RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2020 I had the same problem with the exit off-stage, but I cheated, and just added an extension. I still have the same problem, but it's two feet further away now... Al. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Might be a bit of a cliché, but at least there's tunnels aplenty in that neck o' the woods. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) This is how I did it on my Fen land based layout. The photo of the water tower is old and the layout has been completely rebuilt and improved since this photo was taken. The mpd is still the same layout because of its visual effect in obscuring the exit from this board.. The second photo shows the usual view with a Tram parked obscuring the view of the fiddle yard entrance. Water tower and crane is scratch built, track is PCB in EM gauge, this is the most recent incarnation of the Upbech board. Hope this is of interest. Martyn Edited November 21, 2020 by mullie 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 9 hours ago, mullie said: This is how I did it on my Fen land based layout. The photo of the water tower is old and the layout has been completely rebuilt and improved since this photo was taken. The mpd is still the same layout because of its visual effect in obscuring the exit from this board.. Hope this is of interest. Martyn Great minds....no exit...but there could be... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 It seems to be catching, I did try that too... Al. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coline33 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thank you to all who have brought up the water tank. Putting a complete tender 'up in the air' seemed gross on my Welney project. So I have been looking at the smaller 'branch-line' versions such as those illustrated. What available parts are recommended for the tanks, please? The supports coming from balsa strip for the type i like. Colin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, coline33 said: Thank you to all who have brought up the water tank. Putting a complete tender 'up in the air' seemed gross on my Welney project. So I have been looking at the smaller 'branch-line' versions such as those illustrated. What available parts are recommended for the tanks, please? The supports coming from balsa strip for the type i like. Colin. I can't really help as mine was scratch-built, however I see that Wills do a kit SS34 which is a water tank on a stone base. For less than a tenner, you could discard the stone base and just use the tank sections. Al 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, coline33 said: Thank you to all who have brought up the water tank. Putting a complete tender 'up in the air' seemed gross on my Welney project. So I have been looking at the smaller 'branch-line' versions such as those illustrated. What available parts are recommended for the tanks, please? The supports coming from balsa strip for the type i like. Colin. My tank was styrene sheet and evergreen strips - rivets were Archer decals - fiddly but doable. Support was stained stripwood from my US modelling stash. Ladder was a long signal ladder - MSE I think. Open topped with an insert of clear plastic sprayed Humbrol Olive drab on the underside (same as my canal) The prototype actually looks pretty big in photos so it is "downsized" Edited November 22, 2020 by Gilbert 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) The tank at Upwell Drove used panels from a Wills vari girder bridge on a base from Plastruct strip. Alex Edited November 22, 2020 by wiggoforgold 4 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 1 hour ago, wiggoforgold said: The tank at Upwelling Drove used panels from a Wills vari girder bridge on a base from Plastruct strip. Alex You've reminded me I need some undergrowth around my tank.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) "Model Railway Buildings - www.cwrailways.com" https://www.cwrailways.com/building-parts.html# You can also get the familiar Braithwaite pattern tank panels at 50p each and build your own. This style of panel dates back to at least 1900 and I have also seen them used for the sides of bridges. Edited November 22, 2020 by MrWolf Picture no load! 4 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 My tank used Wills water tank panels that weren't being used and I soldered up the frame from bits of brass. It was based on a prototype but I now can't remember where, must have been somewhere in East Anglia? Martyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Probably a bit on the big side is that tank, but it was the only picture I had to hand. The panels were I believe 4 feet (1220mm) square. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2020 Just now, MrWolf said: Probably a bit on the big side is that tank, but it was the only picture I had to hand. The panels were I believe 4 feet (1220mm) square. I’m surprised you haven’t suggested a panzer tank 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 8 hours ago, chuffinghell said: I’m surprised you haven’t suggested a panzer tank Do you know what those things do to the gallon? Even less than b#ses. There may be a big daft lump of iron appear on my layout, but it's one of ours and that's on you for getting everyone all enthused about Lowmacs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coline33 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 19:48, Gilbert said: Crew figures for the J70s...I'll fit them once the locos are weathered. Chris, I am about to order my staff! Were these figures in 1:76 or 1:87 scale, please? Colin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 I'm pretty sure these are 4mm - Chris https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/shop/locomotive-specific-crew/model-rail/model-rail-j70/footplate-crew-leaning-11-3/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 Can Rule 1 apply in this case? 3 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 I've been after a Drewry and when I saw that Sparkshot do a body I raided the casualty department for an old 03 chassis with dodgy coupling rods. Surplus bits removed and hard wired it ran fine on DC so I ordered a kit. Bits are here - I received 2 sets of buffers as there was a minor glitch with the first order. All seems well...I shaved a bit too much off one of the internal mounting points during clean up and needed to add a sliver of styrene to keep everything level. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 During the handrail fitting I discovered I was a bit heavy handed. But easily fixed...and the break will be under the cab when finished. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) I added some bits - the LMS buffers are close enough for me. Although those in the kit are very nice I wanted something a little bit more robust for layout handling. I also have some 3-link couplings on order. I normally use Kadees but will use a suitably equipped brake van as a "convertor wagon" in this case for shunting on LDF. The cow-catchers are so nice I did'nt want to mess with them. Edited December 3, 2020 by Gilbert 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 Body completed. I substituted a brass tube stack for the resin version. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 That's looking jolly good, Chris. Splendid stuff. I can see one coming my way after Crimbo. Rob. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 minute ago, NHY 581 said: That's looking jolly good, Chris. The surface finish looks decent. Just about to clean up with IPA and think about priming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 3, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2020 Lights mounted on wire for ease of fitting. and a test fit on the cab. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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