RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 9, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2018 Morrisons? I think you know the answer... Is that the new boy?Yes, that's him. Early days yet; still thinks he can get between me and a doughnut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 9, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2018 The chimaera is an addition to the layout since I last saw it. Useful addition for heat and cooking, self sufficient exhibiting, nice. Andy Probably weighs less than my fiddle yards too. I'd forgotten I'd made them so heavy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 19, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2018 More steady progress. The new control panel (integral to the new fascia) has been wired up, tested and worked first time (phew!) Decided to add uprights and a bottom to make a full frame for the fascia. With that done, I could add the lights. Happy that it brings the lighting further forward and helps to reduce the shadow at the front of the layout. Now just needs a bit if finishing off to tidy things up. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Looking good Mark. Very neat. Are you going to be extending the embankment out to meet the new fascia? Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 19, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2018 Looking good Mark. Very neat. Are you going to be extending the embankment out to meet the new fascia? Chris Thanks Chris. Currently weighing that one up; first thoughts were a flat shelf, but more I look at it the more extending the embankment makes sense. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks Chris. Currently weighing that one up; first thoughts were a flat shelf, but more I look at it the more extending the embankment makes sense. Then build out a new facia and move the lighting forward? Looks good so far Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2018 Thanks Chris. Currently weighing that one up; first thoughts were a flat shelf, but more I look at it the more extending the embankment makes sense. Long row of conifers? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2018 Layer of varnish & call it a canal 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Layer of varnish & call it a canal Now that is a nice and sensible idea Rich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2018 Cor, not often I hear 'nice' and 'sensible' associated with my name! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2018 Long row of conifers? Long row of caravans? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2018 Long row of caravans? Mike. Brilliant idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 20, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 Then build out a new facia and move the lighting forward? Looks good so far Mark. Thanks Andy.Don't think there is any risk I'll get caught up in a cycle of continually moving the fascia, then the scenics further out Objective here was to light the stock on the layout better, I'm OK with the foreground being less well lit; think it helps draw the eye to the centre of the scene and allows the edges to be more blurred. Hmm, conifers, canal or caravans. Tough choice... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 You can always be assured of first class help and advice on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 20, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 20, 2018 I think that I'm likely to extend the embankment out to meet the fascia. A couple of trees at the left end might help disguise the hole in the sky exit. Thinking maybe a stream or brook might work; space might be tight for a canal (the added depth is just over a scale 20') and with the LED lighting directly above it might reflect off the "water" which could look a bit odd! Can't see there being a flat enough area suitable for caravans though, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2018 Just have one tipped in the brook, like 'Tina. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Just have one tipped in the brook, like 'Tina. Yes! Best place for a caravan! New Fascia looks good Mark! Looking forward to having a look at this at Showcase! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2018 Can't see there being a flat enough area suitable for caravans though, unfortunately. Extend it (again)? Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Hi Mark, you'll see some of the Wagons I bought from you at the Stafford Finescale show on my 4 latest Kings Moreton Videos, 49, 50, 51, and 52. Really appreciate them, thanks. Edited May 21, 2018 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted May 21, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2018 You can always be assured of first class help and advice on here. http://www.tammytingles.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/22.jpg But we do it in the best possible taste. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 21, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2018 Reduce, reuse, recycle. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-GNR Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I think that I'm likely to extend the embankment out to meet the fascia. A couple of trees at the left end might help disguise the hole in the sky exit. Evening Mark Sounds good. I think a couple of trees down the lefthand end would work well. Cheers Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2018 Reduce, reuse, recycle. IMG_20180521_210628.jpg If that's a boiler fitted one won't you need to renumber and fit domino headcodes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted May 22, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2018 If that's a boiler fitted one won't you need to renumber and fit domino headcodes?Almost. What's that saying about a little knowledge being a dangerous thing? It needs renumbering because 25038 was withdrawn in 1981 and (to match the rest of the stock) I really need one that survived into '86 or '87. Yes, should have dominoes though. I really wanted to do one of the 25/9s but the body shell I had in mind for that needs a bit more work so will see what time allows between now and DEMU Showcase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Almost. What's that saying about a little knowledge being a dangerous thing? It needs renumbering because 25038 was withdrawn in 1981 and (to match the rest of the stock) I really need one that survived into '86 or '87. Yes, should have dominoes though. I really wanted to do one of the 25/9s but the body shell I had in mind for that needs a bit more work so will see what time allows between now and DEMU Showcase. Hi Mark, As much as I like baby Sulzers, I was hoping to see Fryers in sectorisation mode at Showcase? Cheers Wayne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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