A Brand new start in Modelling.

Oldman · August 09, 2013, 08:41:52 AM

As of last night after discussions with SWMBO , we have decided because I never end up running trains on any layouts I have built, I should concentrate on Diorama boards.
I enjoy the building stage and looking at the final results but that is about as far as it goes.

We have come up with the maximum size of A5 to enable me to do different things.

The Purists amongst you can scoff but because there will be no power apart from possibly lighting in buildings it also means I can use an assortment of locos by going the Del Prado route.

RULE 1 APPLIES- Its my choice

lionwing · August 09, 2013, 08:55:47 AM

Good luck and look forward to seeing you work!

Jerry Howlett · August 09, 2013, 09:05:18 AM

Hope Mrs "H" doesn't come across this post as I don't think a wheel has turned on the layout in the last 10 months but an awful lot of building has taken place...

Look forward to some pics of the new project (s) Mike!

MikeDunn · August 09, 2013, 09:09:20 AM

Quote from: Oldman on August 09, 2013, 08:41:52 AM
it also means I can use an assortment of locos by going the Del Prado route.

Funny you should say that ... there's a pile (allegedly 90+) for under £2 on the eBay Madness thread !

Oldman · August 09, 2013, 09:17:59 AM

Quote from: MikeDunn on August 09, 2013, 09:09:20 AM
Funny you should say that ... there's a pile (allegedly 90+) for under £2 on the eBay Madness thread !

Put a silly low bid in and was instantly out bid.
Only want a few from certain countries so then can pick and chosen when I feel like it.

Oldman · August 09, 2013, 10:23:05 PM

I shall be posting less regularly on construction threads now.
However I shall be visiting the forum as usual and passing comments in my usual style when I feel the need to.

Oldman · August 11, 2013, 05:17:50 PM

Going back to take brain out mode and have decided I want some points for a new Narrow Gauge diorama type layout.
Need to find my stock of PCB sleepers and dig out the Code 40 rail.

upnick · August 11, 2013, 06:55:08 PM

Have a rusty / weathered kettle & tender dummy going reasonable if your interested

Oldman · August 11, 2013, 06:59:46 PM

Quote from: upnick on August 11, 2013, 06:55:08 PM
Have a rusty / weathered kettle & tender dummy going reasonable if your interested

Thanks for the offer but this is going to be a special one off. Not even related to N Gauge.

This is going to be MICRO modelling

Been asked to do something in Zm,
so may have to get a strong magnifier.

upnick · August 11, 2013, 07:03:00 PM

Quote from: Oldman on August 11, 2013, 06:59:46 PM
Quote from: upnick on August 11, 2013, 06:55:08 PM
Have a rusty / weathered kettle & tender dummy going reasonable if your interested

Thanks for the offer but this is going to be a special one off. Not even related to N Gauge.

No problems loook forward to seeing it develop

EtchedPixels · August 12, 2013, 12:08:53 AM

Zm is huge use 3.1mm steel track and T gauge parts. You can hand solder T scale track - been there, done that although I'm dreading making the points.