Poindexter Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) As usual Rail-Ex NE was a great, well organised show and always attracts good D@E layouts This year I had to see Blackmill and Diesels in the Duchy. It was a bit touch and go as I was on call all weekend and indeed I spent all Saturday night in Durham and all day Sunday in Belfast! so I felt quite lucky to have gone Saturday morning. What can I say about Diesels in the Duchy that has not been said?? It really does look fantastic in the flesh, far better than any magazine spread or video can do. The buildings and greenery are sublime and all light from the cracking lighting rig (what bulbs are those?) illuminated it beautifully. I was stood next to Mr Gallon and we both commented on the flowing curves the layout had. To all those involved, well done on a fantastic layout and thanks for bringing it to the North East. Below is a little video I did. Guy Edited August 27, 2012 by Poindexter 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm a little worried, now..... Best, Pete. You're worried, we are hosting them near the end of October. Pies and stockings.......... the mind positively boggles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You're worried, we are hosting them near the end of October. Pies and stockings.......... the mind positively boggles. There's no need to worry. None of these items will appear on our expenses claim.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You're worried, we are hosting them near the end of October. Pies and stockings.......... the mind positively boggles. Its good to be forwarned of these 'things'. After doing a week of nights (with the big train set) and taking Avon Junction to Chelmsford on the Saturday, I don't think my eyes could take much more strain, going to Uckfield on the Sunday. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Just got back from a few days rest in North Norfolk. I've taken up a new sport... water sport in fact..... ha ha ha ha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gringo Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'll bet you were brilliant at it! How's the new fiddleyard coming on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I'll bet you were brilliant at it! How's the new fiddleyard coming on? Not done anything, I've been chasing rats Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 With a big shovel or a camera ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 With a big shovel or a camera ? Dooohhh you guessed it We have two cats Ajax and Rodney, so no need for shovels!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Viewed the layout at the Blyth show today, looks fantastic in the flesh. The display lighting is excellent, it was too busy to approach you and ask about it! I wonder if you would be kind enough to explain how you achieved it. Regards, Lee Apologies for the delay in responding. Basically there are three lighting units, of the type shown in the picture below, mounted from front to back of the layout at roughly 1/4, 1/2 & 3/4 spacings. Each unit has 4 daylight energy saving bulbs, which I think are 100 watts each giving 1200 watts overall for the whole layout. There not cheap but I think you agree there worth it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you for that! Lee. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you for that! Lee. No worries. Old Gringo calls them Spitfires! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted September 9, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi Damian Just been on the revamped Warley website. A video clip that I had not seen before of Warley 2011 with some great footage of DITD Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi Damian Just been on the revamped Warley website. A video clip that I had not seen before of Warley 2011 with some great footage of DITD Terry Cheers for that, I'll have a look. Have you seen the one on this thread from Railex NE? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Just recieved the paperwork for the upcoming Uckfield exhibition on 20th & 21st October 2012. It says there is a multitude of scales; 1:24 (G9), 7mm/ft scale (S7, O, O-16.5), 1:64 scale (S), 4mm/ft (P4, EM, OO, OO-9), 3.5mm/ft HO, 2mm/ft and 2mm finescale. Wow! what a spread. I just need to work out which one I am........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 G9 must be a rarity! 1/24 on 9mm track?!? I thought G15 (16.5) was weird. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted September 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just recieved the paperwork for the upcoming Uckfield exhibition on 20th & 21st October 2012. It says there is a multitude of scales; 1:24 (G9), 7mm/ft scale (S7, O, O-16.5), 1:64 scale (S), 4mm/ft (P4, EM, OO, OO-9), 3.5mm/ft HO, 2mm/ft and 2mm finescale. Wow! what a spread. I just need to work out which one I am........ We are providing some of the 2mm/N entertainment with Totnes. Should be a good weekend, always a good show. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 We are providing some of the 2mm/N entertainment with Totnes. Should be a good weekend, always a good show. Jerry Nice one - looking forward to seeing that. What period?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted September 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nice one - looking forward to seeing that. What period?? The layout is John Birkett Smith's and is firmly set in the inter-war period although I do occassionaly sneak something else on there!! Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 The layout is John Birkett Smith's and is firmly set in the inter-war period although I do occassionaly sneak something else on there!! Jerry Let me know when you do and i'll come and have a sneak look..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 19, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm a little worried, now..... Best, Pete. Now I know who it was in the mask... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Now I know who it was in the mask... I need a mask at the minute. Both Hello and OK magazine have called this morning requesting an exclusive... I guess its been leaked that i'm featuring in British Railway Modelling next month on the Black Country Blues project - in my slippers! I need a manager........... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just your slippers ? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just your slippers ? Oh I see what you mean. Are Willy and Kates lawyers back from France yet? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted September 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2012 Are Willy and Kates lawyers back from France yet? Yep...but they only deal with issues from the waist up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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