RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted July 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2015 At least one character in / on John’s layout should be taking a bath outside - but still wearing an all-in-one red Union Suit (underwear) a hat and swigging from a bottle of “Rye”...... One year I came home for Christmas with a red Union suit for my Father (complete with buttoned flap for backside). He couldn’t understand why they were so popular in the South West of the USA as you could take the dog out for a walk in sub-zero temps whilst wearing one... Best, Pete. Please don't encourage him in this direction, he has various ideas for operating the layout from mounting the controllers in rifles to tying a horse to the barrier, him wearing one of those red suits with the backside flap flapping would be too much... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Please don't encourage him in this direction, he has various ideas for operating the layout from mounting the controllers in rifles to tying a horse to the barrier, him wearing one of those red suits with the backside flap flapping would be too much... Frankly I disagree. John’ll look totally cool on his pedestal in a set. With all his minions running around below... Course he’ll need a battered Jack Elam type hat and a Colt Peacemaker (replica, natch) strapped A@# backwards around his waist. Everything should be filthy - because they were (except for the piece). Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Frankly I disagree. John’ll look totally cool on his pedestal in a set. With all his minions running around below... Best, Pete. You forgot to add (after 'sitting on his pedestal') - with a big leather gun belt and holster, just to keep his minions under control..(And totally off topic, my grandson loves 'Minions'...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted July 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2015 He would need to be in a position where he can see the entrance, would he wear a white hat or a black one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 6, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2015 Fez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Bowler Edit: wasn't that a Derby (Der - by) in US parlance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted July 6, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2015 Please don't encourage him in this direction, he has various ideas for operating the layout from mounting the controllers in rifles to tying a horse to the barrier, him wearing one of those red suits with the backside flap flapping would be too much... That's positive... John has at least thought about the prospect of moving trains. Things are looking up Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2015 At the moment they move around in very well organised plastic boxes. Colour-coded ends and everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2015 At the moment they move around in very well organised plastic boxes. Colour-coded ends and everything. I thought all the boxes were shades of grey, with mainly yellow ends ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I thought all the boxes were shades of grey, with mainly yellow ends ? Stubzzie, Are you modelling a pit for this project? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2015 Not had an official tender, but happy to contribute -single or multiple variety ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I dropped by to see an occupational therapy session at our care in the community branch last night. OG has been cracking on with icing the layout and taking some six inch nails to more trackwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2015 My grandfather was a plumber by trade and decided when he retired he would have a go at icing as he was good with lead work. I think he took extra lessons from his mate who could hand make plaster ceiling mouldings as the cakes were blummin impressive to look at! Oh and eat Would have been interesting to see his take on 'layout icing' When's the first show? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 When's the first show? Soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Soon! Only a small provincial show, nothing high profile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It just needs some cactus,s now. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted July 22, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2015 All that icing and the toffee hammer reminds me that I'm due for a check up at the dentist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 22, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2015 I dropped by to see an occupational therapy session at our care in the community branch last night. IMG_20150721_180938r.jpg IMG_20150721_191832r.jpg OG has been cracking on with icing the layout and taking some six inch nails to more trackwork. Yes, John has done a great job on the scenic landforms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 More inspiration for Johnny Gringo: Window Rock - on the border of Arizona and New Mexico. That thing is vast. Note that stratification is evident - as it usually is out thereabouts. The road is the Interstate 40 - the southern transcon of BNSF is just south of the east going roadway (I’m heading east toward Gallup into New Mexico). Should you wish to look it up on Google Maps. This is too high in elevation for Saguaro Cacti. They start disappearing just to the north of Phoenix. This is the so-called “High Desert”. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I sincerely hope that this layout will get an invite to Glasgow in the not too distant future - it will be a real show-stopper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I sincerely hope that this layout will get an invite to Glasgow in the not too distant future - it will be a real show-stopper! As long as we get 'Glasgow salad' for lunch..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 More inspiration for Johnny Gringo: Window Rock It looks like his bad toe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 23, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2015 It looks like his bad toe. We're going to need a bigger van down to Barnytubby show if his toe is that big now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 23, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 23, 2015 It just needs some cactus,s now. Mike http://beerimages.pintley.com/12163/floriscactus_large.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 lets forget the toe for the weekend... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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