RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 5, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) I was alerted to these on the NGRM forum. Made by Tomytec they come as static models but can be motorised with an additional chassis. I intend to motorise them but with a bobo one rather than the four wheel chassis they are intended to have. They also came with this little coach so the two are going to be converted into a railcar I also got some of the Tomytec wagons and converted the couplings using the Peco gr102 ones & gr103 pockets. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2021 Overhead wires on the L & B Or are they going to get a generator car to go behind them? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2021 29 minutes ago, roundhouse said: Overhead wires on the L & B Or are they going to get a generator car to go behind them? I thought a low battery car so they don’t need to run round to see over it? I suggested to Tim we put up wires for electric bankers on his Clyre Valley as it would be eco friendly to get regenerative braking on the down trains He didn’t seem keen for some reason. I suspect a little module with tramway style overhead will appear . . . 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I was thinking about this, the Swiss et al had recognised the benefits of electrickery in the mountains early, And the Southern had plenty of experience with both overhead and third rail, so why wouldn’t the enterprising folk of little Switzerland experiment with overhead (and possibly the rack) for the steep climbs out of Combe Martin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted July 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2021 10 hours ago, PaulRhB said: I was alerted to these on the NGRM forum. Made by Tomytec they come as static models but can be motorised with an additional chassis. I intend to motorise them but with a bobo one rather than the four wheel chassis they are intended to have. They also came with this little coach so the two are going to be converted into a railcar I also got some of the Tomytec wagons and converted the couplings using the Peco gr102 ones & gr103 pockets. Those are very smart, a repaint in green and they would be very "Southern Bulleid style". Additionally, replacing the pantograph with an exhaust, and the side windows with grills, and you've got a diesel version. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 6, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 6, 2021 35 minutes ago, Jon Gwinnett said: I was thinking about this, the Swiss et al had recognised the benefits of electrickery in the mountains early, And the Southern had plenty of experience with both overhead and third rail, so why wouldn’t the enterprising folk of little Switzerland experiment with overhead (and possibly the rack) for the steep climbs out of Combe Martin Well I solved the steep climb by putting the station high on the valley side above the town like Lynton It’s opened another idea though that these would look quite good in green . . . 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PaulRhB Posted August 27, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Well the railcars got a bit cold and turned blue . . With the arrival of Lyn I realised the no backscene modules tend to end up with our stomachs or clutter in the background on my miniHSB modules I use a clip on foamex backscene I had printed. So I tried that with the 009 To get more variety and appropriate backscenes for the area I then ordered two more prints, around 4ft long on 5mm foamex, to use for photos and also if I want when running the modules. Top one is Woody Bay and the lower one the Stour at Wimborne that I used on my Peckett layout. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 17 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 WOW, What a difference Paul. Superb. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 Fun to play with for photos but it won’t be fixed to the module 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted September 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 I suppose with a modular system you can't have a set backscene due to the variable combinations. I wonder if you could just get something like a roller blind with a generic scene, which could be pulled out along the back of whatever layout/setup was in use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2021 (edited) On 02/09/2021 at 23:19, Ramblin Rich said: I suppose with a modular system you can't have a set backscene due to the variable combinations. I wonder if you could just get something like a roller blind with a generic scene, which could be pulled out along the back of whatever layout/setup was in use? I had an idea for the RhB system I might try out with this one day. I was thinking of a similar picture on a 4ft deep banner wrapped around a frame in the middle so it’s in view from most angles. It would need careful sizing to get it in scale from normal viewing distances. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 You could go with plain sky, with some scenery on the layout built ultra-low relief to semi-incorporate the attached backscene. These are Freemo-type modules, though, are they not? Is there truly a front and rear of the modules? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, AlfaZagato said: These are Freemo-type modules, though, are they not? Is there truly a front and rear of the modules? No as you say they are all reversible as they are accessed from either side. There’s some experiments to be done with what works best. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted September 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 I'm sure someone has worn a shirt printed with a sky background so they can be less obtrusive behind their layout. Possibly Brian Harrap as his Quay 87 layout had no defined front or back - or sides for that matter.... https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38591-quai87/&tab=comments#comment-411693 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Ramblin Rich said: I'm sure someone has worn a shirt printed with a sky background so they can be less obtrusive behind their layout. Possibly Brian Harrap as his Quay 87 layout had no defined front or back - or sides for that matter.... https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/38591-quai87/&tab=comments#comment-411693 Brian had the famous apron 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulRhB said: Brian had the famous apron Was it one of these? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2021 5 hours ago, DLT said: Was it one of these? Now there’s an image of Brian and Captain Kernow You aren’t going to be able to un-see! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 17, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) Bit of a diversion from the L&B due to the incoming Ffestiniog locos Two modules, one based on the level crossing and station at Penrhyndeudraeth and the second on Cei Mawr embankment. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Based on photos of Cei Mawr I’ve scribed the random blocks, some quite big, using a pencil. Now to start adding some basic ground forms and then the messy colour bit. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 11 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) A bit of terraforming taking place Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 12 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Looking good. Does honestly make me think of one Thomas serial involving a dam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted October 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2021 Liking the techniques you are using on the polystyrene. What glue are you using to stick the polystyrene together? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 3 hours ago, AdeMoore said: Liking the techniques you are using on the polystyrene. What glue are you using to stick the polystyrene together? Cheers Just the green evostick pva wood glue. I buy in big containers and decant into the little squeeze bottles to save money. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 20, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) The fascia’s gluing on before trimming means I can do the ‘icing’ on the ground next before colouring the stonework. Edited April 24, 2022 by PaulRhB 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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