RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, Tom F said: 'Simmering under the autumn leaves' Sheer Genius. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Thanks guys! Off down to Tony Wright’s shortly for some help putting the etched motion detailing kit from narrow planet on SKARLOEY. It will be great to have both engines on the layout at last. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That sounds like a great (and productive) day out! I'll be working, but it's still enjoyable and will also involve very old engines. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted October 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 26/10/2021 at 22:04, Tom F said: Well tomorrow is my birthday Happy Belated Birthday, Tom! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Things didn't work out with fitting the Narrow Planet motion to Skarloey. Tony has done a full write up in 'Wright Writes' below. I'm going to look at retro fitting the original overscale cylinders to Skarloey for the time being so I can get him finished, and then see about retro fitting NP motion when they re-release the motion kit. Special thanks to Tony for his help today. It proves I wouldn't have managed on my own. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That's a drag, but from reading Tony's post, the parts seem to be a little under engineered. Not something that the real railways could often be accused of. I'm sure that you will get it sorted between you and with the knowledge gained today the loco will be a better machine than if all had gone to plan today. The man who never made a mistake and all that! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Nott sure what I can say about this thread ... the quality of the modelling is astounding. You've really captured the look and feel of the books (so much so that I've dug out my copy of 'the little old engine' for some childhood reminiscing). Superb Tom. You should be really proud of your modelling abilities and creativity. Christian. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted December 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2021 Just a quick post to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Things have been quiet of late. I've been working away researching the next layout (which has benefited from a couple of fantastic adventures in Wales). I've just started work on the boards, and I hope to share progress in the New Year. Merry Christmas or Nollick Ghennal! in Sudrian! 37 1 3 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 Merry Christmas Tom! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Nick C said: Merry Christmas Tom! thanks Nick, you too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted December 25, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas Tom, and thanks for the inspiration this year. Here’s to the new layout in 2022 it’s sure to be a cracker. Cheers Ade.. P.S. the scene you created above is marvellous. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted December 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 25, 2021 It’s amazing how my border collie knows what to buy me! All good research towards the next layout! About to head over to my neighbours who kindly invite me in for Christmas dinner. 33 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Have a very merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful new year, Tom. Thanks for this great layout, it has stirred some good memories from my time on the TR. Regards, Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted December 25, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas Tom. You have some nice reading material and look forward to your next layout build as I am a big fan of your Scaca Fell Forestry Crossing layout. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas Tom. The Chris Ford book is very enjoyable. Great choice on the Snailbeach book too. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted December 25, 2021 Author Share Posted December 25, 2021 Thanks both of you! Well for those interested, I've set up a thread for the new layout: 6 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2021 Jolly Felicitations on the Feast of Stephen, Tom! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Train Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I dont know how I missed this thread, but delighted to find it and spend a very pleasant couple of hours reading through. I love how the classic simplicity of the track plan is contrasted by the impeccable and flawless scenery that surrounds it. An absolute work of art. Thank you for sharing with us. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Night Train said: I dont know how I missed this thread, but delighted to find it and spend a very pleasant couple of hours reading through. I love how the classic simplicity of the track plan is contrasted by the impeccable and flawless scenery that surrounds it. An absolute work of art. Thank you for sharing with us. Genuinely touched by your comments Night Train, thank you! I've learnt so much with Scaca, the only let down is my lack of electrical understanding. I have made the decision that on the new layout 'Ballamoddey', I intend to fully wire the point work.....so it will feel more like a proper model railway, than a diorama. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted December 31, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2021 'The Military Patrol watches on as No.3 'Sir Handel' passes by with empty MOD vans.' Scaca will begin to take a back seat as Ballamoddey takes shape, but I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful support. So, as they say on Sodor... Blein vie Noa! 26 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted December 31, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2021 Let’s hope that there are no encounters with recalcitrant steam rollers, though at least the vans are empty! Blein vie Noa Tom! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted December 31, 2021 Author Share Posted December 31, 2021 31 minutes ago, NeilHB said: Let’s hope that there are no encounters with recalcitrant steam rollers, though at least the vans are empty! Blein vie Noa Tom! I hadn’t twigged I was setting up the scene with that shot! ‘45 minutes later…..’ 5 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 31, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2021 What I love about that is the strong arm of the law is approaching in the background at his own pace ... 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Tom F said: 'The Military Patrol watches on as No.3 'Sir Handel' passes by with empty MOD vans.' Scaca will begin to take a back seat as Ballamoddey takes shape, but I just wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful support. So, as they say on Sodor... Blein vie Noa! I hope we still see this marvellous layout in the future. Regards, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted January 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Sandhole said: I hope we still see this marvellous layout in the future. Regards, Chris. Agreed. Happy New Year. Chris H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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