hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Fame at last Will - well done, you would be completely justified in being proud of your achievements! Kind regards, Jock. Thanks Jock, and I've just realised that that was my 1,500th post! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Rmweb is being a bit slow so I'm not sure if this will work Anyway, Craig Tiley (Railway Modellers photographer) has kindly sent me the photos published in Railway Modeller taken by him so I can post them on here and use them in advertising the layout. They have had to have been shrunk by quite a bit to upload them here, but they're well worth showing as they're much better than what I've managed. As (I think) I previously said, I was having my lunch when most of these were taken, but I definitely remember the up the line shot of the 4f and holding my map up at the backscene to block the hall lights at Warley!! All photos are credited to Craig Tiley, Railway Modeller magazine. Edited April 13, 2015 by hornbyandbf3fan 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AireValley1962 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Those are really great photos, Will. I look forward to seeing your feature in Railway Modeller. Cheers from, The Other Will(iam) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks William, although the real credit goes to Craig It's well worth a look and you get a free horrible photo of me (top advertising there! ) And I've edited the post as I forgot to put the correct crediting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Excellent pics Will and I'm looking forward to reading the article soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Excellent shot indeed mate! So can we see the layout in a big spread in the Mag? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Excellent pics Will and I'm looking forward to reading the article soon. Thanks Bodgit and I'm glad you are Excellent shot indeed mate! So can we see the layout in a big spread in the Mag? Aye, over two pages 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Well done Will, I've made a note to buy that edition! Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted April 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) That's quite an achievement Will mate. I'll do my best to get a hold of a copy of that particular magazine. I'm sure I'll get quite a few agrees here when I say we're all holding our breath as to what you might produce in the future! Regards Shaun. Edited April 14, 2015 by Sasquatch 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Well done Will, I've made a note to buy that edition! Kind regards, Jock. Thanks Jock, I just need to copy it now for the front of the layout That's quite an achievement Will mate. I'll do my best to get a hold of a copy of that particular magazine. I'm sure I'll get quite a few agrees here when I say we're all holding our breath as to what you might produce in the future! Regards Shaun. Thanks shaun I'm glad you are (no pressure now!) I still have the goods shed to build yet, I have the brick paper and hopefully I'll do a decent job. As for future layouts, we'll have to see. Probably going to have to wait until uni is out of the way 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Will. An excellent achievement. Definitely one to read Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Will. An excellent achievement. Definitely one to read Thanks Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Congratulations on getting it into the magazine! Will have to try and get one if it makes its way down to the bottom of Down Under!!! Seriously though, looking great, and its good to know that I am not one of the only 2 teen modelers using this site!!! I think that given it is an Inglenook, considering Kadee's and delayed uncoupling would be something to consider - I am going to use it for my layout Dunoon and it also enables a lot closer coupling - KD #18's couple my Hornby Mk1's so close to each other that it is hard to see the gap between the gangways when it is on a straight! Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frappington Jct Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) its good to know that I am not one of the only 2 teen modelers using this site!!! Oh, there are many of us hanging around here somewhere, just we're maybe not as obvious as one may think Edited May 25, 2015 by Frappington Jct 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 AND ............................. Oh, there are many of us hanging around here somewhere, just we're maybe not as obvious as one may think ........................................................ I wouldn't go too far ................................................ on the mental age of some of the "Elders" either ....... ............... eerr ..... including self ....... Regards Julian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Just found the thread Will. The layout has really come along since its appearance at Weston a couple of years ago. Congratulations on your appearance in the Raileay Modellor. Sadly I think I have missed this edition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Congratulations on getting it into the magazine! Will have to try and get one if it makes its way down to the bottom of Down Under!!! Seriously though, looking great, and its good to know that I am not one of the only 2 teen modelers using this site!!! I think that given it is an Inglenook, considering Kadee's and delayed uncoupling would be something to consider - I am going to use it for my layout Dunoon and it also enables a lot closer coupling - KD #18's couple my Hornby Mk1's so close to each other that it is hard to see the gap between the gangways when it is on a straight! Peter Thanks Peter As Matt has already said, there are quite a few of us teenagers about on here, just got to look hard! Unfortunately, I'm too skint to fit kadees to 11 locos and over 40 wagons (at last count anyway) so I'll be sticking to the old wire on a screwdriver handle! AND ............................. ........................................................ I wouldn't go too far ................................................ on the mental age of some of the "Elders" either ....... ............... eerr ..... including self ....... Regards Julian Couldn't agree more, the name Boris springs to mind.... Just found the thread Will. The layout has really come along since its appearance at Weston a couple of years ago. Congratulations on your appearance in the Raileay Modellor. Sadly I think I have missed this edition. Thanks Andy, it sure has, it's still wierd looking back at those pictures which are going on two years on now! And if anyone's wondering where I've been, I've been sampling the delights of the British education system and this site was too distracting. Will 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Good to have you back on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 So, some of you may be wondering about what I'm doing as I've barely been on here Well, the answer unsurprisingly is nowt Nothing has really happened to the layout, but with Zanes 3D snowplough finished and ready to print, that's given me the kick up the arse to do some modelling and grace you all with my presence on here. I'm afraid I've had to cancel the Thorncombe show however due to DofE getting in the way Which leaves two more shows I think; Barnstaple and Hayle? However, I won't be taking any more invites past mid summer 2017 at the very latest as then I'll have hopefully finished A levels and be at Sandhurst. Not sure what will happen to the layout, but hopefully it won't be broken up 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 ...................... better take it with you ............. So, some of you may be wondering about what I'm doing as I've barely been on here Well, the answer unsurprisingly is nowt Nothing has really happened to the layout, but with Zanes 3D snowplough finished and ready to print, that's given me the kick up the arse to do some modelling and grace you all with my presence on here. I'm afraid I've had to cancel the Thorncombe show however due to DofE getting in the way Which leaves two more shows I think; Barnstaple and Hayle? However, I won't be taking any more invites past mid summer 2017 at the very latest as then I'll have hopefully finished A levels and be at Sandhurst. Not sure what will happen to the layout, but hopefully it won't be broken up ............................ they have had nothing in the UK since LMR closed .......................... you will have to do a few modifications 'though ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Morning Will, Thought you'd been quiet on here lately, but with good reason as you will only get one chance to do well in your A-levels, and hopefully achieve the grades that Sandhurst require. You can pick up the modelling again at any time, but with most of your life ahead of you, the task in hand is more important. I wish you luck in your chosen career, but I urge you to not break up the layout. If you succeed in joining the army, you will have some lengthy periods of leave at which time you might find the layout useful! The RAF certainly has several Railway Modelling clubs and I'm sure you'll find that they exist in some army regiments. Meanwhile, I hope the shows you have booked are trouble free successes. It would be very nice, and I'm sure many others agree, if you look in from time to time, updating us with your progress - you've given a lot of people a great deal of pleasure, and for one so young, inspiration as well! Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Nearly 7 years, time does go quick I've occasionally popped on here, but life has been busy, finishing A levels eventually, working full time, house moves and then uni. A lot of alcohol consumption in between as well. Starting the military soon, about 4 years later than initially planned but I'll find it easier than if I'd joined as a skinny 18 year old. Decided to get a few bits out the loft to check what's still working, surprisingly everything is so far. Recently dragged my poor girlfriend to a preservation line, even though she had no idea what any of it was and "they all look the same." The layout is still together, currently in the garage under a tarpaulin but would need some TLC to get it looking presentable again. Hopefully at some point in the future I will have the time and space to properly get back into the hobby More of a life update than anything else, I hope everyone is doing well, especially after the last few years Will 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Some modelling (kind of) Been home for a few days, not really had the time or effort to drag the layout out, that'll be a couple of days job, but found a few parkside kits I forgot I had so put one together. Bit too fiddly for my ape like motor neurone skills but got there in the end. Also carried out some surgery on a Hornby B1 so it'll go round corners and dcc chipped my J50. Also found some old photos of the layout from its last show. Seems as rmweb had a nightmare with a server change I'll post a few of those too 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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