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  1. MichaelW
    I think we'll stick with the great minds. Though I have to say as an ex-research scientist I'm disappointed that you have so much space for adding additional 'features' but no desire to do so On the other hand having reformed myself as an engineer in industry I commend the plan to keep it simple! Robmcg - those are very impressive images - where do the backgrounds come from?
  2. MichaelW
    I shall shockingly drag the discussion back on topic and say: That's a good looking control panel Jeff. I like the space you've created around the switches. Will you be adding much more to it? Or will it be for point control only? Hope your underboard wiring goes safely tomorrow... Edited to say - You got there first Jeff!
  3. MichaelW
    Hi all, I've recently acquired myself a static grass applicator, and a range of static grass to use with it, but I have no idea what I need to do to create the various effects I see on the best layouts on here. Anyone care to share some hints and tips? I'm currently looking at wanting to produce grazed fields and unkempt railway embankments, so any suggestions you can offer would be gratefully welcomed! Thanks, Michael
  4. MichaelW
    Hi Jeff, sounds like you're making good progress there. Don't forget to enjoy the track-laying/soldering/fumes while you can! How are you powering your cobalts? Have you thought how you're going to split up the track bus so you don't lose all power if you get a fault? More importantly of course, the same divisions will make it a lot quicker to locate the fault.
  5. MichaelW
    You only make that mistake around SWMBO once... Weight discussions should never ever include the word Mass(ive)...
  6. MichaelW
    Ah, you spotted me having a sneaky peak before I leave work (hope no-one here did though). For the rest of you - the difference the sleepers have made is big - if you're lucky Jeff may post some pictures on here for you all...
  7. MichaelW
    Hi Jeff, You really are making good progress with the track laying, the photos of the viaduct really do show the care you're putting into the layout. I'm still impressed with the finish you've got on the stonework, the first picture really does look good! Almost enough to make me try something slightly simpler... How are you getting on with the in-fill sleepers? Any chance of on overall view once you've completed them?
  8. MichaelW

    Has now burnt his 13 year old narrow gauge layout - time to start thinking about the next one!

  9. MichaelW

    Has come back from a 24 mile walk with only one thought in mind - the narrow gauge layout that hasn't been touched in 12 years is going on the bonfire!

  10. MichaelW
    In the firm belief that the only stupid questions are those that aren't asked... What's an Olfa Cutter?
  11. MichaelW
    I've spent the past couple of days reading through your thread, and all I can say is wow! Your buildings really do look good. I hope that one day I'll be able to produce something approaching that quality. I have to admit I did think the tank looked a bit large - the new one looks a better fit, but both of them are really well executed!
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    Has had a fun hour with his new baseboards, a power-drill and a hole-saw...

  13. MichaelW
    Ah.... it brings back memories of people being sent to the technicians for a "long stand" - generally in retribution for some level of rudeness... Have you got to the stage I always get to of just wanting to see something run yet Jeff?
  14. MichaelW
    Wow! I go away for a couple of days and another hundred ish posts appear! Thanks all for the ballast colour discussion - it gives me plenty of scope for working on my home layout. Jeff - a few comments on what I missed: Super-elevation - looks really good if done well, causes no end of trouble if done poorly (particularly with transitions and pointwork), I have a few tales to tell... Bringing back the curved crossover by the viaduct - definitely, I think you restricted the play value operational possibilities when that disappeared. Good to see more trackwork going down, but I have a question - you appear to have a gap in the sleepering around the points, how are you intending to fill them in?
  15. MichaelW

    Back from a long weekend in the caravan, so much to read...

  16. MichaelW
    Hi Jeff, Been slowly reading through your thread for the past few days to catch up - and I have to say I'm mightily impressed at what you have achieved - and what looks set to come! You've certainly encouraged me to get on with the woodwork for club layout I'm involved in (thread for that may appear soon...) I look forward to seeing what you manage to do when you get back from your break! Michael
  17. MichaelW

    Day off today, so why did I switch the alarm on last night? Oh well, lots more time to not do any modeling...

  18. MichaelW

    Just back from a 28 mile walk - I'm starting to understand where the modeling time has gone...

  19. MichaelW

    Pondering the merits of a west country branch line layout for a Dapol 57xx

  20. MichaelW

    Wondering where all the time I used to waste doing nothing has gone...

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    2. richbrummitt

      richbrummitt

      If you find it with mine please let me know.

    3. Horsetan

      Horsetan

      Well, you're on here, so the answer may be closer than you think....

    4. richbrummitt

      richbrummitt

      where ;)

  21. MichaelW
    Dave, Thanks for letting us know - and thank you for having the confidence to reject them and face the (unwarranted) criticism for wanting to make sure they are right. I shall look forward to getting them when they do pass muster!
  22. MichaelW

    In severe need of inspiration - Leeds South is at its first 'proper' exhibition in 25 days, and there's still bare baseboard to cover...

    1. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      Is there a layout thread we can look at to see if there's things we can suggest?

    2. MichaelW

      MichaelW

      Yes - it's in the 2010 Challange section. I may find my camera and add some up to date pictures...

       

    3. MichaelW

      MichaelW

      I did, and I have...

  23. MichaelW

    really should check both sheds before complaining the parcel 'left in shed' wasn't...

    1. Pennine MC

      Pennine MC

      Are you Arthur 'Twosheds' Jackson, then ;-)

    2. MichaelW

      MichaelW

      No, I 'forgot' about the one that leaks and is about to fall down...

       

  24. MichaelW

    Hot, bothered and bewildered...

  25. MichaelW

    has wired up a storage loop. One down, 13 to go...

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