RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2016 I need some reed (grass variety) for the side of the stream : I could have bought these, at £2.85 a pack : but I bought one of these from Poundland - A Tommy Walsh special : 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Goodness ! There's enough embryonic river reeds / rushes to model most of the Ganges ! Is that a statement of intent ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham456 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Here we go ! So are you BRUSHing up you layout tips! SWEEPING down the river Ganges Whilst Having a REEDing good time building it. Of course the more expensive woodland scenics stuff is a natural product I see from the packet is your brush ? More Inportantly what are you going to do with the handle after the trimming, some sort of temple piller! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Smeeton Posted April 15, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2016 t would make a minaret! Regards Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2016 The brush does feel natural enough. Once in place it should be fine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
unklian Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Does this work at all yet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2016 Does this work at all yet ? Ha. Ha ha. Ha. Nurse !! ( er, no, not yet, thanks for asking ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2016 Oh just in case anyone else was panicking, I've found the missing 10 reed switches. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2016 Oh just in case anyone else was panicking, I've found the missing 10 reed switches. Wot, the Poundland reeds or the electrickery ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 Picked up some inspirational music yesterday : 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 Picked up some inspirational music yesterday : 20160416_080603.jpg I'd have thought this would have been more appropriate? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2016 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 Absolutely brilliant, thanks ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 Inspired by music and art work, I've braved the cold garage and made a start on installing the reed switches: 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) I have to say this is a really interesting project. A proper challenge and quite idiosyncratic. I've been keeping an eye since the start and always jump on updates, but haven't commented as I can't really contribute anything of use: Nevertheless, the point comes where one has to post some sort of appreciation over-and-above just ticking the 'like' box So here I am: Absolutely wonderful stuff Mr Stubby. What a fascinating subject and coming along nicely Edited April 16, 2016 by Southernboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 Southernboy - many thanks. This is probably the most eccentric idea I've had ( so far !!) as a subject for a model railway, and there have been (and still are) some major challenges. However, it's fun, I'm learning stuff and hopefully I'm providing some entertainment. Meanwhile... Number of reed switches installed - 8 Number of reed switches damaged - 2 More accurate estimate of remaining number of reed switches required - 36 Number of reed switches remaining in stock - 30 Conclusion : Oh, Sh*t ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium dhjgreen Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2016 Entertainment it certainly is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JCL Posted April 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) ...hopefully I'm providing some entertainment.You certainly are. I'm in the same camp as Southernboy. You are the first update I click on, when I look at RMWeb. It's the most eccentric thing I've seen. I'm willing you on from over here to beat your deadline. It's edge of the seat stuff! Edited April 16, 2016 by JCL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2016 You certainly are. I'm in the same camp as Southernboy. You are the first update I click on, when I look at RMWeb. It's the most eccentric thing I've seen. I'm willing you on from over here to beat your deadline. It's edge of the seat stuff! Thanks for the vote of confidence, much appreciated. After today's session adding the reed switches, I know I can add the rest at a reasonable rate. I need to put the layout on its legs and then create the non-scenic loop. The bridge will also take a bit of fettling - I think a large diameter straw will work best to hide the reeds and wires. Also, waving a magnet near each reed gave a satisfying full needle movement on the circuit tester - proof the concept will work 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted April 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2016 "waving a magnet near each reed gave a satisfying full needle movement on the circuit tester". Stu, you have no idea how frightening that sounds to me with my electrical skillinability. However, this truly eccentric project is looking pretty good to me and if it works I promise to buy you a Dewdeny's Pasty. Duck's ar$e of 36E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted April 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2016 Don't believe pasty related promises from mallards Stu! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2016 I, however, am in a position to make a pasty promise, and also a chicken & ham pie promise. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) So today was supposed to be a mega modelling session..... I did manage to fit back and side screens so the layout looks presentable, as this needed noisy jig-saw work. Though these are not yet painted... However, a pesky front indicator bulb change on the Corsa has eaten into the time, as did a walk to The Range and Costa, although I did procure some large diameter straws for the reeds on the bridge. And now the shower pull switch has failed... Edited April 17, 2016 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium uax6 Posted April 17, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2016 Thats sounding like you don't want to do anything on this masterpiece... Andy G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2016 Not at all, but my important to-do list is always trumped by SWMBO's to-do list... Hence SWMBO ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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