Peter Cross
Western Thunderer
And to you and yours.
7mm Pencarrow - Cornish BR(S)
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gwrrob
Western Thunderer
Quiet on here but here's the heads up on the new Minerva GWR open A I know you were interested in Chris.
Wagon Open A Great Western Minerva Model Railways
Wagon Open A Great Western Minerva Model Railways
adrian
Flying Squad
and the link for anyone interested.
Exhibition | Stafford Railway Circle
A plethora of 3mm layouts - although probably worth visiting just for Rolvenden - a good selection of traders to boot!
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Evening all.
Spent an enjoyable weekend at Stafford show on a demo stand with my good friend and fellow 7mm modeller Andy Banks.
Took one of the Pencarrow boards and a selection of buildings in various stages of completion. Managed to get more modelling done, worked on the grain store, than the last 4+ months.
Here's the layout board and Mr Banks set up on the Saturday morning...
Interesting that folk were either really curious and interested in how we made stuff or... thought I was completely bonkers for not using RTP stuff. Takes all sorts (not liquorice).
Spent an enjoyable weekend at Stafford show on a demo stand with my good friend and fellow 7mm modeller Andy Banks.
Took one of the Pencarrow boards and a selection of buildings in various stages of completion. Managed to get more modelling done, worked on the grain store, than the last 4+ months.
Here's the layout board and Mr Banks set up on the Saturday morning...
Interesting that folk were either really curious and interested in how we made stuff or... thought I was completely bonkers for not using RTP stuff. Takes all sorts (not liquorice).
AJC
Western Thunderer
The latter strikes me as odd - fine if RTP is what you like and want to do, it's always been a part of model railways from the tinplate days after all and imagination can fill in the gaps nicely, but it's a demonstration, seeing it done is sort of the point! If that's your world view why broach the conversation?
Maybe I've had a long weekend with a three month old (who's delightful, but so very, very hungry) but it seems a waste of both your time and sense of fun. Pleased you had a good time, though, good to see Pencarrow in the wild.
Adam
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Peter Cross
Western Thunderer
Not sure if they were wrong about the bonkers part. But there seems to much instant gratification with people these days. Less people want to put in the effort.
As above number one board looks great. The grain store does not look so massive in amongst the others.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Time now to own up and confess why there's been little progress for months on Pencarrow...
Two reasons really:
1. A spot of domestic decorating (heavy duty variety)
2. I've been in training for taking part in the Spring "Wolf Run" on 4th April.
So what's a Wolf Run? (I didn't know either) It's a run through Woods, over Obstacles, swimming across a Lake and more running across Fields. 6 miles in total. What the name fails to mention is mud. Lots of mud, sludge, muck and more mud: See more here: Spring Wolf Run - Information
Just to be clear, I've not done anything like this before and am certainly not an athlete! This will be a real personal challenge for me. Training is happening through the winter months. Bit of a first - running for a reason other than trying to catch the train to work!
I've chosen to use the event to raise money for Cancer Research UK because cancer has affected our family over the years - uncles friends, my father-in-law and my dad.
Most recently it has struck my 8 year old nephew, a keen footballer, whose treatment has resulted in a significant mass of muscle being removed from his leg. He's a brave lad that's been through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and operations.
All goes to show that cancer is happening right now, which is why I’m raising money right now for Cancer Research UK.
'Normal' service to resume after April...
Two reasons really:
1. A spot of domestic decorating (heavy duty variety)
2. I've been in training for taking part in the Spring "Wolf Run" on 4th April.
So what's a Wolf Run? (I didn't know either) It's a run through Woods, over Obstacles, swimming across a Lake and more running across Fields. 6 miles in total. What the name fails to mention is mud. Lots of mud, sludge, muck and more mud: See more here: Spring Wolf Run - Information
Just to be clear, I've not done anything like this before and am certainly not an athlete! This will be a real personal challenge for me. Training is happening through the winter months. Bit of a first - running for a reason other than trying to catch the train to work!
I've chosen to use the event to raise money for Cancer Research UK because cancer has affected our family over the years - uncles friends, my father-in-law and my dad.
Most recently it has struck my 8 year old nephew, a keen footballer, whose treatment has resulted in a significant mass of muscle being removed from his leg. He's a brave lad that's been through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and operations.
All goes to show that cancer is happening right now, which is why I’m raising money right now for Cancer Research UK.
'Normal' service to resume after April...
JasonBz
Western Thunderer
Both together are in order.
Commiserations for the situation, and Congratulations for dealing with it in so positive a manner !
Peter Cross
Western Thunderer
All the best with your personal challenge, it also couldn't be for a better cause. My father succumbed to it when I was 14. All the best to your nephew, kids are far stronger and more resilient than a lot of adults.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Thank you for the donation Adrian, much appreciated.
With folk having pledged funds there's no backing out now!
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
Not sure the sheep would fair well through the deep mud and the assult course. I am however not a sheep expert like ewe.