7:08 pm Back in business!
Glad to hear it.

Something (else) which perturbed me about the 16mm NGM Guide was what the late lamented Brian Dominic has written about using LEDs in models .....
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Rik
by ge_rik
Tue May 05, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: CDR Railcar No. 10
Replies: 98
Views: 37333

Re: CDR Railcar No. 10

I was looking at some photos of Irish railcars lately, including the ones that ended up on the IoM - are you sure you couldn't be tempted into "updating" your passenger livery for this new-fangled form of motive power with a nice cream stripe??! https://www.flickr.com/photos/25337191@N04/...
by ge_rik
Tue May 05, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Charnwood Forest Light Railway
Replies: 315
Views: 124501

Re: The Charnwood Forest Light Railway

Good to see some developments, Andrew, and a bit of sunshine.
I like alpines as well, even though the flowers are out of scale. My current bane is sycamore seedlings. Why do they take root so easily when things I want to grow find every excuse not to!!

Rik
by ge_rik
Tue May 05, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238874

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Great set of pics, Grant. You have a knack of capturing atmosphere - the 'quick cuppa' shot is a fine example.

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon May 04, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: CDR Railcar No. 10
Replies: 98
Views: 37333

Re: CDR Railcar No. 10

All the seats are now printed, the passenger trailer is more or less finished and so today received a couple of coats of primer. IMG_0587.JPG . IMG_0588.JPG . IMG_0590.JPG . Still a fair bit of filling and sanding to go and also a few more fittings needing to be made and attached - but she's beginni...
by ge_rik
Mon May 04, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Rylston Light Railway - another teaser
Replies: 7
Views: 7330

Re: Rylston Light Railway - another teaser

Wow! They look good! The level of detail is really impressive and the finish looks spot on to me.

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon May 04, 2020 8:21 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Ringbalin Light Railway
Replies: 129
Views: 81482

Re: Ringbalin Light Railway

Both seem to be fine now.
Both blogs looking good. I think the structure now works well. Your construction logs are a bit like my progress reports.

Glad you manage to find time for your H0 layout. I can't remember the last time I did anything on my indoor 00 railway....

Rik
by ge_rik
Mon May 04, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: Videos
Topic: Sandstone and Termite Mail train
Replies: 5
Views: 3615

Re: Sandstone and Termite Mail train

...... I like to make up stories. The hard part is keeping them short. I always seem to have too much video. Me too. I reckon on shooting at least twice as much as I actually use. I worked for a while alongside a professional videographer and he told me that 'in the business' they usually work on a...
by ge_rik
Sun May 03, 2020 7:11 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: 6 coupled diesel
Replies: 43
Views: 21894

Re: 6 coupled diesel

A beautifully finished model. Plenty of good detail. Some impressive metal working skills in evidence.

Rik
by ge_rik
Sun May 03, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Donegal Railway Class 5 Drumboe 15mm scratch build
Replies: 48
Views: 23923

Re: Donegal Railway Class 5 Drumboe 15mm scratch build

Fascinating build. It's amazing how much detail can be achieved with laser cutting.

RIk
by ge_rik
Sun May 03, 2020 8:08 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080847

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

That's turned out well, Peter. I'll be interested to see how the two versions of the same IP Engineering kit compare.

Rik
by ge_rik
Sun May 03, 2020 8:06 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
Replies: 939
Views: 347531

Re: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock

Just catching up with this thread. I think this is a great example of one of the forum's strengths - the sharing of ideas and supportive viewpoints. Also good to see the quality of modelling inherent in our membership.

Love the additional detailing you've added, Andrew.

Rik
by ge_rik
Sun May 03, 2020 7:57 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: CDR Railcar No. 10
Replies: 98
Views: 37333

Re: CDR Railcar No. 10

Andrew wrote: Sat May 02, 2020 8:24 pm Sorry to be a cliched trainspotter, but what livery are you going to go for?
Cheers,
Andrew.
I thought I'd go for the line's passenger stock livery, maroon. I was tempted to keep her in CDR livery of crimson and cream, though.....

Rik