RMweb Gold Donw Posted August 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 11, 2015 I rather like the photo of the Patriot taken from outside the shed I presume the closeness of the loco makes it look like an 0 gauge model! Coming on nicely you are wise to take a bit of time to consider your choices. If you want to ask questions fire away otherwise I will leave you to make your own mind up. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
86902 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Andy How about a nice mimic panel of each track plan area, and nice push button point change on the track you choose? Could even have green and red LEDs for ease of operation? Keep up the good work mate Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Cheers Don and Bob, I do have a load of By Coloured LED's ready for the panel, its just the operation that I cant get me ead around, I like the idea of Leavers but either way it will still show up on the diagrammatic panel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Its been a VERY expensive day today, the New Bachmann Class 43 Warships are in and I NEEDED a Blue one, Oh and a MAROON one as well, Good job I've had a good month on a certain well known auction site, unfortunately NOT the R M Web one, I have tried AND FAILED several times, it keeps telling me I have the wrong password, so I copied and pasted and it still says I'm wrong so I gave up. I will give it another try if I decide to sell the 5 Dutch Hornby Seacows or anything else that will be surplus to requirements on Pencare or Trewenn or my other New Project that I have just started, (pics and Thread soon) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Its been a VERY expensive day today, the New Bachmann Class 43 Warships are in and I NEEDED a Blue one, Oh and a MAROON one as well, Good job I've had a good month on a certain well known auction site, unfortunately NOT the R M Web one, I have tried AND FAILED several times, it keeps telling me I have the wrong password, so I copied and pasted and it still says I'm wrong so I gave up. I will give it another try if I decide to sell the 5 Dutch Hornby Seacows or anything else that will be surplus to requirements on Pencare or Trewenn or my other New Project that I have just started, (pics and Thread soon) You little spendthrift you! Think yourself lucky! If Her Indoors decides she needs a new dress you're really in bother! :nono: Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 You little spendthrift you! Think yourself lucky! If Her Indoors decides she needs a new dress you're really in bother! :nono: Regards Bill I have HIDING PLACES, hahhaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Are you going to get on with some scenery now, really looking forward to seeing the master at work, and can we have some pictures of the weathering you will doing tonight.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Are you going to get on with some scenery now, really looking forward to seeing the master at work, and can we have some pictures of the weathering you will doing tonight.... Morning George, I forgot to take pickies last night as we were running, talking and drinking coffee plus I was spraying. But I did go out this morning and managed to get a shot of the 33 at Pencarne just before it departed Light Engine to Exeter and Fuel tanks back to Fawley. Scenery will start on Pencarne this evening after some DIY Jobs around the home this afternoon. I hope to get the Chapel Lane area well under way this weekend and I have some bits to do on my OTHER project whilst glues etc set, (more later when I start a thread) lets jus say its small, VERY SMALL. but with ambitions of grandeur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Morning George, I forgot to take pickies last night as we were running, talking and drinking coffee plus I was spraying. But I did go out this morning and managed to get a shot of the 33 at Pencarne just before it departed Light Engine to Exeter and Fuel tanks back to Fawley. 33 001.JPG 33 002.JPG Scenery will start on Pencarne this evening after some DIY Jobs around the home this afternoon. I hope to get the Chapel Lane area well under way this weekend and I have some bits to do on my OTHER project whilst glues etc set, (more later when I start a thread) lets jus say its small, VERY SMALL. but with ambitions of grandeur. Glad to hear you are going to make a start on some scenery, will watch with interest, nice Crompton and nicely weathered... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Other project Andy ? Blimey you're like an octopus! LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Andy has loads of ideas up his sleeve as always, it will be interesting to see whats next..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Morning George, I forgot to take pickies last night as we were running, talking and drinking coffee plus I was spraying. But I did go out this morning and managed to get a shot of the 33 at Pencarne just before it departed Light Engine to Exeter and Fuel tanks back to Fawley. 33 001.JPG 33 002.JPG Scenery will start on Pencarne this evening after some DIY Jobs around the home this afternoon. I hope to get the Chapel Lane area well under way this weekend and I have some bits to do on my OTHER project whilst glues etc set, (more later when I start a thread) lets jus say its small, VERY SMALL. but with ambitions of grandeur. One would presume that the DIY jobs around the house is a safe guard against the possible request for a new dress as your all spent up ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've just been down to my mate John's and picked up WADEBRIDGE, it was Wilton but he has re named and numbered it for me in exchange for the weathering I did for him the other night. Up close you make out the carrier film and also the green patch that was supplied to cover the original numbers, but at 3ft, (normal viewing distance) its invisible, and once weathered it will be fine. I have done loads in the past using Wilton as the downer, Wadebridge, Combe Martin, Tangmere, Hurricane, Spitfire, Manston, Winston Churchill, Yes Tor, Seaton, Watersmeet, Launceston and a couple more Squadrons but john offered and I knew he would do a good job so I left it to him. The Plymouth in this pic was in actual fact a Merchant Navy as Hornby hadn't brought out the Rebuilts at this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted August 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've just been down to my mate John's and picked up WADEBRIDGE, it was Wilton but he has re named and numbered it for me in exchange for the weathering I did for him the other night. Up close you make out the carrier film and also the green patch that was supplied to cover the original numbers, but at 3ft, (normal viewing distance) its invisible, and once weathered it will be fine. Start of scenics 001.JPG Start of scenics 006.JPG I have done loads in the past using Wilton as the downer, Wadebridge, Combe Martin, Tangmere, Hurricane, Spitfire, Manston, Winston Churchill, Yes Tor, Seaton, Watersmeet, Launceston and a couple more Squadrons but john offered and I knew he would do a good job so I left it to him. The Plymouth in this pic was in actual fact a Merchant Navy as Hornby hadn't brought out the Rebuilts at this time. 34003 on ACE.JPG DSC02828.JPG Andy, Glad to see the 'Spam Cans' back as I know that you like them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've made a start on the scenic's along the back early this morning, using a very dense foam it was cut to shape, and set in with PVA and later this morning I have done the next section of the Embankment. I am moving the Tunnel Mouth further around the curve than originally intended in the plan but, A, I like the lead in of the Embankment, and B I have moved the back scene further back to give me more hillside. The original position of the Tunnel would have looked better as it would have looked like the Main Lines were going in the opposite direction to the Branch, but Hey Ho that's life. The Chapel Lane will come from behind the Cattle Dock and climb up the hill past the Chapel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2015 Coming along nicely Andy! There are often some compromises when modelling. Sometimes things don't fit as planned and real life doesn't always compress down to 4mm scale. Glad to see that you are taking more time with this project than the last one. Sometimes a project doesn't feel right, so best to shelve / scrap and start again. I've two or three started layout projects that for whatever reason don't seem to gel and get put to one side (don't mention Burlington Arms). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Now that looks far better getting on with some scenics, great stuff, also good job on the re-numbered WC, watching with interest mate.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Cheers Richard and George for your likes. I've moved onto phase 3 of the cutting this afternoon. I have removed the Stock Shelf that was below the racks on the end wall so that the Backscene / Sky could be fixed to the wall and allow for more detailed hillside behind the Branch. This is where I am now, and that's it for today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 I've just been down to my mate John's and picked up WADEBRIDGE, it was Wilton but he has re named and numbered it for me in exchange for the weathering I did for him the other night. Up close you make out the carrier film and also the green patch that was supplied to cover the original numbers, but at 3ft, (normal viewing distance) its invisible, and once weathered it will be fine. Start of scenics 001.JPG Start of scenics 006.JPG I have done loads in the past using Wilton as the downer, Wadebridge, Combe Martin, Tangmere, Hurricane, Spitfire, Manston, Winston Churchill, Yes Tor, Seaton, Watersmeet, Launceston and a couple more Squadrons but john offered and I knew he would do a good job so I left it to him. The Plymouth in this pic was in actual fact a Merchant Navy as Hornby hadn't brought out the Rebuilts at this time. 34003 on ACE.JPG DSC02828.JPG I must admit I've always had a soft spot for these locos, especially after the rebuilds and despite their little quirks, like their inability to keep their feet at the most inopportune moments. There's a short video out there somewhere which shows a Merchant Navy spinning helplessly....as it tries to leave Eastleigh light engine! They were very imposing machines though and definitely good-looking powerful beastie's in action! Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 I must admit I've always had a soft spot for these locos, especially after the rebuilds and despite their little quirks, like their inability to keep their feet at the most inopportune moments. There's a short video out there somewhere which shows a Merchant Navy spinning helplessly....as it tries to leave Eastleigh light engine! They were very imposing machines though and definitely good-looking powerful beastie's in action! Regards Bill Yes Bill, I have 2 Rebuilts now Westward Ho and My Home Town Loco Plymouth. I wanted Wadebridge again as that's where my parents would go Dancing on a Saturday Night after the War so has a close connection. There will be a few more Bulleids BUT more on that later, but not on here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted August 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thought you might be using 'no-more-nails' to glue the foam scenic sections in place, but clearly are using nails !!!!!! Yes, I know, just until the glue dries ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thought you might be using 'no-more-nails' to glue the foam scenic sections in place, but clearly are using nails !!!!!! Yes, I know, just until the glue dries ..... And then he goes back to using them for track pins! Still it is a treat to see the way Andrew cracks on once he gets the bit between his teeth. Looking forward to seeing the 'mini-fell' in bloom before the months out! Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Cracking work Andy but can you slow down a bit, I'm having trouble keeping up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks Richard, Bill and Duncan, I hope to fit the roadway (Chapel Lane) in tomorrow, and then make a start with the Mod Rock, then I need my Grass Gun back from Lee (when he's back from Holiday) to add some greenery, YES GRASS. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted August 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2015 Nice to see the scenic work in progress Andy Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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