trains12 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi All Well I am back on the main system after the storm the other week that knocked out the phones and the router. so I can now get to my photos. So here are a few shots of glen Gillie taken at the Great Electric Train Show last weekend. Will take a shot of the trophies won at the last two shows and post that.ASAP. Peter 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi All Here are a few more shots taken at the show the other weekend. Peter 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi All Here are the trophies that I won at the last two shows. Bonnybridge show The first shot is the shield for the best scenics layout voted by the public and the Fraser cup voted by the exhibitors and traders at the show for the best layout. The Hornby great Electric show. The cup voted by the visitors as the best layout in show. peter 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congratulations once again. Young Man, well deserved IMHO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Hi All Well I have started work on building the stills inside Glen Gillie Distillery. Photos to follow. I am also altering the inside lights that I had fitted bu not connected up to Light house LED's as they give for better light inside the buildings, see the power station on Bridge of Muir.. Work has also started on the building of the new control panel which will operate all the points on Glen Gillie & Loch inch insead of the two panels. Paul is sorting out the Power districts ready to srip out all the DC cableing and replacement with a new DCC bus bar. Will keep you all informed but please add some comments to the site. Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hi All Well after being of the web through the main line into the house being down after the storms the other week and the house being hit by lighting ( no damage other than two phones gone) I am now back on. I will now put some shots that I have taken of the work on the control pannel fro the conversion of Glen Gillie and Lock Inch to DCC. But I have also taken on a build for a layout for Richard (who helps out at the shows) for a small one for Christmas. Plus I am a little at loss for not build anything so have drawn up plans for what in my way could be a micro layout, it is five foot long which is very small for me. The theam is a cement works? I think it will be called Haven Quay. Will keep you all in formed. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2014 Look forward to the photos Peter, glad you didn't suffer anything worse than the phones being down. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi All Well here are a few shots of the Whisky Stills that are being made for inside the distillery on Glen Gillie. The Orange round items are two Kinder Surprise eggs mount on a Plastruct frame work. At present am experimenting with some flexi straws to make the connections onto the other distillery units . The white tapered items are the tops off some super glue tubes. The photos of the real stills are taken at the Tullibardine distillery who were most helpful on providing information on the colour schemes of the pipework and various other items when I visited them in 2012 to do some research on the buildings. Peter 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hi All Well here are a few shots of the Whisky Stills that are being made for inside the distillery on Glen Gillie. The Orange round items are two Kinder Surprise eggs mount on a Plastruct frame work. At present am experimenting with some flexi straws to make the connections onto the other distillery units . The white tapered items are the tops off some super glue tubes. The photos of the real stills are taken at the Tullibardine distillery who were most helpful on providing information on the colour schemes of the pipework and various other items when I visited them in 2012 to do some research on the buildings. Peter Some real ingenuity there Peter. If only you could produce a real working model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 8, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2014 Some real ingenuity there Peter. If only you could produce a real working model Shame, but a drop of whisky on ine if those evaporator rings that sit on a light bulb would certainly add the smell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Shame, but a drop of whisky on ine if those evaporator rings that sit on a light bulb would certainly add the smell. Hi 45156 Which evaporator rings are those. At present we use a an air plug in unit which has the whisky poured into it and then plug into the mains. This takes some time but we do get a very faint smell coming from it. The other method we us is to put a pad of tissue into the centre of the building up against the wall so that the public can not see it and pour the whisky onto it. ( it is very cheap stuff0 When the public see this being done it produces some funny reactions from them. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 9, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2014 You get them with some liquid air fresheners and they come in a kit with a bottle of scent, and a ring which fits over the top of the light bulb. I've seen two sorts, one with a porous ring, which you soak with the liquid to be evapaporated (normally the scent) the second has a metal ring which has a little trough, and the volatile liquid goes into the trough. With the former soak it first, then put on top of the bulb, with the second, you can fill it first, or place it first, then fill it. The switch on, and away you go. These only work, of course, with the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs - which luckily you can still get in many outlets sold as heavy duty bulbs. I have recently seen one or two of these at car boot sales - and I'm not sure of you can still buy them, because of the move away from these "naughty" bulbs. I think that they were more effective than the plug ins. A search on e-Bay ot Amazon might come up with somethng. Hope this helps, Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 You get them with some liquid air fresheners and they come in a kit with a bottle of scent, and a ring which fits over the top of the light bulb. I've seen two sorts, one with a porous ring, which you soak with the liquid to be evapaporated (normally the scent) the second has a metal ring which has a little trough, and the volatile liquid goes into the trough. With the former soak it first, then put on top of the bulb, with the second, you can fill it first, or place it first, then fill it. The switch on, and away you go. These only work, of course, with the old-fashioned incandescent bulbs - which luckily you can still get in many outlets sold as heavy duty bulbs. I have recently seen one or two of these at car boot sales - and I'm not sure of you can still buy them, because of the move away from these "naughty" bulbs. I think that they were more effective than the plug ins. A search on e-Bay ot Amazon might come up with somethng. Hope this helps, Stewart Wasteful of good whisky, a better alternative is to drink the whisky and then breathe on everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) Hi All Sorry I have not been on with the photos and progress but have had a further do this last week with my heart problem again. Am now up and about today so will try and get some shots of the work done so far on the new panels. One item . Can any one point me in the direction on how you wire up a diamond crossing for DCC have three to do on Glen Gillie. Peter Edited November 14, 2014 by trains12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Peter Sorry to hear of your problems and I hope you're recovering and well resting as much as you should. As for wiring a diamond crossing Brian Lamberts page has helped me in the past. http://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/DCC%202.html#Electrofrog - for the crossing Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hi All Well just out of Hospital again . Prognoss not very good. I dont feel up to doing much on the modelling side so please do excuse me for not puting on any news just at present.. Very lonly up here not seeing anyone. Cheers Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi Peter - sorry to hear that you're poorly - from bitter experience, follow the advice of the medics and don't be too keen to break the monotony with a trip to your modelling room - that can wait until you're feeling more up to it. Kindest regards Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hope your getting better Peter,layout looks great as always. cheers neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi All Well at home again after being in hospital for a small Exploration op on the water works, I feel at present a little better has they have now confirmed that the big C is not there and so that side is clear, Back in on Monday afternoon to see the heart spec, So hope i get the same comments, On the modelling side have been looking on R Mweb but that is about all. Have been thinking of selling alot of the stuff and layouts, No one comes now so I end up on the sette watching tv with Bertie, It gets very depressing.It is funny that I have had more support from the RM web members than many of the local guys and for that I thank you all. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
55016 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi Peter, very sorry to hear of your health issues and hope it's more good news on Monday. It'd be a huge shame if you 'hang up your boots' so to speak, there are plenty of us on here and that have seen your wonderful models at exhibitions that would very saddened if that's what you choose to do. Shame I live several hours away from you or I'd be more than happy to pop in - if I'm over in your part of the world any time soon I'll send you a pm. best wishes, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi All Well at home again after being in hospital for a small Exploration op on the water works, I feel at present a little better has they have now confirmed that the big C is not there and so that side is clear, Back in on Monday afternoon to see the heart spec, So hope i get the same comments, On the modelling side have been looking on R Mweb but that is about all. Have been thinking of selling alot of the stuff and layouts, No one comes now so I end up on the sette watching tv with Bertie, It gets very depressing.It is funny that I have had more support from the RM web members than many of the local guys and for that I thank you all. Cheers Peter Hi Peter, sorry to hear you've not been well again mate, I know what you mean about sitting doing nothing, it drives you mad. When I had my Stroke, I couldn't read, watch telly or do anything for at least the first 3 Months and so sitting all day just thinking is depressing. Re selling stuff, if I got like that now, I think I would plan a small 6ft shunting plank and the just have the stock for that, you could also then have everything at home and convenient. All the best mate, and if you want a chat, PM me you phone number and I will happily give you a call for a nice chat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi All Well at home again after being in hospital for a small Exploration op on the water works, I feel at present a little better has they have now confirmed that the big C is not there and so that side is clear, Back in on Monday afternoon to see the heart spec, So hope i get the same comments, On the modelling side have been looking on R Mweb but that is about all. Have been thinking of selling alot of the stuff and layouts, No one comes now so I end up on the sette watching tv with Bertie, It gets very depressing.It is funny that I have had more support from the RM web members than many of the local guys and for that I thank you all. Cheers Peter Oh! Many of us older chaps have waterworks issues, and I certainly do at 66. I once read that 70% of men will suffer with a prostate problem, and am glad yours does not involve C in that area - nor does mine, so far. Your modelling skills are very substantial, and that hasn't changed overnight. Far from selling stuff and layouts, why not give yourself new challenges? More than ever, you need goals, and once the heart chappie has given you a qualified thumbs-up, you should decide what to do next. Stick with the hobby, Peter, and keep RMweb up to date with progress. You have plenty of admirers on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Peter, all I can do is agree with what's been posted above. I work away a fair bit, so if I end up in the area I'll PM you. The standard of your work is impressive so I have to say that a small challenge as voiced by Andy may be an idea. If you do go down this route, please keep us updated and informed on here. Wishing you all the best on Monday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 7, 2014 Another me too seems an inadequate reply to you, Peter, and I can only also echo what my fellow RMWebbers are saying - hang on in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunmar Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi Peter, Sorry to hear about your health issues - I'm sure all the rest of the guys here at Bonnybridge wish you a speedy recovery or something like normality ! Regards Bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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