phixer64 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Looking really good now, love the subtle colours, track work, has come on well. I'll continue to follow this, cracking job. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Looking really good now, love the subtle colours, track work, has come on well. I'll continue to follow this, cracking job. Regards Jeff Thanks Jeff.....just a base colour for now, gonna try and have a go at static grass... trying to aim for a early autumn... ish look... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 AAAAGH.... The double slip problem has reared its ugly head again ...locos stalling again, have took one back up for a closer inspection and found using a meter that a couple of slip rails were dead and receiving no power... they seemed to be too loose and not making contact, turning over I was able to tweak the small tabs supporting the rails and make a better connection.....why don't peco make electrofrog code 100...feeling annoyed. anyone else had this problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yes, two days ago helping a friend with an electrofrog 3-way point, except we realised it was a trap and we needed polarity switching after using a meter to work out why things weren't quite right (You learn something every day!). However, during that exercise we also found a couple of loose tabs and tightened them up from underneath. Found it best to put a bit of pressure on one end of the tab with a thin screwdriver while using another to push down on the other end of it to ensure the whole thing tightened up together. The other thing I have done in the past is use a small amount of malt vinegar and a fine paintbrush to "paint" the disc of nickel silver you can see under the rail on the visible side of the point to ensure there is no grease interfering with connectivity between rail and disc. Just getting a brush hair or two between the rail and the disc is enough to do the job. aac 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) After threatening it with the bin .....on test all now seems to be fine, also has had a good clean in isopropranol... when refitted i will be more careful with the ballast and pva glue.... Edited February 12, 2016 by DAVE1562 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Hi all....all seems to be ok on the double slip saga now..no stalling!... fingers crossed, i took the opportunity while this adjustment was going on and re-laid the large curve at the far end as I noticed the bogie wheelset on the west country lifting, must have been too sharp for it.. pleased to say now sorted.. I have now started some kits to bring the scenery to life.. a wills goods shed, a wills engine shed and a ratio small signal box, all still work in progress...needing detail, weathering and finishing goods shed....needs detail, doors and weathering engine shed...needs detail, weathering and doors to fit signal box....needs interior and roof fitting, minor detailing and weathering Edited February 28, 2016 by DAVE1562 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 New addition to little marley.. second hand mint Bachmann class 32xx (bargain)....running in with a light duty goods... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi all.... ok finally got round to fitting a breaker to protect the SB5.... used an EB1... very simple to fit and set and works a treat, even fitted a remote led to the utp panel, I have also continued on with a bit of scenics.... EB1 led fitted to utp panel... scenic ground cover.. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Hi all... a bit more scenic progress done, still loads to do, have also fitted daylight bulbs in the mancave which has improved the light and pics... Edited June 4, 2016 by DAVE1562 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hi Just caught up with this, looking really good! Will follow with much interest. By the way the title caught my eye - my in laws have recently moved from their small farm in Kent called - Little Marlley!. Regards Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) Hi all .... just a quick panoramic progress pic... Edited April 22, 2016 by DAVE1562 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 (edited) Hi all..a bit more land scenics has been carried out on the base ground cover... starting to look like devon moor scenery.... sidings... door lifting section... conservatory lifting section.... engine shed corner.... goods shed.... ...and then a half hour operating session.... Edited June 4, 2016 by DAVE1562 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigancg Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Hi Dave, Just caught up with this new layout. Superb! It's great to see another fellow GW modeller and fan on here. Cracking progress so far! You have just got yourself another follower to your thread Cheers, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks Chris...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I like the "door lifting section" in particular. The fact that its just grass and bushes gives a great remote atmosphere, not unlike Dartmoor or similar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi all.....a little job done over the weekend.....ratio coal bunker,a little more detailing to be done but very happy how its turned out.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 Opinions please.....on the sidings side i have been thinking about a scenic break by using a iron bridge and brick or stone retaining wall and create an access road down to the engine shed... not sure if it looks too much ......here is a mock up...... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Little Marley has its first signal.. have not fixed the arms so could be servo operated at a later date....etch ladder and handrails to fit... Edited June 28, 2016 by DAVE1562 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 The layout is coming on nicely - I like the signals, one thing I've never managed to get round to properly! From the pictures the bridge retaining walls seem to occupy a lot of space - the ones at the baseboard edge would perhaps limit the range of photographic opportunities later on, just a thought. Regards Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) The layout is coming on nicely - I like the signals, one thing I've never managed to get round to properly! From the pictures the bridge retaining walls seem to occupy a lot of space - the ones at the baseboard edge would perhaps limit the range of photographic opportunities later on, just a thought. Regards Les Hi les ..I agree with the retaining wall..its just a mock up too see what could be done, I have cut the board edge side walls down, maybe just a bridge abutment with small wing walls would be better on that side... Edited June 16, 2016 by DAVE1562 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Very nice layout in the making here like the no cluttered look.... classic less or more me thinks ..Will follow with interest 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks gismorail...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi Dave, the layout is starting to take shape, be careful, not to go overboard, less is more at times. Like the signals. Keep up the good work. Regards Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks Jeff.. trying not to , lots of ideas floating around in my head to see what works best, like you say I don"t want to clutter it up and overdo it as it is only a branchline scene.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 Track navvy"s have been busy today... have re-laid a section behind the goods shed where there was two points and a head shunt... it was niggling me how the coaches went around and switching directions like a snake... looked horrid.. what I did was replaced them with a curved point, it looks better .. gives a bit more room and flows better as the coaches go around.....happy now.. Before.... after... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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