Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 It'll be judged by Claudia Winkleman. Everything else is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) When I see they have written 'specialize' not the correct for UK 'specialise' and don't notice the grammatical error of 'old rounder' instead of 'all rounder' (which is what they actually meant) then it shows shoddy attention to detail and, therefore low production values. Railway modelling is not a competitive hobby in my book. steve It certainly used to be. I've judged modelling competitions, and seen cups awarded at shows for 'best layout' etc. For instance, Modelrail Scotland used to have an extensive modelling competition with a couple of showcases of models. True, competitions seem to have declined in recent years, replaced by a "who can find the most faults in a new ready-to-run model" competitiveness, I suspect. In the end its still one person passing judgement on another's efforts. Unfortunately, American computer spellcheckers and predictive texting are the bane of modern writing, and and no matter how well read something is, those unwanted corrections can get through. Only yesterday I was proof-reading an annual publication when I noticed that the word 'battened' had appeared as 'battered'. On further checking, it has appeared as 'battered' for the past two years! (CJL) Edited February 15, 2018 by dibber25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUNFOS Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Is Q suitable? B. Org 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 I don't think Steve or I said anything about the hobby not being fun. It's introducing the competetive element to it I don't like, or see the need for. Nothing to do with being "big grown up serious modellers" Indeed it could - IF it was showcased rather differently, without being a competition pitting people against each other. As for your Class 309 question, I'll have to pass on that; I had to Google it just to see what one was. Certainly not my type of train, Region or Era, or even to a large extent Country of interest. I suppose I could always broaden my horizons and look a wee bit past the GER OLE EMUs. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Is Q suitable? a.png B. Org Humph ! You'll be suggesting the Spanish Inquisition next ( Other judges are available ) we wouldn't want that, now would we ? J.Cleese Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 I suppose I could always broaden my horizons and look a wee bit past the GER OLE EMUs. emdfta-b-a.gif Well, given that it is a WIDE church of a hobby perhaps an "anything goes" bun fight competition could be encouraged bearing in mind we would all have to follow the HSE requirements throughout the challenge. Buzz L. Ectric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Humph ! You'll be suggesting the Spanish Inquisition next ( Other judges are available ) we wouldn't want that, now would we ? J.Cleese Well, at least it would be unexpected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Humph ! You'll be suggesting the Spanish Inquisition next ( Other judges are available ) we wouldn't want that, now would we ? J.Cleese No 'cos nobody expects them to come to a final decision. So much for ruthless efficiency eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 I found something similar to the Inquisition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRNoIUqfaqA 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 I found something similar to the Inquisition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRNoIUqfaqA Thats some "serious" modelling group that is ! Minesa Pint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 I think you are missing the obvious solution here. Park the coach / unit/ whatever behind a platform - that way it doesn't matter what gubbins is or isn't below the coach body. For the open track, have a continuous small hedge or stone wall just in front of the track. Hi Stu Have you been filming for the BBC in a nudist camp? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 and then I found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKfbSHW9uGA Best laugh today. Ar$£ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 and then I found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKfbSHW9uGA Best laugh today. Ar$£ And sadly missed too ! Perhaps we should ask his mate to judge ? B.Ottom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMiKyfd6hA0 sorry, couldn't resist as this is relevant to 7mm layouts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I suppose I could always broaden my horizons and look a wee bit past the GER OLE EMUs. emdfta-b-a.gif Absolutely. Then when I need to know something seriously obscure about the Soo Line's DT-6-6-20s (Ex-DSS&A, naturally) I'll know just who to come to. Oh and while we're on You Tube videos, how about "Installing DCC the American Way"? Now that looks likes someone having fun. Edited February 15, 2018 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The winner will of course be someone with a really pathetic backstory who only got into modelling because it allows him to look after his widowed, frail mother, and how she loves having him home, even though everywhere she looks are trains, because 'e's my lifeline.' Or it will be some arch feminazi who got into the hobby to prove that girls are just as good as boys and proves it by showing that she can actually make DCC work first time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Img_0032.jpg download (2).jpg download (4).jpg download (3).jpg images.jpg download (5).jpg Looks like I am........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 I believe consideration has been given to the Semi Final venue and this is one which has been chosen together with the judges and their little helpers.... The ultimate winner/s will get a chance for their layout to be transported on the next available NASA Space Shuttle and placed for infinity here..... Thereby ensuring their layout will top any records broken to date. B.Lightyear 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 My teams won........we 'dealt with' all of the opposition........ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 showing that she can actually make DCC work first time! Impossible, Nobody can do that, except My electrical Guru...... and for those who missed him elsewhere, here he is again. I have also now appointed a team leader ... and introducing My Head of research... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I do hope they'll take a cue from C4's recent Highland lark. All competitors will need to wear a lifejacket because there's a sink in the corner next to the tea/coffee. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Streak Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 None of this matters to Me anymore, as I have received a "like" rating for My post on P1 of this topic from none other than Jenny Kirk, author, Interweb model railway personality and as of recently, star of the small screen. This is the highlight of My time on RMWeb and I feel truly humbled to have come to the attention of such an Icon of stage internet and screen. Eat my dust all you other wannabes JENNY LIKED MY POST !!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Crawford Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 download (6).jpg images (4).jpg images (7).jpg download (7).jpg I don't know about you, but I preferred watching the last one. download (6).jpg images (4).jpg images (7).jpg download (7).jpg I don't know about you, but I preferred watching the last one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just to follow up on my earlier post, I have found out some more details from the Researcher: - The filming will be done during May and June, you need to be available for 9 days. - You need to form a team of 6 people, they are looking for 12 teams, all over 18 years of age. Unfortunately both of the above criteria rule me out and realistically mean that it is most suited to be retired club members. They definitely are not looking to portray the hobby as nerdy, and were at pains to point out they want to show the creativity and quality of railway modelling. I wish them well but think unfortunately the attendees on the program will reinforce the stereotypes due to the restrictions on time etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2018 Just to follow up on my earlier post, I have found out some more details from the Researcher: - The filming will be done during May and June, you need to be available for 9 days. - You need to form a team of 6 people, they are looking for 12 teams, all over 18 years of age. Unfortunately both of the above criteria rule me out and realistically mean that it is most suited to be retired club members. They definitely are not looking to portray the hobby as nerdy, and were at pains to point out they want to show the creativity and quality of railway modelling. I wish them well but think unfortunately the attendees on the program will reinforce the stereotypes due to the restrictions on time etc. Sh#te. That's me out then as there is no way any of my stuff would be of quality or in any way creative and I'm not a Club Member but I am retired, in fact I'm always tired. perhaps that's my problem? Must see the G.P and discuss my metabollock meltabloi meltableis metabolism levels. Iza Lazeeboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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