Jub45565 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 ...the difference being that you use the word “compromise” whereas I prefer to think in terms of setting a standard for how far one is prepared to go. Compromise has negative connotations and has been defined as a way of leaving everyone feeling unsatisfied. Maybe that along with your apparent misreading of my posts led to my ad hominem response to you? Simon, I think you're comment on couplings in the Cameo topic sums up modelling compromises though? There is no perfect solution to meet all the requirements of a standalone model looking like the real thing, it being able to operate on a layout like the real thing without spoiling any illusions. I agree in other areas though, finding a common standard to work to so it all works together and comes together in a timescale to suit the builder(s) doesnt necessarily need to have 'compromised' any objectives. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Picked up a copy this week, another excellent issue. Though for the second issue running, I’m finding the show adverts giving a tantalizing glimpse of a layout that I’d like to see more of, in this case, Middle Peak in EM. Personally, I found the editorial made perfect sense. As a lone Modeller, I find it difficult to progress my projects at a rate I’m happy with, something less of an issue on group projects where many hands can make light work. The art of compromise is what I use to ensure my models pass the ‘at arm’s length’ detail test before moving on to the next project. Otherwise, I’d get nothing finished! Heybridge Wharf is a gem, though I might be biased having holidayed in Norfolk within the last month, many of the kits used on that layout are also available in my preferred 7mm scale. It’s interesting to note (to me at least) that Heybridge Wharf and the planned Little London Project are both fruits of modelling competitions with restrictions on the size of layout. Both compromises, but ones which help the Modeller get started with an achievable end point. Much food for thought and I’ve only reached page 263, I’m about to get backscene envy... Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris GH Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Well Done Jerry, Another gem of a publication. Being a 2mmFs/Ngauge modeller I really connected with the editorial and It was nice to see the journal featuring a lot of 2mm modelling for a change. Well Done regard Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted October 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2018 Darlington turned out a final batch of 08s (D3454-72, later 08 369-87) with the external long-strap hinges after Crewe and Derby had standardised on the pressed door/short strap type. See the Dapol 08 thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/102801-Dapol-08/?view=findpost&p=2432705 08 377 with strap hinges?I’d like to see a picture of the prototype before I accept that!(That’s not a finescale issue, just the basics.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 21, 2018 Darlington turned out a final batch of 08s (D3454-72, later 08 369-87) with the external long-strap hinges after Crewe and Derby had standardised on the pressed door/short strap type. See the Dapol 08 thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/102801-Dapol-08/?view=findpost&p=2432705 Ah. That explains it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBS Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Jerry, A lovely edition (well, maybe I would say that !). Your editorial really hit the spot for me - life is too short to create a couple of exhibition layouts and the necessary rolling stock without compromises. What those compromises are is up to the individual modeller. With the wisdom of hindsight, things may have been done differently, but hey-ho. Best wishes, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2018 Seeing the article on the 2mm wagons made me wish 4mm wagons were designed to be built in a similar fashion. Mike. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 ...did this issue ever make it up north as I've not seen one in any of my local smiffs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 ...did this issue ever make it up north as I've not seen one in any of my local smiffs? It reached 53.4° N over a week ago, so it should have crept past the Scottish Border by now.... Never mind, 267 is "due" in 17 days time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiths park Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 we received two, only two, at 55 deg North (Newcastle Smiths) over a fortnight ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 we received two, only two, at 55 deg North (Newcastle Smiths) over a fortnight ago. ...must have fizzled out there as I never saw it at 55.163 degrees N (aka Morpeth) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted November 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2018 it never made it to Newtown either, though there were plenty in Welshpool 15 miles away. Odd. Jonathan PS An excellent issue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Has anybody west of Rockall had their copy yet? We are having rotating postal strikes so things are a bit chaotic here. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Not really wanting to join in the "where is it" saga, but I did get mine on the north coast of this island a couple of weeks ago..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Best issue this year (IMO) really good stuff. In "News From The North", Smiffs at Darlington (54.5 N) had about ten copies on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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