Adams442T Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hi Adams 442T, I've agreed a number of projects with Ben over the coming years. They're aimed at the broadest spectrum of modellers from entry-level to advanced and clearly we've started nearer the former with what in my mind is a development, perhaps from an existing baseboard and collection of rigid track components, into a slightly more realistic interpretation without expending too much money on a complete restart. On the other hand many modellers have used this type of basic track plan as inspiration for something more advanced. In this case, what about a more realistic interpretation of Queensbury with much larger radius curves and an operating/access well in each of the circuits? Best rgrds Paul Hi Paul, That's good news, I feared we were in for a run of, 'how much can you squeeze into a 6 x 4' articles! It's probably a personal thing, but I've long thought the 'classic 6x4' one of the more doubtful ideas foisted on us from the earliest days of Peco planning booklets. Too small for realistic curves, too unweildy to be portable and too big to comfortably reach across for the inevitable derailments with the geometry you're forced to use. I agree that Queensbury could offer a lot in something like a 10 x 8 shed baseboard. With operating wells you a least can't see them when they're behind you! Best of luck with the future plans, I shall look forward to them! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzine Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi Peter, many thanks for your comments, please bear with us for a while, there are three more 6' x 4' layouts to come. From my point of view they all all have something to contribute away from the traditional approach to the standard size; one completely hides any tight curves! All could be used as inspiration for more advanced treatment. I`ll be at Model Rail Live - Barrow Hill with our usual layout design clinic, come and have a chat if you`re attending the show we can talk about future possibilities. Kind regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I have always looked at plans for smaller spaces than I have available. It is much better to expand by increasing curve radii, train lengths etc, and I agree about the solid 6x4 in that it is better to have an operating well. Ed currently building a 6x4 with no operaring well because I would br too fat to fit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams442T Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi Peter, many thanks for your comments, please bear with us for a while, there are three more 6' x 4' layouts to come. From my point of view they all all have something to contribute away from the traditional approach to the standard size; one completely hides any tight curves! All could be used as inspiration for more advanced treatment. I`ll be at Model Rail Live - Barrow Hill with our usual layout design clinic, come and have a chat if you`re attending the show we can talk about future possibilities. Kind regards Paul I have always looked at plans for smaller spaces than I have available. It is much better to expand by increasing curve radii, train lengths etc, and I agree about the solid 6x4 in that it is better to have an operating well. Ed currently building a 6x4 with no operaring well because I would br too fat to fit! Hi Paul (& Ed) I won't be able to make this one sadly 'cos I'm off to Chicago for work. But I'll endeavour to make another time. I will be interested to see what you come up with, who knows you may have a convert! And Ed.........I wasn't going to mention my similar space problem with 6x4s........................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftbovine Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looks like a good issue but I'm in grumpy mode again, no supplement for overseas subscribers! I feel like a poor relative. I know that Ben and Chris have no control over this but it's very dissapointing as that's one supplement I would have liked. Regards Veronica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looks like a good issue but I'm in grumpy mode again, no supplement for overseas subscribers! I feel like a poor relative. I know that Ben and Chris have no control over this but it's very dissapointing as that's one supplement I would have liked. Regards Veronica I apologise for this. I believe they were supposed to have gone in but don't appear to have done so. It is currently being investigated. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted August 16, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2012 Looks like a good issue but I'm in grumpy mode again, no supplement for overseas subscribers! I feel like a poor relative. I know that Ben and Chris have no control over this but it's very dissapointing as that's one supplement I would have liked. Regards Veronica Ditto for me, Chris. Appreciate the investigation very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 My copy arrived today, three days after the August Issue. And with the Hornby Magazine dragging their feet, I have 3 to read all at once, when its usually 2 weeks between the Model Rail and the Hornby Mag. Well all I can say is that at least I have received them. Looked like an interesting supplement too. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torkardlane Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Still a great read for me and the new binding feels great but the only grumble is that you lose some of the picture in the centre, can double page pics of layouts be laid out differently so there is no loss? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Not sure there's any way to lay out a double page picture without it going across the gutter. The normal procedure is to 'stretch' a strip down the centre of the picture by 6mm which is the amount swallowed by the binding. That's what we do. If that doesn't work I'm not sure there's anything else that can be done. It is the down side of perfect binding. Saddle stitched, your pages drop out, perfect bound you lose the middle of your pictures. There's no ideal way that solves all the problems - unless you go for smaller pictures that don't spread over the gutter, I suppose, or thinner magazines with saddle stitching. Neither option really seems acceptable.. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torkardlane Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks Chris still my favourite read, just love the double page pics and its a shame we lose a bit, swings and roundabouts is what they say I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryHN Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 My magazine came today to good old Tassie!!! one week after 172. Also with no supplement, Feel really left out getting them so late and missing a bit. Still a great mag!!!! Gary in Tassie!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted August 21, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2012 I apologise for this. I believe they were supposed to have gone in but don't appear to have done so. It is currently being investigated. CHRIS LEIGH My supplement arrived yesterday (in Portugal) on its own in a small clear plastic bag, so I big thank you for correcting the initial mistake of not including it with MR173. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I just wonder if I've missed something? The cover proudly proclaims 'Four Inspirational Layouts' but I can only see three layout features in the mag? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 I just wonder if I've missed something? The cover proudly proclaims 'Four Inspirational Layouts' but I can only see three layout features in the mag? There was to have been a fourth but unfortunately the material we received was unsuitable and by the time it was received, the cover (which is printed separately) had already gone to press. Apologies for any disappointment. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 My magazine came today to good old Tassie!!! one week after 172. Also with no supplement, Feel really left out getting them so late and missing a bit. Still a great mag!!!! Gary in Tassie!!! Supplements were accidentally omitted from overseas subscriber copies but are now being sent out separately to those subscribers, from the subscription company. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Future supplements should come with the magazines. CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted August 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2012 Many thanks, Chris! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted August 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 22, 2012 I liked the old style of magazine but I also like the new, especially the contents list down the spine. Glad you didn't go for the high gloss paper inside. Nothing bugs me more than when you have fantastics photos, such as those for Hectorage Road in this issue, and the overall picture is lost to large areas of 'shine'. The other thing, regarding the magazine (paper thickness), is that, with Model Rail, you get lots of pages without it taking up that extra bit of room on the bookshelf = more magazines per shelf. I also carry Model Rail around with me in my bag for all those moments when you could just be idly sitting around waiting so I like the fact that it doesn't weigh as much it's not as heavy as a lot of magazines do are these days. Lastly, and this should cheer you up, I subscribed online last night , the only trouble will be who gets to the post first to read it ...and because our Sentinel runs so superbly at exhibition I'll be ordering another one - so we don't wear No. 13 out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted August 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2012 Malcolm Youngs' stunning shed scene, Hectorage Road which features in the latest MR, can be seen at The Gas Cupboard in Trowbridge next thursday http://www.gascupboard.co.uk/free-railway-thursdays.html This is the last time the layout will be out in public as Malcolm is making a start on the extension in the autumn and the shed scene will be permanently fixed in place. Other regular contributors to MR and RMWeb will also be featuring in the new season of thursday evening workshops including Steve Jones, Dave Spencer, Rob Owst and myself. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 My magazine came today to good old Tassie!!! one week after 172. Also with no supplement, Feel really left out getting them so late and missing a bit. Still a great mag!!!! Gary in Tassie!!! Mania? Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryHN Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for the update Chris about the supplement. Will be waiting for it to arrive in Tasmania!!!! Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftbovine Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 My supplement arrived in Sunny South Africa. Thank you Ben and Chris. The magazine is excellent as usual. I'm looking forward to being able to get the digital version in the near future, I like real paper magazines but digital magazines have distinct advantages for those of us overseas. No more delayed or missing issues and hopefully quite a big reduction in cost. Regards Veronica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John T Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Well my supplement has arrived here in Italy but am still awaiting the magazine John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanders Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Would love to have purchased this, except that my local Smiffs only had this bundled with Steam Railway for a fiver so I gave it a miss. Will chance a different newsagent tomorrow. The same here. The Smiths that I always buy my copy in haven't had any the past two weeks, and today I asked the girl restocking the shelves and she said they hadn't had any: in the end I bought the bundled Steam Railway copy for a fiver, and I don't even do kettles. Has there been a distribution cock up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 The same here. The Smiths that I always buy my copy in haven't had any the past two weeks, and today I asked the girl restocking the shelves and she said they hadn't had any: in the end I bought the bundled Steam Railway copy for a fiver, and I don't even do kettles. Has there been a distribution cock up? That question would require a conversation between your branch of Smiths and wherever they get their copies from - which most likely is within their own organisation. Distribution is way beyond anything that editorial people can deal with and I very much doubt whether any distribution people in Smiths read this forum. I quote from the very top of page 3 (every issue) - "Can't find it at your local newsagent? Call Frontline on 01733 555161." CHRIS LEIGH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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