I've not posted for a long time on here, anyway finally got a new girlfriend (nearly a few years ago now), and had a few job and car changes since then (you may remember that I bought a Ford Fiesta last time), anyway changed that for a 2.5 V6 MG ZT and got a new job truck driving but still no closer to building a layout.....
Now things are almost settled in life thought has turned once again to building a layout.
My initial thoughts were to build a Freightliner terminal (spend a lot of time down at Southampton with work - pics will reveal why) but then I read a magazine with an advert for power station buildings, and also bought Hornby Magazine yearbook.
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/73134/image_14.jpeg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/73134/media/image_14.jpeg.html)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/73134/image_13.jpeg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/73134/media/image_13.jpeg.html)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/73134/image_11.jpeg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/73134/media/image_11.jpeg.html)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/73134/image_1.jpeg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/user/73134/media/image_1.jpeg.html)
The last issue of Rail Express (December 2015) has a BIG modelling section focused on container terminals including pictures of smaller terminals eminently suitable for modelling. Definitely worth checking out if this of interest.
Bachmann have created a superb OO "ready to plant" container crane, which you can see in detail at RMWeb if you scroll down...
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1535/entry-14432-bachmann-open-weekend-success/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1535/entry-14432-bachmann-open-weekend-success/)
Whether it'll be shrink-rayed down to N remains to be seen. On the other hand, PDMarsh have lots of kits for container terminals that look pretty good to me!
http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2795%27 (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2795%27)
Cheers, NeMo
Welcome back! :)
Yes, welcome back! Maybe you should change your callsign to Tacklelayout! ;)
Apologies if your real name is Tackleberry, by the way :thumbsup:
All the best for the New Year.
Quote from: Bealman on December 26, 2015, 08:46:44 PM
Apologies if your real name is Tackleberry, by the way :thumbsup:
I'm guessing http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0005086/ (http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0005086/)
unfortunately as with all franchises, it lost its appeal after the 4th!
You want to become one with the gun. Feel the gun, caress the gun until it's a living, breathing, vibrating extension of yourself. Of course your name could be Tackleberry ;D welcome back anyhoo and glad life is on the up for you :thumbsup:
Quote from: NeMo on December 26, 2015, 11:04:21 AM
The last issue of Rail Express (December 2015) has a BIG modelling section focused on container terminals including pictures of smaller terminals eminently suitable for modelling. Definitely worth checking out if this of interest.
Bachmann have created a superb OO "ready to plant" container crane, which you can see in detail at RMWeb if you scroll down...
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1535/entry-14432-bachmann-open-weekend-success/ (http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1535/entry-14432-bachmann-open-weekend-success/)
Whether it'll be shrink-rayed down to N remains to be seen. On the other hand, PDMarsh have lots of kits for container terminals that look pretty good to me!
http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2795%27 (http://www.pdmarshmodels.com/product_list.php?gauge=%27N%27&cat2=%2795%27)
Cheers, NeMo
I've got that article in the magazine and definitely got PD Marsh saved to my favourites list :thumbsup:
Quote from: Lawrence on December 26, 2015, 09:30:59 PM
Quote from: Bealman on December 26, 2015, 08:46:44 PM
Apologies if your real name is Tackleberry, by the way :thumbsup:
I'm guessing http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0005086/ (http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0005086/)
unfortunately as with all franchises, it lost its appeal after the 4th!
You want to become one with the gun. Feel the gun, caress the gun until it's a living, breathing, vibrating extension of yourself.
Of course your name could be Tackleberry ;D welcome back anyhoo and glad life is on the up for you :thumbsup:
No, it's a nickname I've had for years lol
Also considering a steam based layout - either something based on the Lambourn Valley Railway or the Didcot, Newbury and Southampton Railway..... ;)