well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

Morning all. 

 

Another 'testing and evaluating' session seems likely today. Pesky shoulder is still providing a bit of a distraction so limits could be placed upon the adding of the DAS if started today. I prefer to get this done in one go so I may leave this for another day. 

 

Updates to no doubt follow. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[Gedward]

I think secondary duties are called for, until you're feeling stronger Rob. I would leave the DAS work for now if poss.

[NHY 581]

13 minutes ago, Gedward said:

I think secondary duties are called for, until you're feeling stronger Rob. I would leave the DAS work for now if poss.

 

Morning George. 

 

I cannot disagree with that. R&D ( running and development ) is to the fore today methinks. 

 

To be quite honest, I've not fully settled on how I will approach the waters edge so more research would be appropriate prior to commencing DAS stage 1. 

 

So I shall perhaps defer to books and comics..........once I have finished playing trains. 

 

Rob. 

[Gedward]

6 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

so more research would be appropriate prior to commencing

 

Morning Rob.

 

My mantra is 90% research/thinking/procrastination 10% doing. Works for me. 

[NHY 581]

The current state of play including the somewhat 'temporary'nature of the fiddly yard arrangements. 

 

 

Some tidying will be carried out to improve the aesthetics. But in the spirit of KISS, it works.......

 

 

 

[Gedward]

Couldn't help noticing the Corgi Coach. Reminded me that I have one just like it.

 

An ex colleague bought and renovated the Bedford OB Coach a few years back. Then persuaded Corgi to produce a limited edition.

 

 

[NHY 581]

14 minutes ago, Gedward said:

Couldn't help noticing the Corgi Coach. Reminded me that I have one just like it.

 

An ex colleague bought and renovated the Bedford OB Coach a few years back. Then persuaded Corgi to produce a limited edition.

 

 

 

 

I do like them. This was an absolute steal from ebay a little while ago. 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by NHY 581

[Captain Kernow]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Some tidying will be carried out to improve the aesthetics

Oh, one of my favourite words in ordinary, everyday use!

 

Do also try to find a use for it's bedfellows 'conceptual' and 'ethereal' sometime, please.

 

Darling.

 

[The Stationmaster]

Rob if you ever decide to exhibit this layout will you bring the bed with it to provide a comfortable operating location?

[Stubby47]

The conceptual aesthetics of Trelothen's wiring appears have achieved ethereal status - God knows what wrong with it...

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Oh, one of my favourite words in ordinary, everyday use!

 

Do also try to find a use for it's bedfellows 'conceptual' and 'ethereal' sometime, please.

 

Darling.

 

 

 

Conceptually, Darling, Project X,  remains  that of a  bucolic backwater in East Anglia with  an ever so and one hopes none too boisterous, sylvanian aspect. One would also hope that the juxtaposition arising from the minimalist use of carefully selected small buildings, intrinsically coupled with a  few undeniably delicate, and dare I say, dainty, trees and such like,  will impart an ethereal fragility to the whole jolly little scene when viewed in the stark isolation of the Cameo genre. 

The presence of a water feature,  I am confident to propose, will add to the relaxed ambience of  the scene as a whole, and result in something which is not only aesthetically pleasing but is capable of captivating and holding  that most laissez-faire of viewers, despite the overall and undeniably simplistic nature of the offering.  

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by NHY 581

[2ManySpams]

15 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 

Played trains and enjoyed myself, a lot. 

 

 

Not very elaborate...

[bgman]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Conceptually, Darling, Project X,  remains  that of a  bucolic backwater in East Anglia with  an ever so and one hopes none too boisterous, sylvanian aspect. One would also hope that the juxtaposition arising from the minimalist use of carefully selected small buildings, intrinsically coupled with a  few undeniably delicate, and dare I say, dainty, trees and such like,  will impart an ethereal fragility to the whole jolly little scene when viewed in the stark isolation of the Cameo genre. 

The presence of a water feature,  I am confident to propose, will add to the relaxed ambience of  the scene as a whole, and result in something which is not only aesthetically pleasing but is capable of captivating and holding  that most laissez-faire of viewers, despite the overall and undeniably simplistic nature of the offering.  

 

 

 

 

Stanley Unwin

[NHY 581]

1 minute ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Not very elaborate...

 

 

I would refer the learned gentleman to the below. 

 

 

2 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Conceptually, Darling, Project X,  remains  that of a  bucolic backwater in East Anglia with  an ever so and one hopes none too boisterous, sylvanian aspect. One would also hope that the juxtaposition arising from the minimalist use of carefully selected small buildings, intrinsically coupled with a  few undeniably delicate, and dare I say, dainty, trees and such like,  will impart an ethereal fragility to the whole jolly little scene when viewed in the stark isolation of the Cameo genre. 

The presence of a water feature,  I am confident to propose, will add to the relaxed ambience of  the scene as a whole, and result in something which is not only aesthetically pleasing but is capable of captivating and holding  that most laissez-faire of viewers, despite the overall and undeniably simplistic nature of the offering.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NHY 581]

1 minute ago, bgman said:

 

Stanley Unwin

 

 

Bless you!

[Benbow]

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Conceptually, Darling, Project X,  remains  that of a  bucolic backwater in East Anglia with  an ever so and one hopes none too boisterous, sylvanian aspect. One would also hope that the juxtaposition arising from the minimalist use of carefully selected small buildings, intrinsically coupled with a  few undeniably delicate, and dare I say, dainty, trees and such like,  will impart an ethereal fragility to the whole jolly little scene when viewed in the stark isolation of the Cameo genre. 

The presence of a water feature,  I am confident to propose, will add to the relaxed ambience of  the scene as a whole, and result in something which is not only aesthetically pleasing but is capable of captivating and holding  that most laissez-faire of viewers, despite the overall and undeniably simplistic nature of the offering.  

 

 

 

You forgot 'eclectic mix'. 

[NHY 581]

47 minutes ago, Benbow said:

You forgot 'eclectic mix'. 

 

Never. I am very partial to a quarter bag. Prefer them to wine gums. 

[NHY 581]

This afternoon's play/test session has been fun and a few tantalising glimpses of some nice views are emerging........literally. 

 

 

[AdeMoore]

30 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

This afternoon's play/test session has been fun and a few tantalising glimpses of some nice views are emerging........literally. 

 

 

That is rather marvellous for a few twigs a bit of out the box track, some stock and buildings .

Great angle you’ve found.

You probably said already but the beat up shed where would I find such an offering?

Might have a spot for one!

Cheers

Ade

[Captain Kernow]

2 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

 

Not very elaborate...

Fromage.

 

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Conceptually, Darling, Project X,  remains  that of a  bucolic backwater in East Anglia with  an ever so and one hopes none too boisterous, sylvanian aspect. One would also hope that the juxtaposition arising from the minimalist use of carefully selected small buildings, intrinsically coupled with a  few undeniably delicate, and dare I say, dainty, trees and such like,  will impart an ethereal fragility to the whole jolly little scene when viewed in the stark isolation of the Cameo genre. 

The presence of a water feature,  I am confident to propose, will add to the relaxed ambience of  the scene as a whole, and result in something which is not only aesthetically pleasing but is capable of captivating and holding  that most laissez-faire of viewers, despite the overall and undeniably simplistic nature of the offering.  

 

 

 

 

Should I be worried as not only did I understand that but I also agreed with it as well 

 

Worried of Tunbridge Wells

[NHY 581]

5 hours ago, AdeMoore said:

That is rather marvellous for a few twigs a bit of out the box track, some stock and buildings .

Great angle you’ve found.

You probably said already but the beat up shed where would I find such an offering?

Might have a spot for one!

Cheers

Ade

 

 

Hi Ade. 

 

The beat up shed is from the Bachmann Pendon range. 

 

 

 

Discontinued a while age but plenty on ebay though quite expensive. 

If memory serves me right  Lord and Butler had a couple in stock last time I was there a couple of weeks ago. Priced at £9.95 if I recall correctly. 

 

 

[SteveyDee68]

@AdeMoore - Various resin buildings can also be had from www.anyscalemodels.com - he has a whole 1:76 range available, lots of Scottish vernacular but also more generic structures too. All the models come unpainted, but at £5.50 for a tin shed/waiting room for example, two might be had for the price of a single Bachmann Scenecraft building! Other buildings cost more (or even less) and he does various boats, too!

 

No connection other than a happy customer!

 

Steve S

 

Tin shack

 

Waiting Room

 

Wooden Workshop (slightly more expensive, but still under £8)

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by SteveyDee68

[Nick C]

18 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

This afternoon's play/test session has been fun and a few tantalising glimpses of some nice views are emerging........literally. 

 

 

Have you ever considered doing a winter scene? The bare trees and unpainted board already give it the feel for a frosty morning...

[NHY 581]

7 hours ago, Nick C said:

Have you ever considered doing a winter scene? The bare trees and unpainted board already give it the feel for a frosty morning...

 

As it happens, Nick, yes. It has crossed my mind. There are a few stunning layouts hereabouts that are either based in winter or autumn to good effect.