Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
The white grid on the baseboard reminds me of a sci-fi film where during a chase scene the scenery runs out and changes to a white grid on a black background - could be something like the Matrix.
The Sheep Chronicles. A Sheep dips his hooves in various bucolic backwaters.
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Morning Dave,
No science fiction here I'm afraid. I always draw a grid as it makes it easier to get things aligned. It also helps in making sure that certain elements are in proportion and those proportions are right.
As an example, I dislike sidings that end together. I prefer to have a staggered formation..The grid helps me to make sure this random aspect of the trackplan remains uniform......work that out but I know what I mean. This is perhaps a bad example as this test board only has one siding on it. That said, where it ends remains undecided. I obviously have an idea but I'm rubbish at visualising a layout from a drawing. I think I lack imagination but I need to see it in 3D and laying the track is one aspect of this...for me.
So, yes, the next stage will be track laying which will incorporate adding the wiring to the trackwork as I go and drilling the mounts for the twistlocks.
This almost sounds like a plan.............
Rob
No science fiction here I'm afraid. I always draw a grid as it makes it easier to get things aligned. It also helps in making sure that certain elements are in proportion and those proportions are right.
As an example, I dislike sidings that end together. I prefer to have a staggered formation..The grid helps me to make sure this random aspect of the trackplan remains uniform......work that out but I know what I mean. This is perhaps a bad example as this test board only has one siding on it. That said, where it ends remains undecided. I obviously have an idea but I'm rubbish at visualising a layout from a drawing. I think I lack imagination but I need to see it in 3D and laying the track is one aspect of this...for me.
So, yes, the next stage will be track laying which will incorporate adding the wiring to the trackwork as I go and drilling the mounts for the twistlocks.
This almost sounds like a plan.............
Rob
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Hmm....that looks interesting Rob....a cunning plan.
I am intrigued by what is under the plastic sheet???
Another thing.........
Also nice to see the Corringham Light Railway being mentioned....alright I know it was a few pages back!!
Just so many postings to keep up with...
All the best
Julian
I am intrigued by what is under the plastic sheet???
Another thing.........
Also nice to see the Corringham Light Railway being mentioned....alright I know it was a few pages back!!
Just so many postings to keep up with...
All the best
Julian
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Hmmmmmm....!
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Evening all,
Well, the 'item' covered over is this....
Photo taken in Germany Feb 2015
2001 Triumph Bonneville 790. Owned from New.
Simon,
The wheels are alloy rims laced to Talon alloy hubs. Other subtle tweaks include uprated suspension, stainless ' less restrictive' exhausts. Otherwise, pretty much as purchased.
Work planned includes a respray to the tank and front mudguard, new silencers and a few cosmetic upgrades.
It now leads a more relaxed existence.
Rob
Well, the 'item' covered over is this....
Photo taken in Germany Feb 2015
2001 Triumph Bonneville 790. Owned from New.
Simon,
The wheels are alloy rims laced to Talon alloy hubs. Other subtle tweaks include uprated suspension, stainless ' less restrictive' exhausts. Otherwise, pretty much as purchased.
Work planned includes a respray to the tank and front mudguard, new silencers and a few cosmetic upgrades.
It now leads a more relaxed existence.
Rob
Osgood
Western Thunderer
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Yes, a J17 would be very nice........BUT........despite the 'bespoke' nature of 00 works products, £337 is a bit steep for yours truly..
Even the Brassnaster kit becomes an expensive endeavour at £145 for the kit alone........but I do like the look of it. And we benefit by having a test build of the kit on here.
Maybe one day I'll feel brave enough.
Rob