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by philipy
Fri Dec 08, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

In my formative years, many hours each week ( morning and evening Sunday services, plus afternoon Sunday school, plus at least one mid week meeting and youth group on Saturday evening!)) were spent in Baptist chapels in southern England. The fairly standard layout was the main door centre front ( as...
by philipy
Fri Dec 08, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

I did wonder what colour it was going to be. I like it.

Are you going to put anything inside? With those large windows the interior looks fairly visible.
by philipy
Fri Dec 08, 2017 6:59 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Leawarra Nayook Railway
Replies: 611
Views: 238827

Re: The Leawarra Nayook Railway

Rodding and other gear is looking like its been there a few years now, not so clean. Yes, It does look extremely prototypical now, lovely. Needs a second look to realise its a model. Envy you the weather to be able to get out and do it, I have a complete station and some line side fencing waiting t...
by philipy
Tue Dec 05, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

bazzer42 wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:57 am My list to Santa has been added to and now addressed to Philip instead....anyone know whereabouts in Lapland he lives??

I think this is where he pitches his tent.....
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by philipy
Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:03 am I am most grateful for his help.... May the Forum be with you!
My pleasure Peter, Glad you are happy, looks very good to me.
by philipy
Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Nonaim Tramway
Replies: 169
Views: 58910

Re: Nonaim Tramway

Yep, I agree with the others about the aerial shot. It also surprised me how small the layout is, the previous pictures somehow makes it look much larger.
by philipy
Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

Thanks Peter. I tend to use those cheap snap-off bladed knives which can flex while cutting. Maybe it's time I dug out my trusty Stanley knife. Ruj Hi Ruj :lol: :lol: :lol: I tend to use a scalpel for the smaller bits and pieces ( hangover from my small scale days), but Peter is correct that a Stan...
by philipy
Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Winter's best laid plans
Replies: 28
Views: 10675

Re: Winter's best laid plans

By coincidence, I've just come across the layout maintenance and crippled stock list awaiting attention from the last time I took my P4 layout to an exhibition... in 2003!
by philipy
Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Railbus for the PMR
Replies: 154
Views: 52732

Re: Railbus for the PMR

That is certainly a possibility. However, when I compared it with various other coaches I have, there is not much difference in the door height. Possibly a scale 6 inches lower. When you travel on some 2ft gauge stock you do have to stoop to get in so it may not be too far of the mark. Interesting ...
by philipy
Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:33 pm
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Railbus for the PMR
Replies: 154
Views: 52732

Re: Railbus for the PMR

Big Jim wrote: Sat Dec 02, 2017 4:13 pm I would appreciate others opinion on how it looks with the new wheels.

It vaguely reminds me of one of the old ( 1980's?) track maintenance vehicles we used to see on the Western Region mainline sometimes! Like the seats though.
by philipy
Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:16 am
Forum: Locomotives - Electric
Topic: Railbus for the PMR
Replies: 154
Views: 52732

Re: Railbus for the PMR

Jim, When Peter suggested that, I thought, "Thats a good idea", but when I looked at it I thought again. I didn't fancy trying to extend the curved front and the rounded corners and getting it all to match. Then, you are right, it would need new doors and I felt that by the time I'd done t...
by philipy
Sat Dec 02, 2017 10:12 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: NWNG Railways No.1
Replies: 214
Views: 65946

Re: NWNG Railways No.1

Another suggestion David, neoprene rubber as in wetsuits. I wonder if that can be purchased thin enough, Thinking sideways from there, how about toy balloons? You can get big ones in a variety of colours and my guess is that one balloon would do the seat and back of one. i.e.: https://www.ebay.co.u...
by philipy
Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Revamping the stream
Replies: 117
Views: 47085

Re: Revamping the stream

Ooh, I like that Rik.
by philipy
Fri Dec 01, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Vale of Fairway
Replies: 688
Views: 213511

Re: Vale of Fairway

That looks really good. How long will the fence be when complete?
by philipy
Fri Dec 01, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Vale of Fairway
Replies: 688
Views: 213511

Re: Vale of Fairway

FWLR wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:49 am 1cm = 10mm, the one I have shown is 19mm, I think is a more realistic size don’t you think....though it’s up to individuals what looks best for them.. :thumbright: :thumbright:
Look at it the other way round. 19mm = 1ft in 16mm . If you want a fence with 1ft square panels, then thats fine.
by philipy
Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Vale of Fairway
Replies: 688
Views: 213511

Re: Vale of Fairway

Got a thing about post and metal posts, think they look nice. I also like those metal fences you get around large estates, not sure how you would emulate those in model form. Yes, I'm rather partial to metal fencing as well, which is in part why I added a slightly a contrived location for 'spear po...
by philipy
Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Winter's best laid plans
Replies: 28
Views: 10675

Re: Winter's best laid plans

I've got a list at least as big, but my doubts as to whether I'll do any of it are even bigger. :roll:
by philipy
Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:22 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Tx/RX
Replies: 7
Views: 3596

Re: Tx/RX

I would say in theory, yes, as long as their electronic skills are better than their translation skills! " GoolRC Super-active and passive anti-jamming skills. Very low power consumption. High reception sensitivity. Use a linear spread of fine paragraph through an excess antenna. It covers the ...
by philipy
Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Time to build a railway...but where?
Replies: 3350
Views: 1080420

Re: Time to build a railway...but where?

columns at each corner with horizontal ornament (they must surely have a name?) Peter, As I'm sure you know, the large blocks of stone frequently used at the corners of buildings, are called Quoins ( pronounced Coin) and they can either be flush or protrude. Since your corner columns are simply equ...
by philipy
Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: Vale of Fairway
Replies: 688
Views: 213511

Re: Vale of Fairway

I like them! Very nice.

I've been thinking about fence posts myself and now you've given me an idea. :idea: I'm sure I've got a length of maple flooring acquired when I worked in a flour mill many years ago, lurking somewhere.....