Ivor

Rhian · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:26 am

Hi,
It's my friends' 21st wedding anniversary soon and they've asked if I could do an Ivor the engine balloon. I'm not sure how. Any pictures or suggestions would be most welcome.

Rhian

Lisa Chester · **Posted:** Sun Sep 04, 2011 12:06 pm

Hi Rhian
I'm not sure how big you want this, but here is a ride-in train I did recently
http://balloonchat.co.uk/post33261.html#p33261

Hope that helps

Lisa

Rhian · **Posted:** Mon Sep 05, 2011 7:49 pm

That's great Lisa! I am looking for something smaller though, a centre piece maybe. Anyone else done any Ivor like trains?

Rhian · **Posted:** Sat Sep 17, 2011 8:53 pm

Well here it is. I was quite pleased with it. It's my first large scale model and completely my design from a picture of Ivor. I added Jones the steam for good measure! It's sat on a ball of twine to keep it upright though. Needed more weight at the front I think.

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nippy99 · **Posted:** Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:24 pm

Hi Rhian

An excellent effort -well done. The use of contrasting colours for the red wheels and green body is nice. If you ever make this balloon again I would recommend using solid greens and reds. I just think it will help the model stand out a little model especially with your black writing (that's not a criticism by the way!)

:-)

Rhian · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:38 am

Thanks Nippy, I thought the same. I only used the jewel colour because I don't have any solid green 350's. Going to have to invest in more balloons!

Lisa Chester · **Posted:** Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:48 am

Well Done Rhian!! You did a great job

Lisa

Ivor

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