Rich.B

Hi again Bernard, Yes, I did use the lego one's that I managed to get hold of and worked approximate height from that. However, from looking at the lego one's they would most likely appear to be the type used mainly on B type roads etc....I added more to the height for my prototype model that I've got pictures of on my fb page that would depict the type more commonly associated with A or main roads. I think however I did add on more than needed with the height as the model appears too high to me now....oh well it's basically a test model to see how it would look...but things have been altered again since the photos were taken of that model and the cad drawing has been edited accordingly. So,will see how the next one turns out...I'll leave information on this thread as soon as I've further updates. Many Thanks for your interest in this thread...do hope to be able to give more details very soon. ATB Cheers, Rich

Hi Bernard, Many Thanks. Yes I'm really looking forward to seeing how things go with the streetlighting...it's certainly a glaring gap from my point of view. Hopefully, it may be filled in the not too distant future...will have to wait and see how things go.☺ IIRC there was something I read somewhere that the lego one's were done to H0 scale...i can't remember where I saw this though and I know little about the minic system,..sorry I missed that era I'm afraid lol ☺ ATB cheers, Rich.

Hi all☺ Sorry for resurrection of an old thread, but I've only just found it after reading through many topics on the forum. The lack of suitable streetlighting for the most commonly modelled era is pretty bizarre really....a bit like modelling the 50s&60s without steel mineral wagons as they were as common as dogs..t.lol. So,as there are no proper models available I've had a go at making my own. I've managed to get a grain of rice bulb to fit in aswell...if you're interested in having a look at at how I got on making it you can see some pictures of the single lampost on my Facebook page,...I'll post the link here https://www.facebook.com/bespokecreationsscarborough/ I've been looking out for a while now to see if there's any suitable models out there, or even if there was something suitable that could be converted....the only one I did manage to find was some of the very early lego streetlamps they used to do back in the sixties. You can pick them up from Ebay, but they're not exactly cheap as it seems that they are rather collectable. Back to making my own though, it's taken a few false starts but I kept pressing on until I got what I consider to be a reasonable representation of what I remember seeing around as a kid. As I can use autocad I did a lot of drawings etc on that which does save an hell of a lot of time being able to edit freely as I needed. So,if you get chance please take a look at my fb page and let me know what you think please. ATB Rich.

This is a subject that has often made me think as they seem to be a feature close to many railway lines /sites, and never seem to feature. But as stated above like many large structures and trees etc a true scale model would most definitely overpower the scene, so maybe scaled down models that look visually correct is the way to go. As welly has pointed out above, the backscene is probably the best option for including such structures. I have done this on my latest layout and on several of the Scarborough and district railway modellers club layouts,...see nick skeltons great little Scottish TMD themed layout in BRM magazine last summer(just forget which exact issue ). I will try and get some photos uploaded here when I find them out. I am considering creating scale 2D CAD templates for the various pylons etc, as construction jigs, for those wishing to scratchbuild. Also, I may well consider other templates if there is an interest.These would be for more obscure or everyday structures that are seldom ever modelled. I have already created streetlighting template drawings for the old concrete type lamposts which there are many styles. Which, again are a very common sight in real life. Obviously,a small charge would have to be put in place to cover the usual things. But,as with scale scenes etc once you have the file you can print off as many as you need. This is just something I'm considering at the moment...maybe some feedback on RMweb would be useful to see what others think. (Sorry if I've gone a bit OT here) Cheers, Rich

Wow!!!that flying scotsnellie is sure a rarity....hence the price tag. ..and being a RARE model requires a more expensive p&p....Naturally!!!

Just a few words on this subject....I Googled reviews for Atlas editions...after signing up for an introductory offer which after allowing well over the quoted 28 day delivery still hadn't shown up....managed to contact them and they said it was sent out early January...possibly the 10th I think. ...bear in mind....we were at the end of the first week in February. They asked if I'd checked with neighbours etc but nothing had been seen. On this the woman on the phone asked me if I still wanted to receive the items (the dinky toy model collection)...I said yes please and she said it would take 28 days but by early March still nothing....but an invoice and order slip showed up. ...billing me for the first lot of items which I hadn't ever received...plus the new order never turned up either...but, guess what?...the invoice reminder for the first lot did. After this I lost the will to be bothered with these cretins...I bought off ebay instead, must admit that the models are very good reproductions....the customer service is far from anything remotely decent...I really wouldn't bother with ateas editions...ebay is much simpler without all the gumph and commitment stuff that these organisations seem to revolve around. Incidentally, the reviews were 'dire'...with many complaints about poor service, harassment, and debt recovery companies threatening enforcement action on individuals who in most cases hadn't even received stuff or the wrong items etc, etc....enough said I think. Cheers Rich.b

Hi just found this thread some great work and scenes on here,.....you might like to check my gallery page where you'll find the model garage....it has all internal details fitted in the workshop area plus the office storeroom, loo and mess room. Many Thanks, Rich

LOL I did see the description of the listing,.... I understand what you're saying about a `placeholder'....but, irrespective of this, It just surprised me anyone would want to even consider placing a listing knowing full well they couldn't provide at least one basic photo due to the circumstance's outlined. I can understand placing the listing if you were intending to add more photo's later, or at the request of a potential bidder/buyer. I won't even contemplate listing anything knowing I can't supply at least one good photo first. It just seems to be counter productive anyway, as I can't imagine many folk, myself included, would even bother checking out a listing without a photo as an idea to what is for sale. Sorry,probably just me thinking logical then??....but, it's just my personal opinion anyway, others may think differently on this maybe???,.....thought it was funny with that image on the listing though. Regards, Rich.B

Here's one of interest .....okkkkk? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-Midland-Pullman-all-blue-version-DCC-on-board-new-boxed-00-gauge-/350943621739?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item51b5deb26b Hope this link works, not to sure whether I've done this right or not LOL

Ah!!...the Ebay seller from the North west .......MICMCN Like a good many selling on Ebay.....GREAT entertainment value though if nowt else, just to have a laugh at his pricing of his stock??......I think he puts those prices on for a dare!!....he MUST do! . Ah Yes! but these are the RARE models with a solid GOLD base???? Regards, Rich.B

Hi Jim, Just found your thread on here, was great meeting up with you for a chat today at SDRM exhibition, was very good to be of help to you and Thanks for your kind comment about the show,...we all really appreciate it. Also, just like to comment on your layout and standard of modelling!!....MOST impressive, and to think you don't use any CAD software to set out your buildings.....they look good enough to me Love the river by the way,....looking Excellent now, so looking forward to seeing the finished product.....and Hey!!...what a fab sized shed, GREAT STUFF!!! Cheers Rich.b (lol.the one with the garage & house at the show....in case you're wondering)

Not been on here for a while,....so just catching up. EXCELLENT WORK!!!.....it's really getting that Black Country feel about it now,...the pic with the old coal barge in the basin near the bridge has so much character already,...and you've still got much to do as yet, definitely well on target....This is gonna be be one heck of a `cracking' layout when complete.....Great stuff, Well done. Cheers, Rich.

Just checked out your layout,.....it's VERY GOOD for a first Ever effort.....Great stuff, well done to both of you. Regards, Rich.b

HERE, HERE!!!!....LMAO.....that's answered a long running question for me......Ah!!...thought as much

Sure is ......just checked that link,.....how can you have such a cheek to try to sell at such over inflated prices???