3 link Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Treemendous.......... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) I made a start on the boards for the centre section today, slight change of plan as it will now be 2 x 4’ boards bolted together, The sea wall section will now be 2 10’ boards either side of this one bit split on to two 5’ sections. Having two 10 foot sections will give better views of the Trains. Edited May 24, 2018 by steve fay 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Inspiring Steve! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Timber work now completed on Smugglers retreat! Polystyrene next but I must get Mermaid Cove finished first. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 Having a play about with a few bits, the trees on the left will be up on a ledge as part of the cliffs. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Steve, Your pace of work is a ltttle daunting to watch. However, I am inspired to think about something modest to display our Manning Wardle K Class when it comes out. I am contemplating using 5mm foam board for the base and frame, something I recall Chris Nevard used on his Calcott Burtle layout. It would be very low tech with old-fashioned wire-in-tube activation for points and signals (if any), Code 100 track on wood sleepers with a few copper-clad timbers in vital places on the points and wiring for DC, but with a DCC switching option. The biggest challenge is where to store it with Cwm Bach and Tonfanau Camp. Keep up the good work. Chris 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Out at the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway for some prototype inspiration 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Cracking photographs Steve, especially the 28xx. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Great day at probably my favourite heritage line Back home and some new headboards ready for the magazine photo shoot next month 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Lucky chap! Steve did you see the article in the GOG Gazette, whereby the front end of a Heljan Warship was sanding down? ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 I did Martyn, I’m not sure what I thought about it! I never thought the Heljan model looked wrong to start with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I did Martyn, I’m not sure what I thought about it! I never thought the Heljan model looked wrong to start with. Hello Steve, this build has been brilliant, well done, also with regards to the Warship, I am in agreement with you, I am not too sure what the problem was, but then the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, also to me a 1 or 2mm difference on a top end of £400 + model is something I can live with, as I am not brave enough to tackle incase I make a pigs ear of it. Best regards Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) Playing about with some details. Next batch of Polystyrene blocks on order Phil at Intentio will be replicating this Tunnel mouth for the right hand side Edited May 27, 2018 by steve fay 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Hello Steve, this build has been brilliant, well done, also with regards to the Warship, I am in agreement with you, I am not too sure what the problem was, but then the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, also to me a 1 or 2mm difference on a top end of £400 + model is something I can live with, as I am not brave enough to tackle incase I make a pigs ear of it. Best regards Craig I did Martyn, I’m not sure what I thought about it! I never thought the Heljan model looked wrong to start with.Hi fellas,I agree, Im happy with mine, not sure if the Tower/DJH one had the edge over the HJ version? I can see what the fella in the Gazette is saying, yet getting both ends the same, let alone across more than one loco? Not a job Id cherish! Brave man! ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 2ADEBC18-DCF8-466E-9CCD-BA79C98A302F.jpegBBED2597-784C-4124-9BB4-BFC141653830.jpeg Playing about with some details. Next batch of Polystyrene blocks on order14850684-1F99-428E-A4CD-C33C9AEDD17B.jpeg Phil at Intentio will be replicating this Tunnel mouth for the right hand side Just to get your juices flowing Steve.... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted May 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2018 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-Gauge-Signal-Box-GWR/323263596409?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Just the job for you Steve! Have you got your Intentio one yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/O-Gauge-Signal-Box-GWR/323263596409?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Just the job for you Steve! Have you got your Intentio one yet? Not yet, I’m going to concentrate on the centre section first, I’m going to try and get it ready for the Bristol show next JanuaryThat’s a good price for a fully finished model though !! Edited May 28, 2018 by steve fay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Just to get your juices flowing Steve.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mLu4Ywg0Yc Superb can’t beat a castle on the sea wall!!! Let’s hope it’s not to long before one graces it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Steve, where are the speed restriction signs from ? Best regards Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Steve, where are the speed restriction signs from ? Best regards Craig Phil ( Intentio ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Hi Steve, where are the speed restriction signs from ? Best regards Craig I've got some Craig, I only need two 10mph ones so others will be available Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 That Ebay SB is superb, Ive seen one or two others by the same builder (I think) and the final price will be nearer to mark I suspect. ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Made A start on the polystyrene using up the last of the off cuts I had left. Next batch on the way 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 2ADEBC18-DCF8-466E-9CCD-BA79C98A302F.jpegBBED2597-784C-4124-9BB4-BFC141653830.jpeg Playing about with some details. Next batch of Polystyrene blocks on order14850684-1F99-428E-A4CD-C33C9AEDD17B.jpeg Phil at Intentio will be replicating this Tunnel mouth for the right hand side Is it just me, a "glitch" of the video, or is that tunnel mouth asymmetric? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Here’s a still taken from the video link above, this is one of the original broad gauge single track tunnels that’s been widened to take standard gauge double track 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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