RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 3, 2022 I've replaced the warm white light bulb in the railway room with one that gives out more of a daylight spectrum. It looks better to these eyes. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2022 Thoughts are now also turning to adding the human element and general clutter to help set the scene. More little people and bits on the way. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2022 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2022 A little project has been to change the pan on the 86/0 to a Sommerfeldt one with the PH Designs base. I just folded the basic etch, there are also a few extra bits that can be attached to it, but my soldering isn't quite up to the task yet. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 28, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2022 A nice surprise was the Bachmann 37, and some financial shuffling has helped to acquire the 37/4 which was on the wishlist. Seen here waiting for its Accurascale buddies to join it in a few months time. The age of Class 37 models that actually look like Class 37s out of the box has arrived! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted July 28, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2022 That looks very nice indeed, I’m just glad they have the correct ride height at last 😀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 4 hours ago, PjKing1 said: That looks very nice indeed, I’m just glad they have the correct ride height at last 😀 I'm dead pleased with it, but I think the Accurascale one will surpass it. The Bachmann's front marker lights are quite amber in colour, and the noses are separate mouldings, which will have the join softened with some yellow acrylic at some point. Other than those minor points, the Bachmann's a good 'un and I wanted a Welsh 37/4, though a Scottish LL one would have done as the layout is situated somewhere near Crewe works, so a lot of (often clean) exotic traction can be seen. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted July 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 2 hours ago, 97406 said: I'm dead pleased with it, but I think the Accurascale one will surpass it. The Bachmann's front marker lights are quite amber in colour, and the noses are separate mouldings, which will have the join softened with some yellow acrylic at some point. Other than those minor points, the Bachmann's a good 'un and I wanted a Welsh 37/4, though a Scottish LL one would have done as the layout is situated somewhere near Crewe works, so a lot of (often clean) exotic traction can be seen. I’m looking forward to both mate, quite exciting times with the new Peak on its way to Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, PjKing1 said: I’m looking forward to both mate, quite exciting times with the new Peak on its way to There's a couple of tasty 47s out for my time period, but I need to rest the wallet for a month or two, first. I also have a 92 on order, which is being manufactured now so that will take precedence. Edited July 29, 2022 by 97406 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted July 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, 97406 said: There's a couple of tasty 47s out for my time period, but I need to rest the wallet for a month or two, first. I also have a 92 on order, which is being manufactured now so that will take precedence. I’m looking forward to next weeks announcements from Bachmann although I don’t think my flexible friend is 😂 the worrying time will be when a new 40 appears Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 20 minutes ago, PjKing1 said: I’m looking forward to next weeks announcements from Bachmann although I don’t think my flexible friend is 😂 the worrying time will be when a new 40 appears Yes, I only have 7 40s which leaves 193 left to get! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted July 29, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2022 I've fitted the bufferbeam details, plates and weathered very slightly around the exhaust ports. It's just been named in my little universe 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 5, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2022 The current 37 fleet waiting for their Accurascale buddies to arrive in October 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2022 The plan is afoot to extend the layout but before I turn my attention to adding a new section, I finally got round to completely rewiring the existing layout for DCC. Gone are the switchable sections and vomit-inducing randomly-coloured wiring in favour of something easier to maintain and add to. The little control panel can now be unplugged and the layout has been relocated to the opposite wall of the spare room, so the other wall can be redecorated, wall cupboards fitted and Dexion fastened to the wall. I have just under 5 metres to play with, though the extension will be the same depth of 14" as the existing layout to start with. I may have to start a new thread in the 'Layout Topics' section when the construction starts, as Nifkin's Bridge will no longer be a small layout and it will gradually get sections added over the coming years. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted August 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2022 What a difference real sunlight makes! 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted August 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 25, 2022 Cracking photos 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted August 28, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2022 Hi, Scenes and colours reminiscent of summer evenings of a few of decades ago. Regards, Alex. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 7, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2022 Love the photos, locos look great in the evening sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2022 17 minutes ago, Kevin Johnson said: Love the photos, locos look great in the evening sun. Thanks, Kevin. It'll be moving back to the nice new shelf on the opposite wall soon, as there's not enough room on the sunny side, alas! As part of the work, I'm looking at getting as realistic as possible with the lighting and I'll start the new thread when the new boards for the extension are complete. Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 26, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2022 97408 (40118) has had its windscreens removed and replaced to make them sit a little flusher behind the Shawplan etches, as they were a bit uneven before. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 26, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2022 Nice work Tim. 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted September 27, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2022 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 27, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2022 Great black and white pictures. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2022 The layout extension is progressing, with a shelf installed and the framework in place. The original module can be lifted in and out of the existing furniture-based underpinnings. Once I have completed the baseboards for the extension, a new thread will be started in the main Layout Topics area of this forum. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 97406 Posted October 5, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2022 All aboard the new thread! There will still be occasional updates to this thread when the current layout is back in it’s chest of drawers. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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