Parthia27 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Just got round to posting after a hectic weekend including a trip to Warley. It was good to meet the RMWEB regulars congregating around Florida City on Saturday afternoon. It was also good to meet Dan and put a name to a face, as well as Chris, Nick and Colin W. For what it is worth I think that the current setup of the layout with endscenes and no backscenes really works. The overall quality of the scenery, buildings etc, and interesting operations really draw the eye of the spectator to the layout rather than what is or is not behind it. Great work Chris, I was really impressed. Cheers Chris M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I didn't see him all weekend Funnily enough, when I was trying to find that layout ("Project Iraq"), my mate exclaimed, "There it is! I can see the camoflage!" Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouser Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I visited this layout a few times on Saturday as a spectator and until somebody mentiond it here, I didn't notice that there was no backscene. The content and operation is so good it just didn't occur to me. I must say that several of the RMWeb layouts on show were really good. Apart from this layout some of the modern image ( are blue diesels really modern image?) was excellent. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 According to the late CJ Freezer Blue Diesels most certainly are! Chris really gets to the heart of a subject doesn't he? As does Prof Klyzer with his "Brooklyn 3:00am". Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 A blue diesels layout is my next one, set in 1978 when I first went to high school. when it seemed to be raining all the time, 1 in 10 of us were unemployed and the country was on its knees. so I guess its just like modern times... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridwatcher Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 A blue diesels layout is my next one, set in 1978 when I first went to high school. when it seemed to be raining all the time, 1 in 10 of us were unemployed and the country was on its knees. so I guess its just like modern times... Except you would bag about 50-60 locos a day in about 10 different classes..... We must be a similar vintage Chris I went to Grammar in 76 and have just wept reading 'Seventies Spotting day in The North West'....funny what age does to you!!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 I'm not sure I've got this BR blue thing right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Dear Chris, Looks great from down here... ;-) Happy Modelling, Down on the Upside, up from Down Under Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm not sure I've got this BR blue thing right Have you been drinking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Williams Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 It could be Torquay of course. They have Palm trees down there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I think I've broken something trying to look at that photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I'm dizzy try looking at the photo on a tablet with auto rotate on, I've been chasing it for 5 min doh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 I give up it looked ok to me on the iPhone and iPad but upside down on the laptop..... That aside, with the greatest respect to Hornby and Bachmann, they are not in the same league as Kato or Atlas.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Chris, at first I couldn't believe what I was seeing, however, something strange has been happening at Deerfield Beach too! I agree with your comments regarding Hornby and Bachmann, however, I do prefer their DCC sound over Atlas and Athearn Genesis, just seems to have more bass. Coincidentally, the BR blue 25/3 in your pic is on my Santa list, looks like we may be having similar thoughts about a 2013 layout. Oh dear!! Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted December 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have been caught out with photos looking fine on the phone / tablets but upside down so on PC's. I wonder whether I can get away using Fort Myers for my British outline stock?? The mission style building might be a bit too much of a give away as they dont have those in Torbay!! The more recent Hornby and Bachamnn use version 4 of the Loksound decoder and they are loud compared to most other sound decoders fitted with similar sized speakers. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted December 17, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hi all, Help Request (No - I don't do begging!) To help publicise the appearance of Chris's layout at Modelrail Scotland 2013 - we need some help! We want some large format/hi-res photos of the layout that we can use on our website - www.modelrail-scotland.co.uk Any photos used will be credited...... So - can you help? Please send photos to me at phili1955@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 No arrivals over christmas to report (apart from a P2K UP SD60 but thats another story) so I thought i'd share a few photos of my dirty CF7 I'm currently trying to fit in Tsunami sound decoder in it with a sugar cube speaker but it just wont fit at the moment. The fantastic weathering is done by Mr Williams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted December 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2012 Have you thought of trying a mini Tsunami? I know it's an expensive option if you have no other use for the one you already have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Chris Are you using a regular chip i.e. wrapped in purple heat shrink or a circuit board type? I've has problems in the past with getting full size Tsunami's to fit in Athearn locos due to their height compared to the clearance between the top of the motor and the inside of the long hood. My current CF7 was or initially fitted with a GN type circuit board Tsunami with the small Soundtraxx rectangular speaker and a hone made baffle box then, after frying it, a Loksound 21 pin v3.5 plus converter board & a ESU small rec speaker. Cheers Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Dear RMWebbers, The mini-TSUs are an option, but make sure you heatsink them. Many have reported overheating shutdowns... Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Chris Think MR Williams should be doing a demo at TVNAM this year,if Nick has some space!!!!!!!!! That CF7 looks spot on,hope mine looks as well, that's if i can find the time to do them!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 That CF7 looks great - brilliant job on the weathering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My CF7 uses a Tsunami that is similar to an NCE DA-SR-size decoder. It just about fits in the body over the motor. The speaker is a small 16mm x 35mm oval type from DCC Supplies, which fits under the fans at the end of the hood. Steve's weathering is superb!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 my other CF7 has arrived back As Steve said "Filthy to the point of pornographic!" My other CF7 has arrived back today As Steve said "Filthy to the point of pornographic!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Frackin' Cool! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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