cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 As he has crept into a few photos already, I'd like to introduce you to Mini Timmy Two Trousers. A re-dressed Dapol character, he is based on a none too flattering photograph taken last year of a friend who would be exhibiting at RMWeb Live - the original intention being to get the figure on the layout, collect some surreptitious photographs and see how long it was before the owner discovered his new scenic addition. I'd love to take credit, but the idea and the base figure came from the furtile mind of Neil, I just reshaped the hat, changed the jacket and and did a spot of painting. However after a quick change of plan, Mini Timmy, in the politest sense of the phrase, got about a bit instead. The new challenge was to get a photo of Mini Timmy on every layout at the show, without the real life Timmy Two Trousers getting an inkling of what was going on The first photo of the day was at Netherhope Halt. The joy of the basic figure is that he can be seen to be a-leaning, or a-waving as appropriate. Mini Timmy had a fairly slow start to the Saturday, its quite strange approaching people you know only from their forum name and asking if you can grab a photo of their layout featuring a small man dressed in Hi-Vis trousers which have clearly had an argument and fallen out with his shoes. Quite a few people guessed who the real Timmy Two Trousers is though, which made it both funnier and easier to get him in place. Standing under the wires and out the front of Ravensclyffe Relaxing in Loughborough Road Posing on Widnes Vine Yard Looking genuinely out of place at Edgeworth He didn't look much better on Phils narrow gauge layout But unsurprisingly, fitted in well at the pub door :-) Part two in a minute... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 After a brief pause (ie I had to go back and do some operating), Mini Timmy nipped off to Earls Court Enjoyed the atmosphere at Much Murkle Before being caught loitering in the bushes underneath Victoria Bridge A quick appearance on Torrington and a spot of Hoverboarding at Yard Shunter Mini Timmy almost looked in place at Lochnagar and was then accussed (quite rightly) of looking like a teenage trespasser on Rhydwyn Fawr Steel Showing off again at Orchard road he was then caught in a rather cheeky position at Fourgig East. In fact, he liked the view so much, he stopped for another photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Caught having a quick snoop around Reely Grate consoling a friend at Kings Oak and being glimsped on Cliffhanger Looming large at Ropley Chatting at Hadley Town and coming over a bit 'Gulliver' at Furtwagen Ost. A quick pause at Stokesay Junction before completing Saturdays travels at Little Oak Dryer. Sunday morning started bright and early with a pub visit at Kinlet Wharf Before lowering the tone at Vale of Oxbury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 I saw him! But thought the "original" was the culprit. Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Dwarfed at 03.24 8-8-63 Getting hot with the 00 Live Steam stand Appreciating the colour scheme at Midway Ang giving another clue as to the fine upstanding gentleman who provided the inspiriation for Mini Timmy, finally arriving at Bleakhouse Road Making the most of a brake van special Crossing gate posing Signal climbing Visiting the signal box And to finish off, going home on a marvelously out-of-period 153 I have to say a huge thank you to the layout owners and operators, all of whom stopped what they were doing and took part. Without fail, everybody was helpful, occasionally bemused, but often full of glee and glad to make suggestions of where to place Mini Timmy. There were lots of laughs, some good guesses as to the origins of the chap in question, but best of all was that everybody managed to keep the secret. At one point in the evening do I was feeling guilty because lots of people were asking how the 'tour' was going, in fact quite a large portion of the room knew about Mini Timmy, whilst large Timmy remained unaware It has to said, if you want to talk to people and meet the operators / layout owners, trolling round with a small figure certainly opens doors for you - even if people might think you are a bit 'special'... As for the original aim - well, it didn't take very long for the Mini Timmy to get spotted on Bleakhouse Road but he did get a photograph on every layout - job done. And to round off, cutting a fine dash in his new sideline as a male, seafaring model, is the one, the only, the unstoppable Captain Kernow. Cheers for being a good sport Captain, and yes, in answer to your question, there is only one Mini Timmy Two Trousers. For now... Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was just about to log off to go out, and spotted that you'd posted.... You are a very naughty boy! You are a very, very naughty boy! I'll get you back, you know that, some time, some place (that goes for the lot of you, you know who you are...! ). Brilliant, just brilliant and thanks. What larks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Absolute pleasure Captain, heres to next year Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice to meet you Steve and here he is trying to pull the Finching sisters.No chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wombatofludham Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice to arrange for Tyseley to send out the celebrity chocolate and cream Class 117 to welcome the miniature celebrity to Kings Oak. Meg Richardson messaged me to say had she known he was in the village he'd have been welcome round to Crossroads for a bit of lunch. Sadly I think she's lost the plot as the motel hasn't been built yet, but nice of her to offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 I think Mini Timmy should be sent on a tour of layouts, he could be posted around the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 I saw him! But thought the "original" was the culprit. Kev. CK was blissfully unaware until Sunday lunchtime, he should have guessed something was up as were all so well behaved Nice to meet you Steve and here he is trying to pull the Finching sisters.No chance. DSCN4717.jpg Nice to meet you and the sisters too Rob. Timmy is just playing hard to get in that photo, he has some smooth moves ready for next time they meet... Nice to arrange for Tyseley to send out the celebrity chocolate and cream Class 117 to welcome the miniature celebrity to Kings Oak. Meg Richardson messaged me to say had she known he was in the village he'd have been welcome round to Crossroads for a bit of lunch. Sadly I think she's lost the plot as the motel hasn't been built yet, but nice of her to offer. The 117 looked lovely, thanks for sending her out. I think Mini Timmy should be sent on a tour of layouts, he could be posted around the world. Good idea Stubby He has quite a bit of touring to do in the UK yet, but I'm sure a spot of overseas posting can be arranged. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2014 Most industrious Cookie. At what stage did the prototype TTT realise what was taking place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 he should have guessed something was up as were all so well behaved It was a bit of highlight for me when Tim came striding back towards the arena on Sunday morning saying how well behaved you'd all been when half the hall knew quite differently. All great fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 Most industrious Cookie. At what stage did the prototype TTT realise what was taking place? He found the MTTT carry box just after his lunch on Sunday, we were still trying to hide all of the other evidence at the time! At that point I promptly disappeared for lunch. The game was up for MTTT on my return and I confessed to some of the 'touring' under the pressure of the TTT looming eyebrow. At one point, I did think I was going to be walking the metaphorical plank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 He found the MTTT carry box just after his lunch on Sunday, we were still trying to hide all of the other evidence at the time! At that point I promptly disappeared for lunch. The game was up for MTTT on my return and I confessed to some of the 'touring' under the pressure of the TTT looming eyebrow. At one point, I did think I was going to be walking the metaphorical plank I think the prank would have lasted quite a lot longer if he hadn't found that box.Still very funny though and he's a tremendous sport and wouldn't have been cross for long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 15, 2014 MTTT just needs a half pound of sausages in his mitts. Here's TTT having maybe eaten the evidence... Looks guilty to me... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 15, 2014 Little timmy should have looked in the bathroom of the camping coach although it's a good job he didn't see what the news kiosk seller was reading! Glad to help with the ladies of Fourgig East Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2014 It was a bit of highlight for me when Tim came striding back towards the arena on Sunday morning saying how well behaved you'd all been when half the hall knew quite differently. They're all barstewards, Andy, every last man jack of 'em! I've got SWAGPO investigating them all, but the investigation isn't proceeding very quickly. Even the ranks of the Secret Police seem to be affected by this conspiracy... My revenge will be served cold, will probably be orange in colour and reflective (in a non-contemplatative sense, if you get my drift...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2014 I think Mini Timmy should be sent on a tour of layouts, he could be posted around the world. CK was blissfully unaware until Sunday lunchtime, he should have guessed something was up as were all so well behaved Good idea Stubby He has quite a bit of touring to do in the UK yet, but I'm sure a spot of overseas posting can be arranged. Steve A very good idea, how about a bit of charity sponsorship as well? We don't need to look very far for a charity to sponsor either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2014 At the Saturday evening supper TTT could also have been called Timmy Two Puddings and that's not counting two main courses.............. I'm now waiting for the wrath of Cuthbertson to descend from a great height. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Does he also go by 'Two Pants Timmy'? If so he's just guessed the Teatime Themetime on Radcliffe and Maconie. Well done him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2014 No worries guys. Tim will be thinking long and hard on reprisals but won't actually execute them: he'll be too scared to have to operate his layout all alone and solitary as you've walked out OTOH, the physics law "action=reaction" applies, so it's only fair that you submit to his retaliation after the prank you played on the good (?) Cap'n Vincent - how do you know that they aren't just taking revenge for actions already committed?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2014 ............................. for actions already committed?! ...............................and those that will be committed in the future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2014 Surely this opens up the possibility for a 'Where's Timmy' competition for the young 'uns at the next RMWeb Live event...?! Could make them in multiple scales so they could be 'hidden' on a number of layouts around the arena... £1 to enter; proceeds to appropriate charity... Just a thought... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2014 Surely this opens up the possibility for a 'Where's Timmy' competition for the young 'uns at the next RMWeb Live event...?! Could make them in multiple scales so they could be 'hidden' on a number of layouts around the arena... £1 to enter; proceeds to appropriate charity... Just a thought... David I suggested in an earlier post that it could be the basis for raising charity funds. It could appear at many shows being passed from one show to the next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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