what are people doing on their layout right now

Donkey · May 25, 2012, 09:02:52 PM

Hi Richard, it's not cheeky at all. I will get on to it for you now. But I am no whizz at posting photos so please bear with me while I take some pics and do a quick write up for you.

Marty

RichardBattersby · May 25, 2012, 09:05:34 PM

Thanks Marty!

That's fantastic, I know it's a lot of effort, but much appreciated indeed!!!

Oldman · May 25, 2012, 10:12:43 PM

Nothing.
Watching Pink Floyd on BBC4 till 23.00hrs

Donkey · May 25, 2012, 10:44:28 PM

No problem at all Richard I just hope it makes sense

Marty

EtchedPixels · May 26, 2012, 03:04:04 PM

Adding some extra gaps after todays heat decided to cause mayhem. Not of course on the new unballasted track but on the existing ballasted track for Wadebridge. I've trimmed out a new small gap and straightened the rail back up, Will need a spot of glue and reballasting to finish the repair plus a new power feeder.

I'd been wondering if I'd get away with it - last year it went a bit distorted at that spot, this year it went totally out of gauge !

moogle · May 26, 2012, 04:10:47 PM

Glueing a dockside crane together.
The little Fleetline one, not some huge thing on wheels!
Not a lot otherwise today.

apsheehan · May 27, 2012, 03:27:09 PM

Quote from: Dock Shunter on May 23, 2012, 08:02:27 PM
Quote from: apsheehan on May 23, 2012, 07:37:01 PM
Just finished screening of my fiddle yard with a brick retaining wall incorporating several tunnel/bridge mouths and an inset warehouse.

Sounds very interesting......any .....

I've now uploaded photos on a new layout construction thread. Thanks for the interest.

Alex · May 27, 2012, 04:24:16 PM

Finally got some work done on the layout today. I've blocked off the window and added a small loop for my station.

There's enough room for my BAR coaches, once they come back from the NGS Compitition, and a 2-8-0 Consolidation. Need to work on the station and backdrop now. That may take a while.

Alex

Newportnobby · May 27, 2012, 04:41:08 PM

Very nice, Alex

Blocking the window off seems a little drastic - they used to brick them up to avoid window tax

Alex · May 27, 2012, 04:47:07 PM

Hi Newport,

I'm going to install small strip lights under the upper layout to light up the lower one.

Also we've had a few shed break ins over the past few months in our area. No need to let them know what's in the shed.

Alex

Newportnobby · May 27, 2012, 09:42:57 PM

Quote from: Alex on May 27, 2012, 04:47:07 PM
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Also we've had a few shed break ins over the past few months in our area. No need to let them know what's in the shed.

Alex

Swines! Are the public still not allowed to use a couple of Claymore AP mines as deterrent?

Fratton · May 28, 2012, 04:08:44 PM

anything i can do at my desk! the temprature is soaring in the shed making it evenings only out there working,,,,,,,

Pengi · May 28, 2012, 04:29:06 PM

Quote from: Fratton on May 28, 2012, 04:08:44 PM
anything i can do at my desk! the temprature is soaring in the shed making it evenings only out there working,,,,,,,

According to the weather forecast for the Portsmouth area, it is going to cool gradually this week.

Newportnobby · May 28, 2012, 05:43:11 PM

Blinking Blimey - when did you have 44 degrees in your shed?

People pay good money to have a sauna

EtchedPixels · May 28, 2012, 08:30:35 PM

44°C will certainly stress test the layout and models

How come its so hot - have you considered tin foil or similar on the shed roof ?