Ian Smith Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: May I make a suggestion, though, please? If you paint the inside of the fiddle yard white, it could help in gloomy exhibition halls. Whilst I tend to agree, I initially painted the fiddle yards on Modbury a nice bright white. The problem came when I took photos looking along the layout - glaring white was seen through the bridge and mouse-hole leading off the scenic section! I have since repainted both fiddle yards dark grey, and while I agree that in a dark exhibition hall it would be a problem, I think that can be overcome with clip on lighting (although I have not as yet done this). Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share Posted April 30, 2019 I have a suitable light if it’s an issue but I was aiming for the fiddle yard not to be seen when looking down the layout. In most cases I’ll just turn the cassettes so no uncoupling to be done, we’ll just have to wait and see. On to painting the facia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drduncan Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Cameras to aid uncoupling? I’d been thinking along those lines for Nampara. Do tell us more! DrDuncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Without giving too much away the layout is operated from the front and the uncoupling magnet at the far end is a long way to see if you are in the right place. I have purchased a cheap car reversing camera and monitor positioned over the track so I can see what’s going on. All will become clear when I fit it and I post the details, probably next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 Setting the coupling heights on the wagons with a simple jig. Hopefully I have enough working locos to see me through the layouts first exhibition. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 With just over 2 weeks to go until the first show starting to add a few finishing touches. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
88D Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 04/03/2018 at 08:23, The Great Bear said: I really like your painted backscene. It blends well with the layout, has a sense of depth, helped by the slightly subdued colours. I also like the way you merge your roadtrack from the baseboard into the backdrop. Really good perspective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2019 Lovely layout Paul Performing as well as it looked today. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2019 As I said to Paul today the back scene is a work of art in itself. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 Well, made it through the first exhibition for Helbourne without any major issues. Despite loading the car in the rain this morning made it to the show and setup without getting the layout too wet. Running was fine except for one loco that had issues with dropping out of mesh, and the fact the couplings were troublesome as the layout was on a sloping floor and I did not bring enough packing to level it off. Got a few good comments and a couple of potential show invites, and perhaps an article in MRJ. Big thanks to everyone at the Warminster show and those that helped me pack the layout away before the rain came. Overall a happy day. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2019 I'm glad things went well Paul. I must say the presentation of the layout is splendid. Rob. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarcher Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 23 hours ago, NHY 581 said: I'm glad things went well Paul. I must say the presentation of the layout is splendid. Rob. Agreed, the presentation looks really good. (So does the layout of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted June 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2019 Many thanks Paul, the layout looked superb at Warminster and you made a huge contribution to a very successful day. Jerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted June 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2019 Very nice to meet you on Saturday Paul and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Your layout is just sublime, really beautiful and artfully put together and presented too - just lovely. Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2019 Paul - for me the layout really was 'best in show'. It is exquisite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Stunning layout, the backscene makes it so much wider. I found this Video yesterday, at 15:33 you can see Hembourne: Regards, Björn 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howe Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) On 20/03/2019 at 20:11, PUASHP said: Martyn, The card came from a Daiso store in Japan as I was fortunate enough to be visiting there on business and picked up a few packs. Not seen an equivelent in the UK. It it is really good stuff and takes scoring and painting without de-laminating. I have enough for my next project (just). Sorry that does not really help. Paul If its any help, there was quite a bit of discussion on good modelling card on my thread about our Club layout 'Trenance' along with some suppliers which may be of interest: Page 3, posted about June 12th I think. Steve Edited June 10, 2019 by steve howe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, outatime said: Stunning layout, the backscene makes it so much wider. I found this Video yesterday, at 15:33 you can see Hembourne: Regards, Björn Enjoyed watching the video, I'd agree with peoples comments Hembourne looks fantastic, I love the details and the backscene really adds depth. hope I get to see it sometime. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 13 hours ago, steve howe said: If its any help, there was quite a bit of discussion on good modelling card on my thread about our Club layout 'Trenance' along with some suppliers which may be of interest: Page 3, posted about June 12th I think. Steve Steve Many thanks for this information - very helpful. Am I right in thinking you were the creator of Roseladden Wharf?? I remember seeing it at a Blackburn exhibition in the late 80's, and it was a real inspiration. Rgds Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted June 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2019 Am I alone in loving fiddle yard photos? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Not at all. The fiddle yard got almost as much viewing as the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 First stages of a D7 clerestory coach cut and shut from two Triang brake 3rd coaches and running on Shapeways 3d printed bogies. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2019 Just catching up with developments at Hembourne, and what an absolute stunner of a layout! So sorry I missed Warminster, but I had a good excuse; I was exhibiting elsewhere. Really looking forward to seeing more, do you have any more shows booked? Thanks very much, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2019 Westbrook on the Golden Valley has been mentioned, several photos of it here: http://www.ewyaslacy.org.uk/Golden-Valley/Digital-Archive-Photographs-of-the-Golden-Valley-Railway-Westbrook/1924-1951/rs_gdv_0023 And the Railway's homepage here: http://www.ewyaslacy.org.uk/doc.php?d=rs_gdv_0010 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted June 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 19, 2019 A few pictures taken at the Warminster show by Adrian Colenutt. It was a treat to see the layout in the flesh. Jerry 20 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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