Time to build a railway...but where?

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

Post by Lonsdaler » Mon Jun 06, 2022 10:35 am

I thought things had been quiet at the BURPS, but I'm glad you are able to get back to some sort of normality.
Like Rik, I think I-spy the body of a fire engine - looks distinctly like an escape ladder cradle behind the seats. But will it be rail based, or a road vehicle?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Peter Butler » Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:12 am

Thank you guys, I am most grateful for your concern and comments.
The build continues and this is the situation with the model in primer... always a satisfying stage to see whether it is going to look balanced...
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The next step was to source suitable figures. I turned to David Clavey (of this Forum) and bought two of his seated drivers. These are cast resin, therefore suitable for surgery by using my mini sanding table and files. They were supplied with four separate heads, all different, which can be attached as required. The heads had various caps which needed sanding down to their skulls so that new headwear could be modelled using Milliput.
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They also needed new greatcoats for added protection...
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As can be seen, one of the figures had to undergo amputation of his right arm, but it was successfully re-attached in a slightly different position to make the two look more individual.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by ge_rik » Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:33 pm

Magnificent job on the helmets, Peter.

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

Post by -steves- » Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:47 pm

That is looking superb, can't wait to see it in colour :thumbup:
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:17 pm

-steves- wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:47 pm That is looking superb, can't wait to see it in colour :thumbup:
I wonder what colour it will be....... :scratch: ;)

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Post by Peter Butler » Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:50 pm

ge_rik wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:17 pm
-steves- wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:47 pm That is looking superb, can't wait to see it in colour :thumbup:
I wonder what colour it will be....... :scratch: ;)

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Post by Lonsdaler » Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:28 pm

ICI manufactured a paint called Coventry Fire Brigade yellow. The shade was developed at Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University) and found to be the most effective under various light conditions. Today's Saturn Yellow hi-viz wear is a similar shade. Interestingly, they trialled the various shades on 1:18 scale models
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:36 pm

That is interesting Phil. However in the interests of hi-viz and to really test Peter's legendary painting abilities, I think it should have Battenbergs!
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Post by ge_rik » Mon Jun 06, 2022 7:41 pm

And then, of course, there are the Green Goddesses .....
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Post by Phil.P » Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:56 am

I assume that the last one is 'Safari Yellow'?
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Tue Jun 07, 2022 11:21 am

Peter, I think you have made a brilliant job on those drivers and the vehicle is looking even better now that you have primed it and you can see how it is looking in you head. Colour is going to be brilliant no matter what you choose. :thumbright:

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

Post by Peter Butler » Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:03 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:50 pm
ge_rik wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:17 pm
-steves- wrote: Mon Jun 06, 2022 1:47 pm That is looking superb, can't wait to see it in colour :thumbup:
I wonder what colour it will be....... :scratch: ;)

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After seeing all of the wonderful colour options you have sent, I think you will not be surprised after all. In fact, you might be a little disappointed in my choice of colour. I know the colours were developed for different purposes and all of the images show later models of fire engines, so I hope I will be forgiven!
I tried to make it look in keeping with the period, and as it will run on a preserved railway the driver and passenger should also be in period costume...
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by philipy » Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:08 pm

Well done Peter, very nice job.
I love that ladder with the big wheels as well.
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Post by ge_rik » Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:54 pm

Excellent. It reminds me of the fire engine my dad drove in London during the war.

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Post by FWLR » Wed Jun 08, 2022 6:43 am

Just a brilliant job Peter. You never cease to amaze me. :thumbright:
I love all the work you do, you are a big inspiration for me and I try my best to achieve a little bit of your skills. Never get to it though sadly, I do what I can but somehow they never seem to get to a level that I am happy with. Keep trying though and I may get there one day... :dontknow: :lol: :lol:

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Post by Peter Butler » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:25 am

Thanks Rod, practise is the key, along with plenty of imagination.
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Post by Andrew » Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:34 am

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:25 am practise is the key, along with plenty of imagination.
Talking of which, are you one of the attractions at the Gwili Railway "Rail Oddities" gala? I notice they list "16mm live steam models on display, including some 'oddities' (models of Roland Emmett locos etc)"...

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Post by Peter Butler » Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:34 pm

Andrew wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:34 am
Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:25 am practise is the key, along with plenty of imagination.
Talking of which, are you one of the attractions at the Gwili Railway "Rail Oddities" gala? I notice they list "16mm live steam models on display, including some 'oddities' (models of Roland Emmett locos etc)"...
Yes, our group have been invited back following our appearance there late last year. I am struggling with what on earth I can display there to fit in with the theme, 'Rail Oddities'.
Today I drove past the Gwili Railway and the car park is absolutely packed with cars and a coach party, all excellent news.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by Lonsdaler » Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:23 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 12:34 pm I am struggling with what on earth I can display there to fit in with the theme, 'Rail Oddities'.
Today I drove past the Gwili Railway and the car park is absolutely packed with cars and a coach party, all excellent news.
Congratulations on choosing red - you fooled us all :lol:
Besides your Emmet creations, I would think your fire engine and artillery pieces would qualify as rail oddities :thumbup:
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by FWLR » Thu Jun 09, 2022 7:51 am

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:25 am Thanks Rod, practise is the key, along with plenty of imagination.
I do practise Peter and it certainly does improve slowly. :thumbright:

Imagination, I have loads, too much according to Anne though... :lol: :lol:

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