Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 16, 2022 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2022 Fancy a read? You can watch, too – thanks to WOR TV*. Here's a look at what's inside your September 2022 issue... *with WOR TV, exclusive for subscribers and digital edition viewers. See details here. Welcome to the September issue of BRM. Inside BRM September we feature the layouts 'Southgate Park', 'Mantles Wood', 'Hadley, Stonybrook, and Swale', plus 'Hook Basin'. Create this church diorama – looks nice, right? Michael Russell shares how, step-by-step inside this issue... Included for subscribers and digital edition viewers is your monthly episode of World of Railways TV. This month, Howard Smith visits Making Tracks II and speaks with Pete Waterman about the project, Phil Parker demonstrates how to make a removable wagon load, and we take a closer look at what’s involved in driving a 5in gauge steam locomotive! Southgate Park (OO). Purchasing a second-hand layout, minus wiring diagram, was the first of many challenges for the duo of Shane Wilton and Mark Miller. Mantles Wood (OO). Paul Davis wasn’t defeated by his layout vision, despite admitting to limited modelling skills. Thanks to proprietary models, his efforts have flourished. Hadley, Stonybrook, and Swale (O-16.5). Modernising this creation for a smoother, more reliable exhibition experience, is an ongoing process for its new owner, Arline Wilson, with enjoyable results. Hook Basin (1:25 scale). Encouraged by a friend to scratch-build a freelance locomotive, Richard Williams soon turned his attention to this photogenic layout in the same scale. Keen as ever to share our techniques with you, this issue we show how to create a church scene, build a cinema for your layout, wire a DCC return loop and upgrade your die-cast vehicles. There's a few tips on how you can cut the cost of your modelling, too! Plus, inside this issue, we catch up with model club, Stafford Railway Circle, and visit Chester Cathedral to see the latest incarnation of Pete Waterman's West Coast Main Line layout – Making Tracks II. Making Tracks II – interview with Pete Waterman in this issue. WOR Plus members can log in on World of Railways to watch the full video interview. Look out for our reviews of the new Accurascale HCA and CDAs, Peco's all-new TT range, IRM's Magnesite hoppers and the new SBR hoppers from Peco. Going digital is better than ever! Digital readers get the action-packed September issue available on the newsstand, plus five extra videos, four bonus articles, 66 exclusive images, and a free issue of Narrow Gauge World! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted August 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) 20 hours ago, Howard Smith said: Pete Waterman's West Coast Main Line layout – Making Tracks II @Howard SmithHoward, I don't suppose you know where Pete is taking his layout next do you? Edited August 17, 2022 by teaky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted August 17, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2022 That looks like an interesting (but non-traditional?) church scene you've created. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted August 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, BR60103 said: That looks like an interesting (but non-traditional?) church scene you've created. Apart from the lack of a churchyard wall and some slightly challenging paving, I can't see what is non-traditional. Churches come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and have frequently grown over the centuries, with the additions made where it seemed best at the time. The towers can be almost anywhere in relation to the nave. Chichester Cathedral's bell tower stands on its own many yards from the main building. http://www.ipernity.com/doc/philsutters/47542688/in/album/1320254 Some churches like Alfriston have the tower in the middle of the nave. The tower does look a bit large compared with the nave and side aisle, but model churches often have to fit into unrealistically small spaces, so reducing the footprint makes for proportional compromises. Edited August 17, 2022 by phil_sutters 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted August 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2022 About the one with the railway where the pews should be ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 23, 2022 Author Moderators Share Posted August 23, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 17:43, teaky said: @Howard SmithHoward, I don't suppose you know where Pete is taking his layout next do you? Couldn't possibly say – somewhere big though, but believe discussions were ongoing with the venue at the time. It'll be an impressive sight though, that's for sure! H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nickey Line Posted September 2, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) @Howard Smith "I like that fresh smell after rainfall in summer." I have one word to say - "Petrichor!" Look it up... 🤔😉 Edited September 2, 2022 by Nickey Line Removed extraneous character... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted September 5, 2022 Author Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 02/09/2022 at 21:57, Nickey Line said: @Howard Smith "I like that fresh smell after rainfall in summer." I have one word to say - "Petrichor!" Look it up... 🤔😉 Today I learnt a new word! Thanks 👍 H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted September 5, 2022 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2022 39 minutes ago, Howard Smith said: Today I learnt a new word! Is there a word for the smell of burning flesh from a soldering iron? 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 5, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2022 1 hour ago, AY Mod said: Is there a word for the smell of burning flesh from a soldering iron? Several, but you’re not allowed to use them on RMWeb… Cheers Darius 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 5, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2022 3 hours ago, AY Mod said: Is there a word for the smell of burning flesh from a soldering iron? It is not now known as "Doing a Howard"? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 5, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 02/09/2022 at 21:57, Nickey Line said: @Howard Smith "I like that fresh smell after rainfall in summer." I have one word to say - "Petrichor!" Look it up... 🤔😉 Perfectly cromulent word… 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted September 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, RedgateModels said: It is not now known as "Doing a Howard"? Howard is the one lounging back in his shirt sleeves. My grandpa, posing with the rest of his wiring section! After their training, they went on to do wiring in rather more hazardous terrain than under a model railway baseboard! Edited September 6, 2022 by phil_sutters 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMS Posted September 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2022 Re church models: seem to get by without interiors even in these days of high detail, but https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2757163 Gives a wide range of 3D printer church etc pieces; altars, pews, organ, lectern, pulpit etc. For 4mm they need scaling down - I use 42% on the STLs. Obviously churches are not modelled to be the scale size generally so some imagination is needed to create a "representative" view 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now