marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Brian, Glad to see Ranson Bridge is still looking good Please remember to post some pics of Rogers lovely 22 when it visited Poynton Sneer.... Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Marc Will doRegards Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Im Pointing but I find it hard to Sneer whilst Drooling I keep looking at various small 7mm layouts to see just what can fit in a given space and this is a fine example Hi Mikey, Good to see you at the weekend - thanks for making the trip to Cardiff again Hope your daughter didn't get too bored.... Earlier in this thread, there are some postings of a layout called "osney town" and further pics of a layout by the same chap, "the shed" take a look at those layouts - there's also a thread for them on here They're absolutely smashing little O gauge layouts, with loads of atmosphere in a small space... Cheers again matey Marc EDIT: Here's the link.... Take a look / drool http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/56870-osney/page__fromsearch__1 Edited June 18, 2012 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Marc, Really enjoyed Poynton Sneer at the weekend; I was impressed with the smoothness of the S & W couplings but took on board the fact thet they are somewhat fiddly in smaller scales. Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Marc, Really enjoyed Poynton Sneer at the weekend; I was impressed with the smoothness of the S & W couplings but took on board the fact thet they are somewhat fiddly in smaller scales. Regards, Dave Thanks Dave, Great to see you at the weekend too - glad you enjoyed Poynton I use them in OO and EM, and I do find them a bit fiddly to fit... Generally because there's less room to play around with, when fitting them Also, in O, it's easier to align them by eye... but I would never dissuade anyone from using them, in any scale.... After all, they are my couplings of choice, and when they work well, it's great to shunt hands-free Cheers again catch up soon.... Marc EDIT: It's also become more fiddly for me, as my eyesight isn't what it was..... I'm sure Brian R wouldn't even be able to hit that sparrow Edited June 18, 2012 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Marc, Was really impressed with Poynton Sneer over the weekend. It really shows that you done need a big layout to model in 7mm scale. The last O gauge layout I saw was at DEMU's Showcase and it must have been pushing over 20' in length. Was good to have a nice chat (thanks for the reply on my thread too), in particular to do with sloping embankments/scenery at the front of a layout. It's funny how you might not do anything to a layout for a while then you go to a show and come back all inspired, and it acutually made me go up into the attic and drag dragon steels out. I really feel like I'm making progress now that almost all of my bare board has gone. All the best 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Marc, Was really impressed with Poynton Sneer over the weekend. It really shows that you done need a big layout to model in 7mm scale. The last O gauge layout I saw was at DEMU's Showcase and it must have been pushing over 20' in length. Was good to have a nice chat (thanks for the reply on my thread too), in particular to do with sloping embankments/scenery at the front of a layout. It's funny how you might not do anything to a layout for a while then you go to a show and come back all inspired, and it acutually made me go up into the attic and drag dragon steels out. I really feel like I'm making progress now that almost all of my bare board has gone. All the best Hi Wayne, great to see you too sir It's been too long since our local rmwebbers have had a get together... Thanks for your kind words re Poynton Sneer I'm glad you felt inspired to get Dragon Steels out of the loft I'd really like to see you exhibit that one at next years show and I'm sure you'd get an invitation to Cardiff, as they're after new, local layouts and your modelling is a really high standard... ... time to see all that steelworks research pay off? As I said over the weekend, I personally like to have some low foreground, at some point on the layout - it does give you the opportunity to take some eye-level photos, and gives you a slightly different perspective on a layout or its' stock Speak soon Wayne Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouse2037 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 We are the Micro Men, the Micro Men, the Micro Men, We are the Micro Men - we come from GNOTTY Ash! Sorry Been touching Myfanwy up after she fell off the wagon Roger 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Hi Brian, Glad to see Ranson Bridge is still looking good Please remember to post some pics of Rogers lovely 22when it visited Poynton Sneer.... Marc Here we go hope they are ok cheers BrianT 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for posting those pics Brian Trouble is, I want a 22 now as well.... But oh dear, it's too big for this layout.... damn back to the drawing board.... again Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hi, several modellers have asked where I get my mirror material from... well, several suppliers actually, but I just came across this on ebay haven't tried this particular one, but it looks very similar Poly mirror material has several advantages over a glass mirror; obviously it's much lighter, easier to cut yourself, and less likely to break but since it is also surface-silvered, you don't get double-reflections, and there's no "gap" between the mirror surface and the layout.... On the negative side, it isn't as optically "true" as glass... Just in case you may be interested in trying out some mirror material.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVER-MIRROR-Mirrored-Acrylic-Sheet-PERSPEX-SHEET-A4-/290662001083?_trksid=p4012.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D8%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D65918752610489971 Marc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hi all, Just a quick reminder Poynton Sneer is due to appear at the Exmoor show tomorrow, at the Methodist Church Hall, The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5AY If you're free, come along If you're already going, please come & chat, and let me know you're a fellow rmweb member Cheers 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr2 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hello Marc, Just got notification of this post, but for some reason I didn't get any of the replies about the layout after the L&B show - or I'd have been able to add my own congratulatory comment!! Fantastic little layout again, & I really enjoyed chatting again too!! And you finally inspired me to crack on with something, & although its in the smaller scale I now have a 4 foot board with track laid & wired up & working - just have to crack on with the scenery now!! Have a good show tomorrow, bit far for me to come I'm afraid... All the best Keith PS, doesn't that 22 look gorgeous....??!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hi Marc, Will be good to see you and your layout again. I had forgotten that you are coming down to Minehead (shame you can't get a boat across the Severn Estuary, rather than a long drive)! Not quite so far for me to come! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Great little layout, well detailed. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just wanted to say "Hi" and "thanks" to everybody that came along for a chat at the Exmoor show on Saturday There were some great layouts at the exhibition - a high proportion of quality layouts, for a relatively small-ish show Well worth a visit next year, I'd say Great to see Mudmagnet, Darren, and Ray again and thanks to Barry Ten for all his help Well done exmoordave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I must have read and re-read this thread about 4 or 5 times now, it is really inspiring stuff. I think it captures everything that a model railway should, painting such an evocative picture in a very small space. Thank you for sharing your work with us Mark and I look forward to seeing one of your layouts in the flesh one day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hi Marc Many thanks for the kind words about the show. We had many positive comments about the quality of the layouts and it was great to see your layout in the flesh, at last! How about bringing something next year??!! Is that forward planing or what?? Good to see you again as well!! All the best exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Thanks to the 2 Davids above for your kind words If I'm free, I would be more than happy to support the Exmoor show again I had a good time, and I know my friend and invaluable helper Barry Ten enjoyed the show too..... Cheers all Must get some more shots done for this thread, and for the imminent magazine feature! Marc Quote: "You'll be bloody imminent if you're not careful" - Billy Liars Dad Edited August 7, 2012 by marc smith 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hi folks, Please note, "Poynton Sneer" will NOT be appearing at the Cardiff show, despite their websites' statement! I was told verbally that I was indeed booked, but the "organisers" didn't see fit to inform me that in fact, they had apparently overlooked or cancelled my presence there! Despite me helping them to book other layouts.... I have lost out financially (other commitments) and lost another booking for an exhibition So please beware dithering, uncomunicative show organisers.... Please accept my sincere appologies if you were hoping to see the layout there I can only hope you get the opportunity to see it elsewhere..... Cheers all Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Marc, Sorry to hear that, having enjoyed it at the L & B show I was looking forward to seeing it again at the Cardiff Show, Regards, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 So please beware dithering, uncomunicative show organisers.... Cheers all Marc I would collect me coat, but having been tarred with a large brush, daren't put it on !Brian R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Hi all, Just thought I'd mention Poynton Sneer is in the latest issue of British Railway Modelling December issue Cheers Marc Edited November 7, 2012 by marc smith 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linthorpe Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for bringing this to the fore again Marc, a very informative thread and a cracking little layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi all, Just thought I'd mention Poynton Sneer is in the latest issue of British Railway Modelling December issue Cheers Marc Marc, Bought it lunchtime - looks very good indeed. Regards, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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