long island jack Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 Your probably right Nick,lessons learned for the next one,but i enjoyed doing it at the time. i'm just hoping it all fits in the car,haven't tried it yet!!!!! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 This is lovely Ray, just what i aspire to achieve on my own layout. Keep it up. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Layout looks great, nice scenic work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Well,had a few spare nights this week to finish my details off,the background sound i added to the layout has some bird sounds,seagulls,crows and pigeons/doves,so i only thought it fitting to add said birds(if you think these look small,you should see them on the layout) doves seagulls pigeons forgot to take pictures of crows Also in the packet where some birds of prey,and having found out there are 14 different ones in and around the New york area i thought i could justify one(help keep the rats down) hawk Another sound is a hotdog vender shouting "get your hotdogs here",not being able to find a HO scale hotdog seller,i had to cobble one together,using some plasticard and a preiser ice cream seller(#10169),couldn't find a umberella,so made one out of paper,it's not the best,but it does the job. get your hotdogs here Just a couple of cabooses to weather then she done, ready for it's first two day show at Barrow in October. Ray 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. John Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wow! The hotdog vendor's cart is phenomenal! Like the birds, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2013 Looking forward to seeing the layout in the flesh at Barrow. That will be at least two layouts doing their first show! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 The most numerous bird of prey or raptor in the NYC area is the Red Tailed Hawk (which is also one of the largest), followed by the Turkey Vulture or the Black Vulture. Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 The most numerous bird of prey or raptor in the NYC area is the Red Tailed Hawk (which is also one of the largest), followed by the Turkey Vulture or the Black Vulture. Best, Pete. Funny you should say that Pete,managed to get a photo of a young red tail hawk swooping down of it's favourite perch,(they like sitting on the heating vents!!) Ray 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 They often live on the big apartment blocks surrounding Central Park! Just like that (except posher)! You had your first show yet? Lovely layout! Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Not yet October,then one in November,i've had a couple of inquires,but nothing has come of them,not everyone wants American layouts it seems? Trouble is a lot of exhibition managers like to see the layouts(some are prepared to book me because the've had me before and know my standard of work), rather than be told about it. Helm's out a couple of times early next year,and i've a couple of small jobs to do on that,then i can start on the modules(if work permits) Cheers Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Once the ice has been broken I bet you'll get a few more invites. You're right though US Layouts (however brilliant) tend to be unfairly ignored by the "general" exhibitions - maybe an organizer will read this and get peed off enough to book you, ha, ha! Good luck, Pete. Edited August 22, 2013 by trisonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi Ray. Your layout really does deserve more outings. The amount of detail is outstanding and always reminds me of John Wright's 'Federal St' I'll be going along to my local exhibition, RailexNE, this weekend, and notably, there appears to be 4 US layouts listed as attending, so the exhibiton manager must be pro US! If your going along too, it might be worth having a word with the exhibition manager. Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mal I'm going on Sunday with layout details in hand,suppose to be meeting up with Jon Grant, and John H Wright is usually there doing a demo,dosen't look like i'll see much for catching up on the crack!! Like Pete said once word gets about hopefully invite will flood in!!! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mal I'm going on Sunday with layout details in hand,suppose to be meeting up with Jon Grant, and John H Wright is usually there doing a demo,dosen't look like i'll see much for catching up on the crack!! Like Pete said once word gets about hopefully invite will flood in!!! Ray Ray If you ever get invites down towards the South and we don't have a show on somewhere then you know where to call! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Cheers Ian See you at barrow in October,where you can fill me full of beer(bring plenty on money) on Saturday night at the Prince of Wales. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 22, 2013 Cheers Ian See you at barrow in October,where you can fill me full of beer(bring plenty on money) on Saturday night at the Prince of Wales. Ray B*****r Means I will have to get more changed from Southern coins to Northern ones!! Get better value for beer money up your way though. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Get better beer up there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevpeo Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Get better beer up there too! We know! Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 If eveything goes to plan,and i can tame those soundtraxx decoders(bu**er to program with lenz)these will be the roads i'll be using at Barrow exhibition next weekend. Erie s4 Conrail gp38 NYC H10-44 Penn Central S12 If your in the area call in,(i know Barrow's on the end of a 40 mile cul-de-sac)it looks to be a good show,there might be some slow orders on the Sunday,all depends how much Ian(Roundhouse)can pour down my throat(i should be so lucky)on the Saturday night do. Ray 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikoos Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 great looking layout, and lots of detail, very nice :-) Koos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 8, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2013 If eveything goes to plan,and i can tame those soundtraxx decoders(bu**er to program with lenz)these will be the roads i'll be using at Barrow exhibition next weekend.1.jpgErie s42.jpgConrail gp383.jpgNYC H10-44 4.jpgPenn Central S12If your in the area call in,(i know Barrow's on the end of a 40 mile cul-de-sac)it looks to be a good show,there might be some slow orders on the Sunday,all depends how much Ian(Roundhouse)can pour down my throat(i should be so lucky)on the Saturday night do.Ray Ray Just warming up in Wetherspoons before we head to the frozen north (which it may well be by the weekend) and the POW on Saturday night! Looking forward to seeing your rubbish strewn all over the layout and so are the rest of our crew!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 IanA word of warning,it's nothing to do with the weather,it's to do with beer or lack of it, i've be that busy,haven't had a pint for over 2 weeks,lots to catch up on,bring plenty of beer tokens,hope they've got bye one get one free!!!!KoosGlad you like the layout,thanks very much.Ray 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Boucher Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 If eveything goes to plan,and i can tame those soundtraxx decoders(bu**er to program with lenz)these will be the roads i'll be using at Barrow exhibition next weekend. If your in the area call in,(i know Barrow's on the end of a 40 mile cul-de-sac)it looks to be a good show,there might be some slow orders on the Sunday,all depends how much Ian(Roundhouse)can pour down my throat(i should be so lucky)on the Saturday night do. Ray Love that 3rd photo of the H10-44. Almost "eye level" photo, appropriate level of debris in and around the track, and not your typical 3/4 front shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 The "dirtier" it got the more beautiful it become! I've always loved this layout from the get go. It has a great US rust belt feel. Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks guys for all the kind words,just hope everyone likes it when they see it in the flesh,we'll see this weekend. H10-44 heading back with the sun going down(just for you Mike) Ray 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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