Wayne Kinney Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 30 minutes ago, hayfield said: Wayne Its an un-photogenic colour Fixed ..LOL 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Harrison Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Wayne Kinney said: Fixed ..LOL Think I need a drive up to Barnards Castle to check my eyes... 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Kinney Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, James Harrison said: Think I need a drive up to Barnards Castle to check my eyes... I think we are all in the Bank Holiday weekend mood! Roll on 4 lay-ins! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2021 1 hour ago, KeithHC said: I will read the instructions fully before I start not the normal man thing of only reading them when its too late. You're supposed be doing a real life review, what use will a review like that be to the rest of us, or is it just me?!! Mike. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 3 hours ago, KeithHC said: If I knew it was you Patrick I would have offered you a coffee. But thanks for that large box I will be looking after it all weekend. I am not going to rush need to dig out my soldering kit and tools first. But after seeing John's comments I will read the instructions fully before I start not the normal man thing of only reading them when its too late. Keith Happy Easter to everyone Keith After fitting the cast crossing, then fit the tiebar followed by the switch rails (Not the Stock rails) making sure you have the switch rails the correct way round. After this its a doddle 1 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 14 hours ago, Wayne Kinney said: I think we are all in the Bank Holiday weekend mood! Roll on 4 lay-ins! What's a "bank holiday" ? Yet another thing us poor old retired people miss out on !!! 2 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, hayfield said: What's a "bank holiday" ? Yet another thing us poor old retired people miss out on !!! I'm semi-retired. Work three days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday (note the potential for oft used abbreviation), so every weekend is like Easter to me. I feel quite bitter this weekend because everyone gets it but nothing extra for me. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, RBAGE said: I'm semi-retired. Work three days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday (note the potential for oft used abbreviation), so every weekend is like Easter to me. I feel quite bitter this weekend because everyone gets it but nothing extra for me. You could say every day for you is a bank holiday except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday !!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, hayfield said: You could say every day for you is a bank holiday except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday !!! It's funny you say that because the way I think of it is that when I worked full time, the usual thing to do in the morning was to go to work. With three days a week, the usual thing is not to go to work. Quite a refreshing change of perception, I think. The trouble is, I find that with more time on my hands, my modelling productivity (hour by hour) has diminished. There are, of course, the demands of the domestic authorities (decorating the lounge this weekend) but it's all too easy to tell yourself you'll finish that kit build tomorrow. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve45 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, RBAGE said: I'm semi-retired. Work three days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday (note the potential for oft used abbreviation), so every weekend is like Easter to me. I feel quite bitter this weekend because everyone gets it but nothing extra for me. I dont work Friday's so will take my 'bank holiday' in lieu at some other time during a week in the future 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, steve45 said: I dont work Friday's so will take my 'bank holiday' in lieu at some other time during a week in the future A much more civilised working arrangement. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold zr2498 Posted April 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, RBAGE said: It's funny you say that because the way I think of it is that when I worked full time, the usual thing to do in the morning was to go to work. With three days a week, the usual thing is not to go to work. Quite a refreshing change of perception, I think. The trouble is, I find that with more time on my hands, my modelling productivity (hour by hour) has diminished. There are, of course, the demands of the domestic authorities (decorating the lounge this weekend) but it's all too easy to tell yourself you'll finish that kit build tomorrow. Bob I guess you need to get this track down before the 'completed' APCM van kits will be able to run on it! Logical priorities don't always prevail though. Dave 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBAGE Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I need to dismantle the unfinished Newton Hall Junction before I can move two miles south to this location. Have you completed your vans? I decided against the batch approach and am on with number 5. Anyway, this amazing track system will probably land at just about the perfect time. I expect it will replicate hand built track formations in a fraction of the time it used to take in the past. It looks like it has the potential to raise the appearance of the trackwork on many an average modeller railway. I'm really looking forward to it. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RichardT Posted April 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, RBAGE said: I’m semi-retired. Work three days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday ... so every weekend is like Easter to me. I feel quite bitter this weekend because everyone gets it but nothing extra for me. OFF TOPIC I worked this pattern before retiring early. If you work as an employee three-fifths of a week then you are legally entitled to three-fifths of the bank holidays: you are entitled to three-fifths of the statutory minimum paid annual leave allowance (20 days pa) which includes the bank holidays. Don’t lose out! Of course, you might be self-employed, in which case employee’s rules don’t apply. ON TOPIC More Time to build Wayne’s excellent kits. RT Edited April 2, 2021 by RichardT Spelling 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NFWEM57 Posted April 2, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 2, 2021 9 hours ago, RBAGE said: I'm semi-retired. Work three days a week. Tuesday, Wednesday And Thursday (note the potential for oft used abbreviation), so every weekend is like Easter to me. I feel quite bitter this weekend because everyone gets it but nothing extra for me. Is the glass half full or half empty? We are (model) engineers, the glass is obviously the wrong size..! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Just to keep you all advised. Domestic chores and gardening are having to take priority at the moment. This also includes installing a robotic mower. I need one as being retired I am far too busy to mow the lawn..... But I hope to start looking at the kit on Monday when the weather turns. Keith 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2021 3 hours ago, KeithHC said: Just to keep you all advised. Domestic chores and gardening are having to take priority at the moment. This also includes installing a robotic mower. I need one as being retired I am far too busy to mow the lawn..... But I hope to start looking at the kit on Monday when the weather turns. Keith A robotic kit builder would be the more preferable way to go, and in my case, better. Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: A robotic kit builder would be the more preferable way to go, and in my case, better. Mike. Mike The kit is exceptionally well designed and very easy to build, if you pay attention to the instructions 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2021 1 hour ago, hayfield said: Mike The kit is exceptionally well designed and very easy to build, if you pay attention to the instructions , but doesn't come with a free packet of time, which a robotic machine would! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 Just a quick update equipment failure today my soldering iron has decided to go to the tool box in the sky. Already on the case normal service will be resumed in a day or two. Keith 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, KeithHC said: Just a quick update equipment failure today my soldering iron has decided to go to the tool box in the sky. Already on the case normal service will be resumed in a day or two. Keith Excuses, excuses! Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 41 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Excuses, excuses! Mike. It’s better than the fun I had with the robotic mower......... it says just two wires now where have I heard that before. Keith 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Budgie Posted April 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2021 I've got a robotic lawn mower. He lives next door. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wayne Kinney Posted April 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2021 Hi Guys, Regarding timescales on releasing the kits. Since the EM Gauge Society are supplying me the code 75 bullhead rail, I am first prioritising fulfilling their order for EM B7 kits. EMGS members will be able to order direct from the EMGS store at a discounted price. This is going to be my first time processing a batch order, and I am still finding my feet in mass production, but it's looking good so far This will push the Standard 00 Gauge release to the end of this month. Thanks for your patience and support, everybody! 10 1 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Good luck with this venture, great idea getting the society involved 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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