RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 Sweet Larry, it look so natural and like its been there for years. Darling, Larry. I have to agree. The whole look is that of a well established layout...... Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2015 That ruler seems to have earned its keep over the years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 That ruler seems to have earned its keep over the years! I agree it looks awful. It was bought years ago for lining out 7mm scale carriages originally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Evening Larry, I think everything you've done lately has had a really positive effect. A well earned break in one of my favourite parts of the world, hope you enjoy it. I can recall my father taking us there on holiday years ago, and he always wangled a couple of trips up the Ffestiniog on the Sunday as you could have a drink on board, when the rest of the area was dry! Kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm enjoying the continuing refinements to the layout, Larry. But I'm really enjoying the sudden luvviness that's over taken us all. I feel quite Laurence Olivier all of a sudden. Toodles, dear heart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I'm off for a narrow gauge Festiniog 'fix' in Porthmadog....You're clearly a man of good taste and discernment Coach (but we knew that already) - every time I go north to Brum on business, I hear the 08:25 Pwllheli train being announced at New Street and want to skive off to Porthmadog on it for a Ffesty ffix. I hope you have a cracking day - can we have some photos please? David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml1983 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I love the fact you're forever adapting and changing. A small suggestion; the chemical works is easily seen under the bridge but not above. Perhaps some kind of representation on the backscene would improve this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 I love the fact you're forever adapting and changing. A small suggestion; the chemical works is easily seen under the bridge but not above. Perhaps some kind of representation on the backscene would improve this? I have pondered on this but painting a representation on the backscene would only work from one position. Maybe the works should be moved further away from the bridge. Glad you mentioned it, as it tells me someone else was uncomfortable with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hi Larry, that's far better use of the siding, and hiding the Point Motors under an embankment with a small retaining wall Rail side should be no bother at all. Really nice idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2015 Looks like it's all coming together nicely Larry. I do like the SMP track as well. Can I ask a question? When you modified your Hornby Olton Hall did you change the steam pipes around the smokebox? I'm going to modify one in late GWR period. Cheers, Mark A few more photos of it and 7827 wouldn't go amiss either! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Too dull to venture over to the Victorian Gala at Porthmadog so I listened instead to my 38XX barking its way around Ellesmere! The first move for 3865 was to collect a brakevan. One was stabled in the colliery yard..... WEB Colliery move 1.jpg The brake van was then attached to a train of loaded mineral wagons (they should be loaded but shushhh). Crosfield chemical tanks in the other siding.... WEB Colliery move 2.jpg 3865 departing Ellesmere Colliery yard towards the station. It leaves the brake van at the rear behind...... WEB Colliery move 3.jpg After arrival at Ellesmere North Station, the 38XX proceeds to run round its train..... WEB Colliery move 4.jpg WEB Colliery move 5.jpg The coal train is awaiting a road to Croes Newydd Junction. Aye, it's a scandal..... No lamps! ..... No signals!....No telegraph poles!.....No footplate crew.... WEB Colliery move 6.jpg Time Larry, it takes time to do it all, your doing the right thing and making sure it WORKS FOR YOU first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you modified your Hornby Olton Hall did you change the steam pipes around the smokebox? I got to thinking about what you asked and I remember now the steam pipes were moulded. No I didn't replace them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 11, 2015 No lamps! ..... No signals!....No telegraph poles!.....No footplate crew.... WEB Colliery move 6.jpg But still FUN Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 But still FUN Don Too right. For years I spurned converting to DCC, in fact I remember someone phoning me 7 or 8 years ago to tell me it would be ideal for my then Greenfield loco shed. But once something clicks I go for it hell and high water and moving locos with sound around is great. Because one can hear the exhaust, every maneuver is so much slower, which of course is DCC's ˈfȯr-tē, and makes me realise how unrealistically fast I used to move everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2015 Some great photos, Larry. I must update/upgrade my camera. Any recommendations a reasonable camera for somebody who doesn't know their f-numbers from their auto-flash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Some great photos, Larry. I must update/upgrade my camera. Any recommendations a reasonable camera for somebody who doesn't know their f-numbers from their auto-flash? I happen to use a Canon 600D, which replaced my smashed 500D. The current upgrade of my 600D is the 700D but with touch screen. The back screen still folds out and twists, vital when shooting around the layout (I never use the viewfinder), I shoot mainly as 3200 ASA in the shed because the resolution is good enough for a PC screen. I always use Tv mode (shutter-priority), a legacy from my 'publishing' days when the most important factor in photographing moving trains was shutter speed. Messing around shooting images the various options in order to compare is pointless. Far better to stick to one mode and find out what it will do for you. I always over-expose in the shed by 2/3ds of a stop using the AV button on the back plate. Lastly, my chosen focus point is the centre of the screen, however, it can be moved around when using the back screen to suit. That point also sets the centre weighted exposure. DPReview is a good place to start.... http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-700d-rebel-t5i Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Not a clue what your talking about above in relation to camera settings but your end results speak volumes. Superb pics of the Yard etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 That last set of pictures are amazing ,this picture is my favourite The way the sleepers sit in the ground is perfect and the well trodden path to the cattle dock very nicely done even the paint job on the actual dock fencing looks real Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Thanks Brian. I was a little apprehensive about this shot because I didn't replace the Peco track just here at the buffer stops (I ran out of SMP). Glued 3/8" of cork down as a base on which to assemble and glue a RTP bridge (it required this packing to clear the loading gauge). Then it was painted blue-grey to match the brickwork. So here it is weighted and drying. Its width compared with the previous arch bridge permitted me to position it astride the first fiddle yard turnout to allow a clearer and longer view of the scenic section beyond.... WEB Bridge 1.jpg Even with the peco ,it looks spot on and very convincing and a great eye for tones and colour Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Even with the peco ,it looks spot on and very convincing and a great eye for tones and colour Brian Never even noticed...................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mawer Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Great work, as ever, Larry. Forgive my ignorance, but what is an RTP bridge? I like the look of it, but don't now what it is or where one would get one from. Cheers Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2015 RTP means Ready to Plonk - I.e. a bought item which is complete. It is a derivative of RTR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2015 RTP = ready to plonk (place), similarly RTR = ready to run. Snap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Forgive my ignorance, but what is an RTP bridge? I like the look of it, but don't now what it is or where one would get one from. Hi Rich, It is a Bachmann product purchased at a much lower price than the norm from Rails of Sheffield. The code on the invoice is Scenecraft 44-152 Railway Road Over Bridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Mawer Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 RTP = ready to plonk (place), similarly RTR = ready to run. Snap! Ha ha! Why didn't I guess!!! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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