Eastwood Town - A tribute to Gordon's modelling.

[Regularity]

The best thing to do if a bird sh1ts on your car, is not go with her again...

 

Coat, hat, gone - but we were all thinking it!

[Philou]

Waaaiiiittt! Whoaaaa there. What happened? I stopped at the bottom of page 40 as we had visitors this morning. I turn to page 41 late this afternoon with an impending wedding on the horizon and suddenly ET3 is off the map being modified. What are you doing to me, Gordon?

 

The Stationmaster did forewarn me that there was a Bastille Day coming along - so the layout went for the chop, eh?

 

I read on ..............................

[Siberian Snooper]

Waaaiiiittt! Whoaaaa there. What happened? I stopped at the bottom of page 40 as we had visitors this morning. I turn to page 41 late this afternoon with an impending wedding on the horizon and suddenly ET3 is off the map being modified. What are you doing to me, Gordon?

 

The Stationmaster did forewarn me that there was a Bastille Day coming along - so the layout went for the chop, eh?

 

I read on ..............................

 

You'll get used to it after a while!

[trustytrev]

You'll get used to it after a while!

Better still someone may offer counseling as it all comes flooding back.

trustytrev,

[Philou]

Having now arrived at the bottom of page 57 - I find that a new ET is about to be born - Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrggghhhhhh!

 

I still haven't gone 'forwards' yet to see at what iteration ET is - and I shan't (yet!).

 

I have to say that I can understand Gordon, or anyone else, losing their mojo when on a project. Despite preferring to work on my own - I like the company of someone else even if it's only to tell jokes or have a cup of tea just for the motivation - you can get caught up in your own thoughts and if something does go wrong it perhaps becomes disproportionate. Or you've put a piece of work down due to 'other things must be done' and your mojo upped and went - I have a low relief building to finish - it's only waiting a few pre-printed footway slabs to complete and a bit of weathering and it's done. TWO months since I last picked it up - so I do sympathise.

 

On the other hand, Gordon's work to date has now inspired me to get on with it and 'other things that need to be done' so that by the end of the year I can start on my layout too!

 

Right-ho, that's off my chest ........... back to the tale then .................................

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

Edited March 7, 2018 by Philou

[Brian Indge]

Having now arrived at the bottom of page 57 - I find that a new ET is about to be born - Aaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrggghhhhhh!

 

I still haven't gone 'forwards' yet to see at what iteration ET is - and I shan't (yet!).

 

 

Having an ample supply of Vallium to hand before you go much further might be a good idea!

[gordon s]

Never mind valium, I've had to go back to counselling as it's brought it all back again....

 

On the upside, the sun is out and it's our Seniors v Ladies match this morning, a cut throat affair if ever there was.  The three new turnouts were completed last night, so they'll be off to the spray shop  later today/tomorrow.

 

That just leaves plain track through ET station and the across the bridge over the shed approach.  What then? A few wires here and there to get that electric stuff all round, bolt the sections together, fill in the gaps with track off cuts and then connect each section together.  Connect to one of those controller things and off we go.

 

Dunno what all the fuss was about...

 

All together now, "Should have something running by Christmas"

[Siberian Snooper]

 

All together now, "Should have something running by Christmas"

 

Do you have one in mind?

 

Seriously, not far off being able to run an engine / train al the way around, will you be inviting your nephew, for the momentous occasion ?

[Ian_H]

All together now, "Should have something running by Christmas"

 

You should write and let your nephew know

[Ian_H]

I read on ..............................

 

Wait till you get to the picture book ... I'll guarantee you'll want one, we all do!

[Rowsley17D]

All together now, "Should have something running by Christmas"

He still hasn't said which one, though.

[Philou]

Doh! I got to the bottom of page 70 and I was lulled into a rather false sense of optimism that here we are - out on the golf course - the weather turns bad for the autumn and out will come the tools - yay! Noooo. Page 71 - tools alright - tools of doom and destruction for ET4. Is there no stopping you, Gordon? ................. 'sniff'. I'll try and carry on ...................

 

BTW - I was sorry to see the loss of Mr Tetley. I only knew of the layout through this topic.

[Philou]

I'm at the bottom of page 85 now - and all is well. BUT I'm a little troubled by this word 'Bastille' that is popping up from time to time .............................

[Philou]

Soooo ................. arrived at the bottom of Page 110, Gordon has had Novovirus (sorry to read about the bereavement), he is well again standing on his own two feet ................. and so is Eastwood. Things are looking good for when I turn the page tomorrow .

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

[Philou]

@ martin #3349

 

Dash - my neighbour who helped me cut all the timber for my stairs has one of those - I'm not sure if it wasn't a No 35 too - he needed new blades so that we could give a fine finish at the joints (no biscuits I'm afraid - not even McVities' over here). I couldn't find any when I looked in January - you haven't seen any anywhere by chance?

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

[Philou]

@Oldddudders

 

If I may be so bold as to ask why you need to change your UK licence for a French one? An enquiring mind who is a couple of years away from his 70th but living in France would like to know.

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

 

PS: Sorry Gordon for hijacking your thread - but sometimes something is seen and it raises a question ............... I'll get back to page err ...... 134, I think.

[martin_wynne]

@ martin #3349

 

Dash - my neighbour who helped me cut all the timber for my stairs has one of those - I'm not sure if it wasn't a No 35 too - he needed new blades so that we could give a fine finish at the joints (no biscuits I'm afraid - not even McVities' over here). I couldn't find any when I looked in January - you haven't seen any anywhere by chance?

 

Hi Philip,

 

Now called Pajarito it seems. Blades here:

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skarsten-Pajarito-Pulling-Scraper-Paint-Removing-Dry-Glue-Scraper-32mm-or-62mm/191192880327?var=490342268807&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D359cc00833a3411aaad68df097f4328f%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D191192880327%26itm%3D490342268807&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

 

But they are very easy to re-sharpen in the holder. On the grinder or even an oilstone if you don't have a grinder. You can keep one for fine work and hone it to a keen edge like a chisel.

 

cheers,

 

Martin.

[Philou]

@jukebox Post#3361(?)

 

If you're interested, our 'local' model shop is advertising a Heljan 90' electric turntable (UK box) for ........... wait for it ........... €279.00 plus €14.90 p&p.

 

Here's the link: https://www.jura-modelisme.fr/accueil/19699-Heljan-he89121-plaque-tournante-electrique-274-cms-avec-boitier-de-commande-et-nombreux-details.html

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

 

Gordon, sorry again.

Edited March 12, 2018 by Philou

[polybear]

Hi Philip,

 

Now called Pajarito it seems. Blades here:

 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skarsten-Pajarito-Pulling-Scraper-Paint-Removing-Dry-Glue-Scraper-32mm-or-62mm/191192880327?var=490342268807&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D359cc00833a3411aaad68df097f4328f%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D191192880327%26itm%3D490342268807&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

 

But they are very easy to re-sharpen in the holder. On the grinder or even an oilstone if you don't have a grinder. You can keep one for fine work and hone it to a keen edge like a chisel.

 

cheers,

 

Martin.

 

Hi Martin,

Is this the same tool you mentioned a few weeks(?) ago regarding removal of burrs from pcb sleepers?  I've been trying to find the original post, but can I....

Cheers,

Brian

[martin_wynne]

Is this the same tool you mentioned a few weeks(?) ago regarding removal of burrs from pcb sleepers?

 

Hi Brian,

 

See: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/3422-eastwood-town-rpt/page-134&do=findComment&comment=2981120

 

As far as I can determine it is the same or equivalent, but I haven't actually seen one to know.

 

The significant difference in the Skarsten scrapers compared with most is that in use they are pulled rather than pushed. That makes them a great modelling tool in removing burrs from plasticard, copper-clad, rail, etches, etc. Also in fine woodwork for smoothing, etc.

 

cheers,

 

Martin.

[Philou]

Well, Gordon,

 

I have arrived at the end - I have rinsed my eyeballs, shaved off this eight day beard and await eagerly for your next few photos showing your progress. You did give me a fright at Page 143/144 as I thought you were going to start again .... again. Sure glad you haven't.

 

I'm not sure what I can usefully say to you except keep at it - I'm sure it'll be fine and do not be over-concerned that this or that part is not too prototypical. It is YOUR railway and as long as you have smooth running over your points (which seems to be the main aim through your thread), it'll be OK. I think it looks great already and far better than anything I shall be producing in RTR - BUT you have set me a few targets:

 

to at least try and emulate what you have done insofar as is possible;

 

to have another go at Templot; and,

 

make at least one or two points where RTR will not be appropriate.

 

I can count myself fortunate that when I asked for help on my own thread that those that contributed here, and you, were only too happy to help me.

 

(As an aside, the club to which I belong, has a Proxxon table saw and it is used for cutting sleepers too (so I shall be able to cadge a few to make points ). The pcb is 1.8mm.)

 

Good luck and don't forget to post a photo or two (or vid) once in a while especially when that first loco (light or part of a train) does that first continuous run.

 

Cheers,

 

Philip

[gordon s]

Hi Peeps

Still plodding on....and the winner of this month's most feeble excuse is bureaucracy.....:-)

We're hoping to do some work on our house and the first stage is to move our summerhouse from one side of the garden to the other. Easy, no problem.....or so I thought.

Turns out said summerhouse has been there 10 years, but someone had an idea to relax planning applications to make it easier for everyone. I thought that too, but went we went to move it, we discovered that as it is 3.5m tall, we cannot move it to a similar position (1m in from the boundaries) without planning permission. We can of course move it 2m in without PP, but then it's too prominent in the garden.

Bottom line is loads of phone calls, discussions with neighbours etc, loads of forms and drawings plus a £206 fee to move something 10m across the garden.

Don't they know I've a railway to build....

So what's happening?

A bit more progress and nothing to the tip, so that's a plus....







This is the last corner board incorporating the brewery site. Turns out I made a couple of track alignment errors, so rather than put up with unsightly dog legs, the cork trackbed had to come up and be relaid before the track went down. The last couple of bits went in a few minutes ago, hence the drawing pins holding it into position.

With any luck this board will be turned over in a day or two and all the point motors and wiring will go in.

So what does that leave? The span section over the lower level shed access and then just the plain track through ET station itself. Jeez, this is almost exciting.

Another few posts and a train may run.

Thanks for sticking with it. Those of you with years of service will be on the invite list for a few beers.

Eat you heart out Meghan and Harry. This will be a far more exclusive invite......

Edited March 24, 2018 by gordon s

[cheesysmith]

The "how do I fill the corner" idea. At least it's better than a tunnel with a church on top as it does allow a bit of urban grime, which I always like.

 

Question? If they are sidings for this brewery, don't they need a trap/catch point to prevent wagons running onto the main line? Unless the sidings feed onto a loop with its own protection? Or are these sidings on a down hill grade so wagons would run away from the running line and not towards it?

[Brian Indge]

Having looked at this thread and been entertained for so many years, I am sure an invite to your grand opening to anyone will be far more enjoyable than anything Harry & Meghan can muster!

 

Bit worried about your statement about “nothing to the tip”, I thought you had a season ticket to visit, has it run out!

 

Looking forward to the next instalment.

 

All the best,

 

Brian

[gordon s]

How do I fill in a corner?  You're so right and I did think about it for some time.

 

I bought these buildings years ago and whilst I have no regrets, they do cry out 'use me' every so often.  As you would expect from Alan Downes they are too good to sit in a wardrobe, but they are also quite large and finding space for them to sit without blocking everything or dominating your viewpoint is quite a challenge.

 

Inevitably they end up in a corner, but I will do my best to disguise that cliched position.

 

The sidings themselves do not go out onto the main line.  The whole outer track is a goods/relief/headshunt for the industrial sidings, so I wasn't sure if they needed catch points.  To be honest, it's one of those prototypical/freelance things that I've sat on the fence with.  There isn't room as it stands rights now, but I could put one in the relief road if that was the correct thing to do.

 

Right now I'm determined to get something running round and round, so no doubt I'll come back to the question in a few months time.