RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 28, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2012 Are you guys members of the EMGS? I was thinking of joining but am being cautious - with UK Society's you pay through the nose (compared to UK Members) for the dubious pleasure of a printed "News Letter" sent AirMail (if you are lucky) yet you cannot take advantage of the other offers like one on one tutorials, meets, Swaps, etc., that the UK guys can... Can I get decent gauges from them, for example? Best, Pete. Pete, we were members many years ago when we built New Haden Colliery but modelling and membership lapsed a good 15 years ago. Modelling resumed with Treneglos 9 years ago but we never got round to re-joining when building Diesels in the Duchy. Mind you that was originally intended to be P4.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2012 STOP PRESS! Government does U-turn on Cornish Pastie tax! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18244640 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jamiel Posted May 28, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2012 Just a very quick thanks. A very inspiring layout, setting a bar to aim for in making buildings, and so much information and detail. Thank you. Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hooray we can still afford the great delicacy just shows what people power can do.The layout pics look good glad you enjoyed your trip to Aylesbury couldnt make the show not to well,but from reading the comments the Risboro team are doing well as usual.How was the beer on Saturday the pub now has its own brewery proper stuff none of this mass produced rubbish.Looking forward to seeing the new layout how do you find the time to do all this modeling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Was unable to go to Aylesbury at the weekend, looks like I missed a great show Will look forward to seeing the layout on the Sunday at Uckfield though Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted May 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2012 There were many highlights to the Aylesbury show this weekend but one of them must be Mr 'Boscarne' turning up with a selection of handbuilt wagons. Enjoy........ Excellent!!! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 29, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2012 What are the blue round ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Chris, I know nothing about the South West Clay business but it looks like it holds "slurry" or "slip". I'm right in assuming that the normal hoppers hold a dry powder???? Best, Pete. Edited May 29, 2012 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted May 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2012 What are the blue round ones? Beer Tanks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard37670 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Liking the wagon mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
110samec Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Heres a video I found on youtube showing the layout at Aylesbury, Its a great looking layout. Sam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted June 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2012 Heres a video I found on youtube showing the layout at Aylesbury, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCf-MKq2YYI Its a great looking layout. Sam Cheers for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2012 We took the decision this year to use a trailer to transport DitD to exhibitions rather than hiring the usual vans. The main reason was to try and save some costs for the exhibition organisers in these slightly strained times but it also has the benefit that it can be unloaded at leisure rather than at 10-11 pm on a Sunday night. This is said trailer during unloading... I've added two shelves to maximise the use of space. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi Would the suspention on the trailer be to hard for the layout. I am thinking it my shake the layout to bits. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi Chris, I'm with Ray, if you're unlucky enough to hit a pothole you'll have extra sections of the layout to erect. How about a form of floating suspension within the trailer on which the boards rest? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Way back when I was a photographer carrying serious kit worth serious money I used a very cheap inflatable surfboard (!!) I found at K-mart as an airbag to stop all the gear from moving around in the boot of the car. Worked a treat. Never had any problems. From the photo it looks like you could use an inflatable mattress under each board to cushion it and deflate it when arriving to remove the layout. Just a thought - my photo gear was worth $16,000 back in the eighties (about twice what the car was worth) and I never lost or damaged anything, so it's worth a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2012 I'd be more worried about the box of pasties turning to crumbs... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2012 The suspension seams ok to me, its a twin axle, its no worse than a van which also can be quite ruff riding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2012 Although I understand that there are concerns with shaking the layout during transportation, I know that several people transport their layouts in purpose built / modified trailers (Gordon Gravett springs to mind - Pempoul and Ditchling Green - I don't think that he had any problems). Have you got somewhere secure to store the trailer? I assume that you off-load the layout when back home? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2012 Although I understand that there are concerns with shaking the layout during transportation, I know that several people transport their layouts in purpose built / modified trailers (Gordon Gravett springs to mind - Pempoul and Ditchling Green - I don't think that he had any problems). Have you got somewhere secure to store the trailer? I assume that you off-load the layout when back home? Time will tell.... The next show's not for while now so DitD's gone in to storage to allow space for the next project to commence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted June 2, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2012 Hi Damian Is that the same trailer you bought when you lived in Stafford? Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
R A Watson Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 One of our (now ex) regular exhibitors had a specially built trailer for his layouts which included extra insulation and a thermostatic fan heater and dehumidifier. The layout lived permanently in the trailer and never seemed to come to any harm, I hasten to add that the stock was kept in the house! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
110samec Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Maybe putting some thick foam or sponge on each shelf could help to act as a cushion to help protect the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Indomitable026 Posted June 3, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2012 Here's a few more pic's from Aylesbury 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Time will tell.... The next show's not for while now so DitD's gone in to storage to allow space for the next project to commence. Next project? do tell. Really enjoying the pics and video from the show, great stuff plenty of 37s. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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