Piemanlarger Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Had a nice surprise when the five telegraph poles arrived today from "Tricky" at Monksgate. https://www.monksgate.co.uk/ Cheers, Ade. I'm going to have to stop reading your posts !! Every time I do I see and order something extra for Cwm Risca lol Very nice as usual and thanks for the tip. Edited February 4, 2021 by Piemanlarger 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) On 04/02/2021 at 23:15, Piemanlarger said: I'm going to have to stop reading your posts !! Every time I do I see and order something extra for Cwm Risca lol Very nice as usual and thanks for the tip. Look away now. The platelayers hut came today and tonight I have made a start on it. Very straight forwards to build. I will finish the rest tomorrow, as a bottle of Merlot beckons... Usual disclaimer applies. Just a happy customer. Nice kit and delivered within 24 hours. Cheers, Ade. Edited February 5, 2021 by Adrian Stevenson spelling 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Looks a neat little kit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 Done a bit more on the platelayers hut. The door knob is a track pin and the chimney is cut from a protective sleeve off a paintbrush. The roof will have slates cut from card. Still getting used to the I Phone camera on the phone so had a play with that. Cheers, Ade. 28 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 Got the first basic coat of paint on the platelayers hut. Also made some removeable coal loads for the wagons out of foamboard sprayed black and fitted with real coal. So another productive day. Cheers, Ade. 17 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 7, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2021 Treated ourselves to a Spanish Tapas inspired take away tonight, which was very nice. However, I had a eureka moment when I took some meat off the bamboo skewers. See the photo! These will make the basis of the scratch build of the wooden loading gauge. This survived at Malmesbury until 1948 when it collapsed after a wagon hit it. It was replaced by a conventional rail built example. Cheers, Ade. 10 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Check you out ade, we'll make a 4mm modeller out of you yet 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Treated ourselves to a Spanish Tapas inspired take away tonight, which was very nice. However, I had a eureka moment when I took some meat off the bamboo skewers. See the photo! These will make the basis of the scratch build of the wooden loading gauge. This survived at Malmesbury until 1948 when it collapsed after a wagon hit it. It was replaced by a conventional rail built example. Cheers, Ade. You have inspired me again To have a kebab this time lol 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 8, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 The now fully loaded coal train waits in the station loop for it's loco. Cheers, Ade. 27 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 12 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Treated ourselves to a Spanish Tapas inspired take away tonight, which was very nice. However, I had a eureka moment when I took some meat off the bamboo skewers. See the photo! These will make the basis of the scratch build of the wooden loading gauge. This survived at Malmesbury until 1948 when it collapsed after a wagon hit it. It was replaced by a conventional rail built example. Cheers, Ade. Just love it when you see great improvisation. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Ade, Rather envious of progress on your layout and your inventiveness with the bamboo skewer. I decided to take an alternative route and scratch build one from O gauge rail and other bits soldered together Wouldn't you know it, a few days after making it a friend sent me a white metal kit of the same thing !!! G 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 8, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2021 Had a play around tonight with the skewers. This is where I am at now with the addition of a bit of cardboard and brass rod. Cheers, Ade. 13 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 07/02/2021 at 18:37, Adrian Stevenson said: Got the first basic coat of paint on the platelayers hut. Also made some removeable coal loads for the wagons out of foamboard sprayed black and fitted with real coal. So another productive day. Cheers, Ade. At first l thought those coal loads were the station masters allotment. Hahahaha 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 9, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi George, funny you mention that, there will be some allotments added to the layout. There were some next door to the coal store and lamp hut and some at the far side of the track including chicken coups. Cheers, Ade. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted February 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said: . . . . . including chicken coups. That's your breakfasts sorted then Ade. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2021 Cut some slates from card and fixed these to the roof of the platelayers hut. Still got to do the flashing around the chimney. 22 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Adrian Stevenson Posted February 13, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 13, 2021 I have painted the slates with two coats of Luftwaffe uniform blue which I happened to have in stock from my wargames paints. On top of this I have given them a wash of Agrax Earthshade. Also done the blue bricks to the chimney. Cheers, Ade. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Great little hut Ade. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 13, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2021 Thanks Julian. Picked out all those bricks but they won't be seen when it is in situ on the layout.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hut looks great Ade. I did think of your layout when I cycled through Malmesbury earlier this morning, I had forgotten what a nice town it is. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 Added a sound chip to the 61xx today. Here is a short clip. The chip is an ESU loksound but instead of using the 23mm housing under the frames I fitted a larger 35mm speaker in the bunker. Quite pleased with the results. Cheers, Ade. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 I dont believe it !! I'm sat here thinking about a(nother) 61xxfor birthday in April. You may just have tipped the scales and cost me money again. Might even see this one run lol Just the 1 speaker fitted? Whos sound project is it?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 It is a single speaker. I drilled five holes in the chassis (which is plastic) under the bunker to help the sound escape. The sound project was from Charlie Petty at DC-DE Kits and Videos. Charlie also supplied the speaker. Very quick service. As ever, no connection, just a satisfied customer. Cheers, Ade. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Excellent Ade, that sounds really nice, well done mate. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Love that wee hut, so full of character Cheers David 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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