Earl Bathurst

Keep practicing!

I think we all feel that way, it took me several months to get the confidence to share anything of mine with the forum.

Practice makes perfect! Turning off this forum when you could be model making is my tip of the day. Th emost important thing is to make something, I see far too many people pontificating rather than doing.

A GWR LNER joint line, the two best on one layout

I don't think the LNER got quite as far as Haverfordwest.

the R might have though?

wasnt mr stevens by any chance?

From what I've seen of your work on RMweb you have nothing to worry about.

Thanks guys as i said it aint good but i do enjoy hobby but when you get these people who put u down it just annoys me.

Ill stick with it. I think i need to sort everything out and cut down the amount of projects i have down to minimum then maybe things wouldnt be so hectic

Hi Scott, we all have days like that...

If I'm frustrated with a project, I put it down and do something simple...

... something I know I'll enjoy - like weathering a few wagons etc

Stick to it matey - that's the key

If you're not sure then consider other options like doing a normal degree. If you still want to teach after this then do a PGCE.

If you really want to do it then being poor is a worthy sacrifice. Spent the last 4 years being poor but at least it teaches you the real value of money!

Personally I would do a normal degree and a PGCE. I would also look at what subjects are shortage subjects (better grants/golden hellos etc). Ultimately you have to want to be a teacher - it is hard work, but rewarding if you can cope with it. (Don't believe myths that it is particularly poorly paid).

Full length trains on even the smallest layout looks brilliant, Its a tad cheaper than OO (RTR at least) too. Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, Do it, DO IT!

n gauge is GREAT, just got our son his first N layout - 7' long by 22 " wide and we have been running 30 wagon modern coal trains, 9 coach steam specials and full length HSTs on it today!! The ability to have a loop using 12" radius and have everything go around it makes massive possibilities in even the smallest of spaces. My exhibition layout has a full branch line terminus station, goods facilities and an engine shed in only 4' length, its called Polpendra and was i...

I would advise buying a train set of the stuff and going from there.

Funny, that. Some were remarking on the quality of 18.201 running at Scaleforum today.

Indeed! Herr Honecker would have been proud to see the beast running.

I can categorically state I don't run anymore.

Find something you want to do that doesnt involve the government. Teachers commit suicide more often than most other professions.

SWMBO says teaching is a calling, not a job. If you have to think about it too much then the massive cost of Uni may not be worth it.

I know what you all mean I have always been interested in becoming a science teacher, its just the cost which puts me off.

Earl Bathurst - pot, kettle,black, if my experience with you is anything to go by

Rob d2 never had any dealings with you. If I say that I will keep something for someone then I do unless its already sold or they change their mind and sold without any issues!!!!

Er, short memory......you decided to buy something from me. Stalled forever on payment......didn't reply. Ring any bells ?

O's the only way to go....

O's the only way to go......

O gauge track but 16mm scale, that's the way to go!

Wouldn't mind finding a super d!

Wouldn't mind finding a Bcahmann DP1!

After all these conversions I've been doing I'm sure my trains hide from me. Scared of knives, blades, saws etc

You could still sell it on eBay as rare, never-run, collectable, MNIB!

:-)

l@@k at ths grate model!

You have a PM in your inbox, Craig

Congrats! :-)

Thank you. Was very shocked when I got the email

Something tells me Bill wants it

You don't know what you've got 'til you've lost it.

Ah mr Bathurst - selling everything again? lol

Keep it. I've still got my triang Blue Pullman! lol

I doubt ill be that adventurous (yet) It looks a good kit, looking forward to starting it

Heather K on " the other forum " is building one if you need any advice or info..

& I thought modelling swiss metre gauge was expensive.

But then again I bet a huge club room allocated o gauge space helped to move things along? How is swansea this rather wet November?

Very good paul. Club is moving ahead well, we have taken over the basement which is going to house an o gauge layout.

Thanks. Work starts on them this week.

Definately Scenic Sidings, Why hide your stock

Scenic Sidings are a good idea

Neil Rushby did an article on them sometime back

Personally, I like them because you model more of the landscape / surrounding scene

and they're easier on the eye IMHO - rather than bare wood...

Let's solve this with six simple letters then.

Wagons.

Think that is the best option cant beat long mixed goods

Good man!

But no Paxman scream :-(

Welly: Paxman does lots of screaming but thats a different program

I wonder who actually sang that line "This is the age of the train"?

....but still yearn for a roundy - round yet have no room..

I'm waiting to see how much money I have left at the end of the year .....

There is always a lot of year left at the end of the money!

its a pain the loco will go over it fine come back fine but wont go over it a second time. And putting points back to manual. But its so annoying

Im not any help, but i often get fed-up and think why the heck do i do this to myself...but when you find an answer or alternative you'll be much happier! at the end of the day its a hobby that we all enjoy, but we're bound to get annoyed from time to time...good luck mate

Try not to see it as one big job as it gets too much. Chop it down to smaller jobs and you'll sort it. Little victories etc..!

Yes. The walk under a castle class loco is worth it! The layout list looks really good too. I'm very much looking forward to tomorrow.

Sitting here grumbling enviously to myself... :-)

Denmark is probably a bit far. If you wanted to see Hungerford it was in one of the magazines I saw in Smith's today whilst picking up a MRJ.

its better than mine and 5,000 others who never post a thing.

We could all be better - practise!

I can imagine the likes of Futers, Denny, Jenkinson, Beal, Ahern and many more asking something similar at your age. There's natural talent however old or young you are, there's also the talent that can only come with age and experience. Hang on in there - and keep the posts coming...

Should!

Take the plunge, it's come on so much in the last decade.

I am very tempted. But what to build?

It never does when you look at it, as you know all the bits that are wrong, that no one else will ever see.

Or you've made a c00ck up big style.

I know this feeling i've just put the wrong layer of paint on a building when it should have been something else first. As ozzyo says you are your own worst critic

I know what you mean its just a pain when you put so much time and effort into doing the job but when you look at it later and i think god that looks awful and get discouraged