The DELTIC

[redhorse]

I don't know much about British trains, other than that I like them! This is a really cool model!

[Tim Crowe]

There are still one or two running. They make a unique sound, you can hear miles away.

Tim

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by Padre

Wow, matchsticks!!! Thats a form of paper isnt it? Whatever, it is great!

In a way... yes it is ! Glad you like it

Originally Posted by davelant

Tree-derived cellulose. Sure, why not. Even the International Plastic Modeling Society now allows paper models

Yeh ! but they can keep their P*****C models :D

Originally Posted by Zathros

It may be the future of the American train industry the way things seem to be going. Make it steam powered and you could burn the train as you go along

Steam trains are o'k... but DELTICS ROCK ! :D

Originally Posted by redhorse

I don't know much about British trains, other than that I like them! This is a really cool model!

We have quite alot of loco's. but most of the GOOD ones are out to pasture :( Glad you like the model

Originally Posted by Tim Crowe

There are still one or two running. They make a unique sound, you can hear miles away.

Tim

The older ones have a "clacker sound" and sounds like they're about to go "BOOM"... but the throttle up sound is "AWESOME" On special days they run through a place near here at Toton sidings.. Nice :D Lucky ME

[elliott]

Was this your first matchstick model Peter? How did you get started on matchstick models? Did you build the Deltic from plans? How long did it take you to build it? Any more questions?

[Bionic Modeler]

Originally Posted by peter taft

. Again, hope this is o.k to show and i hope you like the model.

It's all cellulose isn't it? This is just paper's mommy

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by elliott

Was this your first matchstick model Peter? How did you get started on matchstick models? Did you build the Deltic from plans? How long did it take you to build it? Any more questions?

Not sure if this is a genuine run of questions But anyway, the Deltic wasn't the first matchstick model but the first LOCO one... I'd started making the mm's just to have a go at a different media to work with as apposed to plastic etc.. There wasn't any plans only my drawings and true measurements from the real LOCO... It took approx two weeks to complete... anymore answers ?

Originally Posted by Bionic Modeler

It's all cellulose isn't it? This is just paper's mommy

Too right matey :D

[smyfe]

Pete, The model Choo-Choo looks fantastic:D, is there no end to your talents, or patience
Best wishes mate
Mick

[peter taft]

Originally Posted by smyfe

Pete, The model Choo-Choo looks fantastic:D, is there no end to your talents, or patience
Best wishes mate
Mick

Thanks matey and to answer your question " ironing apparently :D "

[elliott]

Not sure if this is a genuine run of questions

Sorry Peter. The questions were genuine - all but the last. This is something that's fascinated me since I was a child. Will follow up with a PM later. Sorry about the delayed response - been reinstalling Windows.

[peter taft]

Elliot... Thanks for clearing that up because the last part did seem a wee bit ummmm Thanks for the PM. The matchsticks i used and always use are ones that haven't been dipped so NO heads to cut off, but before they were available i used to buy SAFETY matches and press the dipped ends off {not burnt} so you get a full stick to use If you can't get any ready to use match craft sticks where you are, if you PM me your address i will gladly send you a bag full :D Working with them is a nice and calm past time - only real patience required is the glue drying time :( but avoid SUPERGLUE because it doesn't seem to sand down as well as normal PVA or WOOD ADHESIVE. The picture attached for you is of a GYPSY CARAVAN, unlike the DELTIC - this WAS a KIT with it's own TEMPLATES, sorry but i can't remember how many sticks i used making this one, but quite alot {my wife had a hand making this one with me - i bought it for something for us to make together for our first anniversary}.