lyneux Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: Lying down in a darkened room and rub over with the Radio Times should bring your vital statistics back to earth! Mike. I read that as "Rapido Times".... oh dear. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Satan's Goldfish said: *you're I'll get my coat...... (Appologies sir Douglas, all done in jest, that's just the perfect opening line for a spelling pedant 🤣) no its okay, its fair game 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Revolution Ben Posted April 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 14, 2022 (edited) Hi all, Been away for a couple of days so only just had a chance to catch up with this thread. We were delighted to be able to support Simon in his first 'on tour' show after its debut at Wakefield. The scale of the ambition is awe-inspiring, and Heaton Lodge Junction was very ably supported by a cast of excellent layouts; many would normally have been showstoppers in their own right. There were lots of 'obvious' railway modeller types, not surprisingly, but I have noticed at this show, and at the London Festival of Railway Modelling at Alexandra Palace last month, increasing numbers of young people and women on their own, or with friends, who hadn't just been dragged along by their partners. I do feel the events of the last two years have made many people reassess their pastimes and it seems clear railway modelling has benefitted from this. The challenge now is to maintain that interest. To my mind that means high-calibre modelling, friendly and approachable operators and (arguably more than anything) trains moving! I can understand how Simon will feel right now about exhibiting again, however I suspect a spectacle like HLJ will build a following and I hope a way can be found (perhaps through partnering other organisations, perhaps through imaginative use of derelict town-centre locations) to exhibit the layout again. It is a fantastic experience and a wonderful advocate for the hobby. cheers Ben A. Edited April 14, 2022 by Revolution Ben 41 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37260xbhrIS Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 That first image above really does show the sheer size of HLJ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1956 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 4 hours ago, 37260xbhrIS said: That first image above really does show the sheer size of HLJ Absolutely... I spent a lot of time in real life on the bridge at the "left hand end" of HLJ, and that view on the model, with a yellow end just visible in the distance, is so "right"! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0ny Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Even if the layout is not going to exhibited, I hope we continue to hear and see it on here in the future. It really is an awsome achievement. Tony Edited April 21, 2022 by T0ny Typo 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted April 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 21/04/2022 at 15:21, T0ny said: Even if the layout is not going to exhibited, I hope we continue to hear and see it on here in the future. It really is an awsome achievement. Tony Thanks & thanks to all for the kind comments! Im about to start reassembling it in the basement & looking at ways to get it back out in the future. I will update when modelling recommences probably with converting the fiddle yard into a marshalling yard & the cooling towers/power station mini project. 35 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Parker Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, HeatonLodge40 said: the cooling towers/power station mini project "mini" project? A 7mm scale cooling tower will be big enough to allow @AY Mod to move RMweb control from the volcano he currently operates from... 2 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1956 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: "mini" project? A 7mm scale cooling tower will be big enough to allow @AY Mod to move RMweb control from the volcano he currently operates from... 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted April 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: "mini" project? A 7mm scale cooling tower will be big enough to allow @AY Mod to move RMweb control from the volcano he currently operates from... I now have a vision of AY sitting in a sumptuous chair stroking a white cat..... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2022 And there was me thinking Andy operated out of here; Mike. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted April 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2022 55 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: A 7mm scale cooling tower will be big enough to allow @AY Mod to move RMweb control from the volcano he currently operates from... That should take a bit of heat out of the present situation. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) As some will know, I’m a big fan of grids. Today no less than 41 I’d ordered ages ago landed from Denmark. Don’t ask. I can’t really fit 41 on the layout so I’ll be letting a few go. In fact I’ll be naming & numbering a batch before giving them a subtle weathering before offering them for sale. Spent an enjoyable few hours making a track based plinth for this Tinsley example 56099 which is going to a mate for his 50th. Edited May 12, 2022 by HeatonLodge40 47 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Wow 41 grids even with you not keeping them all that will still be a very impressive fleet makes my 2 probably going to be getting another so 3 triple grey examples seem meagre in comparison. Really nice use of the plinth might have to pinch that idea for myself david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 14, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks, I used thin superglue for the ballast this time instead of the usual PVA. I’ll be numbering & lightly weathering the first batch of 10 Grids next week. These I’ll be moving on. The table is bending under the weight! In the meantime the basement is finally back to normal after the Bath exhibition. Going to start reassembling it in a few days 23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 (edited) 56s seem to have cult status - it's funny how some classes do and some don't . I wonder if it's down to numbers - ie the more numerous the class in a particular area with rail fans to elevate them to this status . 20/25/ 45 never really seemed to do it - 56, 50, deltic managed it Edited May 14, 2022 by rob D2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, rob D2 said: 56s seem to have cult status - it's funny how some classes do and some don't . I wonder if it's down to numbers - ie the more numerous the class in a particular area with rail fans to elevate them to this status . 20/25/ 45 never really seemed to do it - 56, 50, deltic managed it They do have this cult status you’re right. I think the sound these classes make helps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted May 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, HeatonLodge40 said: They do have this cult status you’re right. I think the sound these classes make helps. I feel quite inadequate with my single Cavalex 4mm version on order..... ;) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted May 14, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2022 I don't know whether these will be any use to you, but they were taken at a depot open day - I think at Frodingham, but the memory fades and it could have been Tinsley or Toton. They are scans of slides that were not kept very well and so are a bit grubby! Tony 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2022 Got my weekend sorted numbering and weathering this lot! Fixing the cab door handrails on takes a while too. The holes for them are a touch small so need opening out. These will be going to new homes in the next couple weeks 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2022 It’s going up again.. 47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Love the armchairs. Train watching in considerable style and comfort Best wishes, Chris. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 This week I’ve been concentrating on finishing 20 of the first batch of Heljan 56’s that landed recently whilst reassembling the layout. The first one off the line is 56083 - for a time a Tinsley Loco and from what I can gather the only BREL/Crewe built example in plain blue based there (all the others being Romanian built). This one is for a customer and is moderately weathered. That said I’ve tried to exactly copy the grubbiness of the real 56083 from photos I have of it. I’m really pleased how it’s turned out given it’s had at least a dozen different shades applied to it. The other 18 56’s are a mix of large logo, plain blue, Railfreight grey and Loadhaul. 56133 Crewe Locomotive Depot especially (once it’s had it’s grilled painted grey) will be popular I think. I don’t think this one will hang about long. I hope AY won’t mind me saying this batch will be available soon - all moderately weathered & numbered plus handrails fitted (a fiddly job) included in the £595 price. Just cos I love it! DM me if you fancy one. 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2022 CAD design complete for the 3 metre high cooling towers. Thanks to Jonathan. As I mentioned these will be constructed in two parts out of fibreglass. Still need two people to lift them mind.. The smoke stack that will accompany them will be another metre higher. Just need to work out how to construct the power station building & MGR receiving sheds 24 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steven B Posted May 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2022 3M tall cooling towers! Wow. Are you going to replicate the spindly triangular leg structures at the base? How much cotton wool will you need to replicate the water vapor escaping from the top? 😉 Steven B. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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