00n3 Special Interest Group.
Notes for the meeting on 21st January, '26.
The meeting was attended by Alan G., Alan P., Brian, Lee, Mark H., Martin and Paul.
Apologies were received from Alan O'R., Colin, David M., Henry and Mark R.
Alan has constructed a West Clare Railway diesel railcar and a F class Bo-Bo diesel locomotive.
The railcar was made from a David Hurst 3D print and was powered by a scratch-built motor bogie based on a Mike Chinnery design.
The F class Bo-Bo diesel locomotive was made from a Worsley Works etch running on a chassis Alan had previously used for a previous County Donegal liveried version of the locomotive.
Both models were airbrush sprayed with enamel paints using Humbrol dark green No 30 to represent the CIE West Clare Railway livery.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55062507567_bb841ba0b1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTFK9K)
Brian reported that "the Isle of Man Beyer Peacock is progressing and the chassis now runs smoothly. However, in his enthusiasm he neglected to paint the side frames so it needs dissembling. Hopefully it will still run when it goes back together!
Martin is planning to build an model of Drumshanbo on the C&L. We had a good discussion on baseboards; this is the first step to be decided.
Paul had made some progress on 4 projects. The CDR coach 30 had been completed and CDR coach 18 was now painted and was awaiting glazing and the installation of seats. The CVR 'Unit' had also had its painting completed and was also awaiting glazing.
A new cattle dock for Clogher had been constructed with hopefully less errors than the first attempt. The fencing around the pens had been completed but other details and light weathering are still outstanding.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55063408051_b14c1bf20b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTLmQk)
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The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 25th March (tbc) when we will discuss progress/challenges/success with model under construction and any 00n3 news.
News: David Hurst (Model Engine Works) has completed 3D prints of the B&L 4 ton iron ore hopper wagon.
s.p.t. 24-1-26