Marcus 37 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 He was at the tip causing a traffic jam the last time I spoke to him. HaHa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 He was at the tip causing a traffic jam the last time I spoke to him. HaHa. Yes matey, Your phone call caused me to stop in the little road out of the Tip causing mayhem, hahhah. Much appreciated anyway. Still, I got rid of some old baseboards that had been used so many times it was more like a Cullender. I will soon have room to get started again. Plan B now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just had a visitation from the Shed Man, he's left me a couple of tubes of Silicon to do a temporary job when the timber dries a bit in a couple of Days, he's then coming back to do Sills all around, strip out and re Silocon all the Windows, put an extra rain strip under the door and quote for a canopy of some sorts to protect the door and window tops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Sorry to hear about the water getting into the shed Andy, Hope it all sorted soon, and we can see progress on your two projects. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Good evening all. Well after a few days of disaster in the Old Potting Shed, I have had to make a major decision, and that is to abandon Willsbridge. The main reason being that should I have another Flood or problem it would be very difficult to dismantle a Roundy Layout quickly, and for this reason I will do a Fiddle Yard to Terminus Layout down one side of the Shed. The new Layout Thread will appear in a few Days and Willsbridge and it's link will be removed from the system at that time. So look out for; Bath Road (Bristol). Totally different to Pencarne Thanks for your support Guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2016 Sorry to hear your decision mate, but do understand the reasoning behind it. If the problem is sorted properly, is there really much risk of it happening again? Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Poor old Willsbridge, gone before it had even begun. Even the Great Central lasted longer Commiserations old chap, I have no desire to go near my man cave after all the recent rain.... the garden is awash Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Sorry to hear your decision mate, but do understand the reasoning behind it. If the problem is sorted properly, is there really much risk of it happening again? Al. What he said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi Andy. Had you thought about making it like a semi permanent exhibition layout, that way if you had a problem with the shed you could just remove a few sections to gain access. Just a thought. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 19 pages in a layout thread with no layout. Must be a record. If Willsbridge is stillborn, does this mean Bath Road be in 0 gauge; a rule 1 diesel depot for Class 08's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Cheers all, No Larry Bath Road will NOT be O Gauge, Beale St will be O Gauge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2016 Cheers all, No Larry Bath Road will NOT be O Gauge, Beale St will be O Gauge. I think it was headed that way before the water came in just crystallised the decision. It will also facilitate having two layouts one was never going to be enough for you. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Sorry to hear this Andy. Seems a shame when you had got a solid plan and allowed utilisation of a lot of stock you seemed itching to use! Would modular boards tailored for a quick removal to a 'safe area' if disaster happened be a possible solution? Maybe a bit of a faff to start with but it does seem rather a shame to completely dismiss a good layout plan you were looking forward to because of this problem? I'm sure you've thought about it in more depth and covered many outcomes so I'm sure you'll do what's best for you in the end. All the best with it. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Very sorry to hear of your problems Andy. If you did go down the modular route. Tim Horne makes excellent modular boards and very quick to assemble to. http://www.timhorn.co.uk/scenic-boards/ John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Morning Andy Feel really gutted for you mate as I know you were really looking forward to your new layout. Don't be too rash just yet and wait and see what the modifications to the shed do. Hopefully it will sort out the water ingress problems. Could a lightweight aluminium box section that's just big enough to take two track across the door be the answer. Obviously you would have to sort out the scenics at the end of the layout such as a bridge or a tunnel but, as long as you can bridge the door you can still have you're roundy roundy. Just a thought. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I have decided to have another look at keeping Willsbridge as a roundy, but I need to do quite a bit on the Shed exterior once it's dried out a bit first, then wait for more rain before I put the interior panels and flooring back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 We eagerly await the outcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 It would be a shame if your shed issues deflect you from your favoured layout plan. Belt and braces on the old waterproofing will hopefully do the trick. I hope it all turns out for you Andy. All the best, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 It would be a shame if your shed issues deflect you from your favoured layout plan. Belt and braces on the old waterproofing will hopefully do the trick. I hope it all turns out for you Andy. All the best, Brian. Hi Andy Have to say I agree with Ray, you seemed so positve about Willsbridge, it would be shame to give up on the idea(s). I have said elsewhere that your various threads were what really inspired me to not just get back to playing trains, but to start modelling on RMWeb. At the time all my stuff was in storage pending a possible house move. Not the most positive starting point, but I negotiated some space, and came up with a plan to produce a portable layout. Not the same as an exhibition layout, but one which can be taken apart if it has to. Either to deal with unforseen problems, or to make way for another project in due course. I would commend the idea whatever the trackplan that finally gets built. One thing I didn't forsee was being invited to the SWAG party in April, so it can even open up new opportunities! Whatever you decide, get the shed sorted, keep positive, and keep enjoying what you do. It's good for all of us "followers". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 NOW I WANT SOME RAIN, LOTS OF BLOOMIN RAIN. I've been out and gone around EVERY joint with Clear Sealant and so I need to see if its worked before I start to re build the inside of the Shed and decide what I'm going to do Layout's wise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian D Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 NOW I WANT SOME RAIN, LOTS OF BLOOMIN RAIN. I've been out and gone around EVERY joint with Clear Sealant and so I need to see if its worked before I start to re build the inside of the Shed and decide what I'm going to do Layout's wise. Hose pipe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Hose pipe? Same to you with Knobs on Good idea mate, Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Sorry to hear off all the water problems Andy ,when it was raining hard here I rushed into the loft to check thankfully no problems I look forward to your new projects 0 and 00 Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Whilst waiting for some rain I've been doing a weather job on some OO stock for a Friend. I had to copy this. I've also done some Modern Image EWS Vans, but forgot to photograph them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 So woddavyou got against Stanier 2-6-4T's.... he he...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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