Marcyg Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Great stuff!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks to Kevin and Ian for a good day on Wednesday at Tidworth and Leaford No pics at Tidworth but heres Pete 2016-10-12 LEAFORD (1).jpg and Temeraire 2016-10-12 LEAFORD (2).jpg Hi Paul, It was great to catch up again. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Here are a couple of my pics from the day. It was great to catch up again Kevin, the layout looks superb and was great fun to operate, the afternoon just flew by. All the best Peter. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 This might help with the locations and I'm stitching some pics together for Kevin to make a track plan image.jpg That's an impressive use of the space Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Here are a couple of my pics from the day. It was great to catch up again Kevin, the layout looks superb and was great fun to operate, the afternoon just flew by. All the best Peter My thanks for the photos Pete and it was certainly a great day, I am pleased that you enjoyed it I certainly did, I look forward to another visit again in the future, also my thanks are due to the other RM Webbers who also made my day so enjoyable. My best regards, Kevin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hi Nice photos, how do you rate the new Dapol class 73, detailing looks good, but not seen one running, are they smooth at low speeds? Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) Hi Nice photos, how do you rate the new Dapol class 73, detailing looks good, but not seen one running, are they smooth at low speeds? Jamie Hi Jamie, to answer your question on my thoughts on the Dapol 73:- " It is a very finely detailed accurate well designed powerful model that runs with supurb smooth slow speed", but with a couple of shortcomings, firstly - the well documented livery problems and secondary - it can be problematic in its current collection . As they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are a couple of pictures of my solutions to overcome this models shortcomings:- My model of 73 138 with roof and lower bodyside sprayed Railfreight Grey, some may not be able to, but I can live with Dapol's shade of yellow. Extra pickups fitted to the same model. I hope that you like it, I have three Dapol class 73's in use on Leaford and they are some of my best detailed models and thier haulage power and running qualities are superb (very important when having to climb the steep ramps) my best regards, Kevin. Edited October 23, 2016 by Hampshire Hog 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 More great work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 I am so pleased that I have now received both of my new models from Make Your Mark Models and I know Pitbull and Temeraire expressed an interest in seeing a picture, so here they arriving at Leaford Town Yard being hauled by 33 002. Many thanks Mark they are just fantastic. Meanwhile over in the Docks a couple of guys are demonstrating what to do if your ladder is too short!!, mind you they must be safety conscious judging by the colour of thier van. Cheerio for now, Kevin 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Hi Kevin, The cranes look brilliant, so tempted to get a Balfour Beatty 12t version.. If only I was still modelling... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2016 If only I was still modelling... We could have built a new layout yesterday if I'd brought my tools! Cranes look superb, I'm glad I've got a big list at the mo to prevent me being tempted by a similar version to Scott. If you want one as a display model Scott it can visit modern Lulworth anytime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I am so pleased that I have now received both of my new models from Make Your Mark Models and I know Pitbull and Temeraire expressed an interest in seeing a picture, so here they arriving at Leaford Town Yard being hauled by 33 002. small 2 37.jpg Many thanks Mark they are just fantastic. Meanwhile over in the Docks a couple of guys are demonstrating what to do if your ladder is too short!!, mind you they must be safety conscious judging by the colour of thier van. small 2 36.jpg Cheerio for now, Kevin Hi Kevin Loving the cranes too, and also the 'pragmatic' use of the van as an extra ladder - we had some roofers doing work on the house that did the same trick recently - I just looked away.. I'm in the same camp as Scott at the moment I'm afraid but enjoy the regular updates from Leaford. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Kevin, The new crane looks great, well worth the wait. I hope they have the handbrake on in the van. lol Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Just a quick up-date, I am slowly working through my bucket list of stuff I have always wanted on a layout, and inspired by a photo of a cargo ship in port on a large American layout sent to me by my mate Nigel Crow, and also by Carl1967 in his scratch built Hebridean Ferry thread from a couple years back, I decided to build a ship especially as I now have a dock for it, unfortunately I do not have enough room or the skills to scratch build a beautiful ferry like Carl1967 or the ferry port it would need, so it would have to be a ship suitable for the docks at Leaford. Nigel told me that the container ship on the American layout appeared to be a Deans Marine Kit and close by him was a shop specializing in Radio Control ships, so further research scanning through the interweb I found a more suitable smaller freighter ship kit made by Deans Marine called the M V Timrex which is scaled at 1/72 and built in the 70s, so we went to Nigels local shop and MV Timrex was duly ordered. I have modified the kit as I have built it to make it a bit more scale like and as Leaford Docks is a bit short of cranes it is fitted with its own unloading facility? although the ship itself is more or less completed it still has to be properly merged into its correct position alongside the dock. Kevin. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard60098 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I am so pleased that I have now received both of my new models from Make Your Mark Models and I know Pitbull and Temeraire expressed an interest in seeing a picture, so here they arriving at Leaford Town Yard being hauled by 33 002. small 2 37.jpg Many thanks Mark they are just fantastic. Meanwhile over in the Docks a couple of guys are demonstrating what to do if your ladder is too short!!, mind you they must be safety conscious judging by the colour of thier van. small 2 36.jpg Cheerio for now, Kevin Grreat updates as usual aren't the Cranes an excellent piece of kit! Suitable for any layout and get everyone asking were they from who made that.... i also have both Jon @ Peakdaleworks made both up and painted / weathered them up for me also there my favourite piece of stock! Heres the YOB he did before i sent back and asked for weathering too Thanks. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 Grreat updates as usual aren't the Cranes an excellent piece of kit! Suitable for any layout and get everyone asking were they from who made that.... i also have both Jon @ Peakdaleworks made both up and painted / weathered them up for me also there my favourite piece of stock! Heres the YOB he did before i sent back and asked for weathering too Thanks. Yes Richard the cranes are certainly an excellent piece of kit, mine have not stopped being moved from one yard to t'other since they have arrived, they both to me capture something very rare in oo guage models the feeling/look of weight, particularly the 12 tonner, it looks heavy even though the model is not, I hope that they continue to give you as much enjoyment as they do for me. Best regards. Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Had an enjoyable couple of hours with the Hampshire Hog on Monday. The ship is looking good. And I like the new cranes. Thanks Nigel 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Had an enjoyable couple of hours with the Hampshire Hog on Monday. The ship is looking good. And I like the new cranes. Thanks Nigel Many thanks Nigel, Excellent Video as usual, Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard60098 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Yes Richard the cranes are certainly an excellent piece of kit, mine have not stopped being moved from one yard to t'other since they have arrived, they both to me capture something very rare in oo guage models the feeling/look of weight, particularly the 12 tonner, it looks heavy even though the model is not, I hope that they continue to give you as much enjoyment as they do for me. Best regards. Kevin Hello Kevin, yes indeed heavy looking piece of kit and very beefy too! Hours of fun like you say. Also great video Nigel complete with Salmon's, i witnessed both types of crane in operation near me lifting track sections and other parts one night years ago was very interesting to watch also Happy Christmas and all the best gents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 The M V Molly J has arrived at Leaford and makes ready to unload and reload, A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Kevin. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Merry Christmas Kevin - Many thanks for the updates over the last year - Great Layout. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted December 26, 2016 Author Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Merry Christmas Kevin - Many thanks for the updates over the last year - Great Layout. Cheers, Bob. Many thanks for looking in Bob, Here is a picture of the Anita P the ship that the Molly J is based upon. Kevin. Edited December 26, 2016 by Hampshire Hog 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2016 It's going to have to be tube trains if you want to fit any more in Looks great Kevin, thanks for all the visits and looking forward to more next year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Hi Kevin, Love the boat, it was great to see the layout during the year and have a good catch up. Merry Christmas cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I've just spent the past few days reading this whole thread, cant believe I never looked at it before. What a cracking layout. I spent a fair bit of time in South London and the south coast 1989-1993 surrounded by NSE EMU's, 33's & 73's and this layout captures the stock and era perfectly. Looking forward to the next update!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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