Tricky Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 My experiences of RC were to be fair very limited as I only tried one manufacturer's products. Even though I have (temporarily at least) reverted to two-rail DC, I still have a hunch that RC will be the way forward, when we catch up with technology - or the other way round. Transmitters, receivers, and especially batteries need to get a lot smaller to accommodate anything less than a tender loco. Charging is also a pain. MarshLane above may well know more, especially combining with sound. That's something else I never managed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Hi Richard, I've just found your thread and, having seen Midland in Bristol at Railex it's good to look back on how you built it. I've got to say I find your work and techniques very very inspiring, I like the idea of raising the track bed slightly so as to get some uneven height in the goods yard. I'll def follow your threads to get some more inspiration. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Thanks Steve, I’ve started another thread ‘Midland in Tewkesbury’ as Bristol’s replacement. Track levels on this will also have subtle variations as well. I’m glad you approve! Edited August 22, 2019 by Tricky 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted August 11, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2019 Just in case anyone was concerned about the outcome with my GW four plank, here it is... With what is (hopefully) the correct signage...! 22 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2019 On 10/01/2018 at 11:16, Tricky said: Couldn’t resist nicking some props from Monk’s Gate last night...! Hi Richard, Sorry if this has been asked/answered before - I have had a look back through Bristol and also London, but cannot find the answer. Where did Ned come from? The horse I mean, not the chap with him! Also, do you happen to know the dimensions of your MR cart to which he is pulling in the picture above? I have been trying to find real world dimensions of some drays and carts but keep striking out. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 21/09/2019 at 22:25, MarshLane said: Hi Richard, Sorry if this has been asked/answered before - I have had a look back through Bristol and also London, but cannot find the answer. Where did Ned come from? The horse I mean, not the chap with him! Also, do you happen to know the dimensions of your MR cart to which he is pulling in the picture above? I have been trying to find real world dimensions of some drays and carts but keep striking out. Rich Hi Rich, Ned and his dray originated from Slaters - 7A28, although I believe he may be available separately. Both him and his dray are about 175mm long. The dray itself is about 45mm x 100mm. Let me know if you need more accurate dims or any other info. Richard 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted September 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2019 On 21/09/2019 at 22:25, MarshLane said: Hi Richard, Sorry if this has been asked/answered before - I have had a look back through Bristol and also London, but cannot find the answer. Where did Ned come from? The horse I mean, not the chap with him! Also, do you happen to know the dimensions of your MR cart to which he is pulling in the picture above? I have been trying to find real world dimensions of some drays and carts but keep striking out. Rich I haven't looked through it in detail, but there is a thread about horse transport at 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2019 59 minutes ago, phil_sutters said: I haven't looked through it in detail, but there is a thread about horse transport at Phil, Thats great - many thanks for pointing that one out, hadn't seen it at all! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 A fitting end to the Midland in Bristol chapter me thinks. Onward and upward...! Well done Jerry, a superb issue all round...not just because of this you understand!!! The beautiful photo of the GW lorry in the facing page was semi-deliberate and superb inspiration for another design of my ‘nail varnish’ packing crates! 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2019 aah but is it in Smiths yet?? Sorry, wrong thread...…. Congrats, I will go get a copy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Tricky said: A fitting end to the Midland in Bristol chapter me thinks. Onward and upward...! Well done Jerry, a superb issue all round...not just because of this you understand!!! The beautiful photo of the GW lorry in the facing page was semi-deliberate and superb inspiration for another design of my ‘nail varnish’ packing crates! My copy arrived yesterday and looking forward to reading the article. It looks great in the magazine. I would like to see it for real but doubt that will happen as I don't get to many exhibitions. Martyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenwolsten Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Tricky said: A fitting end to the Midland in Bristol chapter me thinks. Onward and upward...! Well done Jerry, a superb issue all round...not just because of this you understand!!! The beautiful photo of the GW lorry in the facing page was semi-deliberate and superb inspiration for another design of my ‘nail varnish’ packing crates! I will look out for this special issue! Congratulations on your new website too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumo Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I saw Bristol at Uckfield today and have to say it was one of the very best things I have seen in the hobby. Magnificent. And the rest of the show was rather good! 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 12 hours ago, sumo said: I saw Bristol at Uckfield today and have to say it was one of the very best things I have seen in the hobby. Magnificent. And the rest of the show was rather good! Hi Sumo, glad you liked it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pwr Posted October 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2019 Me too and I took these The photos don't really do it justice Paul R 34 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coal Tank Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 Great article Tricky I saw it at Aylesbury and was very impressed John 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Only found this thread because of the MRJ article, lovely layout and will read the thread from the beginning. The Avon Street area of Bristol is a very interesting area to model and I had great fun doing it in 4mm albeit at a later time period, so much so I am about to embark on it in 7mm, if I can create something a tenth as good as this I will be pleased! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Well done on the MRJ article Tricky, really enjoyed reading it. I can empathise about your world crashing down around you, I suffered a few things back in 2013 and unfortunately didn't do much of anything for a bit. Encouraged by my partner I'm really enjoying building my models now and love the inspiration I get from looking at threads such as yours. I find your work truly inspiring and I'll look forward to seeing more of your stuff. Keep up the good work Steve. 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaternosterRow Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 I only came to this beautiful layout via MRJ yesterday. It is a truly stunning piece of work and I spent a pleasant time reviewing the whole blog. I lost count of the amount of oos and ahhs emanated along the way. Despite the speed of this build, the attention to detail is incredible and it seems to have been wrought from hands that have been modeling for a whole lifetime. Yet, I understand from the MRJ article, that you have only been practicing the hobby for a few years since your family has all grown up! There is always a danger that layouts try to stuff in too much, yet your creation is exactly the right balance. Truly blown away by this work and my mouth waters at the thought of future creations from you. Midland in Bristol is testament to what can be achieved in the hobby when the creative juices are allowed to flow untapped. A lovely work of art that has been precisely executed. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, PaternosterRow said: I only came to this beautiful layout via MRJ yesterday. It is a truly stunning piece of work and I spent a pleasant time reviewing the whole blog. I lost count of the amount of oos and ahhs emanated along the way. Despite the speed of this build, the attention to detail is incredible and it seems to have been wrought from hands that have been modeling for a whole lifetime. Yet, I understand from the MRJ article, that you have only been practicing the hobby for a few years since your family has all grown up! There is always a danger that layouts try to stuff in too much, yet your creation is exactly the right balance. Truly blown away by this work and my mouth waters at the thought of future creations from you. Midland in Bristol is testament to what can be achieved in the hobby when the creative juices are allowed to flow untapped. A lovely work of art that has been precisely executed. You are too kind, but your comments and encouragements are greatly appreciated. All I would simply say is it is 90% observation, 10% execution, with a liberal dose of experimentation along the way! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted November 7, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2023 Rich, If you get time, any chance of replacing (or reposting) some of the lost photos? I am particularly interested in the river occupant (ok the boat - or whatever the technical name is!) for some ideas, and to be honest, its way too good not to be on here anyway! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 23:51, MarshLane said: Rich, If you get time, any chance of replacing (or reposting) some of the lost photos? I am particularly interested in the river occupant (ok the boat - or whatever the technical name is!) for some ideas, and to be honest, its way too good not to be on here anyway! Rich Hi Rich, I fear the photos are long gone. But I'll have a look back and see... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Crofts Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 On 07/11/2023 at 23:51, MarshLane said: Rich, If you get time, any chance of replacing (or reposting) some of the lost photos? I am particularly interested in the river occupant (ok the boat - or whatever the technical name is!) for some ideas, and to be honest, its way too good not to be on here anyway! Rich Is it the Lighter you are interested in? I confess I pinched some of those images and can post them if @Tricky agrees. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted November 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Michael Crofts said: Is it the Lighter you are interested in? I confess I pinched some of those images and can post them if @Tricky agrees. Oh yes please Michael, if Rich is happy with that. I am mulling, ponding, obsessing, over a little working diorama of Tramway Centre in Bristol, which was beside Broad Quay around the Floating Harbour area (very very early days I have to add!) but it occurred to me the Lighter (thanks for the right name for it!) that Rich had modelled would probably have been seen in that area, and I was looking for some inspiration :) Rich .. assuming Midland In Bristol is still in your ownership/railway establishment/hobby shed (delete as applicable!) could you give me a length/width measurement? If I decide to go any further I'll do some proper research on them! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 11, 2023 Author Share Posted November 11, 2023 19 hours ago, Michael Crofts said: Is it the Lighter you are interested in? I confess I pinched some of those images and can post them if @Tricky agrees. No probs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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