RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2015 Who makes the etches? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Who makes the etches? Cav (RBE) does the CAD drawings for me from my sketches and then he has them etched for me. They are really good and worth the extra pennies! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Received my 6mm wheels through the post today from the 2mm shop. I've fitted them to the VBA van and it certainly makes a difference to the height. Although not quite as high as the 37 but the body of the 37 is a little high anyway. Here's a few photos. What do you think? Best regards, Jeremy 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks good to me, I show my admiration/appreciation with a 'Like' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Looks good to me, I show my admiration/appreciation with a 'Like' Cheers Reece! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 A bit of progress this evening on the pub. 4 windows have now been filed to size and the first doorway too! Here's some progress shots. Best regards, Jeremy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 Good morning, Well, it's been almost a month since I updated this thread so thought I would add what little progress I have made in the last four weeks. I've managed to get the windows on the front of the pub filed to size and the windows and doors glued into position and they fit really nicely. there's a tiny bit of filling here and there just to finish them off but I'm quite pleased with how they turned out. As I clearly cannot count, I seem to have not ordered enough windows so I'll need to get a few more made up. I've also made a start on the base where the pub will sit. Some off cuts of wood to the right height were sourced from my stash in the garage and then a small piece of 3mm ply was then cut to shape and glued on top. And here is the current progress on the pub with one of sides glued on. To the right on the front face you can probably make out a blunder as the knife slipped when I was cutting out one of the windows and left a mark down the side. I have now filled this and sanded smooth so once painted it shouldn't show. This weekend I plan to make a start on the roof and the two other sides. Here is my wall of inspiration! More updates to follow! Best regards, Jeremy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 A bit more progress this afternoon on the pub. It's now got three sides and a roof! I'm unsure as where the windows and doors are situated to the rear of the pub so I may just go with a plain back unless anyone can remember how it was to the rear in the 1980's. Here's some photos anyway. Best regards, Jeremy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Tomorrow I'm going to create the foundations for the pitch on the roof. Should start coming together then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted February 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2015 Looking good Jeremy - I can almost smell a pint of tribute wafting through the windows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2015 A bit more progress this afternoon on the pub. It's now got three sides and a roof! I'm unsure as where the windows and doors are situated to the rear of the pub so I may just go with a plain back unless anyone can remember how it was to the rear in the 1980's. Here's some photos anyway. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Best regards, Jeremy Jez, can you actually see the back when it is in place on the layout? If you can't see it at all then just leave it as plain plastic sheet. If you can "sort of" see it but only at an oblique angle by craning your neck then make it a plain wall with no doors or windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Looking good Jeremy - I can almost smell a pint of tribute wafting through the windows I'll let you know as soon as the bar is open! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 Jez, can you actually see the back when it is in place on the layout? If you can't see it at all then just leave it as plain plastic sheet. If you can "sort of" see it but only at an oblique angle by craning your neck then make it a plain wall with no doors or windows. The rear may be seen, like you say if you crane your neck round. However I'm a sucker for "it's got to be right even if it can't be seen". Maybe I'll let this one go and just go for a plain back. I'm going to get the roof pitch done and then think on it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 If the pub is still there, what is the possibility of contacting the owners for an answer to your issue? Best wishes SImon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 That's a good idea. I just need them to send me a photo or two. Here is today's progress. The roof is starting to take shape now. Best regards, Jeremy 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted March 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 3, 2015 Nice work Jeremy - that's looking very hip Grabs coat... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Good evening, Another hour or so was spent on the pub this evening and its coming together quite nicely. The roof was finished and a little filling and smoothing was required just to finish off the roof joins. I have decided to use scale scenes roof tile sheets for the slate tiling as I feel it will give an effective finish with a little additional weathering. The next job however will be the chimney stacks. Here are the latest progress shots. Best regards, Jeremy 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) A night off from the model pub tonight, but still some Cornish related activity going on! Edited March 5, 2015 by cornish trains jez 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted March 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2015 Today I booked a night in the Royal Hotel at Par for a future trip. However we were drinking Sussex ales tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Today I booked a night in the Royal Hotel at Par for a future trip. However we were drinking Sussex ales tonight. Sounds good mate. I've planned a family trip to Devon in June so I'll be swooping down to Par one morning to take some photos and catch the down "beds". Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinerChris Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 A night off from the model pub tonight, but still some Cornish related activity going on! Very Apt!! Looks like you had a good St. Piran's Day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) Had a dream last night about the BT Telecom DMU. Must be a hint to get on with the layout.........or maybe I'm going mad!! Off to the outlaws now for a couple of beers! Edited March 14, 2015 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'm sure I visited your station the other day. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzieLean Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Jeremy the pub is looking good,and i see you like our brilliant Cornish beer,when you come down to visit us next year we can have one or two.Regards Roger Hayle mrc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Roger, i very much look forward to it. I visited the St Austell brewery on my first visit to Cornwall and really enjoyed the beer produced there. A favourite is the "Clouded Yellow" which isn't available apart from the brewery itself. However a pub close to me serves a cracking pint of Proper Job and I shall be popping there after work tomorrow! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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