7mm F*** Parkinson's - Occasional 7mm Workbench

[James]

Ooh nasty! A dire warning to the rest of us

Genuine turpentine doesn't attack the acrylic varnish though, a useful alternative for weathering.

 

[James]

RCH mineral wagon taking shape but I see (literal?) shortcomings with Parkside's brake gear.

 

[James]

My wife Kerry is taking part in Walk for Parkinson's 100 Mile Challenge to help fund specialist care for people with Parkinson’s, uniting with thousands of others, all passionate about improving life for people with Parkinson’s.



I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's in the summer of 2023 aged just 39 - this is a cause very close to us.

Please do consider sponsoring Kerry.

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/s/25185/42977/w

 

[ovener]

Done. Good luck on your walk Kerry!

 

[cmax]

Done, Very worthy cause.

Gary

 

[Tony West]

Hi James,
just 'discovered' this thread..... I havent been on here for a while, must remedy that !. Anyway it seems that 'we' share a couple of things.... an interest... ok an obsession for the GCR in 7mm and unfortunately Parkies. I was diagnosed in Nov 2013, so I've a bit of a head start on you !!. It would appear that being a stubborn old b#st#rd is a highly desirable skill set in these circumstances.
Tony.

 

[Tim Watson]

It would appear that being a stubborn old b#st#rd is a highly desirable skill set in these circumstances.
Tony.

If my wife (diagnosed in 2006) is anything to go by, I would say essential.

Tim

 

[Graham Bustin]

Done, good luck with your wife's walk and you.

Graham

 

[James]

Thank you to all of you who have donated!

Hi James,
just 'discovered' this thread..... I havent been on here for a while, must remedy that !. Anyway it seems that 'we' share a couple of things.... an interest... ok an obsession for the GCR in 7mm and unfortunately Parkies. I was diagnosed in Nov 2013, so I've a bit of a head start on you !!. It would appear that being a stubborn old b#st#rd is a highly desirable skill set in these circumstances.
Tony.

Thanks for your message Tony

Are you still modelling?

If my wife (diagnosed in 2006) is anything to go by, I would say essential.

Tim

I'm definitely stubborn, hopefully that bodes well for the future! Other than keeping going I don't know of any other approach.

 

[James]

And a bit of modelling



One of the bargain mineral wagons making progress.

 

[James]

The brake gear came from 1039 Models, possibly CCW in origin? Certainly a huge improvement on the Parkside brake gear.



Ambis brake levers and lever guards complete things here.

 

[James]

A nice find on eBay, two nicely built wagons from ABS kits for £34 for the pair



They'll need repainting into BR liveries and a bit of remedial work but quite a bargain!

 

[James]

The first of the bargain mineral wagons is coming along nicely now

 

[James]

Nearly done now, just the horse hooks to add. I've modified the end door to better represent the hinge arrangement seen on ex-LMS RCH type mineral wagons. Yes, it would have been easier reducing the height of the door bell assembly!

 

[James]

I think this is ready for painting now

 

[Dog Star]

Neat and tidy, looks just the job.

What prototype wagon / photo are you going to use for the paint job?

 

[James]

Neat and tidy, looks just the job.

What prototype wagon / photo are you going to use for the paint job?

Thank you!

It'll be an ex-LMS wagon, from a photo from David Larkin's Acquired Wagons series.

 

[James]

The wagon is now primed - as well as showing the slightest of imperfections, I like this stage as it ties everything together.

 

[James]

Thank you to all of you who very kindly sponsored Kerry, it's hugely appreciated!

PS it's not too late to donate

My wife Kerry is taking part in Walk for Parkinson's 100 Mile Challenge to help fund specialist care for people with Parkinson’s, uniting with thousands of others, all passionate about improving life for people with Parkinson’s.

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I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's in the summer of 2023 aged just 39 - this is a cause very close to us.

Please do consider sponsoring Kerry.

https://events.parkinsons.org.uk/s/25185/42977/w

 

[James]

The Family Wells popped up to New Bridge SB on the NYMR this afternoon. One of my best friends was working the box today.

We didn't travel this year, we can't justify £130 for two adults and two children for one day's travel.

Class 33



Class 55



The token exchange



NER Railcar



ALYCIDON returns



New Bridge SB and the signalman's transport!