Phil Bullock

Thought folks might like to see the outcome of this project - there was some dramatic lighting on the decking this morning so I sallied forth with the camera The base model started out as 37254 which has the refurbed nose ends with the cowlings cut back - so first job was to source the correct nose ends. HAving acquired the base model from Muddy Blues of this parish we then did a nose end swap - thanks Craig! Had to remove ER pattern lamp irons and headboard clips and domino headcodes. Then fitted new headcodes from Precision labels with home made glazing, renumbering, OH flashes, arrows and TOPs panels from Fox labels and worksplates plus WR cow horn lamp irons from Extreme etchings - crew are Bachmann, wire coupling loops also added. Weathering washes initially with white to weather blue slightly, then black and roof grime - and track grime plus weathering powders over bogies. All subtle and done with brushes rather than sprays except for a final light coat of sprayed matt varnish - but streaky! Rather pleased with result Heres the original http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=flikr+d6992&id=09165E555A325F0F2390F25BB1A84205BEAFA78F&FORM=IQFRBA#view=detail&id=09165E555A325F0F2390F25BB1A84205BEAFA78F&selectedIndex=0 http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/6266116392_a3065cbb5b.jpg Many thanks to Graeme Wareham AKA Brush Veteran for the inspiration Phil

That's tasks 2 and 2A completed Posted the video of the Baby Deltic in the specific thread - see http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/50103-baby-deltic-sound/?p=1280189 Cheers Phil

Fanfares - here we are! When Youtube finishes processing the video you will be able to view - and more importantly hear - the result at Horns sound rather like those from its big brother - is that correct? Otherwise am rather pleased with final result given installation difficulties - happy to share more info on those if there is interest Meanwhile - enjoy, its only a kitchen floor test track video at the mo but will film in anger the next time we have the layout up Cheers Phil

Job 2 now completed - Baby deltic is back together - not finally tested yet Found another job though - test and replace chip in Class 14, has never really been run in anger Keeps me off the streets ..... Phil

Hi Colin It'll be work on a board at a time - with two or 3 joined up as needed in the garage Off up the community centre in a big van when I need to set the lot up! Cheers Phil

Would commend roundy roundy, it works well for Abbotswood - when we are being serious we operate it as end to end with in effect parallel linked fiddle yards at the back - but also allows the option of running in locos on a circular track and - only occasionally you understand - just playing trains Cheers Phil

Would be good to see you Ralph Current bookings for 2014 are Redditch (September) and Bishops Cleeve (December) Then as Geoff says TrainWest in 2015 Railex at Butterley has been mentioned in 2014 but not a firm arrangement as yet Kind regards Phil

Absolutely Geoff its in the schedule - will try and get down to 2014 show for a recce, is there a deffo date yet for 2015? Phase 2 should be well under way by then - but not sure about completed Pretty much a one man team these days when it comes to layout construction But some great mates & family to help with exhibitions and running Cheers Phil

Phase 1 is 12 x 10 Phase 2 doubles that - 24 x 10 Only way to set it up at home is in the garden when the sun shines! Will be fun with phase 2 Phil

Shame on you Mike Extra - Marital? How could I when SWMBO gets out her chequebook when I visit you Hee hee Phil

Delivery must be getting closer Time to up the froth levels.... http://www.miac.org.uk/class42.html#brd833 Phil

So here's task 1a completed Phase 2 added! For clarity phase 1 is all datum height 0 - other datum heights relate to this. Hope that makes sense! Tasks 3 / 3a on hold until sound chips are ordered Cheers Phil

So projects for the Xmas period - Now that the ham is baked, the Florentines cooked and the food & drink cupboards stocked... 1. Phase 1 layout plan - done! 1a Add phase 2 to plan 1b Use 1 above to plan routes to programme new ECoS when it arrives Jan week 3 2. Finish shoe horning sound project in to D5901 2a Post videos of the same on here 3. Dependant on what Santa brings: Fit sound chip to D6992 and/or D1067 3a Post photos/videos on here 4. Dependant on what Santa brings: Renumber and name D1677 to D1669 4a Post photos/videos on here 5. Complete working signals on current board (2 more arms to do) 6. Install point rodding 7. Replace damaged point in fiddle yard All the right jobs - but not necessarily in the right order! If I get that lot done will be nowt short of a miracle Phil

Nice one Michael Interesting mix of power! Look forwards to seeing progress Happy Xmas and thanks for all your efforts in keeping other threads supplied with excellent photo links Phil

Hi Ralph Phase 2 will reveal all - now I have got to grips with software! That link - plus the apparently disjointed high level track - will meet at Norton junction and form part of a separate high level loop representing the OWW - Worcester to Oford line. Cheers Phil

A few folks have asked to see a track plan Having played with several packages have settled on Anyrail - heres the result Its still pretty rough and ready but you'll get the drift 12 x 10 ft Phase 2 to follow! Cheers Phil

Welcome Mark Look forwards to seeing the end result - has always been a loco I liked! Cheers Phil

Hee hee beat me to it! Refers to Bill Bedford etch - following that trail leads to http://www.mousa.biz/ Cheers Phil

Just in the final stages of shoehorning the body back on - managed to avoid chassis milling by modding the bass reflex speaker box to fit and shortening the PCB - had to sacrifice lighting but not worried about that Yup will post once finished Phil

Awesome shot of D336 And PMP that's a cracking job on those locos - time to stop procrastinating and add that job on D308 and D373 to the Xmas jobs list. Thanks both Phil

Have looked at adding that pipe on the originals Has anyone done the job successfully please? Phil

Nice 1st vehicle looks like Thompson 6 wheeler mentioned in bacchy wish list thread - a nice production cue here perhaps? Phil

Nice one Steve! Thanks for sharing Phil

Apols Marcus - missed this post till now As you say - a great bunch of blokes. And there are probably more long distance trains form Worcester to south coast locations than ever before. Going north is a different kettle of fish however. Not sure how far the Worcester men go however Cheers Phil

My good friend Andy Locke was at Abbotswood this morning to record the passage of D1015 Cracking shot cheers Andy Phil