RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) I was contemplating ways of going about modelling the "wrong" way.I decided that what we need is build to P4 standards but powered on the Trix Twin principle.And to get a second lynch mob from the other direction, use original Trix stock rebuilt to P4 standards. Edited June 23, 2014 by BR60103 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Taylor Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I was contemplating ways of going about modelling the "wrong" way. I decided that what we need built to P4 standards but powered on the Trix Twin principle. And to get a second lynch mob from the other direction, use original Trix stock rebuilt to P4 standards. Huzzah for Iconoclasm and the questioning of orthodoxy. More power to the curious mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukedog Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Good Idea! I've always wanted an excuse to wear that tweed T shirt I've had in the draw for years! Cheers! Frank 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Stubby47 Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about a layout in a rucksack ? 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post The Stationmaster Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 How about a layout in a rucksack ? Nobody agree with this - knowing Stu he'll build it if he gets so much as a nod and a wink (in fact he'll probably build three) 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenser Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Haversac Mines? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Taylor Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 hehe, the whole of Crewe in a Bergen with the fiddle yards as add-ons in the bed roll and worm-bag? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Clockwork P4? Even better, 'finescale Brio' 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJS1977 Posted February 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 I nearly got lynched at ExpoEM last year when I commented that a derailment on one of the layouts was probably due to the rails being too far apart! 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dorset Wanderer Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Tesco do a radio controlled version of Brio- all bells and whistles. Layout in a shopping trolley anyone? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 hehe, the whole of Crewe in a Bergen with the fiddle yards as add-ons in the bed roll and worm-bag? Is it not standard practice to have the fiddle yard tracks sticking out either side ready to poke an eye out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2012 Nobody agree with this - knowing Stu he'll build it if he gets so much as a nod and a wink (in fact he'll probably build three) Tesco do a radio controlled version of Brio- all bells and whistles. Layout in a shopping trolley anyone? Steve Hmmm, layout in a shopping basket... simple roundy roundy in N, track halfway up the basket side, with a central area sunken for a lake or small village..... - I'm just off to Tesco, won't be long... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Just build a 'conventional' layout, whether it be 00, P4, N etc. Someone somewhere will take issue with it... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest stuartp Posted February 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 Didn't someone do a 'Thomas being scrapped' cameo which caused some upset ? I never saw it but it sounds like an excellent idea. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 ask everyone to have a shower before entering... 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Went with someone to Scaleforum a few years ago, and he complained that he couldn't find any Hornby set track Colin 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Didn't someone do a 'Thomas being scrapped' cameo which caused some upset ? I never saw it but it sounds like an excellent idea. Saw one like that at Canterbury show a few years ago featuring Thomas and Gertie the Gas axe. There was a brief 'script' for the scene as well. Colin 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dorset Wanderer Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hmmm, layout in a shopping basket... simple roundy roundy in N, track halfway up the basket side, with a central area sunken for a lake or small village..... - I'm just off to Tesco, won't be long... Won't the water run out ? Elf 'N Safety issues- get a danger sign whilst you'r there. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Trevellan Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2012 In the spirit of the OP, what happens if someone decides to convert all their Hornby Dublo to P4? It sort of defeats the second half of the brand name... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Tesco do a radio controlled version of Brio- all bells and whistles. Layout in a shopping trolley anyone? Every little 'elps. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post John M Upton Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 Alongside your layout of controversy, you should have a demonstration table where you openly build and kitbash vintage Airfix and Kitmaster kits (i.e. what they were originally designed for and you are supposed to do with them!) making sure the ripping open of the vintage cellophane bags is within earshot of the appropriate collectors club stands... 31 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Alongside your layout of controversy, you should have a demonstration table where you openly build and kitbash vintage Airfix and Kitmaster kits (i.e. what they were originally designed for and you are supposed to do with them!) making sure the ripping open of the vintage cellophane bags is within earshot of the appropriate collectors club stands... Better still, make sure that these are amongst the last unopened cellophane-wrapped boxes of Blue Pullman kits..... 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Better still, make sure that these are amongst the last unopened cellophane-wrapped boxes of Blue Pullman kits..... Keep your 'ands off my cellophane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2012 Building in 00 and calling it "finescale" Cheers, Mick 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 34theletterbetweenB&D Posted February 22, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2012 Saw one like that at Canterbury show a few years ago featuring Thomas and Gertie the Gas axe. There was a brief 'script' for the scene as well. Quite independently I wrote a version some years back: “Ouch, that stings a bit,†said Thomas. He couldn’t see what was happening behind him, but had a real pain in the bunker region. This and the fact that he had been staring at the back of James tender for three weeks with not a sign of his driver and fireman had put him in a bit of bad mood. “Nothing to worry about†said a voice from somewhere behind his bunker. “Just a bit of work required here on your buffersâ€. Thomas thought to himself that if only his crew had made a nice fire up in him, he could give the man fiddling with his buffers a bump to show him his place. ‘Where are Annie and Clarabell?†asked Thomas. “It will soon be time for the summer traffic, and they will be stiff after sleeping all winter. I really should give them a run or two to make sure they are ready to goâ€. The voice replied, “Didn’t they tell you? They have retired as a holiday bungalow for the thin controller. He’s had them placed in a nice field with a sea view, and a roof over the top, they are really enjoying it very much.†Thomas thought about that and then asked, “Well what will I do then?†The voice replied “Don’t worry, the fat controller has given special instructions for all you most valuable enginesâ€. Thomas felt very pleased, he knew he was a valuable engine, and the fat controller was of the same opinion. “Where are the other engines then?†asked Thomas. “Wellâ€, said the voice “Gordon, Emily and Spencer were so valuable that they have gone to a special home for really important engines at York. Henry was really pleased to be allowed to retire to Bootlitz holiday camp, he is going to get a new coat of paint, and children from all around the country will come to admire him on his plinth. James is here with you, but won’t talk to anyone since his brass fittings were removed for safekeepingâ€. “I see†said Thomas, who really didn’t understand what was going on. “Then what about the others like Edward, Percy and Duck?†The voice replied, “They were a bit too valuable for me, and went off with Cutter and Smelt. I think most of the rest like Toby, Dugald and Donald and so on went with them as wellâ€. “Does that mean our family has been broken up?†Thomas blurted out. “Afraid soâ€, said the voice, “They are big operators, and had everyone who went with them broken up inside a monthâ€. Thomas thought a bit more, and said, “But that’s not right, the fat controller was keeping us here together forever as a happy family, what has happened?†The voice sighed and said, “Look even fat controllers have bosses, and the incredibly corpulent imperial controller had different ideas, that’s allâ€. Thomas would have blown off steam if he could and said, “Can you bring this incredible controller here for me to talk to?â€. At which point, fearing he would either go hoarse or insane from the non-stop questions, the man walked round to Thomas’ front and cut his face off with the gas axe to shut him up. It also made it easier to get at the nice heavy fittings in the smokebox that would bring in a good price for scrap. 40 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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