Jintyman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Excellent build Ade, the Toad is looking first class. Very neat soldering too, George has taught you well. 8 hours ago, gismorail said: Some cracking work on the brake van I do admire your resolve to tackle a brass kit so early in your modelling career . There are some locos I'd love to build which come in the form of brass and white metal but I haven't plucked up the courage yet . Should just do it I suppose Come on Martin, I'm sure you'd be able to knock out a nice 7mm brass loco ok after seeing your other modelling!!! Jinty 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Jintyman said: Excellent build Ade, the Toad is looking first class. Very neat soldering too, George has taught you well. Come on Martin, I'm sure you'd be able to knock out a nice 7mm brass loco ok after seeing your other modelling!!! Jinty Very kind words David for me its a confidence thing 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 3, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2019 Hi Martin, I was really nervous of trying a brass kit at first. Much credit goes to George for showing me how to solder and also to Jim McGowen. I explained to Jim that I was a novice at these but had been making plastic models since I was a kid and he said those skills were easily transfered to building a brass kit. I am really enjoying the build. Give it a try! Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 6, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2019 The Toad is almost built. Just the handrails to do now. I managed to solder the white metal parts ok. The roof is still just placed on for the photo. Given it a trail run and pleased to say it runs nice. Finally got a start date from the builder too! Cheers, Ade. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Very nice Ade, Hall, Castle or king next ? Hahaha 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 6, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) I think one day I might do a loco. But lots of wagons and carriages to go at first. Forget to mention that I decided to upgrade to some Slaters buffers and added these today. Cheers, Ade. Edited July 6, 2019 by Adrian Stevenson spelling 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 10, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2019 The builder has made a start today! The shuttering for the log cabin concrete base is down and the concrete is coming first thing Saturday morning. The cabin is now on order and should be here in 3 to 4 weeks. This is the manufactures photo of the cabin I have on order. It is 3m x 8m in size. I have ordered an extra couple of windows for the side. Thinking of going for a GWR inspired chocolate & cream paintwork. Cheers, Ade. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 Stone & light stone... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hi Simon, I tried to go for that one but swmbo does not like it....and given she is very supportive and indulges me with me hobbies I don't mind a compromise. Cheers, Ade. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: The builder has made a start today! The shuttering for the log cabin concrete base is down and the concrete is coming first thing Saturday morning. The cabin is now on order and should be here in 3 to 4 weeks. This is the manufactures photo of the cabin I have on order. It is 3m x 8m in size. I have ordered an extra couple of windows for the side. Thinking of going for a GWR inspired chocolate & cream paintwork. Cheers, Ade. That's a really nice railway 'studio' you have ordered now things will really get going ...wonderful. I would however make a very important point as I noticed that you mentioned painting it in GWR colours .....don't paint it !!!!! it needs to be covered in a spirit based wood preservative ....I stress 'spirit ' based as in my opinion the water based coatings don't let the wood breath as I used this type on some doors at a property I rent out and over the years they have rotted because of this. The spirit based preservative is more expensive but it's worth it .....trust me !! Also make sure you fix some very fine mesh around the base to stop any rodents getting underneath the shed it will also keep beneath the shed clear of any leaves / debris and help with the airflow around the base which is important. Best of luck and as I have always said ' Every good man should have a shed or man cave ' 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the advice Martin. I have been doing a bit of research on paint finishes and I am going to go down the route you have recommended. Hopefully my one eyed killing machine (Patch the Cat) will keep any rodents at bay too! Cheers, Ade. Edited July 11, 2019 by Adrian Stevenson Photo added 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hello Ade, Cracking workshop / layout room really envious, are you going to Telford our gang can only do Sunday if you want to meet up ? l will be looking for a loco kit hopefully a bulleid WC/BB ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 11, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2019 Hi George, thanks. I am really excited about the build now. The shuttering is up and the hardcore fill is in place. Lez and I are off on hols to Egypt in August and we fly home in the early hours of the Saturday, so Sunday is my only option too. I will play it by ear as the flight home is rather tiring (5 Hours) so I will see how tired I am. A Bulleid sounds great, one of my favourite locos! Are you going for a rebuild or a Spam Can? Cheers, Ade. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Wow Ade, that looks like a whopper mate, plenty of room for your planed Masterpiece to go in there. Have you got your Sound chip sorted yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hi Andy, thanks! Not had chance to do the sound chip yet. Hopefully will get time next week. Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 11/07/2019 at 20:15, Adrian Stevenson said: Hi George, thanks. I am really excited about the build now. The shuttering is up and the hardcore fill is in place. Lez and I are off on hols to Egypt in August and we fly home in the early hours of the Saturday, so Sunday is my only option too. I will play it by ear as the flight home is rather tiring (5 Hours) so I will see how tired I am. A Bulleid sounds great, one of my favourite locos! Are you going for a rebuild or a Spam Can? Cheers, Ade. I like the look of this shed ......even got rid of the lawn so no time to be wasted cutting the grass ......unless you've gone plastic like Andy ......is there any garden let 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Hi Martin, we still have 50% of the garden left. We are going to re vamp the design of that now. Lez wants a hot tub with a rail track from the cabin which would feature a Gin train. Prior to joining the Antiques trade 5 years ago (turning my militaria hobby into a job) , I spent 26 years running my own gardening business. One of the first tasks when we moved here 20 odd years ago was to put 12 ton of gravel down to eliminate grass cutting. Last thing I wanted to do was cut another lawn at the weekend! Concrete is going down as I type. Cheers, Ade. PS Added an extra photo of the base. Edited July 13, 2019 by Adrian Stevenson Extra photo 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Ah so the shed base picture was only a small corner of the 'Stevenson Estate' ......so if there's going to be a 'Gin Train ' I can only imagine that somewhere in the new shed there's going to be a 'BAR' wonderful idea 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2019 Started thinking about the electrical power supply to the cabin. We are going to have the house re wired and have the sparky add the power supply to the cabin at the same time. Obviously it will need lighting plus three pin sockets for the controller plus work bench etc. My question is to folks who have similar buildings is how many sockets would you add? Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Started thinking about the electrical power supply to the cabin. We are going to have the house re wired and have the sparky add the power supply to the cabin at the same time. Obviously it will need lighting plus three pin sockets for the controller plus work bench etc. My question is to folks who have similar buildings is how many sockets would you add? Cheers, Ade. In my opinion you can never have enough!! I have no clue on the current regulations, (pun not intentional!) but obviously limited by the supply cable. It's unlikely they would all be in use at the same time with high loads. Regards, Deano. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Started thinking about the electrical power supply to the cabin. We are going to have the house re wired and have the sparky add the power supply to the cabin at the same time. Obviously it will need lighting plus three pin sockets for the controller plus work bench etc. My question is to folks who have similar buildings is how many sockets would you add? Cheers, Ade. Hi Ade, If you want to come and have a look at my set up again your more than welcome. Firstly I have a 2 fuse board inside, one for outside lights etc and one for inside power. I then have the inside split at a switch and a Red LED outside, so that at night I can look out of the window to ensure the Ring Main is off and no Controllers, Soldering Irons or Heaters are left on. The other side of that goes to ONE SOCKET for a small night heater panel for cold winter night. Give me a bell if you need to come and have a look mate. Edited July 17, 2019 by Andrew P add? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Deano747 said: In my opinion you can never have enough!! I have no clue on the current regulations, (pun not intentional!) but obviously limited by the supply cable. It's unlikely they would all be in use at the same time with high loads. Regards, Deano. I have 4 main sockets down one side, and then an extension to the other side of the shed, there is never more than one controller, one heater and maybe the soldering iron on at any one time, Oh plus of course some music. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 When I first built my shed I sited a double socket in each corner as a starter. This is fine if you are building portable layouts as power can be simply taken to the point of use via an extension lead. If you are building a permanent set up you soon realise that the sockets on the walls become inaccessible so you might want to leave the final positions until you have worked out exactly where your electrical supply will be required until you have planed the layout. When I get home tonight I will post some pictures of how I have approached this situation . 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 My sockets are on the Frame for easy access 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Gauge-Phil Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 That is one super workshop. You should be as snug as a bug in there, to me it's a perfect size for a layout, not so big it becomes the impossible dream and large enough for operational interest or even just playing trains. I was in the food industry and in the last place I designed I put the sockets on the ceiling. This could be a useful idea for you, as you could have a few blue sockets on the ceiling with a plug trailing lead and a trailing 13 amp socket. This could be moved around at will for the soldering iron etc, without demolishing the signals scenery and so on. It's all looking very nice, best wishes. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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