RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted June 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2012 and can't make a point on your lap, while watchin the telly, in the lounge.... ...with a cold beer carefully balanced to offset the weight of the tools... Agreed...lovely pics again Richard... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 18, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Hi again, I spoke to someone at the L&B show yesterday who found the very same thing happened to him.... I'm sure the problem won't happen with C&L's O guage point kit..... I'll let you know... I recall speaking to a modeller who built his oo trackwork in-situ laying the sleepers first, then ballasting before the rails are put in place This also has the advantage of making the ballasting easier & neater... This modeller said that sleeper curling never happened when trackwork was built in this way I think this method is employed by Norman Soloman? Of course, the difficulty is that you have to be working on the baseboard the whole time, and can't make a point on your lap, while watchin the telly, in the lounge.... Nice set of pics again Rich Cheers Marc Hi Marc, Yes, that is possible to lay the sleepers first on a small layout - although would have to sit on the dining table! We have a lounge / diner so can half watch the TV, well SWMBO can do! Also, longer lengths of rail can be laid through the point to create smoother track, then just 'nick' the top of the rail for the 'rail joints'. Then just add the fishplates. Only works off course if you are building the plain track as well - I've used C&L flexible plain track. Edited June 18, 2012 by mudmagnet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Nice job you've made of it too Richard.... .... Since reading this, I've been thinking about finally getting stuck into my "Cashmores" scrapyard layout. So I dug out a couple of old EMG points I made what now seems like decades ago... ...hang on, it WAS decades ago Cheers Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 15, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2012 In preparation for our clubs exhibition on Saturday, I've been making the most of the sunshine to weather my coaching stock and DMU, which will get a run out on Tawbridge. So, I took the opportunity for some photos on East Yarde. No photos of the coaches, but a couple of the class 108 DMU. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglykidjoe Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Great modelling and photos - the modelling bar has been raised again. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 16, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2012 Great modelling and photos - the modelling bar has been raised again. Steve Thanks Steve. Not sure if I've raised the bar, but do strive to move on and improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Love the greenery mate, did u make the tall coloured flowers yourself, I'm going to build up areas on millwood in that way Stunning work richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 16, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Neil, The tall flowers are made as per an article in a recent BRM. Starting with stalks from Greenscenes (although the article used stiff brush bristles), which have very small side stalks, I applied PVA and rolled in static grass fibres and left to dry. Then, sprayed with cheap and cheerful hairspray and then light rolled in coloured flock, which has a tendency to stick to the ends of the fibres. The other tall plants are either small pieces of sea foam ('forest in a box') or more stalks covered in dried tea or scenic scatter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Superb, thanks Richard I'll have a go and post up what I come up with thanks richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 This layout is coming on a treat mudmagnet! Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 7, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2012 Whilst in my local model shop on Saturday, I bought myself a Hornby BR Maunsell brake van 'C'. It didn't stay clean for long! Photographed on East Yarde, at the end of the local passenger train running through! The bulk of the weathering was achieved using my airbrush (and most removed with a cotton bud). Since the photos were taken, I added a little more weathering by dry-brushing a pale brown onto the steps, handles and planking (to represent the faded paint). 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ydna Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Great shots there. B/w really suits the atmosphere, Andy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 7, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2012 Great shots there. B/w really suits the atmosphere, Andy. Thanks Andy. The B&W photos seem to work well with a Blue era BR layout (and early layout). 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 7, 2012 Very nice indeed Richard, the "blue period" looks very good. Cheers, Dave. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 nice weathering, the black and White pictures are great 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hi Richard Love the black and white pics. They look fantastic. RAY70B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcf Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) Hi Richard Great weathering and the vegetation looks wonderful. Any chance that you will be exhibiting this at Barnstaple next year? Rob Edited October 8, 2012 by rcf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 8, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hi Richard Great weathering and the vegetation looks wonderful. Any chance that you will be exhibiting this at Barnstaple next year? Rob Hi Rob, I've been asked before about exhibiting at another show. It certainly is a possibility as a static display, not so sure about as an operating layout though for a number of reasons (boards are quite narrow, so will need a sturdy support), (a fiddle yard would be needed at both ends - I'm not sure whether it would be practicable as a 'roundy-roundy'). Having said that, there is a chance to show at Barnstaple, especially if we need to fill some space! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 8, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hi Rob, I've been asked before about exhibiting at another show. It certainly is a possibility as a static display, not so sure about as an operating layout though for a number of reasons (boards are quite narrow, so will need a sturdy support), (a fiddle yard would be needed at both ends - I'm not sure whether it would be practicable as a 'roundy-roundy'). Having said that, there is a chance to show at Barnstaple, especially if we need to fill some space! Could East Yarde and Orchard Road be connected together? I know it would mean lots of light engine movements, but it would give EY a chance of some operation; and it would only need a short fiddle yard. Or if it to remain static, have you offered it to the Good Captain for Taunton? Just a thought, Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 8, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2012 Could East Yarde and Orchard Road be connected together? I know it would mean lots of light engine movements, but it would give EY a chance of some operation; and it would only need a short fiddle yard. Or if it to remain static, have you offered it to the Good Captain for Taunton? Just a thought, Dave. Oh! A can of worms have been opened! In answer to your questions Dave, 1) I don't think that it would very practicable to join EY to OR - only through the fiddle yard end. 2) There is a possibility for Taunton next year - I need to do a little more work to get it ready for showing, but possible Additionally, I've been asked about another exhibition, so does make it seem worthwhile looking how I could display / operate EY the most effective way. Watch this space .... I've a few ideas, so need to have a closer look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 9, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2012 (edited) 1)........only through the fiddle yard end. That's no bad thing. I've always fancied doing a layout (well extending one I have already actually!) by using the fiddleyard as the pivot point and having a layout spring from each side....that way, alternating between the two ends means there is always something moving. Worth considering for these two perhaps? Edited October 9, 2012 by bcnPete 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Me being me I had a look at this photo and saw nice things. I also took out the tension lock couplings and the dust(?) Unfortunately now the lighting looks artificial (but the detail is sensational). 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 9, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks Ian. That does look better. To be honest, I did rush the photos a little bit! I do need to sort lights for the layout, particularly if I end up exhibiting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Fantastic scenics Richard. It's like you've taken all your developed skills from Orchard Road and applied them in one magnificent, concentrated effort. I am very envious of your scenic skills. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi Richard Looking REALLY GOOD, just oozing atmosphere. Please keep me posted.......(!!!????) exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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