RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2014 How about a date with the Finching Sisters and the runner up gets two dates.... Or exclusive rights to Zach Plunkett's memoirs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 2, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2014 As well as a large dose of hormones and minor surgery with a pair of rusty scissors. Hormones are expensive, a couple of falsies and some superglue should do the trick. If he has a hairy chest it might cause a few problems removing them afterwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Fancy a walk around the venue? I've just noticed that the more recent version of Google Maps includes a streetview inside the Jaguar Hall (and the entrance corridor etc) - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/preview?hl=en#!data=!1m8!1m3!1d3!2d-1.497162!3d52.448886!2m2!1f227.15!2f78.11!4f75!2m11!1e1!2m5!1spaiVf0twFSwAAAQJOOhYow!2e0!7e2!9m1!6sJonathan+Hagen%2C+Turning+Heads+Photography!5m3!1spaiVf0twFSwAAAQJOOhYow!2e0!3e2&fid=5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 As the catering area says "1883" does that mean it's only for P4 people? Edit - or is that the vintage of the cheese sandwiches ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Andy - did you get my PM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Andy - did you get my PM? Sorry Giles; I thought I'd replied but it's not there so I've just replied now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 This is the area I was planning on running around stripped naked if Hornby ever announce they're doing toplight coaches. That's probably a very good reason why they don't and shouldn't ever do them. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted January 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2014 As far as dates go no problem for me as you have not booked this over the Ryder Cup and I am more than happy to make a choice if there are multiple shows on the same weekend. No idea what your budget is, but how about having some layouts shown how we actually have them. e.g. a shed layout. Have 2 or 3 sides of the shed in place and show how the layout fits along with showing how to insulate the shed, water proofing, where the beer fridge goes, etc. Thinking along the lines of how a few layouts at Pecorama are shown, so maybe also a small bedroom given todays modern houses all have an 8*7 box room. If you do break the show up in to themed areas there could be an "Ideal Home Layout" area as the space we have is always less than some of the grand layouts we see. Also I do agree with various posts that talk about technology, and think an area which brings this together would be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I think one of the magazines does have a "Layout in a shed" that it takes to exhibitions - I think it was at Warley. Unfortunately I can't remember which magazine it was! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 It was a BRM project done by the Market Deeping club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomsontour Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Andy did you see my Pm i sent you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkea1 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 A demo of a laser cutter would be very helpful as well (Unravelled [Dave] of this parish has done some superb laser cut details for my "refurbished boozer" and I have been continuously impressed by what Dave can do with the laser cutter. it is a bit of gear that deserves wider employment in the hobby. Not cheap, but not impossibly expensive either, certainly within the means of many clubs and individuals. Another bit of gear worth demonstrating at the RMWeb event is the 3D printer. Getting better and cheaper with every generation, like the laser cutter, the 3D printer is certainly within the means of clubs and individuals, possibly more so than a laser printer. Together, this equipment offers many exciting opportunities (I'm thinking 3D printed buildings with laser cut details). I know that there are many modellers inextricably wedded to the techniques of yore, but offering new technologies is, I think, a way to get younger individuals involved. I wonder if any laser cutter and 3D Printer manufacturer/supplier would be interested in attending and giving demos (if there aren't any RMWebbers who can bring their gear and demonstrate...) I like the idea of a demo of, shall we say, computer-aided modelling, if only to dispel a few myths etc. It's also possibly an avenue to scale modelling that the "Playstation" generation will find more accessible and attractive than the hand-crafted approach (and I say this as someone who is in awe of some of the hand-crafted models shown on this forum). However, why not run the two in parallel - have a demo where two teams produce a model (say a locomotive, item of rolling stock or a building) using both approaches - one team using CAD, RP and Laser Cutting, with the other team starting with sheets of styrene, brass and a bunch of hand tools etc etc). Obviously the prototype would have to be carefully chosen, but maybe it would be an interesting comparison. Even, with a carefully chosen prototype, it could be a 3-way session - scratchbuilding, computer-aided, and RTR-conversion/rebuilding. Just an idea.... and I speak as someone who has produced models using all 3 approaches, but is having a lot of fun exploring the computer-aided approach at the moment. Cheers Alastair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will J Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Just an idea.... and I speak as someone who has produced models using all 3 approaches, but is having a lot of fun exploring the computer-aided approach at the moment. I like this idea a lot, but I think for a fair trial it ought to compare the approaches to making lineside buildings rather than rolling stock... if it were to use a 'tabletop' consumer 3D printer... getting a good result with a locomotive subject might be tricky in the time, but a building could work well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 ....so maybe also a small bedroom given todays modern houses all have an 8*7 box room. Hi Steve, A small group of us are already looking at something(s) to fit in an 8x7 box room whilst keeping the space available for its primary purpose. Further assistance may be welcomed, depending on how the show's management view our proposal. Let us know your location and what you would like to put in and we'll take it from there. Gruff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2014 It appears that by the good fortune of a nephew becoming hitched to his good lady a few days beforehand that I shall be in the Old Country on the dates in question. You've seen the work (or if you haven't you can click the links below ) so how can I be of assistance and support? Not possible to transport 35 metres of permanent layout around the world I'm afraid but there's more than one string to this bow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Damn you Gruffalo making me think about this more. Will get my thinking cap on and try and come up with a couple of ideas, 1 n gauge and 1 OO. Think O might be pushing it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It is indeed unfortunate that BCB cannot be there in person, as it were. A possible substitute might be a set of photos on display boards. It is, after all, one of RMweb's finest achievements. Now shall I go to ExpoEM North on Saturday and RMweb Live on Sunday or the other way round? Decisions, decisions ... Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Now shall I go to ExpoEM North on Saturday and RMweb Live on Sunday or the other way round? "There's only one way to decide ..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well the rostering gods have been most kind and seen fit to grant me this particular weekend in September off. Of course it had absolutely nothing to do with the fact I write the roster........nothing at all.......... Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Well the rostering gods have been most kind and seen fit to grant me this particular weekend in September off. Of course it had absolutely nothing to do with the fact I write the roster........nothing at all.......... Tom. In the interests of fairness, surely people should take it in turns to write the roster. Of course someone would need to write a roster of whose turn it is to write the roster, but they could take turns to do that.... ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I really enjoyed the rmweb events in the past so would definately look forward to this. I'd have to go by public transport but found my way to the stafford event so hopefully this wont be too hard to find. I think a members second hand stall would be a good idea, I'll start saving up now!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2014 It is indeed unfortunate that BCB cannot be there in person, as it were. A possible substitute might be a set of photos on display boards. It is, after all, one of RMweb's finest achievements. Now shall I go to ExpoEM North on Saturday and RMweb Live on Sunday or the other way round? Decisions, decisions ... Chris BCB Will be at the Stafford Exhibition in four weeks time and it will be great to see all the old Stafford members as part of this years exhibition. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 To make the show a bit different, how about rather than just some demonstrations, have a sort of lecture series through the day? I was thinking about university open days, where each course has a half hour slot that repeats through the day, so you have 3 or 4 chances to go to a talk you are interested in. Things like beginners guide to 3D printing, the basics of DCC sound, starting with weathering etc. More like the ideal home show where you go to a stage and someone demonstrates using big screens and practical hands on stuff. It would make a change from the usual awkward 'approach a guy at a table who looks like they are concentrating on a fiddly bit of brass folding and feel a bit bad interrupting him to ask a question.' David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice idea, but you have to have people who are engaging. There's no way of guaranteeing that. Having sat through lectures at shows (not only model shows), my experience is anything but positive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think a members second hand stall would be a good idea, I'll start saving up now!!!! For a moment I read that as a 'second-hand members stall' - how much would you charge for Boris, for example?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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