RMweb Premium Kris Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 So 2016 is nearly behind us. Do you have any modelling resolutions for 2017? Mine would be to get Coombe Viaduct's scenic section ballasted and more scenically complete. I'd also like to see more progress made on my 7mm Manor. Non modelling, I must knock the dust of my kayaks and canoe and get back on the water. So, I've shared mine, what are yours? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSG Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I've got two. One is to finally get round to having the loft boarded and insulated so that I can start work on the big roundy-roundy I've always promised myself. This does depend a bit on having the money to get the loft done professionally, since it will probably need an improved access hatch and that's likely to be beyond my DIY skills, but I'm reasonably hopeful I'll be able to spare the cash later in the year. The other is to make a fresh start on the portable shunting plank. This has been an on-off project for a few years, but got put into cold storage (literally - it's been in the garage!) after our last house move and, having had a chance to dig it out and have a look, I've concluded that a new start on a new baseboard is the best option. The buildings are all still in good nick, having been carefully boxed up prior to the move, but the baseboard and track has been damaged by being stored in less than ideal circumstances. Some of the track is probably reusable, and things like point motors should be OK to detach and transfer to the new version, but trying to patch up a warped board and bits of twisted track is unlikely to make for a good running experience. I'm thinking of ordering a modular laser-cut baseboard from Grainge and Hodder, since that looks both cost-effective and good quality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Same as Kris above really. Get Dinfield sidings ballasted and some scenic work done and as of last night I may be at a point I am comfortable to start ballasthe work. Outside of that who knows if the golf clubs will get picked up again but if not I will have a bit more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Major project.....rebuild Abbotswood! Just look at that trackwork .....12 mins in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQZaSKkY3ew Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Major project.....rebuild Abbotswood! Just look at that trackwork .....12 mins in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQZaSKkY3ew Phil Phil you should have started that Christmas eve and worked 24/7 up to Monday next !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brit15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Please refer to 2016! Mark Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Stop doing lists of things that need doing And do the things that are listed to do. Stop writing of things need doing not listing And list the things Done in the Year that is New. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Well put! Mine is similar, in that I need to finish a lot of things, instead of starting a lot of things. This applies to DIY (big time!), as well as railway modelling, and has been a perennial feature of my life ....... when I was eight, I got in trouble for letting the school footy team down, by creating a great opportunity, then failing to drive home into an open goal! Trouble is, I love getting into new things, the research, learning, planning, preparation ...... then get bored and flit to the next topic. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 Phil you should have started that Christmas eve and worked 24/7 up to Monday next !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brit15 D*mn! Spent all my money on wine and food instead.... Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Allegheny1600, on 31 Dec 2015 - 21:03, said: Get some more track laid on "Irgendwo",Sort out my big shed and complete track laying on my test track,Lay a garden path,Maybe build some P4 track and stock, Maybe start a P4 'plank'Build my mates tram layout,Sell a load more stuff I don't need,Earn a living! Spend less time online! Also, get "Watlington" up and running! Edited December 31, 2016 by Allegheny1600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 D*mn! Spent all my money on wine and food instead.... Phil Glad to see you didn't waste it! steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Mine: 1. Tidy my workbenches 2. Work through all those wagon kits in the drawer 3. Build the next layout 4. Finish off Catte Lane steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM47079 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Have a good look at my stock and have a clearout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Finish Vimes Street Go through all stock and actually get rid of some stuff Get retirement projects sorted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Waste less time on pointless RMweb Threads.... Oh bu99er... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted December 31, 2016 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 Waste less time on pointless RMweb Threads.... Oh bu99er... Anything for a bit of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) I think I could just cut and past last years...However my real ambition for this year modelling wise is to finish the year with a WIP list that is shorter than this years (which will be on my blog later tonight.)To ensure everything on that list that is not marked as long term gets finished. Stockhttp://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/853/entry-18795-brent-2016-in-review-plans-for-2017/ Layout http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/108594-inspired-by-brent-june-1947/&do=findComment&comment=2556920 For the layout the 2 points remain complete the track through the fiddle yard to enable a continuous run, along with finishing the double slips...My non modelling resolution of spending less time working in Spain should help.... Edited December 31, 2016 by The Fatadder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Keep pressing on and learning new skills in the hobby as I go, after my Rookie year. Finish my mini 00 layout Tillingham,and have a go at scratch building a modest bit of rolling stock. Happy New Year all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted December 31, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2016 Finish the year with fewer unbuilt kits projects to modify or rebuild existing models (rtr and kits) layout projects that are in progress or in plan. Chances of getting one in 3? probably 100:1 - which puts a full score at 1:1,000,000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Finish the year with fewer unbuilt kits projects to modify or rebuild existing models (rtr and kits) layout projects that are in progress or in plan. Chances of getting one in 3? probably 100:1 - which puts a full score at 1:1,000,000 A feeling of deja vu when I look at the kits and started projects! Mark Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I have a couple of locomotives where all I need to do is to fit couplings and a chip! Then there are a few half started kits! Save money for all of the releases and holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted January 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2017 I've resolved not to finish the layout (or anything else for that matter). So when my resolution fails, as it usually does, ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Stop buying boxcars. I don't need any more. I do need a Great Northern caboose though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2017 Do some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark374 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Mine is to get the shed cleared out and start some sort of layout round the shed, get a permant modeling bench and build more railways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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