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- Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:48 am
- Forum: Quarterly Garden Railway Gallery
- Topic: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10593
Re: June 2023 Gallery now open for entries
Theres already some fantastic entries I think this one will be fantastic to watch.
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:05 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
- Replies: 280
- Views: 131597
Re: Semi-scale BR: The Modernisation Plan
Fantastic work Bertie. It really does make you wonder though why Bachmann couldn't release theirs looking like yours to begin with! The "as delivered" model is so out of proportion its not even funny which is a bit disappointing because I was contemplating buying one at least to make a &qu...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:31 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Quite like that railmotor, it's got a ton of character already. Never thought I'd say this (here in Aust) but it has been a weirdly short and cool Summer, hasn't it.. I recognise the paint on those points in the last shot.. :lol: I was wondering if anyone would notice the points had changed :lol: T...
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:06 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
With winter looming over us and work picking up in hours advantage has been taken in using the track a lot more at night time. So the DE was recently fitted with headlights and step lights for the crews safety. 333406370_536821715293319_6472437917782455844_n.jpg The DE seen here waiting for its next...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: Lets see all your scratchbult locos in G scale etc
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8223
Re: Lets see all your scratchbult locos in G scale etc
Not quite as fictitious as you think Aaron. Four MM's were sent to Borneo and regauged to Metre gauge http://media.lrrsa.org.au/amoz186/Light ... ys_186.pdf
Some excellent modelling on show here I've filled in a good few hours now reading through Phillipys build logs which has been very nice!
Some excellent modelling on show here I've filled in a good few hours now reading through Phillipys build logs which has been very nice!
- Mon Feb 13, 2023 7:29 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Electric
- Topic: CIE A class Diesel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4031
Re: CIE A class Diesel
Lovely model you all those panel curves flow great and with two 6 axle bogies I bet it pulls as good as it looks! Bravo
- Sat Feb 11, 2023 1:21 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Cardboard Hunslet
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5583
Re: Cardboard Hunslet
Night and day difference with that kit Rik it looks fantastic now. I would have thought a couple of good coats with Poly varnish or similar would keep the colour but fill the end grain of the card. In hindsight once the parts are cleaned up thats probably the best time to soak them before assembly. ...
- Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:19 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Its been a fun summer running season. Although its rained much more then usual which has really put the brakes on a lot of the infrastructure work I'd planned. won't be long before we're back into dark and cold winter and that'll be that for another 6 months
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 3:57 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Potters Orchid Railway
- Replies: 975
- Views: 276771
Re: The Potters Orchid Railway
Ballasting looks exceptional mate I think im going to have to try something similar down here. Its amazing what a difference the little details make.
- Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:44 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Thanks Graeme thats a good start! Im more aiming for the preserved scheme as I find the original TGR red and cream a bit bright for my tastes. But consensus seems like its close enough which is good enough for me. I've always had a bit of a poor eye for colours so thats reassuring at least. Hopefull...
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:14 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Thanks guys. The car being modelled is the one on the left which as you can see when photographed in the typical Victorian overcast weather is quite a dark red/brown. The creams vary from car to car depending on fading but I'm not as concerned by that. 275211964_680816950017148_4954130014430126287_n...
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:54 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Just a quick update before GSSU. The printers have been in production mode ahead of a steamup coming up ever quicker after GSSU but I'll cover that closer to the date. In the mean time work on the pilot BBL is coming along nicely. I'm not entirely happy with the colours as they look suspiciously lik...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: TVT - Dylanesque
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10666
Re: TVT - Dylanesque
Two secrets, early retirement and a good size super account............. ;) I can usually put in three hours a day in the workshop without interruptions. Copy that, at 25 I should be able to put enough money away for when I have time to build that 1:24 scale WAGR S class I've always wanted :lol: Br...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:57 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
I've always enjoyed it when it was 12" to the foot or 7 1/4 its just always been out of my price range. a lack of suitable locos in 1:24 definitely narrowed down the options quite a lot too. I didnt realise it was open to anything other then live steam! Thats very interesting, the T class/DE wi...
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:22 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 634
- Views: 246945
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Interesting that the drive shafts were different lengths I would have thought that would have failed Qc for sure but obviously not also Interesting that the cabs so small. Could it have been designed to 1:22 perhaps? Either way your model looks a treat! Always a shame when theres so much rework invo...
- Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:20 am
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
More then happy to put some bits back on for some show and tell but I'll definitely only be spectating this year especially given my inexperience with small scale live steam. It'll be my first GSSU so im very excited
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:45 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: TVT - Dylanesque
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10666
Re: TVT - Dylanesque
Looks fantastic. It always blows me away how fast you seem to finish projects. Cant wait to see how it looks once you paint and line it.
- Mon Oct 10, 2022 1:40 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
- Replies: 634
- Views: 246945
Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Spectacular grant. Its amazing what a difference some weather and detail changes make to the stock article. I was planning on doing something similar with mine but i dont want to go too far with it. Have you had to modify much like Graeme did for it to be a successful runner? One of the guys up in t...
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 11:39 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
I certainly hope so too! That said though the blowthrough issue it has is the only reason I'd ever have the remotest chance of owning a live steam loco let alone an Aster one. So I'm happy to take it on given the opportunity. I was hoping it'd be fixable by GSSU but given how little time I've spent ...
- Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:37 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: North East Victoria Railway
- Replies: 248
- Views: 113552
Re: North East Victoria Railway
Thanks guys really appreciate it. Even with the La Nina the port area sits under the eaves of our house so there is still some operational potential if I break out the coat :D I roughed out the new alignment using 3 of the points tonight but I'll hold off posting any pics or plans until I've got it ...