emt_911 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 After my little trip to Bramdean and the surrounding area yesterday, I've sorted out some of the photos. Firstly some general landscape ones I'd forgotten how hilly the area was so I'm going to have to give this some thought. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Secondly, some building ideas from the area I'm hoping to get down that way again soon to get more photos of buildings to give a better idea of sizes and materials. There's also a chance of at least constructing the test plank over the next week or so 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Duncan, some nice shots mate, The West Meon Hut used to be a Favourite for Food, but the last time I went there, about 10 years ago, it wasn't as good as it used to be. Still a nice area though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Hi Duncan, some nice shots mate, The West Meon Hut used to be a Favourite for Food, but the last time I went there, about 10 years ago, it wasn't as good as it used to be. Still a nice area though. Thanks Andy. Totally agree with you about the area. It looks like I might have a couple of days next week when I can explore the area further and get some more detailed shots 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Van fuelled, camera ready including spare battery, list of traders, purchases and layouts printed ready for Railex tomorrow. The only thing I have to find now is my wallet. It was last seen running away. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted May 22, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2015 Van fuelled, camera ready including spare battery, list of traders, purchases and layouts printed ready for Railex tomorrow. The only thing I have to find now is my wallet. It was last seen running away. Duncan, Have a good time tomorrow. Hope you get lots of ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Evening Chris. I think I've now got to the point where ideas are small details. My biggest problem is the potential damage to my wallet. As you know from last weekend some of it is already allocated and there are now more things on the shopping list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 An excellent day at Railex. The standard of every layout was exceptional. Met Jason and had some long conversations and my wallet is now in hiding. I also saw BCB in the flesh for the first time. To be honest the photos don't do it justice. Lots of photos taken, some of which I'll post on here and the relevant threads when I've had chance to sort through them. I also had a chat with several members of the BCB crew and came away with solutions to some of the ideas I've had about adding some height to HA. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Hi Duncan, I helped run BCB last year at DEMU and as you say the photos just don't do it justice, glad you had a good time and met Jason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 This is going to take a couple of days to sort through the photos from Railex. First batch Harton Gill. An amazing level of detail has gone into this 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) Hi Duncan, Looking great! Just an idea for the military area, maybe an Airfix ME109 or a Junkers 88 that has been shot down and is being dissasembled, with various damaged parts, and maybe a shot down Spitfire that is being repaired. While the Airfix kits are 1:72, I have found they are good matches for OO. Even though it isnt my era/region, I can't wait to see some baseboards constructed and some track down. Personally I think that handlaid track looks a lot better than Peco, with over 18 metres of track to lay on Dunoon, 2 3 way turnouts, 2 double slips and a whole ton more of standard points I just do not have the time, especially as modeling time per week comes to half saturday half sunday and an hour each evening. Therefore I am using Peco code 75 all the way through the layout. So far in 3 weeks I have gone from a soft copy track plan to track down and wiring started. I think that it is great that you are scratchbuilding the buildings, however I would reccomend not trying to go to far, start with smaller items such as lineside huts or coal staithes, as it is very easy to get carried away. Look forward to seeing more progress. Peter Edited May 25, 2015 by 60012 Commonwealth of Australia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi Peter and thanks for the input. The base boards are going to be built in the next few weeks after the test plank. There are a few cameo ideas that I'm working on but these will come later as I want to achieve the less is more type layout. Duncan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 A few of my Railex photos of BCB 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted May 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2015 It's always great when RMwebers post up pictures from shows Duncan. The shot of the stripy yellow engine on the bridge is particularly good. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks Shaun. I'm going to put some of the ideas gained from Railex into the test plank. I'm hoping to start on Thursday after another site visit for loads more photos. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks for the pics Duncan, really good mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Another quick picture from Railex Just one question. Does anyone know this person waving at me? :jester: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I caught BCB at railex, a very impressive piece of work it is, too. In fact the quality of show in general was quite something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 I don't honestly think that there was an average layout at the show. It will certainly be in my diary next year as a must attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted May 27, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2015 Does anyone know this person waving at me? I don't know about the person, but the cap looks familiar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 OK, back to some modelling. At the moment I'm waiting for the bogies for 2 warflats purchased at Railex. I had a spare hour tonight so I've done some test ballasting rather than do it the first time on the layout proper. Photos tomorrow when it's dried no matter how it turns out. I should be collecting some ply tomorrow for the base boards as long as work doesn't take too long. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Quite a bit later than planned but the test track ballasting has been completed. A cruel close up for you and comments are invited 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Looking god Duncan, don't forget to paint it first as its easier that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Looking god Duncan, don't forget to paint it first as its easier that way. Thanks Andy. This one is just for getting the ballasting right so I'm not too worried about the track. Next up is a test scenic plank for points, track weathering, wiring and an idea to add some height to the terrain. I don't know if it's going to all work but there's only one way to find out 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks Andy. This one is just for getting the ballasting right so I'm not too worried about the track. Next up is a test scenic plank for points, track weathering, wiring and an idea to add some height to the terrain. I don't know if it's going to all work but there's only one way to find out Good Man, practice makes perfect, just enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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