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Ingenious!

Rik

First pair of bogies are now fitted to test the theory and they work exactly as planned (I'm relieved to say!) ......
As a result of this I felt confident enough to cut all of the other bogies and can fit them to the rest of the coaches.

That's an ingenious workaround Peter, well executed as usual.

The first of the Lineside Hut coaches having its official photograph taken on the line. The bogies work very well so I'm happy with the way my surgery went. A small lead flashing sheet (900 x 550) has been glued to the underside of the floor to add weight low-down as the coach is very lightweight, this improves the ride considerably.

This coach will be the first-class accommodation for the Lord of the Manor and his family when travelling away from home. It will be part of the train which incudes the horsebox and Brougham.....

The remainder of the five 'Lineside Hut' coaches are now complete and stand in-line for their photograph on the railway.....
I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....
My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

Just brilliant Peter. They do look very nice on your line. I really like the Lord of the Manors coach, very posh...

Your work on them are an inspiration to me. I am hoping to get our line in full operation soon and then I can look at getting more coaches a bit like yours, but maybe not as well finished...

Beautifully done, Peter. Hope to see them in the flesh sometime soon.

Rik

Superb, what an impressive looking train they make together. Will you be modelling carriage sheds for them? I can't imagine BURPS management, having acquired a fine looking rake like that, would want to leave them at the mercy of the elements for long...

I'll send a parcel down Peter with all the kits requiring assembly in GWLR's store! Can you return them completed in a fortnight's time?
Wonderful, prolific workmanship as usual.

Hi Peter,

I love the full brake with the horse box and carriage truck. I was just thinking that there couldn't be a better livery for a coach of that type when you come along with four more of at least equal beauty! Well done and thanks for the continued inspiration.

SVLR Andrew

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:20 pm

My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

I added this line to my post above as it referred to a kit I purchased as part of the job-lot, which included the Lineside Hut coaches. It will be challenging for several reasons, which will all become clear when I do eventually start it. For now a new kit has arrived on my workbench, which I am more than eager to build straight away.....
This is the Jerry Irwin, Transporter Wagon, which includes goods wagon load .....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transporter- ... SwxhNgeX-K

I'm going to enjoy this!

So am I when you have built it Peter. Nice seeing you build kits and take them to the next level with your work on them.

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:20 pm The remainder of the five 'Lineside Hut' coaches are now complete and stand in-line for their photograph on the railway.....

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I am very satisfied with their look, they have been a real pleasure to build, plenty of opportunity to add detail, both inside and out. The quality of the material is superb and the standard of cutting of individual parts is perfect.....

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My next kit might not be such a wonderful experience, time will tell.

I love how these have turned out, great work as ever!

I was going to put this message on to show progress of a kit I am building for a friend. It might now be seen as a tribute to its manufacturer, Peter Farley of PDF Models, who sadly passed away recently, and mention of this can be found in 'General Garden Railways' on this Forum.
PDF kits have been wonderful, well made (3D printed) kits at very reasonable prices and I have made three to date. What effect this will have on the company in future remains to be seen but I will certainly be a customer again if at all possible.
This is the PDF 'Double Fairlie' ready for chassis and RC to be fitted (by a friend) before handing back to its rightful owner...... My sincere condolences go to Peters family, this is devastating news.

That is very sad news indeed. I have one of his SKYLARKS, yet to finish.

Condolences to Leanne and family.

My Transporter Wagon is progressing, but more slowly than usual due to other gardening commitments. This is yet another of Jerry's well thought out kits which, despite the limitations of space, he has managed to fit superb bogies, each containing seven ball-race bearings for free and stable running, while still being able to negotiate fairly tight curves.....

The two wagon kits have the positions of all rivets carefully engraved which could be sufficient to show after painting, however, I chose to apply 'Nail-art' rivets to enhance the appearance, so, armed with a pot of glue, a cocktail stick and a glass of suitable lubrication (for me, not the model), I managed to attach 606 of the little beasties in one sitting!......
You can also see the chequer-plate I fitted to the side walkways. I'm unsure this was as on the original but I like the look of it.

To easy Peter, I will have to add more rivets on my next creation ( girder bridge )

Wow that is some patient you have there Peter. It really does make the model stand out though. Brilliance once again from you...

Wow! That's going to look great! Have you decided where to site a length of standard gauge track at the end of a siding?

Rik