Ben Alder Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I just have to brave the rush hour M25 which will be a bit of a bore! If any RMweb'ers are passing the layout do stop to say hello! On the M25? In the rush hour? Do like the atmosphere of your model. :D It really does capture the atmosphere of the Kyle line, I must say- look forward to seeing it up in Scotland sometime. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted November 6, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2010 I have seen a picture of a 8F at Kyle, in one of my many Highland books - albeit on a "special". So, as so often with the Highland, there is a prototype for (almost) everything.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Really nice model but can I be inquisitive and ask what the layout size is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I very much enjoyed seeing the layout in the flesh today at East London Finescale at CEME, it really does capture the atmosphere of the area perfectly! - good to meet you too Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Thanks for those that said hello as they were visiting the East London Finescale Show today, it was good to meet you. Portchullin has accepted an invite to Glasgow in 2012, so for those that live not only north of the border but right at the absolute top (you know who you are!) I look forward to meeting you too! The layout is 4.5 * 4.5m including fiddle yards. This would be one ot the serious lessons that I have learnt from making it - do not make a layout that is bigger than the available room you have to put it up. I can not put this up at home and it has only ever run as a complete layout when it is at shows. This has led to an excess of gremlins at the first couple of shows that have taken a little time to iron out. My next one will be a bit smaller, as I seem not to have the money to buy a bigger house! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted November 6, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2010 Hi Mark, "Portchullin has accepted an invite to Glasgow in 2012" I'm glad to hear this as I suggested it to Ian nearly 3 years ago! The DEMU - Scotland layout 'Edinburgh - Southside' will be making it's debut at the show. That is - as long as I keep on building the units it needs! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 East London Finescale is now over and a good time was had. Here are a couple of slightly different views from the average: As you can see, we found a seagull to strap a camera too! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted November 11, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2010 That's a great way to ensure you get plenty of operating space at exhibitions... The layout looks so much bigger in the photos in the thread, looks superb whatever. (I certainly wouldn't be smiling if there was a seagull above my layout... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The layout looks so much bigger in the photos in the thread, looks superb whatever. Very true. is the support structure made of metal? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I certainly wouldn't be smiling if there was a seagull above my layout... A potty trained seagull! AKA Peter Bond my co-operator. is the support structure made of metal? The legs are formed of 1" square mild steel; welded into a square frame, one vertical of which extends upwards behind the boards. Into this a gallows bracket (also of 1" square steel) reaches across the board to support the lighting pelmet - these are the black lines you see in the overhead picture. The legs are braced by diagonal timber bars, bolted onto the legs. Minus her skirts Portchullin looks like this................. The legs had to absorb the curve of the layout, the underside of the boards that are at different levels to allow for the lower water of one board and I also wanted them separate from the actual boards. They do work and achieved these aims (and are better than the A frame trestles I have used in the past). However, legs is one of the things that I have learnt from making the layout (the list of things learnt is long and not hugely distinguished!). I will definitely be using the principal of the girder deck that St Merryn uses for my next layout. This is described in the book that the team have just published – Andy Y reviewed it here and it is thoroughly worth buying. The advantage of creating a flat deck to sit the boards onto is that it can be got right before any boards arrive and allows the boards to be moved around upon it; for maintenance etc. Mind you, I am not sure I will do 3 legged trestles, I am not sold by them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi Portchullin, Have admired your modelling since Portchullin first graced the pages of this forum; top drawer modelling indeed! Particularly impressed with the standard of weathering, especially rolling stock. In my opinion, you've got the degree of weathering just right. The problem I find is that it's very easy to get carried away and if you're not careful, you end up with something that looks like it's been out of service for donkeys years and has been hanging round the scrapyard awaiting its date with the cutter's torch. Certainly, if you look at old photographs, especially those towards the end of the steam era, examples of almost decrepitude abound, however (and this is only a personal thing), I feel that with models you have to moderate everything otherwise it looks exaggerated and loses its credibility in the process which is surely what each of us strives to achieve - almost on a par with running stock straight out of the box - to me, both cases scream 'Model!' Essentially, nothing wrong with either but I would dearly like to TRY and get it right - which is what you've achieved with Portchullin. Since you obviously know what you're doing, and if you've got a little time to spare, I wonder whether you'd mind sharing your skill with the rest of us? I especially adore those oil/fuel tankers so perhaps you could use one of these, or even a wagon, to demonstrate? I sincerely hope you don't mind. Thanks once again for this wonderful creation and please keep plying us with updates. Best wishes, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 I wonder whether you'd mind sharing your skill with the rest of us? Will do, but at the weekend as I am at do's for the next few nights. I use a number of techniques; one of which involves paying for it! Sorry if that is seen as cheating but I will explain.............. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Will do, but at the weekend as I am at do's for the next few nights. I use a number of techniques; one of which involves paying for it! Sorry if that is seen as cheating but I will explain.............. No probs, Mark; just as and when. Many thanks, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Sorry about the absence of posts on this thread for so long (and to Jonte, who I have not replied to!) Portchullin will be out at Tolworth Showtrain this weekend, so stop by and say hellow if you are passing. Alternatively, if you are in the Portsmouth area in a fortnight it will be at the South Hants Show. Here are a couple of pictures that have not been posted before: 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted November 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2011 Alternatively, if you are in the Portsmouth area in a fortnight it will be at the South Hants Show. Mark looking forward to seeing you and Portchullin again. For those interested this is the link to the SHMRC show http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/44018-portsmouth-south-hants-mrc-26th-november-2011 Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Portchullin's next few outings are as follows: Watford Finescale - 18 & 19 February http://www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk/Watford_exhibition.html Model Rail Scotland - 24, 25 & 26 February http://www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk/ Nottingham - 17 & 18 March http://www.nottingham-modelrailway.org.uk/exhibmain1.htm#this On the Sunday at Glasgow we aim to backdate the layout to the 1920's. So if you want to see some clans, lochs, barneys or straths, you may want to head in that day. If you also want to see it in its 1974 garb, you had best come two days!! As always, if there are any RMwebbers there do feel free to say hello! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Really must get to Nottingham again this year especially if Porchullin is going to be there. Shame I'm going to miss the 20's day at Glasgow. Edit, love the 26 approaching the bridge. Edited January 29, 2012 by Worsdell forever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hi Mark, Good to see Portchullin on here again, it served as the inspiration I needed for the scenics on my Glen Roy (RM Aug 2011) I look forward to seeing it again at Nottingham in March. All the best Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Pardon my ignorance, but this is the first time I've noticed Portchullin on here. Superb - my kind of layout, with scenery dominating. Excellent stuff - I will keep a close eye on further developments! Jeff Edited January 29, 2012 by Physicsman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Shame I'm going to miss the 20's day at Glasgow. Say hello at Nottingham when you see me and we will see what I have brought.............. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2012 But what ever are you going to do on the 4 days between the shows! Seriously, good luck. I don't envy you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 But what ever are you going to do on the 4 days between the shows! Seriously, good luck. I don't envy you! I am taking the view that Watford is an hour closer to Glasgow than home.................so the journey north starts on the Sunday night! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2012 On reading hope to get to Glasgow! - on Saturday! Wont even come look if there isn't a class 26! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks for those that said hello as they were visiting the East London Finescale Show today, it was good to meet you. Portchullin has accepted an invite to Glasgow in 2012, so for those that live not only north of the border but right at the absolute top (you know who you are!) I look forward to meeting you too! The layout is 4.5 * 4.5m including fiddle yards. This would be one ot the serious lessons that I have learnt from making it - do not make a layout that is bigger than the available room you have to put it up. I can not put this up at home and it has only ever run as a complete layout when it is at shows. This has led to an excess of gremlins at the first couple of shows that have taken a little time to iron out. My next one will be a bit smaller, as I seem not to have the money to buy a bigger house! See you in Glasgow.Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm hoping to get to Watford on the Sunday afternoon - will definitely be taking an extended gander at this layout - inspiring work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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