RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted April 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) I'll have to take everything off,This is sounding more like a Billy Connolly or Stephen Fry Cameo! Edited April 28, 2017 by PaulRhB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 This is sounding more like a Billy Connolly or Stephen Fry Cameo! My lodgers are away at the moment, so I can move the layout in any state of dress I choose. Although as I don't know when they're coming back, I need to be a bit cautious . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I may be moving my 6'6" x 1'6" door layout with built in backscene downstairs to the workshop today. It involves lifting it off a shelf that backs onto the stairs, manoeuvring in a narrow space to get it onto the stairs, carrying it down the stairs with a sharp left turn out of the 6ft and a bit door at the bottom in a limited space. All this under 7ft ceilings, with about 6 inches of exposed beams below them! The next bit is much easier, although there's a tight right turn to get it into the workshop, after going through a just over 6ft doorway! Then after the work is done, I have to the reverse journey! Could be "fun"!!! Take a video and then we can all have some fun watching as well. Actually, no, forget that, if you're going to move it bare I don't want to see that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted April 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) ....... and it's head of security Herr Schirz. Not the Herr Doktor Gottlobb Schirz...we'd better obey the rules to the letter then.. Edited April 28, 2017 by Re6/6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Take a video and then we can all have some fun watching as well. Actually, no, forget that, if you're going to move it bare I don't want to see that! Trying to make a video while moving it would no doubt add to the entertainment factor, but maybe not to the success of the operation! It's a bit cold today, so I'd probably keep my clothes on anyway . I think the task has now been delayed, as some bits arrived in the post that allow me to work on another layout first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfield Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 No one says the base etc has to be wood. For lightweight construction, may I suggest you look at a series of discussions in Model Railroad Hobbyist and also the $100 module .The Professor's cmments on building with foamcore might solve the weight problems for you, VERY QUICK CONSTRUCTION . The Prof produced his baseboard in 4 hourd if I recall. I don it have all my resources with me in Singapore 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hi, I have started building a layout that fits the cameo type, can I enter this or does it have to be built from new? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Surely 009matt, you mean you started building it today..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Surely 009matt, you mean you started building it today..... Unfortunately I have already posted pics of the early construction. It has not progressed since then, still a lot to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just found this thread in the depths of RMWeb and fought my way through a couple of pages of frothing before getting to the good ideas. Have to admit to having been oblivious to this Rice chap for about the first decade or so if my modelling years, Dad's copies of Railway Modeller had people like Holdsworth and Gravett to inspire me, until finding a copy of Rice's book on Light Railway Layout Design in a second hand bookshop sometime later. My route to this thread seems quite opposite to many of those moaning about buying the Cameo Layouts book. Trerice in MRJ a year or three back was the first time I'd come across a Rice layout to inspire me (and would work very well in narrow gauge). Subsequently, I bought a copy of Cameo Layouts when it came out and saw the competition advertised in the latest MRJ. So for me, this competition being allowed an airing on RMWeb is a blessing. Rather than just seeing a few exquisite examples published in MRJ in due course, we might get to see some being built 'watts and all', so am pleased it's being included on here. As for me, whilst I doubt my modelling skills are up to the standard required to make it worth checking my shift roster for 2019, I might just give the competition a go. Maybe a small module that can be later incorporated into my grand plan? There is a 7mm narrow gauge Fletcher Jennings 0-4-0 that I'm rather pleased with sitting on the shelf with nothing to do yet and a 4ft by 2ft laser cut baseboard kit crying out to be used for something, so who knows.... Cheers, Andrew 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.W.Neill Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Hi, Having decided to have a go at the competition figured I'd post something (first time). Yes I've bought the book, mainly because our club layout (Frecclesham) had a couple of pictures included. I will start a posting (that seems a pre-requisite of the comp) in due course. My layout will be 7mm (OFS) and operated by RC locos, with a goal to not use mains power, just batteries! All I have as a starting point is a partially finished J15!! Not entirely sure this is sensible, but what the heck!!!! regards, Steve 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalman Rich Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Bought the book, started the layout before hearing about the competition. Board and lighting pelmet completed and painted. Some buildings completed and more on the go. Hope to have the track completed by the end of the week. This has provided me with the impetus to complete a working scale layout in a certain timeframe. Competition entries only have to be in by September, not the completed layout, so that does allow more time than one might think. Mine is in 7mm scale, with both broad gauge and standard gauge tracks. I am enjoying my modelling thoroughly. Thanks to Simon and Iain for providing the inspiration! Best wishes Signalman Rich 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2017 Bought the book, started the layout before hearing about the competition. Board and lighting pelmet completed and painted. Some buildings completed and more on the go. Hope to have the track completed by the end of the week. This has provided me with the impetus to complete a working scale layout in a certain timeframe. Competition entries only have to be in by September, not the completed layout, so that does allow more time than one might think. Mine is in 7mm scale, with both broad gauge and standard gauge tracks. I am enjoying my modelling thoroughly. Thanks to Simon and Iain for providing the inspiration! Best wishes Signalman Rich That's ambitious! I am struggling to come up with an interesting enough design just for standard gauge in 7mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin2 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 My layout will be 7mm (OFS) and operated by RC locos, with a goal to not use mains power, just batteries! All I have as a starting point is a partially finished J15!! Cool. I am making an 00 Gauge Battery Powered Radio Controlled loco - only way to go I doubt very much that anything I make will be up to competition standard - but it's fun. ...R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Bought the book, started the layout before hearing about the competition. Board and lighting pelmet completed and painted. Some buildings completed and more on the go. Hope to have the track completed by the end of the week. This has provided me with the impetus to complete a working scale layout in a certain timeframe. Competition entries only have to be in by September, not the completed layout, so that does allow more time than one might think. Mine is in 7mm scale, with both broad gauge and standard gauge tracks. I am enjoying my modelling thoroughly. Thanks to Simon and Iain for providing the inspiration! Best wishes Signalman Rich A topic is required, as we need more broad gauge layouts on RMweb . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signalman Rich Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Thanks for your comment Joseph_Pestell. My space saving dodge is to use a traverser instead of several points. Worth trying as an exercise to save space. I have been inspired by Jim Read and his Maltby layout on RMWeb. Jim has been very helpful with advice and plans for points and a controller and I am in the process of accumulating electronic parts for the controller When I can get my head around adding photos I will start posting. As I am new to RMWeb could you explain what you mean by "a topic is required, as we need more BG layouts on RMWeb," please BG John? Do I have to link my posts to a thread as you have listed at the bottom of your post eg Small Broad and totally pointless? Any help would be appreciated. Best wishes Signalman Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted May 13, 2017 Administrators Share Posted May 13, 2017 The competition will be judged by Iain Rice, Gordon Gravett and Chris Nevard, initially using material submitted by entrants by means of written or electronic media, including threads on this forum. It is hoped to include actual viewing of entries by one or more judges for as many entries as possible, particularly after initial shortlisting. Entries need, for all practical purposes, to be completed before and in time for potential exhibition in May 2019 at Railex in Aylesbury. The judging job was a bit of a surprise to Mr Nevard. He only found out on Wednesday. Fortunatly, the beer helped cushion the shock... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 After reading various comments on this thread about the various degrees of competition from those who just want to take part and use this competition as an excuse to get out of the armchair through to those who are in it to win it, for want of a better expression. Spent the day in a jewellery workshop with what seemed an appropriate motto on the wall for this competition: Cheers, Andrew 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Andrew, The motto makes perfect sense. The only competition I'm taking part in, is with myself! My mind is creative to the point of total chaos on occasions. If I beat bouts of procrastination and have some thing to show for it in two years time, I'll be a very happy chappy. The good side of being on here is the encouragement to carry on Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2017 The judging job was a bit of a surprise to Mr Nevard. He only found out on Wednesday. Priceless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Judge Chris Nevard finally settles one burning question. 7 mil'ers in meltdown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 14, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2017 After reading various comments on this thread about the various degrees of competition from those who just want to take part and use this competition as an excuse to get out of the armchair through to those who are in it to win it, for want of a better expression. Spent the day in a jewellery workshop with what seemed an appropriate motto on the wall for this competition: IMG_6999.JPG Cheers, Andrew (Ignore them, ignore them, eyes on the prize, Stu, eyes on the prize) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 It seems to me that anybody who wants to enter the comp has two choices re the rules thereof 1 TAKE IT . or 2 LEAVE IT If anybody has a problem with rules then the answer is simple don't enter! I was really excited about entering this competition, I emailed Simon about Rule No4 "The Modelling is executed to a high standard 'small but exquisite', favouring finescale wheel and track standards and a high level of detail.' So far, no response. I wanted a definition of "finescale wheel and track standards" ie; is say SMP copperclad ok , or C&L, does it have to be EM or P4. Is 16.5 acceptable. "favouring" is another big word there. so unless it's EM. please tell me. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm using either Peco 16.5mm or 9mm track, hopefully they will score high with Operation and High level of detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushpull33 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I'm using either Peco 16.5mm or 9mm track, hopefully they will score high with Operation and High level of detail. I'm with you on this one. Things have moved on and i was just trying to get some definition on what constitutes finescale wheel and track standards in these modern times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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