P.C.M Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 I haven't been doing much recently, partly due to a case of the CBFs plus it's been pretty warm here too and the garage does get quite warm. I have managed to do a bit more the the terrace houses this week as it was a bit cooler on Monday and Tuesday. I had a go at the down pipes and think the angle is wrong where they join the gutters so I think I will do them again, I also managed to get a pic of 25904 arriving on a short van train from Bangor. Cheers Peter. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 24, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2012 The rat looks particularly good Peter. Do you ever have a problem with the heat affecting the scenery? It is hot at the moment (I tried to work outside today and gave up after half an hour in 41C) meaning the plastic cottages to complete the Penhayle Bay scene are still not in place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Those houses look great Peter , Glad to see Llanbourne back on page 1 All the best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accurascale staff McC Posted February 24, 2012 Accurascale staff Share Posted February 24, 2012 Terrace looks amazing - the downpipes really set them off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Hey Harking back to the last time I commented, them doors are looking much better The Downpipes are looking great, though you're right about them angles. From memory the angle would be the other side of the 45degree mark. Some could be near half that again and almost flat, but there is plenty of variety out there. I remember well that downpipes and gettering were the bane of my life on terrace, when I was a conservatory designer....Always in the way! One thing is for sure, and that's how fantastic the terrace looks, and how well the downpipes really finish off the scene. As always, an inspiring couple of pics there! Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi Pete After having seen the terrace house shell over the last couple of years, the work you have done lately certainly gives them the wow factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 The rat looks particularly good Peter. Do you ever have a problem with the heat affecting the scenery? It is hot at the moment (I tried to work outside today and gave up after half an hour in 41C) meaning the plastic cottages to complete the Penhayle Bay scene are still not in place. Thanks Rick, it gets into the high 40s in my garage and the only affect the heat has is on the point rodding, which does tend to bend a bit and has come unstuck in a few places. My platforms are Hornby covered in Slaters platicard and that has come unstuck and split in a few places. That would be about it though. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Those houses look great Peter , Glad to see Llanbourne back on page 1 All the best, Mark Thanks Mark, Still following your progress on Shawbury, your buildings get done way quicker than mine. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Terrace looks amazing - the downpipes really set them off! Thanks McC, I am not happy with the angles at the top so might change them but other wise they do look pretty good. Cheers Peter, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hey Harking back to the last time I commented, them doors are looking much better The Downpipes are looking great, though you're right about them angles. From memory the angle would be the other side of the 45degree mark. Some could be near half that again and almost flat, but there is plenty of variety out there. I remember well that downpipes and gettering were the bane of my life on terrace, when I was a conservatory designer....Always in the way! One thing is for sure, and that's how fantastic the terrace looks, and how well the downpipes really finish off the scene. As always, an inspiring couple of pics there! Regards Lee Hi Lee, Thanks for that, there is still a bit to do on them but they coming along quite well, it's just finding the time. I had a look at CKs Terraced cottage thread and I am going to try and do the 45deg angles like he has, they look alot better. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi Pete After having seen the terrace house shell over the last couple of years, the work you have done lately certainly gives them the wow factor. Hi Manfred, Yes they have been part finished for quite a while, I am sure Frank will be pleased. He normally makes a coment when he comes down. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 25, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2012 On a day like today it's good to know 99% of our layouts can survive. Your point rodding is a superb piece of modelling. That level of detail is seldom seen in 00/HO and if that's almost all that suffers in this heat you're doing very well. It's 45C under my roof at the moment and the controller has just cut out due to the heat; that's a first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 On a day like today it's good to know 99% of our layouts can survive. Your point rodding is a superb piece of modelling. That level of detail is seldom seen in 00/HO and if that's almost all that suffers in this heat you're doing very well. It's 45C under my roof at the moment and the controller has just cut out due to the heat; that's a first. Thanks Mate, What are you doing outside anyway get inside and have a beer. I am. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 25, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 25, 2012 What are you doing outside anyway get inside and have a beer Trying to locate and fix a short With a cold beer on the workbench No power to the down side or any of the points which is odd as they come off different taps from the controller and there is no common wiring. The other three controllers work normally but the down still doesn't power when rewired to any of the others ........ hmmmmmmmm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Trying to locate and fix a short With a cold beer on the workbench No power to the down side or any of the points which is odd as they come off different taps from the controller and there is no common wiring. The other three controllers work normally but the down still doesn't power when rewired to any of the others ........ hmmmmmmmm. Hi Rick, It's a litle cooler today, have you had any luck? maybe it was just the heat. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 26, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2012 No luck at all Peter. I've traced it to downstream of the controller itself and of the Gaugemaster track cleaner. Wiring the track feed to an alternative controller shows power to the output but it isn't reaching the track. The CDU light on the controller continues to glow faintly which indicates a short - if it were OK it would show bright green. The options I can see are to check every inch of wiring or to check every inch of wiring ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 No luck at all Peter. I've traced it to downstream of the controller itself and of the Gaugemaster track cleaner. Wiring the track feed to an alternative controller shows power to the output but it isn't reaching the track. The CDU light on the controller continues to glow faintly which indicates a short - if it were OK it would show bright green. The options I can see are to check every inch of wiring or to check every inch of wiring ..... Hi Rick, A friend of mine had a Gaugemaster track cleaner and it give him a few problems if I remember correctly. If you haven't fixed it by the weekend let me know, I could come up and have a look. I am no expert but might think of something you haven't. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was having a rest from doing the terrace houses this week and decided to give the layout a bit of a vac to remove the cobwebs, while I was at it I cleaned to track. Since then I have been playing trains. D200/40122 is having a rest from railtour duties as is seen on the return Crewe - Amlwch MOD service. The train is booked to run round at Llanbourne and on this occasion is picking up a VAA from the yard. I know Amlwch is'nt an MOD terminal but until someone does a kit or rtr TTA Chlorine tanks I will run my MOD train. Cheers Peter. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Fantastic photo's as ever ! Nice splash of Railfreight Red on those rolling stock. All the best Leon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hi Peter, Its's good to see 40122 out and about Nice pics as usual Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Hi Peter, Cracking photos as usual and a nice train/loco to choose! Even when suitable tanks are available you will still need to run your MOD workings! Thanks,mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted March 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2012 Picture second from the top that redundant sleeper needs moving 2mm to the left More great shots Peter. I was never a great Whistler fan (either his artwork or his locomotives) but can always appreciate good workmanship with the camera and the modelling skills. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Fantastic photo's as ever ! Nice splash of Railfreight Red on those rolling stock. All the best Leon. Hi Leon, Thanks, the old railfreight red does look good doesn't it. I should run the MOD train more often, it's good to give the VDA etc a bit of a run. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi Peter, Its's good to see 40122 out and about Nice pics as usual Cheers Lee Thanks Lee, Gen is the old girl is booked on a ballast tomorrow. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Hi Peter, Cracking photos as usual and a nice train/loco to choose! Even when suitable tanks are available you will still need to run your MOD workings! Thanks,mark Thanks Mark, I think you're right I have a few VDAs OBAs etc it's a shame to leave them packed under the layout. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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