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Post by Laurie_B on Oct 2, 2017 10:37:30 GMT
Found this brief mention in an old copy of 'Model Engineer' of a 3-1/2" gauge model built by a Mr.Percy Arnold of Slough.As the caption states,the model was completed by Roy Amsbury. Another model made by Mr Arnold was a very nice 3-1/2" gauge Saint class loco.Apologies for the scan quality!  |
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Post by Rex Hanman on Oct 2, 2017 17:20:43 GMT
That looks nice, I wonder where it is now.  |
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Post by Laurie_B on Oct 3, 2017 15:39:56 GMT
It would be nice to know where it is now,Rex.I could certainly find a home for the model. Also,I thought this might be of interest.... Restoration project |
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Post by Rex Hanman on Oct 3, 2017 17:12:37 GMT
From the pictures it looks like they've done a good job.
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Post by dscott on Oct 7, 2017 22:09:56 GMT
There must be so many models hidden away in peoples houses finished and unfinished!
I have too many of the latter!
To finish some you have to stay up late and work socks off.
Night on tiles last Monday 4.30 stagger to bed from the bathroom...
Just like being a student again??
David.
PS. Repairs to flat in Plymouth and to a deadline for our new tenant.
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Post by Laurie_B on Nov 21, 2017 17:06:25 GMT
There's an interesting article in the latest Model Engineer mag (4578) about the Rhami M Koc museum in Istanbul. It describes the latest addition to the museum's collections-a 7-1/4" gauge 'Big Boy' loco,but also mentions some models obtained from the collection of the late Raoul Cabib. The article mentions that amongst the models in Mr Cabib's collection was ... "a 2-6-2 tank engine made by Roy Amsbury". I found an image which includes a 'large prairie' model in the Koc museum collection (see link) but is finished with Great Western lettering,whereas Mr.Amsbury's model was finished in BR (WR) style. Does anyone have any more information about this? link |
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Post by dscott on Nov 22, 2017 23:14:09 GMT
A Long way to go to see a model of a Prairie!!
Especially when Didcot is just 16 miles up the line from us and we can walk to the station!!
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Post by 4303 on Nov 30, 2017 8:06:55 GMT
It looks to be a very interesting museum. I clicked on the link but after a few minutes a full-screen scam page took over. The museum seemed real though. The genuine GWR engines at Didcot seem to be returning to 'Barry scrapyard' condition whilst the remaining workers concentrate on the Frankenstein projects.
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