Adrian Stevenson

Welcome to O gauge! I have been running my locos in on a few lengths of track back and forth. But I intend to invest in a rolling road in due course. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Simon, I too can recommend the Bristol show. I am really looking forwards to it. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Dan, thank you. Happy New Year to all! Had a day off yesterday to take Lez out shopping. But today I have made more progress with the painting. Just half the right hand wall now to get painted, then the first coat will be complete on the walls. I fitted the fascia board to the front today as well. The doors and windows will be painted chocolate and cream. I have yet to buy the guttering and butts. Back to work tomorrow for a rest Cheers, Ade.

A tiny bit of modelling now. Just painted and added the lens to the Modelu GWR tail lamps I bought at Warley. I need to buy the side lamps too... Cheers, Ade.

Lol I did mean 2 watts....

Hi Phil, personally I like the shrub and foliage flower beds best. But all are good. I think I would repaint the sign in black, as you can see some grey areas showing through. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Simon, for a split second I thought you had my cat Patch! Except he only has one eye. He weighed in at his annual checkup with the Vet last week at 5.3kgs. A Loriot is on my shopping list for the New Year. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Dan, glad you have ordered the book, it will not disappoint. I am planning on moving in January. Hi Phil, LOL! At the moment I am just running the extension cable to the cabin from the outside socket. I only heat it when I am in there at the moment, but will have some wall mounted heaters with WiFi timers installed. A single 2000kw electric heater really warms it up. Today I have been painted again. Got the front done and the two thirds of the window wall done. I have also fitted the fascia board at the far end. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Phil, I look forwards to seeing more tomorrow. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Chris, I know you are a perfectionist and I suffer from the same condition as my old Mum always used to tell me. But it looks fine and by the time the roof is weathered it will be great. Cheers, Ade.

More adventures in 12 inch to the foot. Being blessed with some dry days, the roof is now finished! Just the fascia boards to fit tomorrow. The first coat of paint done on the far end. It felt very cold, despite the sun being out. Warming up now by a roaring fire with a cup of tea. Feeling pleased with the work I have got done this past few days. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Phil, loving the City of Truro. Was this a kit you built yourself? Cheers, Ade.

That is a real transformation. Nice work. Cheers, Ade.

Getting paid for doing your hobby is brilliant. My other hobby is militaria and I have been doing that for a living for 5 years at Hansons auctioneers. Cannot beat it. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Dan, thanks for the kind comments. Yes, Mike's book covers all about Great Summerford and Dauntsey with plans of the line and photos of the stations, bridges etc. The book is my "bible". It would be well worth you seeking out a copy. Hope to get some real modelling done in the New Year. The cabin build has been a long slog! Cheers, Ade.

Hope everyone is having a great Christmas? Having done the family visits over the past two days, Lez and I were on our own today. So while Lez caught up on her Soap's, I had a good day painting in the cabin. Pleased to say all the walls are now finished! Just the window frames to paint now. Then various trim bits can be added. My next indoor task will be to add the legs to the baseboards. I can also now start to think about blinds, electrics, floor coverings, etc. Lez has bought me two security cameras with WiFi connection to my phone so I can keeps tabs on everything. Just need some dry weather now (!) to get the outside finished. Cheers, Ade.

A few years to be sure. But never had a problem and 100% feedback. But I buy stuff every few months. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Guys, thanks for the comments. I work at Hansons Auctioneers and at our place you get the proceeds of the sale, which are paid either by BACS or cheque (client choice) after 20 working days. This allows us to get the money in and the client to get the item and ensure everything is OK. This waiting time is clearly explained before anyone signs on the dotted line and as well as being printed on the back of their receipt they are given a separate slip with all the relevant % costs, payment date, etc. What annoyed me was the lack of information that this could happen. I don't mind going through with a deal provided I have all the relevant info beforehand. What really concerns me is I have to post the item out before I have the money in my account. Cheers, Ade.

Thanks guys. Yes the money is in my account "on hold". Cheers Ade.

Looking good. I like the way that it all runs downwards. I think so may people forget the basics that any weathering runs down on a wagon/loco. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Guys, I have been an E Bay customer for around 20 years now. I have 100% positive feedback all around. Never had a single problem. Today I sold a "Star Wars" Light sabre. The buyer paid instantly with PayPal. Great! I was then informed by E Bay that the funds would not be released for up to 21 days! This was to "safeguard" the buyer as I had not sold anything for a while. (Given I work in one of the UK's leading auction houses, selling on E Bay is not usually a priority....) The funds would not be released until he had the item. Two phones calls later nothing has changed, in fact, they have made me more angry. So do not expect a "quick sale" and access to funds unless you are an "active" seller. I am now closing my account forthwith once the funds are in. Seller beware! Cheers, Ade.

See if this is any help? http://www.gaugemaster.com/instructions/dcc_concepts/Wiring-Pointwork-and-Special-Track-Conditions-For-DC-or-DCC-2014.pdf

Hi Julian, not sure I follow which bit of track you are having problems with? On your diagram diagram you do not show any power feed to the siding (which in your video) the wagon is sitting on. Cheers, Ade.

Hi Phil, the goods shed is very nice indeed. I have got one to scratch build at some point in time. Cheers, Ade.

More work been done on the 12 inch to one foot scale. The second coat of paint on the interior is nearly complete, just the window wall to complete now. Also more shingles done on the right side of the roof. I would like to say Merry Christmas to everyone on RM web. Thanks for all the kind comments on my project over the past year. Best wishes for 2020! Cheers, Ade.