(WH)WHR Rolling Stock
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I keep forgetting I started that, then when I did about in the cupboard looking for something else I come across it and think "ooh, there's a Welsh Highland brake van..." I'm leaving it until I can (hopefully) finish it in one go.
Glad you've enjoyed the thread. I must admit, I sometimes look back through to remind myself what I've done over the years, it's a little like keeping a diary, but I've never been good at that. Do start a thread for your projects, I love reading about what others are up to...
Andrew.
Glad you've enjoyed the thread. I must admit, I sometimes look back through to remind myself what I've done over the years, it's a little like keeping a diary, but I've never been good at that. Do start a thread for your projects, I love reading about what others are up to...
Andrew.
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Thanks Andrew. I really need to finish the inspectors report first. As my signature says, I'm a bit sporadic!Andrew wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:53 am I keep forgetting I started that, then when I did about in the cupboard looking for something else I come across it and think "ooh, there's a Welsh Highland brake van..." I'm leaving it until I can (hopefully) finish it in one go.
Glad you've enjoyed the thread. I must admit, I sometimes look back through to remind myself what I've done over the years, it's a little like keeping a diary, but I've never been good at that. Do start a thread for your projects, I love reading about what others are up to...
Andrew.
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
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Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
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Afternoon all,
Last weekend I finally got round to finishing the three Ffestiniog tipper wagons I've been working on.
You might recall that I decided that these would be a good starting point to develop my 3D drawing skills. In retrospect, that was a little ambitious, but luckily for me the project attracted Philip's attention - he took the ball and ran with it, not only coming up with some beautiful CAD drawings, but also sending me several complete kits of printed parts. Over six months later, here they are:
I'm really very pleased with how they've turned out - thank you Philip!
In the reimagined history of the (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway these have been "borrowed" from the Ffestiniog to help carry the output of a granite quarry at Penlan.
I've only had a brief test run so far, but they seemed to run very well - I look forward to giving them a longer run soon.
All the best,
Andrew.
Last weekend I finally got round to finishing the three Ffestiniog tipper wagons I've been working on.
You might recall that I decided that these would be a good starting point to develop my 3D drawing skills. In retrospect, that was a little ambitious, but luckily for me the project attracted Philip's attention - he took the ball and ran with it, not only coming up with some beautiful CAD drawings, but also sending me several complete kits of printed parts. Over six months later, here they are:
I'm really very pleased with how they've turned out - thank you Philip!
In the reimagined history of the (Windmill Hill) Welsh Highland Railway these have been "borrowed" from the Ffestiniog to help carry the output of a granite quarry at Penlan.
I've only had a brief test run so far, but they seemed to run very well - I look forward to giving them a longer run soon.
All the best,
Andrew.
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You have done a superb job of assembling them and the weathering is absolutely spot on on. Congrats!
Philip
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Glad to see Philip is helping keep more than one heritage railway running!
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
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The "Wagon in a Weekend" project might not quite have lived up to its billing, but nonetheless the WHR brake van is trundling towards the finish line remarkably quickly for one of my projects. Here's where it's at right now:
Just weathering, a roof and (maybe) a little internal detailing to do now. Oh, and some lettering, but I think I need to go and buy some glasses first, because I've found that (in line with the optician's prediction) I'm beginning to struggle to see stuff close up.
The van still looks like a chicken shed, but that's OK, because so did the original. And isn't it a curious livery?!
The central panel on the side of the van represents a sliding door on the real thing. I used thinner ply cladding there to try to make it look recessed - I don't think that really worked, it just succeeded in making the planking less apparent - oh well!
Cheers all, have a good day,
Andrew.
Just weathering, a roof and (maybe) a little internal detailing to do now. Oh, and some lettering, but I think I need to go and buy some glasses first, because I've found that (in line with the optician's prediction) I'm beginning to struggle to see stuff close up.
The van still looks like a chicken shed, but that's OK, because so did the original. And isn't it a curious livery?!
The central panel on the side of the van represents a sliding door on the real thing. I used thinner ply cladding there to try to make it look recessed - I don't think that really worked, it just succeeded in making the planking less apparent - oh well!
Cheers all, have a good day,
Andrew.
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Interesting build Andrew.
ROD
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A quirky build Andrew, and I feel your pain re. deteriorating vision. My own went downhill in my thirties, and has kept accelerating since! It's a good job I now need to wear 'aids to vision' all the time, because I wouldn't be able to find them if I took them off!
Phil
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
My Line - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11077
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Looking good Andrew! Must admit, these vans are rather charming in their own way. The quarryman's conversions are similar in that regard.Andrew wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:28 am The "Wagon in a Weekend" project might not quite have lived up to its billing, but nonetheless the WHR brake van is trundling towards the finish line remarkably quickly for one of my projects. Here's where it's at right now:
WHR Van.jpg
Just weathering, a roof and (maybe) a little internal detailing to do now. Oh, and some lettering, but I think I need to go and buy some glasses first, because I've found that (in line with the optician's prediction) I'm beginning to struggle to see stuff close up.
The van still looks like a chicken shed, but that's OK, because so did the original. And isn't it a curious livery?!
The central panel on the side of the van represents a sliding door on the real thing. I used thinner ply cladding there to try to make it look recessed - I don't think that really worked, it just succeeded in making the planking less apparent - oh well!
Cheers all, have a good day,
Andrew.
I'll try and post some more NWNGR/WHR themed stock in the future. This includes another locomotive.
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It is a bit of a curiosity, but rather charming.
I wonder if the livery was deliberate or accidental? Maybe they only got half way through a repaint when the line closed.......
Rik
I wonder if the livery was deliberate or accidental? Maybe they only got half way through a repaint when the line closed.......
Rik
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It must have been deliberate, because the other, similar, van was treated the same, see http://217.34.233.120:8086/index.php?a= ... PQI3g/3023
Guards vans with red ends were relatively common I think, but I've never seen another van like these - a uniquely Dinas innovation? The way the maroon on the sides creeps round the ends has a strangely slimming effect - I'm sure I've seen the same sort of thing recommended for people who'd like to look a little thinner on those "how to look good" type TV programmes?!
Too hot to go out much this weekend, so between sitting about in the shade I'm working on some more Big Big tippers...
Cheers,
Andrew.
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This has been an excellent, if daunting, thread to have worked - through. - Has taken me a while...
Hopefully, things will settle a little, in home life) and now having a little more financial 'cushioning' I can justify progressing some of my big ideas!?
I seem to have accidently bought a number of random 32mm gauge items, so will need to source some suitable track. - Don't let on just how much 45mm track is sitting in the shed!
There is a serious chance we will be moving, but I have decided, I must do more than plonk an oval of track on the grass.. If only because the gradients, and twist, are pretty horrendous.
I suppose I had better start my own thread?
Keep up the brilliant work!
Phil.P
Hopefully, things will settle a little, in home life) and now having a little more financial 'cushioning' I can justify progressing some of my big ideas!?
I seem to have accidently bought a number of random 32mm gauge items, so will need to source some suitable track. - Don't let on just how much 45mm track is sitting in the shed!
There is a serious chance we will be moving, but I have decided, I must do more than plonk an oval of track on the grass.. If only because the gradients, and twist, are pretty horrendous.
I suppose I had better start my own thread?
Keep up the brilliant work!
Phil.P
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Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed it! If you want a truly daunting thread of "War and Peace" proportions (and brilliant modelling, of course..), have a look at Peter's "Time to build a Railway" one...
And yes, do start a thread to let us know how you're getting on - we all love a "first train" picture!
All the best,
Andrew
And yes, do start a thread to let us know how you're getting on - we all love a "first train" picture!
All the best,
Andrew
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A little mutual admiration goes a long way, so thank you Andrew for your kind comments. Although I haven't been very active on the Forum recently I still read every post, so keep up your great work for us all to enjoy.
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Sounds like you're heading that way, Phil - especially if you end up with a dual gauge system
Rik
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I fear I may end up with several lengths of track, in differing gauges?
I have a few hundreds of feet of 'G45' track of various makes and vintage..
Five three-foot? Lengths of 32mm standard-gauge (0) track. - Hardly enough to test a loco, but will have to do..
No Sm32, and not enough knowledge about track geometry, and curve radii, in this gauge/scale. - I doubt even the largest radius would be coped with by an 0 gauge mainline loco?
But I /we must not drift this thread any further..
Someone please get us back on track!
Phil.P
I have a few hundreds of feet of 'G45' track of various makes and vintage..
Five three-foot? Lengths of 32mm standard-gauge (0) track. - Hardly enough to test a loco, but will have to do..
No Sm32, and not enough knowledge about track geometry, and curve radii, in this gauge/scale. - I doubt even the largest radius would be coped with by an 0 gauge mainline loco?
But I /we must not drift this thread any further..
Someone please get us back on track!
Phil.P
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As promised
The two planked wagon is now finished, with some soil (inspired by Andrew's).
An FR private owners wagon, plated as Oakeley's. This is a cut-down Lineside Hut wagon with a scratch built "inside frame".
The two planked wagon is now finished, with some soil (inspired by Andrew's).
An FR private owners wagon, plated as Oakeley's. This is a cut-down Lineside Hut wagon with a scratch built "inside frame".
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Two Slater's slate waggons, painted as per preserved examples on the Gravity Slate train.
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