Jaz Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 This gives a rough idea of what needs to be achieved. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 wow! Those pics are both inspirational and depressing! Looks like you spent a fortune there too! Just to let you know also, that I'm a definite no for the weekend - too many other commitments I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 wow! Those pics are both inspirational and depressing! Looks like you spent a fortune there too! Just to let you know also, that I'm a definite no for the weekend - too many other commitments I'm afraid. I did start a post about some of them being a bit depressing and inspirational at the same time myself. The time they have managed to put in has resulted in some lovely work. But what you have to remember is many of those are done by a group of people. Not a single person. So they can achieve larger layouts at speed. I always think of Blackmill as being Newbryfords, but he just recently pointed out it is group effort. Many of us work alone...and have to work...so the work can only be slower. Sad you can't make it, but other commitments are a part of family life. Hopefully in due time we will have a chance to say hi. But regardless, we have similar interests and similar ideals and as such are friends. I am frankly amazed so many of us have managed to make it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Bah! Just went to order my discounted ticket for RMLive and advanced booking is over. I know I'd only save £2 and get a free programme, but what a bore! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ...........oooh only days to go..... ......getting excited....... ...........meeting some friends and what is likely to be a great show............... RM LIVE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 make sure you get plenty of pics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 make sure you get plenty of pics Moi? Take pictures? Are you sure??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Kal has been playing...... and has something for when we get to the Blackpool part of the layout. Edited September 9, 2014 by Jaz 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I did start a post about some of them being a bit depressing and inspirational at the same time myself. The time they have managed to put in has resulted in some lovely work. But what you have to remember is many of those are done by a group of people. Not a single person. So they can achieve larger layouts at speed. I always think of Blackmill as being Newbryfords, but he just recently pointed out it is group effort. Many of us work alone...and have to work...so the work can only be slower. Sad you can't make it, but other commitments are a part of family life. Hopefully in due time we will have a chance to say hi. But regardless, we have similar interests and similar ideals and as such are friends. I am frankly amazed so many of us have managed to make it. Anyone for for a visit to Dover ?...............Please PM....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 OK we have Harvey2. I checked out Austin, found a small paint pot, cleaned it up a bit put i some spare latex. So we are good for the puppies to go home 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Some interesting roof vent castings, I may have to invest in a few for my Creamery Roof.Slightly reminding of the following in Wallace & Gromit The Wrong Trousers: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Some of Pete Harveys etchings. Kal was having a go today. rmweb2855show60 rmweb2586show61 he was not impressed with some of his soldering considering th fineness of the etching to swopped to glue rmweb2857show62 rmweb2858show63 A couple of the bins and BRUTEs were those that I started painting. Kal said to have a go at one....pesky little devils. Soon got the hang of it though. 1. Long nose pliers ....beware when using them for bending along the seams....in case a weaker point bends first!!!! I found it more useful to use the long nose pliers to PROTECT next to the seam and used the bar to press against the seam. 2. Deciding which seam to bend first is tricky!!!! cause the first seam appears to be the easy seam.....after that you are terrified of messing the first on up!!! 3. When making a box bending the 90degree angles is not too hard....except for the last one!!!!! Because the thickness of the tool you are using makes it harder. The bars at this point come into their own. BUT still each carefully for the weaker part bending!!!! rather than the bit you want to bend. 4. Once your nerves are shredded, walk off, calm down and return. 5. Having a second job, e.g. checking on RMweb for updates helps break the job and stop you wanting take a hammer to it. 6. I make it sound much worse than it is, plus being a woman with smaller hands, and issues with the hands...makes it much harder. I suspect some blokes will bend these things with ease. 7. But I am pleased with the result....although I plan to buy some plastercine to push the brass etching into to hold it in place for the glue bit.....glueing myself a second time aught to be avoided....am using blue tack at the moment as a substitute. 8. They are really nice etchings....worth the effort.Hopefully the pictures which will go up in due course will prove this. Edited September 10, 2014 by Jaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 grrr the little leg bits....zing all over the place.....i spend more time looking for bits....than i do making the model!!!!!!!!! six bits.....and ages spent looking for three of them. Popped on a white sheet to help...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Hybridangel77 is there on Saturday too. I'll pm and see if you want to meet up....... Class66 was meant to be working that weekend, but after speaking nicely to his work he has got Sunday off, and will now be attending. anyone going Sunday should contact him for a meet Uax6 is joining us Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am no longer sure my Doctor .................... grrr the little leg bits....zing all over the place..... Popped on a white sheet to help...... ............ i have some spare latex.So we are good for the puppies to go home ............ .... will allow me to travel as far as Coventry, given the likely resultant reaction to the Engineering techniques which might be displayed there ....... ............... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Several people have pm..ed asking for loads of pictures of RMlive....which is of course a must. but if anyone who can't go...and does not do 'photos' needs any specific areas for reference...please note them down...and I'll do my best to ensure i give them coverage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 David todd is with us today.....so I plan to ensure we get our monies worth......where's the horse whip!!!!!!!! Electrician checks can be expected...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi jaz and Kal, great to see you both today, hope you had a good show and a good journey home. Bodge 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi Jaz and Kal Great progress had to go back several pages to catchup on all your progress, which is great to see and watch the YouTube clips. Love all your work and many ideas that you make and add to an ever growing layout. Hope you had a good day at the show wish I was there to... Take care, Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hi jaz and Kal, great to see you both today, hope you had a good show and a good journey home. Bodge Absolutely mutual......even though you took one look at me....and 'hid' behind the nearest person...... .........subtle lovely to see you are recovering nicely, and enjoyed saying hi to your 'chauffeur.'...George T / Ashcombe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Marcus 37 had to cry off, he is helping out a friend which is taking up a lot of his time. The friend is a farmer and is probably very grateful to have someone help you when you really need it. We'll catch up later, as for the near future he will be one very busy bunny, being a good samaritan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Westerhamstation, lovely to meet you and your wife. So nice she 'gets it'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) JCL so pleased that everything fell into place for you to make it, and we had the chance to say hello. Hope the wife will be pleased with Austin.And hope the research goes well. Will look forward to picture and model in due course. Oh....yeah.......we did point out to JCL.....that the suitcase on wheels was so big....he should/could (edit= had the decency to) have smuggled Sasquatch thru in it.... Edited September 13, 2014 by Jaz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Anotheran. Excellent to met you. This applies to everyone, but Kal was saying how it was so nice, that the people that we tend to chat with regularly always appears so nice on the web, and all turned out to be equally nice in person. It was superb so many of us had that opportunity to meet. It's a shame we just didn't have longer. As the meet worked out so well with everyone. A quick lunch and a snatched coffee,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Julian, Jcredfer, always lovely to meet up and chat. Shall be looking forward to seeing your new arrivals. . This time not missing in action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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