RMweb Gold Graham T Posted July 24 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24 I do like the BR MT locos, very purposeful looking. But I should really start building a layout before I buy any more locos! Shouldn't I? 😀 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted July 25 Share Posted July 25 I thought it was only me who had more locos than sense. Without a layout. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 13 hours ago, Graham T said: I do like the BR MT locos, very purposeful looking. But I should really start building a layout before I buy any more locos! Shouldn't I? 😀 I agree Graham about the 2MT. You could argue that if you buy more locos its gives you even more incentive to build a new layout. On the other hand - the funds might be better allocated to a new layout. I suffered loco running withdrawal symptoms in the brief period between Dewchurch 2 hitting the bin and Dewchurch 3 rising from the ashes. I tend to pop into the layout room and run locos most days, even if only for 20 mins or so. Quite relaxing s long as things work as they should 😀 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Lots of luggage, but no trains 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted July 25 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25 31 minutes ago, Gopher said: I agree Graham about the 2MT. You could argue that if you buy more locos its gives you even more incentive to build a new layout. On the other hand - the funds might be better allocated to a new layout. I suffered loco running withdrawal symptoms in the brief period between Dewchurch 2 hitting the bin and Dewchurch 3 rising from the ashes. I tend to pop into the layout room and run locos most days, even if only for 20 mins or so. Quite relaxing s long as things work as they should 😀 I just landed a full-time job Clive, with a pretty decent salary... So I'm now wondering whether I can afford to skip the loft layout stage and instead move directly on to building the mahoosive garden layout room. Hmm! 3 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 22 minutes ago, Graham T said: I just landed a full-time job Clive, with a pretty decent salary... So I'm now wondering whether I can afford to skip the loft layout stage and instead move directly on to building the mahoosive garden layout room. Hmm! That is great news Graham, really pleased for you. I think the Garden building layout beckons. May as well get more locos as well 😄 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 16xx pannier and brake van heading to Dewchurch looking for some work 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 Jinty still having a rest 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Signal box is a Ratio kit, I've added an interior and lights 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 16xx Pannier still looking for it's train but has to wait for the signal to clear 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nevermakeit Posted July 30 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30 9 hours ago, Gopher said: 16xx Pannier still looking for it's train but has to wait for the signal to clear Is it as recalcitrant as the Little Muddle signal?! 🙂 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 50 minutes ago, Nevermakeit said: Is it as recalcitrant as the Little Muddle signal?! 🙂 I don't think it can compete with the Little Muddle signal (which seems to have a mind of its own). I think the signalman may be the problem, He just does not like light engines, even those with a brake van in tow. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 My signal is just plain 'pesky'..... 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 We're on our way. Signal man was bribed with a few lumps of coal for his stove. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 Well we've made it to Dewchurch only to be held up by another signal. I guess some people just don't like Panniers 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I do and in my little world I thought everyone did. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nevermakeit Posted August 1 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1 2 hours ago, Gopher said: Well we've made it to Dewchurch only to be held up by another signal. I guess some people just don't like Panniers The signals appear to have working lights? How difficult was it to get those to work, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 1 Author Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, Nevermakeit said: The signals appear to have working lights? How difficult was it to get those to work, please? These are the Dapol 00 signals, with working lights already installed. So I can't claim any credit apart from installing them and wiring them up 😄 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 The hold up is this brute entering the goods yard 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 2MT waits for the off from the bay platform 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 In other news I've started another tank build - 1/16th M1A2 Abrams. Not much to show for an afternoon's work (about 20 screws worth). Took me a while to get familiar with the various parts of the kit, especially the bags of screws (of numerous sizes). Also took me a while to get my head back in the game as the saying goes. I should start the build (as per the instructions), by building the gear boxes (which are a work of art in their own right). They are an identical build to the Leopard 2A6 which I built about 19 years ago. I can remember the gear box build being quite a challenge Anyway I've jumped ahead to start adding bits to the hull, mainly because I want to undercoat it whilst the weather is still good. Next stage on the hull is to add the fittings for the suspension and road wheels. I tend to give a fair bit of thought/planning before I start kits like this - mainly when is the best time to undercoat and top coat (and even weather) the various bits ? I'd rather not handle the hull with greasy hands once it is undercoated/top coated. So I tend to add as much detail as possible before painting. Some modellers build virtually the whole thing then undercoat, pre-shade and top coat. Should keep me occupied for quite a few weeks. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted August 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3 Oh good another tank build. I do like a 1/16th tank. I have a Tiger 1 that I trot out to chase the grand kiddies with, it fires airsoft and paintball rounds. Regards Lez. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted August 3 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3 Clive nice to see another tank build and with a metal hull. Will be watching with interest.😉 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 (edited) 13 hours ago, lezz01 said: Oh good another tank build. I do like a 1/16th tank. I have a Tiger 1 that I trot out to chase the grand kiddies with, it fires airsoft and paintball rounds. Regards Lez. Thanks Lez. Sounds like good sport. I like the Tiger 1, first Tamiya 1/16th scale Tank kit I built. I visited the Tank Museum at Bovington in June. Have not been there for 20 years, always enjoy the exhibits especially the Tiger 1. Clive 13 hours ago, Kevin Johnson said: Clive nice to see another tank build and with a metal hull. Will be watching with interest.😉 Thanks Kevin, makes a nice change from railway modelling Clive Edited August 4 by Gopher 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted August 4 Author Share Posted August 4 The Pannier 16xx finally made it, and is safely stabled in the head shunt. The guard is pleased as he can now slope off to the Goods office to scrounge some more tea. It was a slow journey and his Billy can ran dry. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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