Indomitable026 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Damian, would it be possible to make a Fiddle Yard that would do for both BCB and DitD? I think there both EM aren't they? If I'm wrong then shout at me. Hmm, interesting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 Believe me if Young Spams desires such a thing, there will be no stopping it occur. Resistance is futile - honestly... No chance me getting a Spam on BCB. Two reasons: 1. Contrary to popular belief I'll totally respect whatever direction you wish to take the layout and I suspect football specials headed by a Spam are fairly low on the current list. 2. I've had the parts to convert a Spam to EM for the last 10yrs. The conversion hasn't happened yet and, with my interests now being 7mm, I doubt it ever will. I do have a 7mm Spam in the pipeline but that might have a few gauging issues with Johnny Gringo's tunnel. Good to see the momentum gathering behind BCB. After all the effort we all put in the worst outcome was for it to spend its days unloved in a garage. Great to see one of the original group taking it on - well done that man. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 If you put up the basic fiddle yard dimensions and a minimum radius, plus the radii of the return curves, I will have a play on Templot later in the week and see what is possible. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2018 Ah, I see. But I was looking for the length so I could have multiple trains in each road. Only downside of long sidings with multiple trains stored in them is that the driver needs to remember to move one along to accommodate the incoming train. With shorter but more plentiful sidings, at least you know you have somewhere to go as it's the same place you started out from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Only downside of long sidings with multiple trains stored in them is that the driver needs to remember to move one along to accommodate the incoming train. With shorter but more plentiful sidings, at least you know you have somewhere to go as it's the same place you started out from. What? Like people might have to pay attention while operating? Ha ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I was thinking the same. 20180611_151246.jpg Either great minds think alike or fools rarely differ... Point of order Worsdell. Such corner areas of layouts should not be used for caravans. Oh no. A more traditional approach of a Creamery would be more appropriate.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 Point of order Worsdell. Such corner areas of layouts should not be used for caravans. Oh no. A more traditional approach of a Creamery would be more appropriate.. There's a big field in front of the viaduct that's only got the 'oss in that would be perfect for a traveller's camp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 There's a big field in front of the viaduct that's only got the 'oss in that would be perfect for a traveller's camp. Er? Nope. A scrap yard maybe... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2018 Point of order Worsdell. Such corner areas of layouts should not be used for caravans. Oh no. A more traditional approach of a Creamery would be more appropriate.. Has it taken you this long to notice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Has it taken you this long to notice? Erm? I’ve been down the pub mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2018 Talking of corner fillers, a subject I've touched on in Mark's FL thread, but, not wishing to add to your already not inconsiderable task, are you going to/likely to develop the steelworks branch fiddle yard into a fully scenic set of sidings? It would make a good corner filler, and also put an operator at the front of the layout to talk with the punters, presuming you could find someone from the shy and retiring bunch of volunteers. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Talking of corner fillers, a subject I've touched on in Mark's FL thread, but, not wishing to add to your already not inconsiderable task, are you going to/likely to develop the steelworks branch fiddle yard into a fully scenic set of sidings? It would make a good corner filler, and also put an operator at the front of the layout to talk with the punters, presuming you could find someone from the shy and retiring bunch of volunteers. Mike. Are you volunteering to build something? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hi Damian, I am glad to see this layout has gone to a good home. All the best with the new fiddleyard and hopefully I will get to see it one day when I visit the UK. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2018 Are you volunteering to build something? If you're that desperate, of course. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Cook Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Er? Nope. A scrap yard maybe... Or Teddy Grays sweet factory Geoff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2018 Er? Nope. A scrap yard maybe... ...........and that Scrapyard will, inevitably, need both a couple of really carp old caravans and a toilet facility, suitably knackered, so Stubbers was doing a clever double bluff there. Mind you, I don't think he has yet done a derelict ex PO/BR Van as seen all over the place in those good old blues days.That gives him two jobs to do for you. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 If you're that desperate, of course. Mike. You'd have to meet some very strict criteria.. 1) drink beer 2) eat pies 3) talk nonsense.. We don't let just anyone in you know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2018 You'd have to meet some very strict criteria.. 1) drink beer 2) eat pies 3) talk nonsense.. We don't let just anyone in you know... 1, Tick, Takes some finding out here. 2. Tick. As above. 3. Tick. Case proven m'lud. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted June 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2018 Thanks Tel, Perhaps we need to bring it to that show of yours at some point... I’ve mentioned to Colin that a re appearance of BCB could be on the cards in the future. No problem but please bare in mind being a large layout we would be looking two years in advance so 2021 could be the earliest target date. Please keep me posted on its progress, you never know if a booked layout pulls out. Hope that helps See you soon Eltel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I’ve mentioned to Colin that a re appearance of BCB could be on the cards in the future. No problem but please bare in mind being a large layout we would be looking two years in advance so 2021 could be the earliest target date. Please keep me posted on its progress, you never know if a booked layout pulls out. Hope that helps See you soon Eltel Fair enough. I’ll keep you posted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I’ve been thinking over where BCB will be stored in my garage. Currently my trailer has the part build boards in for my now abandoned L&B project. While sifting my way through these boards it occurred to me that despite the curved and contoured nature of that Project the core boards I’d built were actually quite regular in shape. Here’s one below. This board is 4ft by 2ft, so are two others. It still has its master and fold down set of legs. There are a further two boards that with a reasonable amount of cutting down and reconfiguring would make fiddleyards boards 4 & 5. That’s an unexpected leg up and a good result for the boards that didn’t have a use. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 It was found down by the cut before Jason the scrappy towed it off. I'm just off to have a word with the owner after speaking to Swansea. Nice cameo. Thanks for the link on another thread. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmacc Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Incidentally the real GTV152D still exists and it’s immaculate and a show winner! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted June 29, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 29, 2018 Nice cameo. Thanks for the link on another thread.Someone recently commented on the two workmen discussing and wondering what to do with the abandoned cortina. Obviously people read a scene their way. I always imagined it was two steel workers walking home and finishing their conversation before one went over the bridge and a different way home. I prefer to think they beardy notice the cortina, it probably been there days. Both figures started life as the bowler hat passenger with the long coat and a briefcase in the airfix platform figures set. ANdy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Someone recently commented on the two workmen discussing and wondering what to do with the abandoned cortina. Obviously people read a scene their way. I always imagined it was two steel workers walking home and finishing their conversation before one went over the bridge and a different way home. I prefer to think they beardy notice the cortina, it probably been there days. Both figures started life as the bowler hat passenger with the long coat and a briefcase in the airfix platform figures set. ANdy And they didn’t stop at the chip van? Times were hard... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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