shanks522 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Carl, Seeing Tanners Hill certainly gives a boost to the mojo! hopefully my 5 minutes here and there will push things along at a better pace. Graham. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hello all, I've been doing a little bit here and there, thought i'd share the progress of the builders yard. Graham. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi Graham... looking good, builders yard sits nicely in front of the warehouse. Will you put tipper body on the chassis of the toymtec 8 wheeler. Jez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Will you put tipper body on the chassis of the toymtec 8 wheeler. Jez Hi Jez, Yeah it'll get done soon, she started off like this. Its had a little chop up to become an 8 wheeler, once the body has been built i'll model it tipping some sand or similar. cheers Graham. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I gave a few locos a run in today and also let the TEA's stretch there legs. Graham. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Boco_D1 Posted March 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2017 Builders yard looks great Graham lets hope the owner doesn't store any containers full of concrete on that retaining wall, you don't want another lime street on your hands. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Builders yard looks great Graham lets hope the owner doesn't store any containers full of concrete on that retaining wall, you don't want another lime street on your hands. Cheers Jimmy, Thankfully the retaining walls can take the weight of the cats so i reckon the builders yard will be fine. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Some cretin got left with an airbrush and has graffitied all the track! Oh yeah....... it was me! Only the first coat but looks better already i think. Graham. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Hello all, I've been working on a canopy for the station using Ratio kits, I've added some lighting and hit a problem, do i have yellow lights or white, the layout is set around the early 90's so i assume yellow? Here's a rough picture, i'm a little unsure now? I know the loco and stock are not the right era, just what i've been using on the layout. Graham. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Boco_D1 Posted March 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2017 It could be my nostalgic rose tinted memory but I always removed the lighting being yellow, it had a nicer warmer glow apposed to harsh stark white light of today's station lights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 It could be my nostalgic rose tinted memory but I always removed the lighting being yellow, it had a nicer warmer glow apposed to harsh stark white light of today's station lights. Hi Jimmy, I'd agree about the warm yellow lighting but today the more i look at it the more i don't like it, It seems to have a green tinge to it which looks awful, more testing is needed i think. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hello all, I've been playing around with my iPhone 6 to get different angles for photos / video's. Heres a quick video of 37133 departing Sarum town as viewed from the platform. Graham. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freight Connection Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Loco lighting has come on so much in this scale, looks good... Sound just brings a whole new dimension too, won't be surprised the day I see a coach door open with DCC. Seriously though Graham thanks for the updates as always. Different viewing angles make things more interesting, especially as detail progresses. Regards - Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Loco lighting has come on so much in this scale, looks good... Sound just brings a whole new dimension too, won't be surprised the day I see a coach door open with DCC. Seriously though Graham thanks for the updates as always. Different viewing angles make things more interesting, especially as detail progresses. Regards - Steve Thanks Steve, I'm enjoying playing round with the phone, It's nice to be able to film things that you wouldn't normally see. Graham. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hello all, The return working. Graham. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice video! When the cab light went on, I was then expecting the cab door to open and the driver get out! Must stop drinking herbal tea!!☕ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice video! When the cab light went on, I was then expecting the cab door to open and the driver get out! Must stop drinking herbal tea!!☕ You missed him, he got out the other side. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 You managed without me in the end We will have to have a proper filming session one night Little brother 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 You missed him, he got out the other side. Hope he had his hi vis on and carried a torch! A bit dark down at track level. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hope he had his hi vis on and carried a torch! A bit dark down at track level. Lucky for the driver theres a platform both sides. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Hello all, Another few hours work done today, unfortunatley to the wiring, I built the panel so that the press of one button sets the entire route, this is great but some times up to 6 motors need to throw together. The motor that is the furthest away from the switch wasn't working correctly so i tested it and it was damaged, not a problem i'll change it, that is if i can find one in the spares box! No, not there, quick phone call to dad and a new one is in place half an hour later, still doesn't work? This had me scratching my head for a while then i realised i'd added a new switch cable a few days ago, after an hour or so sodding about i added a diode and hey presto it all works. I was hoping to do some scenic bits but after the electrical work it was nice just to play trains! Here's another video. Cheers Graham. Edited March 21, 2017 by shanks522 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Excellent work Graham. Must say that the NSE coaches look awesome, especially with the old br blue coach on the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Excellent work Graham. Must say that the NSE coaches look awesome, especially with the old br blue coach on the end. Hi Phil I do like NSE livery, it's because of the mk2s the layout is set where it is. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hello all, Final video for now, I've been putting rolling stock away and before they went in there box i gave the JJA's a run, the rear vehicle is fitted with a tail lamp using a DCC chip. Graham. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted March 22, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2017 Look great! Always feel I "missed out" on JJAs, refused to pay the current prices! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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