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Time to build a railway...but where?
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Peter, to save me hunting through 2791 posts..
Would you have any other photos of the brown beastie, you could share, please?
Phil.P
Would you have any other photos of the brown beastie, you could share, please?
Phil.P
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Happy to oblige Phil... The locomotive is built from a Bandai traction engine kit of the 1970's, possibly still available at extortionate prices on eBay.
There is a description of some improvements I made to the model on page 156 of my thread, I hope that helps you.
There is a description of some improvements I made to the model on page 156 of my thread, I hope that helps you.
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The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs
As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs
As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....
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Wow! I wasn't expecting a nearly three hour video showing the complete blow by blow construction. I can see why you really enjoy making Jerry's kits - so thoughtfully and cleverly designed!Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Feb 09, 2022 11:36 pm The latest kit from Jerry Irwin has been delivered and is already well under construction. As usual the build instructions are on Youtube as link below....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih-76CN4JDs
As ever, the parts are superbly designed and cut forming a well thought out model which looks just wonderful. Everything you need to complete the wagon is included, metal wheels are available on request (at small extra cost). Mine is 32mm gauge but Jerry will soon offer a 45mm gauge option....
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And his West country accent is restful and reassuring.
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Yes Rik, all of Jerry's construction videos are quite long and informative. He is clearly highly skilled and meticulous in his design and planning, but his delivery is so casual and unhurried, with no sense of dire consequences if you don't follow. I love his West Country accent too, very soothing.
(If you are reading this Jerry, please don't get embarrassed!)
The kit is an absolute dream to build and the many moving parts make it different from his previous kits. It will make a striking addition to any quarry scene or train.
I should be able to show mine in paint soon.
(If you are reading this Jerry, please don't get embarrassed!)
The kit is an absolute dream to build and the many moving parts make it different from his previous kits. It will make a striking addition to any quarry scene or train.
I should be able to show mine in paint soon.
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That is one amazing vehicle Peter. It looks as though it would have been very top heavy in use, but I guess it must have been OK.
Philip
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Hope you don't mind Peter but I have added a couple of pictures of what it looks like built but not painted...
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Thanks Jerry, my pictures did not do justice to your wonderful kit, my apologies for that. My model is now fully finished and ready for its official portrait on the railway, I will try to get better images to post tomorrow.
I am so delighted with this model and I do hope others will support Jerry too, his kits are superior in every way and I can't wait for the next.
I am so delighted with this model and I do hope others will support Jerry too, his kits are superior in every way and I can't wait for the next.
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Peter, I have tried searching the webby thing, but cannot locate a site for Jerry's kits, could you post a link, many thanks.
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Hello Jimmyb.
I do not have a web site as such as I do these kits more for fun rather than as a buisness for profit..
However I do have a FLICKR PAGE that shows all my models /kits / accesories..
its here :
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107486657 ... 8655086333
If you drop me an email Then I will send you a current price list that sort of ties in with the FLICKR PAGE..
My email is : jerry.irwin@homecall.co.uk
Bye..
I do not have a web site as such as I do these kits more for fun rather than as a buisness for profit..
However I do have a FLICKR PAGE that shows all my models /kits / accesories..
its here :
https://www.flickr.com/photos/107486657 ... 8655086333
If you drop me an email Then I will send you a current price list that sort of ties in with the FLICKR PAGE..
My email is : jerry.irwin@homecall.co.uk
Bye..
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Thank you Jerry for answering Jimmyb's enquiry, you managed to get there first!
The tipper is finished and has been introduced to its new home on the railway. It seems to have settled in very well, although has yet to see the entire line in daylight, and without natural hazards which have overtaken the track.
Here it is in more familiar surroundings.....
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And to show size comparison with a standard 'V' tipper....
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The tipper is finished and has been introduced to its new home on the railway. It seems to have settled in very well, although has yet to see the entire line in daylight, and without natural hazards which have overtaken the track.
Here it is in more familiar surroundings.....
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And to show size comparison with a standard 'V' tipper....
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That's VERY impressive, and most attractive too - congratulations to both of you!
I was surprised to see how small it is - you're right Peter, it would look just right in a quarry. Are you planning to build another half dozen or so, a whole rake would look great...
Andrew
I was surprised to see how small it is - you're right Peter, it would look just right in a quarry. Are you planning to build another half dozen or so, a whole rake would look great...
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That really is an extraordinary vehicle, but another superb kit from Jerry. What was the prototype for it?
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Thanks Andrew, I'm so pleased you approve. It is a wonderful model and I find it curiously attractive too.... firstly because it is unusual and should draw attention, but secondly because it is a satisfying mechanical design to perform a menial function. I also agree a rake of these would look great in the right environment, which is not my priority on the BURPS, and which, as a tourist/preservation line, only needs examples of rolling stock to show the history and development of my fictional railway. I like to build different items of stock to add to the collection, so one is usually sufficient.
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Phil, I believe the prototype side tipper wagons originated from USA, but I haven't found anything on the internet to identify makers. Perhaps Jerry can offer his source of construction details?
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I thought you'd say that! I'm the same, really - I'm currently focusing on a rake of WHR slate wagons, but will be modelling different variants so that no two are quite the same...Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:53 pm I like to build different items of stock to add to the collection, so one is usually sufficient.
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Keep them coming Andrew.... I love them!
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I must admit that when I first saw this a few days ago, my first thought was of a short rake to put behind my Contractors Loco (which, believe it or not, is finally within a whisker of being finished!), but amazing as it is, it simply doesn't look "British". I can't imagine these tippers being at home on the King George V Reservoir in Edwardian Chingford.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:53 pm I also agree a rake of these would look great in the right environment, which is not my priority on the BURPS,
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