well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles. The adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and the Works Apprentice, George.

[br2975]

See you Sunday, Squire !

[NHY 581]

45 minutes ago, br2975 said:

See you Sunday, Squire !

 

 

I shall look forward to it. 

[Danemouth]

Saw Sheep Dip (and Rob) at the Cardiff Show today. It was even more impressive than the pictures on this tread 😀

 

I particularly like the fact that it is well lit - something that could not be said of all the layouts at the show.

 

Dave

 

[Gilbert]

3 hours ago, Danemouth said:

Saw Sheep Dip (and Rob) at the Cardiff Show today. It was even more impressive than the pictures on this tread 😀

 

I particularly like the fact that it is well lit - something that could not be said of all the layouts at the show.

 

Dave

 

Poor lighting really hacks me off...just saying...

Anyway...Rob's layout looked good - as normal...

My Fots of eveything are here....click on the fot...

Chris H

 

[mervyn]

Great to see your layout at the show today Rob it really is art ! and thanks for confirming my theory on Bachmann 08s !😄

[NHY 581]

9 hours ago, mervyn said:

Great to see your layout at the show today Rob it really is art ! and thanks for confirming my theory on Bachmann 08s !😄

 

 

Morning Mervyn, 

 

It was lovely to meet you and thank you for those very kind words.  I'm so glad you liked the trainset ! 

 

A few visitors commented not only on how well the 08 runs but also how much "finer" the Hornby offering looks. It's a pleasure to operate as well. The Bachmann model is also very nice but for me, the Hornby offering just has that edge. Hence the reason for moving on my Bachmann examples..

 

 

 

 

Rob

Edited August 21, 2022 by NHY 581

[LDM34046]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

A few visitors commented not only on how well the 08 runs but also how much "finer" the Hornby offering looks. It's a pleasure to operate as well. The Bachmann model is also very nice but for me, the Hornby offering just has that edge. Hence the reason for moving on my Bachmann examples..

The Hornby model trumps the market currently, hence why it’s quite hard to get hold of a decent example.

 

It’ll be interesting to see how the new Bachmann example compares when it’s out in a few weeks time.

[mullie]

Seen in Skipton,  Yorkshire this morning. 

 

 

Good name for a pub 

[St Enodoc]

1 minute ago, mullie said:

Seen in Skipton,  Yorkshire this morning. 

 

 

Good name for a pub 

and for a street.

[mervyn]

Thanks Rob it really was a privilege to see you artistry in the flesh ,and not just photos on here ,as I said it didn't need movement it really is a picture on its own ,! Top modelling and having the eye to see a standard gauge use for the slate engine shed is superb, will stop and have a longer chat next time I see you out and about in the Principality ....Just a bit miffed there were no bacon n egg banjos  and brews available at "the rink"...maybe next year ,will have a word with young Brian of this parish !  🙂

[NHY 581]

4 hours ago, mervyn said:

Thanks Rob it really was a privilege to see you artistry in the flesh ,and not just photos on here ,as I said it didn't need movement it really is a picture on its own ,! Top modelling and having the eye to see a standard gauge use for the slate engine shed is superb, will stop and have a longer chat next time I see you out and about in the Principality ....Just a bit miffed there were no bacon n egg banjos  and brews available at "the rink"...maybe next year ,will have a word with young Brian of this parish !  🙂

 

 

Hi Mervyn, 

 

Yes, starting the day off in a traditional manner was sadly not possible. 

 

Anyway, here's a vidjo of the show courtesy of Bob Masterman.....

 

 

 

[JustinDean]

40 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Hi Mervyn, 

 

Yes, starting the day off in a traditional manner was sadly not possible. 

 

Anyway, here's a vidjo of the show courtesy of Bob Masterman.....

 

 

 

Looked like a decent show and nice to see a few familiar faces. Disappointed you weren’t wearing a retina burning shirt though @NHY 581  

 

Jay

[NHY 581]

22 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

Looked like a decent show and nice to see a few familiar faces. Disappointed you weren’t wearing a retina burning shirt though @NHY 581  

 

Jay

 

 

Hi Jay, Yes, I was somewhat subdued. Shirts currently in Cyprus with NHY Minor. 

[Wayne 37901]

Hiya Rob,

 

Nice to see Sheep Dip yesterday and to catch up. I can't believe that was my first show in 3 years!

 

Really liked the 08. You should be really pleased with how that turned out, I still can't believe it's mostly weathered with powders.

 

Thanks for the chat about all things grassy and bushy too, I was only joking when I said you can do mine but if you ever have time for a little tutorial.😉

 

Cheers,

 

 

[NHY 581]

6 hours ago, Wayne 37901 said:

Hiya Rob,

 

Nice to see Sheep Dip yesterday and to catch up. I can't believe that was my first show in 3 years!

 

Really liked the 08. You should be really pleased with how that turned out, I still can't believe it's mostly weathered with powders.

 

Thanks for the chat about all things grassy and bushy too, I was only joking when I said you can do mine but if you ever have time for a little tutorial.😉

 

Cheers,

 

 

 

 

Morning Wayne, 

 

Good to see you and thanks for driving Sheep Dip for a bit. I had quite a few nice things said about the 08.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No problem with doing yours or talking you through a few things, just let me know and I'd be happy to oblige. Drop me a line or give me a ring when you're ready. 

 

 

Cheers, 

 

Rob. 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2022 by NHY 581
Imarge added

[NHY 581]

Another aspect of Sheep Dip that prompted comment was the revision to the fiddly area re-shuffling table, the  F.A.R.T  Mk2a. 

 

 

 

 

 

An extention was added following the Exeter exhibition though I am unable to adequately explain why I left it until last Friday before the show to do..........

 

 

 

A little bit Titanicesque one feels......

 

 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2022 by NHY 581
Farting about.

[Alister_G]

54 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

A little bit Titanicesque one feels......

 

Definitely needs a flagstaff with the White Star ensign on it...

 

Al.

[Graham T]

Perhaps you should start taking a deckchair to shows with you Rob?

[Asterix2012]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Another aspect of Sheep Dip that prompted comment was the revision to the fiddly area re-shuffling table, the  F.A.R.T  Mk2a. 

 

 

 

 

 

An extention was added following the Exeter exhibition though I am unable to adequately explain why I left it until last Friday before the show to do..........

 

 

 

A little bit Titanicesque one feels......

 

 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

 

Handrails for the little people as well.

[Winslow Boy]

I think it needs to be amended to Fiddly Area Reshuffling Trains Extended Rail or F.A.R.T.E.R's Mk I now that you've improved it.

[NHY 581]

An esteemed visitor to Sheep Dip over the weekend.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Wayne 37901]

15 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

No problem with doing yours or talking you through a few things, just let me know and I'd be happy to oblige. Drop me a line or give me a ring when you're ready. 

 

 

Cheers, 

 

Rob. 

 

 

 

Hi Rob,

 

No problem on the driving, I rarely turn down the chance to have a drive of another layout for a bit.

 

That would be great thanks, I have some leave next month so might aim to get it done then. 

 

Cheers,

 

Wayne

[MrWolf]

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

An esteemed visitor to Sheep Dip over the weekend.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivor the engine! 

 

We are not worthy!

[St Enodoc]

8 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

An esteemed visitor to Sheep Dip over the weekend.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where's Idris?

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

Where's Idris?

 

 

Morning John, 

 

Ivor was built by a really clever young man whose name utterly escaped me. All done by way of 3D printing............and yes, he had also produced an Idris but had left him at home. 

 

Idris had been made in such a way so as to be a nice snug  fit in Ivor's chimney........🤔

 

 

There are plans afoot for the prints to be made available on a commercial basis, once he's happy with the quality of the print and the running. 

 

Rob  

 

 

 

Edited August 23, 2022 by NHY 581
Sausage hooves