RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2018 I came to the same conclusion with certain details of my model of Tunnel Inspection Coach, DW150144. What I couldn't quite work out I had to guess, with the thought that if I can't find out then possibly no one knows. But if someone does know and sees my error they will speak up. Until then, no one can say its wrong. Since I did the model some more information has come to light, albeit from a slightly earlier period. And Hornby have replaced their 1970s Colletts with rather nice super detail ones, and of the correct hand brake which will save me so much rebuilding the second time round. I still occasionally Google "DW150144" though just in case something new has appeared. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Well, when someone does know if all, it would be a missed opportunity if you didn’t get them to give you chapter & verse, so you can publish it on here, duly credited to said master. If they can’t provide the references, and won’t give their name & email address, you can tell them that Simon said they’re fake news Simon Edited July 16, 2018 by Simond 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Kevin, Just noticed, 100 pages! Congratulaions & Well done. Your model, and the photos thereof, are a treat. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) A picture from the stock folder. Really must check that all things, like platform lamps, are in the correct postion before taking a picture, only noticed it after I had edited it!!! Then changed it to monochrome I have more pictures of this loco close up that any of the others, it seems to just work. Must try the others..... Edited June 9, 2023 by KNP 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOxon Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I see you've reached 100 pages - congratulations. Regarding that platform lamp. If you'd looked before the engine arrived, you'd have seen the work gang on the platform re-setting the base after an accident with a luggage trolley 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) I am sure we just can't quite see the workmen hoisting it up onto the top lamp iron so it shines out, USA train style. Also... nicely weathered engine Kevin. Did you do that one yourself? Edited July 16, 2018 by Martin S-C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I see you've reached 100 pages - congratulations. Regarding that platform lamp. If you'd looked before the engine arrived, you'd have seen the work gang on the platform re-setting the base after an accident with a luggage trolley Thanks. Lateral thinking involved here, must use it more often!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 I am sure we just can't quite see the workmen hoisting it up onto the top lamp iron so it shines out, USA train style. Also... nicely weathered engine Kevin. Did you do that one yourself? They've gone for a tea break half way through the job. Thanks, loco weathered by me - one man band is Little Muddle - might explain the length of time I've been working on it....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Kevin, Just noticed, 100 pages! Congratulaions & Well done. Your model, and the photos thereof, are a treat. Best Simon Many thanks for that, we are beginning to get to the stage now where I am looking at older models and thinking - that needs updating....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2018 As a side issue, my son was going through his collection of photographs and came across a set that he had forgotten he had taken. I have never seen these before either. They date back to the very start of what eventually became Little Muddle, even before in fact the the layout was constructed in the 4th bedroom and it used to live as a portable module in the 'old railway room'..... When you look at the first and second picture I was surprised at how little I varied it from the design drawn on the MDF! To the left was another module that linked with it that Middle Farm on. Aerial view of Middle Farm module during construction Then the above two modules combined along with a third base one with track and hay field Memories..... 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 It's always useful to see how layouts are constructed, Kevin. Excellent work as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Your modular scenery system is really neat. Do you build a "normal" main baseboard and then just lay the sub-modules on top or is there some other method going on? I can see how much easier this makes, say, a farm or factory scene to work on when you can get at all sides of it and lift it up vs working on it in-situ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Your modular scenery system is really neat. Do you build a "normal" main baseboard and then just lay the sub-modules on top or is there some other method going on? I can see how much easier this makes, say, a farm or factory scene to work on when you can get at all sides of it and lift it up vs working on it in-situ. Correct, a 2x1 SW supporting frame was constructed with 2x2 bearers for additional support built first and then the modules lifted into place. Even the bridge module was two pieces where the section with the derelict house could lift off. So much easier when you can work on smaller boards, not always possible as the corner boards with the trees was built insitu but this meant I had to start at the back and work forwards.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted July 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2018 (edited) Well, after Ken heard my comment about loco close-ups he decided to set up his camera gear in the field next the line into Little Muddle and rectify the situation. Before long 4825 trundled past running light so he snapped away. Prior to taking these pictures and after reading comments on Gilberts wonderful Peterborough North I spent some time dusting the loco, straightening up handles, removing flick and brush hairs so hopefully these came out as intended!! It's surprising what these little models can accumulate.... Edited March 21 by KNP 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted July 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2018 Great photos. My compliments to Ken. How tall is he though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted July 17, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2018 Great photos. My compliments to Ken. How tall is he though? Think he's got a step ladder, or a scaffolding tower. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Still one of my favorite class of loco's...… I have a feeling the fireman is looking back and wandering how on earth they ended up facing this direction with no turning facilities at Little Muddle? Edited March 21 by KNP 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2018 Sid James and his traction engine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Strathwood Posted July 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2018 Still one of my favorite class of loco's...… 1396.jpg I have a feeling the fireman is looking back and wandering how on earth they ended up facing this direction with no turning facilities at Little Muddle? The way your prints are coming out I think you had better find a different chemist... Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 The way your prints are coming out I think you had better find a different chemist... Kevin Its the view Kapitan von Kruger of U.654 got when he raised his periscope off the coast of Little Muddle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Original picture of 4825 before I 'tweaked' it...... Edited March 21 by KNP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) Nice day, not much wind to speak of so the Squadron Leader has been up and about with his camera (and plane!)..... Flew over the junction at Encombe and caught a very busy moment Edited March 21 by KNP 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I do hope the Railcar is arriving at Endcombe, otherwise the Passengers for LM Service in the B Set will be well Peeeeeeeeeeeeeed off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2018 I wonder how the dairy keeps going - you never see any staff, there's never a milk tanker being shunted in or out, just a manager's car badly parked out front. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 I wonder how the dairy keeps going - you never see any staff, there's never a milk tanker being shunted in or out, just a manager's car badly parked out front. I do hope the Railcar is arriving at Endcombe, otherwise the Passengers for LM Service in the B Set will be well Peeeeeeeeeeeeeed off. That's the trouble with a double ended train you don't which way it is going...…..! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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