nickwood

How do you know that the pheasant is still on the roof? Did you nail it to it’s perch?

Great showing in the first half and didn't let up in the second. Well done, a great team effort all round.

Can you tell that I'm missing going to the footy as well as exhibitions.

1 hour ago, KNP said:

The offices for the factory......

 

 

Needs a bit of clutter, a bit of life.....

There is some life, it looks like that tall weed is pointing out where the clutter should be to her two kids 

I took up painting a couple of years or so ago, watercolour landscapes mainly. I’ve not tried any railway subjects but perhaps the emphasis on landscapes will come in handy for a backscene in the future.

Some recent examples,

Loved it, in virtually every frame there was someone whacking something with a big hammer.

Really enjoyed both sessions today. Jerry really brought home to me how much more realistic the model is if there is a back story based on fact.
I’ve taken part and seen Mick’s weathering sessions and demos many times and as always learned something new.
Great stuff from both Jerry and Mick. Thanks.

2 hours ago, AyJay said:

 

I gather Pendon runs this weighted wagon that has something like squares of hardboard pressed onto the track by springs?  Can anyone verify that?

 

As a driver on the Dartmoor scene I can verify that is partly true. The wagon is called the Heineken because it reaches the parts of track that other methods can’t (many will be old enough to remember the TV adverts) because of access. Partly true only because it is not springs that press the hardboard onto the track but strips of lead. Before a days running commences the wagon will be pushed or propelled around Dartmoor and The Vale scenes with a clean hardboard strip which effectively polishes the rail surface. The hardboard strip which then invariably has two dirty black lines along its surface is put aside to be sanded clean. Someone therefore has the tedious job of running a sander over these strips when enough have accumulated to make the process worthwhile. Perhaps not for something most modellers would want to do.

A couple of photos I’ve managed to find of the Heineken showing the arrangement. The hardboard and lead strips have holes which line up with the two pins. They are a sloppy fit to allow for going round curves. The pins are simply cut down nails. There is a stop screw to adjust the maximum drop of the lead. Pendon has a number of Heineken’s some running on white metal bogies and some as 4 wheelers. This is one of the latter. It is crude but very effective.

On 27/01/2021 at 12:57, Pacific231G said:

Thanks for the reminder Nick. I've been a Friend of Pendon for years but haven't looked at the website for a while. When my current editorial rush is over I'll make sime tome for a nice relaxing virtual visit.

Apologies for overlooking your comment. Hope you’ve found the time to take a virtual visit and found it entertaining and informative.

At today’s Trustee zoom meeting it was reported that 30 new Friends have joined since January 1st. This is great news and helps enormously with Pendon’s income at a time when we unable to welcome visitors.

it is impossible to say how many will have joined the Friends scheme through this thread but if you have then on behalf on Pendon, thank you.

Providing the Government sticks to the dates on the Road Map, Pendon will be reopening under COVID safe rules later in May. As soon as I have details I will post them here and we look forward to welcoming visitors again.

12 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said:

 

What's it worth not to?

Well you’ve met her a few times so what is your opening gambit.

I’ve found the wife’s toothbrush usually does the trick. Please don’t tell her.

8 hours ago, darthmh said:

Just found this thread and have signed up as a Friend of Pendon.  Hopefully we will be able to visit in the summer.

On behalf of Pendon, thank you.
 

There is a huge amount of interesting videos and webpages exclusively available to you as a Friend as well as other benefits. Enjoy.

1 hour ago, gordon s said:

I like the ideas from the posts above, but is there any possibility of corrosion on the aluminium strip in an internal environment and does electrical conductivity deteriorate over time.

 

Like most metals, there appears to be various grades. Are all acceptable for this application?

 

I guess I’m probably being unduly cautious, but thought I’d ask before investing in some test builds. 

Gordon

My cassettes live in a box in a cold garage and have not suffered any corrosion. i can’t see any reason why corrosion would occur in a warmer internal environment. I have some aluminium sections that must be over 20 years old that are showing no signs of corrosion so have no worries in this respect. 

Not sure about grades but you must NOT use anodised aluminium as it isn’t conductive. I have never cleaned the aluminium on my cassettes other that an occasional wipe over with Isophrophyl, more for peace of mind than necessity.

One thing to bear in mind when buying angle sections to use in cassettes is make sure that the thickness is sufficient for your wheel flanges.

Hope this helps

24 minutes ago, burgundy said:

Don't forget a plastic fold down barrier, to go across the end of the cassette, to ensure that 5 foot of train does not unload itself onto the floor when you try to turn it round. 

Best wishes 

Eric 

My method is very similar to this and can be seen on page 23 of my layout thread (link in my signature below) It also shows the way I dock the cassettes and power them.

I’m shocked and very sad to hear the news about Geoff.
I have taken Much Murkle to both Trainwest and Calne shows in the past and on each occasion Geoff ensured that we were well looked after. He had a well earned reputation for putting on great shows and It is only recently we were in touch again about the show he was planning for Calne later this year. 
The hobby generally has a lot to thank Geoff for and I’m sure that Bentley Group will miss him greatly.

My thoughts go out to his friends and family.

RIP

It’s easy to stray off topic when Clerics and Clerestories are so close together in the dictionary.  

I love seeing a well done cut and shut Triang Clerestory. Nice job again.

It was your projects which inspired me to have a go. So far I’ve done a C10, D37, two D15’s and a PBV out of Triang Clerestories and a Clifton Downs set out of Ratio 4 wheelers

I quite like both but the dark wash looks more suitable for most areas of track work. The black smoke could be used in areas of pointwork and where locos regularly stop.

Can I sit at the back please. I’ll bring my own rubber bands 

Progress, however small, is still progress. Well done on your days efforts 

Seems I’ve missed all the fun and more importantly, the biscuits. Any idea what the problem with the original was?

Can we buy tickets for the virtual opening on Eventbrite?

7 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said:

 

 

 

 

There's a pattern developing here!

 

I agree with all of the above.

 

 

Well spotted Sherlock

I work on the basis of loco, plus the coaches you intend to run, plus the length of one more coach which looks to be about what you have. Looks ok to me.

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Briefly, I've stuck a notice board up. 

Why didn’t you leave it up for longer ?