F-UnitMad Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Actually, Jordan, it can be cheaper - think how many N gauge freight cars would be required to equal the volume of one for 0 gauge... Bigger scales cost a lot less for a given space... Yes, in a roundabout way, that was sort of my point ...But I don't buy the "O scale costs less as you only need 1 loco & a few wagons" argument. Since when did how many locos a modeller "needs" ever rule over how many he "wants"?? I'll guarantee my 7 O Scale Soo Line locos cost me a LOT more than my 7 N Scale ones did..!!! Edited February 16, 2016 by F-UnitMad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Depends on the modeller. Right now, need (I.e. having a spare engine in case of breakdowns) exceeds desire (1). I actually have the spare, but not the desired engine. How many can you run at once? Actually, individual cost of items is irrelevant. It's about spending money wisely to suit what you want to achieve - far better to have, in your case, 7 0 gauge engines than 50 (or whatever) in N. I will typically consist 2-3 N-scale locos for a train, so 7 locos is only 3 trains Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 I only have 5 loco's for the layout, but I favour 2 or 3 of them as they are star runners. I'm more guilty of buying boxcars. Last count was 25 40 footers.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zomboid Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Freight cars is my weakness. I buy junk to use as weathering practise, but haven't yet been brave enough... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcj380 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Freight cars is my weakness. I buy junk to use as weathering practise, but haven't yet been brave enough... I suggest getting some earth tone pastel art chalk sticks. Scrape some chalk off with a knife and brush onto a car/loco with a soft paintbrush. Don't use any kind of fixer or topcoat. If you don't like the looks of it, you can gently wash off the chalk dust and start again. I've also weathered just one side of a car - if I prefer a "fresh out of the paintshop" look, I flip the car around to show the unweathered side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 How many can you run at once? On "Schiller Point", almost all of them... I also weather just one side of a car or loco, or sometimes just to a different degree - 'mild' one side & 'rustbucket' the other - as the roof has to match both sides, more or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Opinion time if you please ladies and germs... Is this a decent representation of a lineman. Discuss. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglenookfan Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 hello i reckon the lineman could do with some more clothes! Inglenookfan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginelane Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Opinion time if you please ladies and germs... Is this a decent representation of a lineman. Discuss. Opinion time if you please ladies and germs... Is this a decent representation of a lineman. Discuss. Interesting cameo but yes at least a jacket and woolly hat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted February 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wouldn't he have side facing spikes on his boots digging into the post, rather than his feet sticking out beyond? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Yes, he does look a little underdressed. Out with the milliput it is! I think I have some wiggle room with his positioning so I can put his boots more inline with the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcj380 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Wouldn't he have side facing spikes on his boots digging into the post, rather than his feet sticking out beyond? Yes, unless he wants to be singing soprano for several days. Around here, they use wicked looking climbing spikes worn on the inside of their ankles unless there are spikes already driven into the pole (rare). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) How about an Omega-shaped piece of fine wire between his feet, so that the loop rests against the pole and gives him a more realistic position, with his feet each side of the pole? Edited February 22, 2016 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks for the suggestion Jack. I was just going to break his legs and re-attach them at a different angle.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) If you are going down that route, have one leg vertical and the other leg bent, so that he appears to be climbing up or down the pole - may be worth thinking about having the arms at different heights too - but now you are making work for yourself For positioning info search "pole climbing line man" in Google or Bing images and it will provide good poses Edited February 22, 2016 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Well, he will be undergoing heavy surgery anyway as I need to add a woolly hat and a coat - might as well go the whole hog and treat him to some limb re-alignment surgery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Don't forget the spikes or pegs, hat /coat.......................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 I'll let you all know how it goes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) An old style tin helmet might be appropriate http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aluminum-Full-Brim-Hard-Helmet-4-Point-Ratchet-Suspention-Hard-Hat-/111903631403 I found a shot of an electric company lineman which would give an idea of the gear http://www.ect.coop/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Herman-C.-Potthast.jpg Nick Edited February 22, 2016 by doctor quinn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi Rob It was great to see your layout and have a chat on Sunday. Not my normal modelling interest, but very impressed with your layout and as I mentioned, really like the snow effect! At least you did manage to get a little time to come over to Bridport Town! I've posted a few photos, but let me know if you want these in hi-res anytime and I'll email over to you. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 It was nice to have met you. Wonderful photos and thank you for the kind words. If you are happy to send me hi res copies that would be great, I will pm you my email address. Yes as it was winding down Sunday afternoon I was able to escape. Bridport Town is a very nice layout indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 TYS is coming along really, really nicely Rob. The snow effects are spot on, some of the best I've seen. I like the way that the layout is busy with vehicles, people, etc, but not TOO busy. Everything looks right. Very impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2016 Nice to see the snow covering modelled so well. We were watching contemplating if you could take it a step further and mount it in an old fridge on its side so the punters could feel the cold too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 You're up early Dan. Thank you mate, I was wondering if I had got the balance of detail and space right. Always a hard one to judge. Thank you Paul. I'll keep the fridge idea up there with the working scale gritter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have also been sent the photo's taken for Continental Modeller. The layout is due to appear in the June edition. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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