A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[mdvle]

On 30/06/2020 at 15:23, brianusa said:

 

Where is the new platform situated, please?  I don't remember much space there!

   Brian.

 

At the south end of the station there has (at least since the mid-80s) been a siding into a 2 track shed, the shed being located between the steam train platform and the BR/NR Paignton down platform.  It appears the steam railway has simply extended their platform southwards, and as such creating a bay platform out of the siding.

 

Before the extension the shed and its access track can been seen at

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paignton_-_7827_outside_the_shed.JPG

 

You can also see where it is via Google Maps satellite images.

 

[2ManySpams]

13 hours ago, Tim Dubya said:

'ere don't Wills do sheets of slates? they even incorporate the odd slipped one too

 

Now you tell me.

[St Enodoc]

18 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Now you tell me.

SuperQuick.

[gwrrob]

1 minute ago, St Enodoc said:

SuperQuick.

 

Thank goodness things have moved on since then, a bit like sawdust for scenics.

[St Enodoc]

2 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

Thank goodness things have moved on since then, a bit like sawdust for scenics.

True, although I reckon there's a place for SuperQuick brick paper. From the mythical "normal viewing distances" it looks just right.

[2ManySpams]

59 minutes ago, St Enodoc said:

SuperQuick.

 

I seem to be going for SuperSlow these days!

[2ManySpams]

57 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

Thank goodness things have moved on since then, a bit like sawdust for scenics.

 

We still have a lot of catching up to do with the military modellers IMO. 

[gwrrob]

A big heads up for John C's @checkrail Stoke Courtenay at the BRM virtual show. The photos by Mr York are outstanding.

 

https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/virtual-exhibition-layouts//stoke-courtenay-by-john-condon

Edited July 4, 2020 by gwrrob

[bgman]

7 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

I seem to be going for SuperSlow these days!

 

Second name....Bryan ?

 

[Tim Dubya]

Sorry, Ive kept this in all night but did you use Slaters to stick them on with?

 

I'll try not to be an arse for the rest of the day*

 

 

*possibly

Edited July 4, 2020 by Tim Dubya
too much coffee already

[2ManySpams]

10 minutes ago, Tim Dubya said:

Sorry, Ive kept this in all night but did you use Slaters to stick them on with?

 

I'll try not to be an arse for the rest of the day*

 

 

*possibly

 

Do you mean Slater's Mek?

[checkrail]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

A big heads up for John C's @checkrail Stoke Courtenay at the BRM virtual show.

Many thanks for this kind mention Robin.  Much appreciated.  Andy Y has done me proud again.

[gwrrob]

More scenery completed, mainly autumn, dead and patchy mixed grass and a chance again to see 5078 on a down stopping train.

 

[KNP]

Looking very effective and well worth the effort.

Any plans for the bank, I feel there would be a fence on the top for safety.

 

Have you built those steps yet down to the sea?

[gwrrob]

16 minutes ago, KNP said:

 

Have you built those steps yet down to the sea?

 

The plan before lockdown was to have a proper look on the DCC supplies show stand at the Redutex sheets with thoughts of redoing the sea walls first. As for a fence on top of the bank, it's hidden from view with all the trees and fauna.

[46444]

25 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

More scenery completed, mainly autumn, dead and patchy mixed grass and a chance again to see 5078 on a down stopping train.

 

 

Very nice work Robin. 

 

Lovely blend of natural colours. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

[2ManySpams]

16 hours ago, gwrrob said:

You need a night on the tiles chum. Seriously, who me ,  that's superb craftsmanship my old fruit.

 

Funny you should say that, I did have a glass or 2 to celebrate!

[2ManySpams]

2 hours ago, Tim Dubya said:

Sorry, Ive kept this in all night but did you use Slaters to stick them on with?

 

I'll try not to be an arse for the rest of the day*

 

 

*possibly

 

No I didn't use Mek on the roof. 3 reasons:

1. It's too harsh on thin layers of plasticard can turn them into mush.

2. It evaporates too quickly meaning you don't have much time between applying the solvent and placing the slates.

3. It grabs and sets too quickly giving little time to adjust slates.

 

So instead I've used Limonene. This is a thicker, much less aggressive and slower setting solvent. This addresses all the downsides of Mek in this particular application and it smells of lemons...

[St Enodoc]

15 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

No I didn't use Mek on the roof. 3 reasons:

1. It's too harsh on thin layers of plasticard can turn them into mush.

2. It evaporates too quickly meaning you don't have much time between applying the solvent and placing the slates.

3. It grabs and sets too quickly giving little time to adjust slates.

 

So instead I've used Limonene. This is a thicker, much less aggressive and slower setting solvent. This addresses all the downsides of Mek in this particular application and it smells of lemons...

The best stuff for laminating styrene sheet too.

[Tim Dubya]

I love it, as I tend to drown parts in solvent and melt them (with MEK).  I got my last bottle from Hobby Holidays but I've since found out that you can get it on eBay in larger quantities for a better price.

 

Edited July 4, 2020 by Tim Dubya
new, unaccredited, language invented

[Captain Kernow]

2 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

So instead I've used Limonene

Yet another modelling use for washing up liquid.

 

[Captain Kernow]

On 03/07/2020 at 11:00, A Murphy said:

Have I blundered into GQT by mistake???

GQT?

 

[A Murphy]

Gardeners Question Time

[gwrrob]

Summer Saturday sees Castle class 5078 Beaufort enjoy the new scenery heading west.

 

[KNP]

2 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

Summer Saturday sees Castle class 5078 Beaufort enjoy the new scenery heading west.

 

 

Nope, I've had a good, hard look and I can't see that fence....you sure it's there?