Al. Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 With the point motor resolved, I've returned to ballasting. I think I've swapped one horror for another..... I'm also back on scenery building. This is the view west down the boards towards a mock up of the Apollinariskirche Church. Al. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 I like this shot.... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 A few more photos of the bridge and adjoining boards. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Looking forward to seeing this at Warley. G. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to seeing this at Warley. G. I haven't been to Warley since it was at the 'Harry Mitchell Centre' - but am seriously considering a visit just to see this. This is up there with the best N gauge layouts ever (and I did see Chee Tor) - if it's even half as good as the photos it should be in a museum! Edit: I have a feeling that Chee Tor was 2mmFS, but even so...... Edited October 30, 2016 by sp1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 "I saw the bridge lift from it's foundations" A comment made by an American who witnessed the demolition attempt... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 I've committed Remagen to its second outing. We're now booked to appear at CMRA 2017 show in Stevenage on the 14th & 15th January. The slot was originally due to be filled by Paul Staplton's China layout, with Remagen scheduled to appear in 2018. However Paul's build schedule has slipped so we've agreed to swap the slots and move Remagen forward a year. The link to Paul's layout is here. It's well worth a look. Having visited China recently, I can say he's model is spot on. - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/87250-chinese-ho-exhibition-layout/?view=getnewpost 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Ah superb. Only a trip of five miles to see it. See you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Wow, only just found this thread. Stunning work, and a fantastic idea. The military history nut in me is going mad Damn! I did not want to go to Warley this year.... - Alex Edited November 12, 2016 by Midland Mole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Way back in 1965 I think it was we stayed in Remagen for a week on a school holiday. The hotel/hostel was over looking the railway station from memory. I can remember the base of the bridge pillars sitting there in the river. Interesting to see it being modeled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) There's a slightly sad irony that The Bridge at Remagen is making its public debut so shortly after the passing of Robert Vaughn, who starred in the film of the same name. Edited November 16, 2016 by RJS1977 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 There's a slightly sad irony that The Bridge at Remagen is making its public debut so shortly after the passing of Robert Vaughan, who starred in the film of the same name. Yes, it is sad. I may add a note to the layout information to pay tribute to him. Al. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 It's just under 2 weeks to go until Warley and I've still got a massive amount if work to do. I've concluded I don't have enough time to get the E-Boat finished to a standard I'll be happy with in the remaining time. And as the wakes are already modelled into the river, it'll look stupid not having them there. So as much as I hate doing it, I've sprayed them up black and go with them in that state. I've also spent a few mornings working on the vehicles. This is a selection from the West Bank boards. They're pretty much done. Just decals and weathering to complete. Al. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 10 days to go before Warley. I'm not starting to panic. Honestly, I'm not..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Tell me about it ... Edited November 16, 2016 by LNER4479 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Don't panic Mr Mainwearing! Oops, right war but wrong place. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Don't panic Mr Mainwearing! Oops, right war but wrong place. Don't tell him your name, Pike...! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Don't tell him your name, Pike...! Who? what? how? i never said a word. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 A frustrating day today. I'd planned to push on with more scenic works, but ended up spending most of the day sat in London traffic.....! On the plus side, I've got the orchard finished with some 50 odd trees planted. I must say it look superbly unspectacular in the photos. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERGE Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 A frustrating day today. I'd planned to push on with more scenic works, but ended up spending most of the day sat in London traffic.....! I've had two days of driving in via the A1/A41 to Cricklewood preparing for recovery of redundant assets. I have spent more time driving than working. It's like sitting in a slow moving car park. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) I've had two days of driving in via the A1/A41 to Cricklewood preparing for recovery of redundant assets. I have spent more time driving than working. It's like sitting in a slow moving car park. It doesn't matter where you're going in London, it takes an hour. So heading to Wickes for a couple new drill bits, that's two hours of the day gone.... Edited November 18, 2016 by Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 In contrast to yesterday, today's been quite productive. Backboards have started going on and the apron has been trial fitted. Looking pretty good. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andi4x4 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 This is so annoying - I will be driving right past the NEC on friday, but, will be nowhere near enough to visit saturday or sunday ! Had planned to go this year, and, having found this thread a couple of months ago, had made my mind up that I definately would - till my plans were changed for me ! Hope the show goes well for "The Bridge's" first outing, it's an absolute masterpiece and I am gutted that I will not be able to come see it in person ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Still very much work in progress, this is my crashed Lancaster in a harvested corn field. I hope to have this it finished for next weekend. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 In contrast to yesterday, today's been quite productive. Backboards have started going on and the apron has been trial fitted. Looking pretty good. image.jpeg I thought the plan was to model it as it was before it collapsed.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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