retroman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) My dad was a Royal Marine, so I've made this a RM base. If you are wondering how this space is accessed via vehicles, its through the larger of the two green roller shutter doors!! I do need some Marines and a few more details to complete this, I've already got another Bedford truck and a forward control Landrover OMWB. The flags were downloaded from the internet and printed off. Edited May 20, 2012 by retroman 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 As you seem to have the space with a 14'x11' room, why not explore the possibility of a fiddleyard underneath the layout? You could have it branching out to and have loads of lines to store your locos and stock, and have spare lines to hold current stock. Just a thought to play with. Thanks for the thought Rob, I have already explored this and decided it would be too much uncomfortable work. I think a new layout in a few years is the better option, learning from the mistakes I've made on this one!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity125 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Just wanted to say how much i enjoyed viewing your layout. It's fantastic. Love the detail and weathering too. I shall be following this one with interest. Regards, Paul (aka Intercity125) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McGee Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 In the most recent photo, there seems to be some strange curly thing in the forground on the fence. I can't work out what is is, and what it's for, could you shed a light? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 In the most recent photo, there seems to be some strange curly thing in the forground on the fence. I can't work out what is is, and what it's for, could you shed a light? Ahh yes that's my pathetic attempt at Barbed Wire, using a discarded G string from my guitar. Obviously not very convincing!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McGee Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 It is convincing now you've said that, but I think it would work better if you could get the diameter less, as also secure it to the fence as it seems to be drooping to the floor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 It is convincing now you've said that, but I think it would work better if you could get the diameter less, as also secure it to the fence as it seems to be drooping to the floor. Also could get you a few odd looks explaining about your g string hanging oin the layout!!! hehehehe Great looking layout!! SImon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 It is convincing now you've said that, but I think it would work better if you could get the diameter less, as also secure it to the fence as it seems to be drooping to the floor. I've tried, it's a ###### to work with. The heavier gauge strings don't retain the coil, neither do the lighter ones. The G is the only string I could get to work by wrapping around a pencil with a pair of pliers, but it was hard work. It's the wrong wire to use, basically!! I'll replace it with something else in due course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert McGee Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Weld wire around the really thin paint brush type. Get a really small drill bit, the size of the wire, stick the end of the wire in and twist it round, I did that and it worked a treat. Hope it helps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 That's a great tip. Thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 This layout is truly inspirational. I’ve just started my own loft layout based in South Wales in the 2000s. If I can make mine look a fraction of the quality of yours I’ll be very happy! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 being the 80's ? you might want some of these: Landrover 101 FC, various variants, saw service across the military some of these Humber pig lightly armoured truck - used widly from 50's - 90's, saw service in northern Ireland and possibly one of these: Alvis Stalwart - 6x6 amphibious load carrier, often fitted with a crane all images from WIkipedia and shared under their usual creative commons 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 A new addition to the fleet .... an 03 has been acquired by the BSC for use in the Ely Bridge complex. I think it looks right at home in amongst the heavy industry. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Meanwhile, Fred the Ned is causing problems over at the Depot again. Time that he was ejected. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 That copper will never catch him, he looks like he's just stepped on a roller skate...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 That copper will never catch him, he looks like he's just stepped on a roller skate...... How odd. Didn't notice that! Sigh ... back to the attic .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) That copper will never catch him, he looks like he's just stepped on a roller skate...... First ever house I went in as a young PC, I didn't step on a roller skate but a rather large steaming mound left in the hallway by the family pet dog ! . And it was very near to Ely Bridge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited June 2, 2012 by br2975 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Over here, a big wooden fence works wonders if the work is off limits to tourists with cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnfp Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I came to this thread via your "Posting in Layout Topics - a waste of Time?" thread. I choose threads that are similar to what I hoped to achieve (OO gauge, 80's) so it is surprising I didn't spot yours earlier, but I am here now. Would it be possible for you to do a rough track plan sketch because I am interested in visualising the entire layout and also understanding how your inclines work. Thanks, John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Layout looks great I really like the shots of the 03 in front of the steel works, keep it up, David David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium M.I.B Posted July 8, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 8, 2012 Outstanding. It must be because I just don't like diesel era layouts but this one is right up there as far as this forum is concerned. Love the micro detail like the posters and the oxide repaired wing on the 105E Anglia. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks for the very kind comments. I will knock up a track plan one day, I promise! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Stollies rule! I have had a good read through too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brush47337 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 evening Retroman hope you feel better about your posts being followed now. I have been watching ( and I commented) do I win a prize......? Just read your other thread tonight - how late am I.......? I tend to dip into RMweb and go to the "content I follow" tag on the pull down menu beside my name. Then I can see ( over just a few pages) if any topics I follow have been updated. every now and then I look through layout topics to see if there are new layouts or look in the BR Blue section - but it is a big site and as others have said - it is easy to miss whole layouts. Keep an eye on the views total though. When I update my thread ( every blue moon) I can get 1000 extra views - yet often no new comment. I take the view that it has been read - but comments did not need to be made. some posters are better at making "leading posts" that invite responses. Yours come over as statements of progress and maybe not questions? your layout, weathering and composition are right up there with the best (IMHO) so please do keep the updates coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 High time I added an update. After months of inactivity I decided to finish all the wring and sort out the control desk. First of all - depot lighting. The Power Box. Even the signals work!! Although I have 3 gantries which are 'dummy' at the mo. Finally, this is the sorry mess under the baseboards .... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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