RBE Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 Indeed, and at 3 times the cost. I'm also doubtful that I'd get 3 meter lengths of wood in the beemer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 (edited) Much has been done on the workshop. Less on the layout but with Mansfield looming in March plans to crack on with it is imminent!! Pleased with how the workshop is going though. Edited October 2, 2016 by RBE 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 That's looking absolutely superb mate. Bet you can't wait to get it finished and move in. Can't beat a dedicated modelling man cave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Yes really looking forward to it. Need to get it watertight before the winter sets on though really, even if its not ready to use straight away. The 3° temp and ice on my window this morning tells me it wont be too long before the bad stuff is here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 Blimey frost already. That's not good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Indeed. I was a bit surprised when I put my wipers on and it took a few sweeps to clear it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 3, 2016 Share Posted October 3, 2016 I've got a small warm air panel that will go on, on the timer for about 2 hours a night, but with my insulation under the floor, in the walls and roof I only had it on for a couple of Months last year, and it wont go on just yet until it gets to about minus 2 or 3 over night. Its looking really good Buddy, bet you cant wait to get in and settle in your own Den. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share Posted October 3, 2016 Sounds good. I plan to stick a panel in there to heat it. As mine will be fully insulated and vented it should maintain heat well and vent moisure so should be a nice environment for the trains and me!! I did consider forgetting the trains and sticking a bar and cinema in there but the lure of the rails is too much haha. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 3, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2016 Jeeeeez Cav.......are you building a new house?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Looking good Cav, sauna and steam room?!! You will soon have those N gauge Grids and 60s running on BoT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Looking good Cav, sauna and steam room?!! You will soon have those N gauge Grids and 60s running on BoT. Nah!! Hot tub. HaHa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Way too much steam about with both those suggestions. I model the diesel and electric era!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Some more weekend work on the workshop. Certainly getting there. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Hi Cav Looking good ,keep up the good work. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Cheers Hugh. In other BoT news, I've also started work on a 3D print for the station stairs and plans for the station building. It's amazing how much a crappy 70s replacement structure can change from the 1990s to present day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I used to sweep those stairs! Worked in the BO and on the platform at Burton a decade or so ago and grew up spotting in the field behind Rumenco. Gimme a shout if there's anything I can help with :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Some more weekend work on the workshop. Certainly getting there. 2016-10-09 19.13.13.jpg 2016-10-09 19.12.58.jpg Darth Vader? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 I used to sweep those stairs! Worked in the BO and on the platform at Burton a decade or so ago and grew up spotting in the field behind Rumenco. Gimme a shout if there's anything I can help with :-) Cheers Tom. I may well pick your brains. My layout will be in the green and cream days. Was the station blue and white when you worked there? Darth Vader? Not too far from the truth. Although the black on there is breather membrane, the finshed workshop will be black! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Cheers Tom. I may well pick your brains. My layout will be in the green and cream days. Was the station blue and white when you worked there? Oh yes, we're talking the days not long before the MML/CT empires were smashed ;-) If you're going earlier then I must put in a request for Garter Blue SNG with chrome lettering/numerals, on 'The Peaks Express' Sunday turn, 4472 post-Australia with Bill McAlpine sat on his verandah behind it, and 'Bahamas' going light engine to Branston to turn! #MisspentYouth :-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 I could probably do SNG or the FS as specials but the layout is set around 1990 so sector diesel era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom J Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I could probably do SNG or the FS as specials but the layout is set around 1990 so sector diesel era. I might be wrong (I'm working off the top of my head) but I think all of those things happened in 1990. I have pictures of the Jubilee, SNG and subsequently 60009 as 'Osprey' going light to Branston to turn. 'Bananas' went to Coalville open day in '89 and was on the patch a fair bit at that time. SNG on the 'Peaks Express' was quite a regular event on a Sunday at that time, if I remember rightly. In fairness, I was eight... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 That workshop is looking awesome mate, superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cheers bud. Did some work on the stairs for the station this lunch but it's a bit tight on the printing specs. I might just do a print it anyway and see what I get! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 3D Stairs. Although criminally simplified these bleeders still fall outside printing tolerance on shapeways! I could do etched handrails but I'll need a mortgage at this rate!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Top work on both the shed and the stairs matey. Must admit the stairs do look very intricate. Especially in 2mm. They do look like the real thing though. Don't worry I've got another loco lined up for you after the 60 so that'll add to your coffers. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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