trains12 Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Hi All Well here are a few shots of the vessel as of last night. As stated before it is now going to be used on Glen Gillie at the harbour in stead of the small fishing boat. I have detailed the inside of the bridge with the various bits of equipment that is found on them.. Still a lot of work to be done but it is coming along. Peter Edited March 28, 2015 by trains12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hi Jinty At present I have The Bridge of Muir layout minus the two fiddle yards ( They dont fit in the unit) The front half of Great Tunsley Dale which is having the buildings repaired after they got damaged 12 months ago in the van, and Water Mill Halt up. BoM & WMH are both working DCC so I am thinking that in the next few weeks or at Easter on the Saturday having a open day were fellow members of the RMWeb if they so wish can come down and in the words of Wendy play toy trains. All would be welcome. If it could be arranged might even have a BBQ. Would you or any body out there be interested. Martin, Ray & Polly, Carwen, Bangor Lad, Coachman, andy to name a few. Hi All Well nobody has come back to me to say that they would like to come to the unit for a couple of hours of Playing toy trains so I dont know if I shoud go down this Saturday to the unit or not. If anybody wants to please let me know ASAP. Today is my birthday. I want say how old but I want see 21 again that for sure! Been taken out to the Slate Musuem but it rained, but am now going to my best Curry house for a slap up mixed curry feast. Frist time that I did not get any railway items , mind you Wendy did get me a K1 a few weeks ago so cant complain. Have done some more work on the ship so will post some shots over the next few days. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruced2 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Hello Peter, Many happy returns from all at Bonnybridge hope you have a nice meal. Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Happy Birthday Peter Enjoy the curry Jinty ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted April 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2015 Belated greetings, Peter - I'd love to go and play trains, but it's a bit too far to travel - sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Happy belated Birthday Mate, I wish I was nearer, I'd have loved to come and Play Trains, although I will be doing Weathering Demos at our Clubs open Days Sunday and Monday before coming down to Bala on Tuesday afternoon for a couple of days. Enjoy the Curry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Hi Peter, not been on RMWeb for the last few days and missed your Birthday post, so here's another belated birthday wish. Sorry can't make it to the unit this weekend as we're busy moving the kitchen. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Peter Happy Birthday, belated! Excuse my not answering you but have been up to my eyeballs in stewarding duties for York show and will be starting tomorrow morning very early! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hi All Many thanks for the greatings. Had a great meal and a few drinks. Here are a few shots of the bridge of the vessel. I am now in the process of fitting a LED into the bridge. This will enable the inside to be seen. Cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hi All Here are a few shots of the vessel as of yesterday. It is coming along well have the hole init from the bridge down to the bottom of the vessel for the wires and LED but still need to carve outmore balsa wood to fit in the battary. Meanwhile fitting on the hand rails and many of the small items like the wireless rods and radars. The scuppers have to be fitted on and finish of the large doors. Some of the parts on the corriders have also be painted. Peter 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hi all In the May issue of Hornby Mag is a great shot of the Bridge of Muir. It is on the last page advertising the article in the June issue of the mag.. Cheers Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted April 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi all In the May issue of Hornby Mag is a great shot of the Bridge of Muir. It is on the last page advertising the article in the June issue of the mag.. Cheers Peter I can't wait for the article, to see yet another of your layouts in print - due in May, I believe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 I can't wait for the article, to see yet another of your layouts in print - due in May, I believe. Hi 45156 Yes it should be out around the 11/12th of May. Another one is due later in the year I think on Watermill halt.also. Peter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi all In the May issue of Hornby Mag is a great shot of the Bridge of Muir. It is on the last page advertising the article in the June issue of the mag.. Cheers Peter Hi Peter, I'm looking forward to reading it very much, my Trebudoc is also in there next Month. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi All well here are a few shots of the research vessel as of today,. I have now finished the valance around the bridge roof , the shots show how it was done with some angle strip to hold the flat pieces on. Also a shot of the bows of the vessel showing the twin cranes for servicing the front hold as well as the fore mast and lights. Please post some comments on it. Cheers Peter 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Peter, I'm looking forward to reading it very much, my Trebudoc is also in there next Month. Hi Andy I thought it was your layout that was also mentioned. Is it going to GCR show in June? Regards Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Great workmanship on the Ship Peter, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Great workmanship on the Ship Peter, well done. Hi Andy Yes its just plain sailing now. peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hi Andy I thought it was your layout that was also mentioned. Is it going to GCR show in June? Regards Peter Hi Peter, no I sold it last year when I wasn't well, but my old Deesdale Road is there this year so I'm looking forward to seeing you over there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Very nice boat build Peter!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hi All In the letters page of the May issue of Railway Modeller there are two photos of the bridge of The Bridge of Muir which I sent Steve over an article on the branch and some other comments on the old Augher Valley Railway. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hi All Well with the weather like it is have been odered to do some work on the garden so not to much has been done on the ship. What I have been trying to find is something that could be used to make the Radar dome on top of the look out cabin on the vessel. Well here it is. Saw a pack of mixed beads for Necklaces so one 15mm appox bead ends up as the dome a little filling of the hole and voila a Radar dome. Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hi All Just a quick one. Dose anybody know what the lenght of cut logs are that are load onto the timber wagons. Bachmann wagons have 4 loads mould where has I have three on my Hornby wagons, so what is correct. If any one knows plase advise.I am replacing the cast ones with real cut wood. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trains12 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hi All Well in the last few days the work that has been done is very little. Some work has been done on the ship installing the LED on the bridge and the treading oif the cables onto the cranes, The other work that has been undertaken is the fitting of Kadee couplings, replacing the B&B ones. to more of the stock and the two K1's. Still some 2000 other items to convert over time. Also a start has also been made on the weathering of the stock. One other item that has happened.is that I have ordered a APT-E four car set, I dont think they got ut to the West of Scotland but you never know? Cheers Peter 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted May 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2015 One other item that has happened.is that I have ordered a APT-E four car set, I dont think they got ut to the West of Scotland but you never know? Interesting idea, the tilt would certainly have helped on the curvature of the West Highland - and it would have been interesting to see it negotiate some of the routes round Glasgow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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