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Right you are: These two and available in a boxed pair, as scale models with the detail differences (and there are differences!) and not the over scale happy land Thomas the choo choo versions. I have a few others but this is the main 'industrial' I'd like to see ^

Good Morning, What it says in the title really, I thought I would start a thread out of curiosity and interest. I found myself at the work bench painting, specifically painting figures more recently. Naturally there's a computer on one side of my bench so I usually have the RMweb up for regular inspiration and Facebook, although I've been listening to music and a internet radio station with it too. I'd usually listen to Chopin or Debussy while painting models and my 1940s playlist the rest of the time - Which has some obscure (I'll only list a few of the ones you may of heard of here) and more well known 'artists' from the period like Glenn Miller, Helen Forrest, The Andrews Sisters, Benny Goodman, Al Bowlly, Tommy Dorsey and Vera Lynn... I really like listening to Vera Lynn, I can listen to her for hours. Or I'd occasionally listen to the 1940sukradio while doing other things, additionally I have a friend who streams occasionally on Facebook with a similar I dare say it 'themed' radio station, although this has the added advantage of putting in requests. I don't think I'm the only one, I have a friend who does garden railways and he'd sit down in his shed or workshop rather while listening to the same radio station as me. I know everyone has different tastes but put simply I was wandering does anyone else listen to music while modelling? And what do you like to listen to? Do you listen to music for different tasks? Cheers, Reece

I would agree with this chap, each to their own with the above but if a trader had the above models at a show as a ''latest model from a manufacturer'' I'd probably just look at it for about 1-3 seconds then move on - They wouldn't make me want to part with my cash to be honest.

I'd would tend to agree with Tony above, sorry to hear that. I do hope Rosie is keeping well otherwise. I think I'm busy with an event on the Saturday at Bodmin Airfield but I'll try to pop down to the show on the Sunday if I can, it will be interesting to see what you've been up to and perhaps catch up a bit... I also have some more 'N' scale figures to give Mr Hatton if he's around for that one. All the best Cheers, Reece

Thanks Adrian, I did enjoy adding those little bits to that station building kit, make every building your own is what I say! Adds life and realism, much like putting a driver/secondman in the cab. I think you've done a grand job on yours and I do like the 'corporate image', it looks very smart - I wasn't too sure which 'livery' for mine but in the end I decided on a Lostwithiel inspired structure... Something I quite liked about that station having it's 50s chocolate and cream paint until late. Well that's always a good calling point when in Cornwall I find, I'd often take an hour or so out of my day to hop off the train at Camborne to visit a well known model centre. Perhaps you'll come home with a new Hoover or three. In a somewhat tradition, here's wishing you a happy birthday. Cheers, Reece

I'm enjoying reading your layout topic Adrian, a great piece of modelling - naturally your palm trees on the platform are a fine touch. I do agree with the Bachmann factory weathering especially on the Rat model, it's not the best, I completely removed it on my one until it was pristine including removing the windows and de-weathering in my usual way... I can't imagine why spayed with a matt black can is considered 'weathered' the driver can't even see where he's going, although it certainly made the models cheap to buy! I do admire your fleet of blue traction and a most inspirational layout. I'm still reading your topic the moment and I look forward to seeing more of your developments. All the best Cheers, Reece

All looks quite splendid to me Bill, an interesting venture into steam you've chosen - not at all the scene I'd associate with you! Such a neatly packed ballast job compared with the usual ballast everywhere with no walkways and certainly very different from your regular more 'modern image' models... I see another one of your fine boxes and lots of spiffing mineral wagons. I look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Reece

The coach builds look interesting Chris and the figures are splendid as usual... It's nice to see a growing population.

Tis nice to see some pictures Chris, I look forward to seeing more developments!

Hi Bill, I look forward to visiting Penhallick Junction at the Carn Brea Show and inspecting this fire which has been started in the lineside. I understand it's a new one day show for 2015 I gather? I'd like to think you'll get an invitation for the COG show at the same location later this year. A show which myself and my little layout should be attending once again... to gain another metal plaque for West Fraddon! Cheers, Reece

I remember many, many years ago Ratio kits announced a proper GWR 'train shed' kit for their 00 range on the very back page of the Ratio & Wills catalogue of the time.... years past still no future development of this kit. Tis abit of a shame really. However I do recall luckily there are drawings in some well known aging publications for Western Region modellers to work from. I look forward to seeing more Alan, all very nice so far! Cheers, Reece

Pretty sure there was a job relating to the subject, a dude that used to go around lighting the street lamps at night time with a long stick. I have a feeling I read some where it was part of the porters job to light the lamps at stations... would have thought gas would only be applicable to towns etc places that have a gas works, I'm sure rural halts and stations had oil lamps until the very end. I remember one of the teachers at school telling me that when she was a little girl the gas holder would go down in the evenings because everyone was cooking at tea time. Always reminds me of Ivor the Engine with Grumbly Gas Works

Looks good Chris, I think 'Victorian' décor was pretty basic in country cottages unless the occupants had lots of cash, mainly consisting of handmade wooden tables and chairs... probably wouldn't have changed much either until the Art Deco period when furniture (among other things) started to look really cool. I find watching programs/films set in periods useful, they're normally informative on the odd details such as the interiors of buildings during a specific period.

Look track has appeared!! That's awesome man! The dudes in their rail machines are on the scene! I can almost see the first trains running! My experience with my simplistic view in regards to DC controllers you'll probably want something which gives you a good amperage... anything with a 'Gaugemaster' branding is normally good. I've found on a really big layout the train slows down when it gets to the other end of the layout but speeds up when it comes closer to the connection to the track, I'm not 100% sure why this is but a controller with more amps seems to solve the problem. My opinion of DC is far behind DCC, probably a modern generation thing but anything further with DC just gets really technical and boring, I'd just rather buy some up to date gear rather than sit around worrying overcomplicating things about getting the trains from A to B. I just gave up on the DC system when it got extremely complicated getting my trains from A to B mainly because you need this or need that, then you need to have one of these or need to do this, quite sad and outdated system. Bit controversial but I think the older generation hold onto it to prove a point or something like look at how complicated my wiring diagram is. I think the old dudes at the model railway club favour feedback controllers because they sense when the trains go up hill apparently. Must admit some computer power supplies are good because they have a variety of outputs which can be repurposed, low voltage for lighting and things. Look forward to seeing more action Chris Cheers, Reece

Tis very nice Bill, good touch with the bonfire, I look forward to seeing this new feature! I see Tom is still sitting there with his flask and sandwiches.

I enjoyed reading that and the first picture (good) but the rest of the images have failed to show (bad) so at the moment I'm slightly disappointed. Probably be able to comment better once the images are fixed Steve. Cheers, Reece

... *views layout topic* Learns how to make foxgloves from crayons and wire

Been a while since your last posting but I'm sure you had to drive your landrover across miles of mouldy rice pudding, push it up a couple of sand dunes and navigate a deep potholed road before making your way to a tall ice cold cool and refreshing beverage before posting an update on RMweb. Some fantastic modelling there Bill. Definitely worth waiting for! The Sentinel looks really good in ECC Blue, and the Blue bullets are very nicely done. I look forward to seeing them in person. In regards to nameplates I've recently seen some custom name plates in 4mm made by 'Narrow Planet' one of the younger dudes from the BWR had some made up for one of his Class 57 locos, they look quite nice in my opinion. They might be worth a look I think he said they were £4 - £5 a pair. http://narrowplanet.co.uk/products Cheers, RSLR aka Reece

It's always interesting to see your layout progress Richard, it's a slight shame about the demolition of the layout but I look forward to seeing the new and improved version. I'm still enjoying reading your updates you've been posting on the Modelling Cornish Railways Facebook group. Cheers, Reece

I'm sure I visited your station the other day.