Flaxfield- A bucolic 1950s Suffolk backwater

[Joe's Garage]

For those of you not too familiar with the Essex coast here is a low tide view of the gloopy bit next to Tollesbury Pier.
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Nice gloopiness in the estuary Rob (R)
Cheers Julian

 

[Heather Kay]

We get some nice gloop on the Medway estuary, too.

https://flic.kr/p/bHaUeD

 

[simond]

Sometimes, in the Medway, it’s a challenge to know where the gloop ends and the water begins…

I can think of a few other similar places too.

 

[Phil O]

Hi Phil,

I have some( rather nice chrome jobs actually ), but frankly, I really didn't like the look when I offered them up. I felt they were rather intrusive. I used them way back on Sheep Lane and since then I've looked for more covert ways of inter board connection.



Like that idea though I have already drilled the holes for 6mm bolts and wing nuts. The other thought I had was to use a sprung pin such as this ( example only )

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But there's no rush at present.

Rob

Rob,

Can I ask if you noticed them, when you saw Dewerstone at Taunton or Ruan at Bristol?

 

[NHY 581]

Rob,

Can I ask if you noticed them, when you saw Dewerstone at Taunton or Ruan at Bristol?

Hi Phil,

I didn't have a look at Ruan. You were upstairs and I must admit I looked in, got as far as the EM Gauge society and meant to go back but never did.
I saw Dewerstone and we chatted but no, I didn't notice the clasps, which undermines my assertion that they're intrusive. However, to me, they are. I want all the inter-board connections out of sight, which they currently are.

Rob.

 

[Phil O]

Rob,

They are out of sight as the drape that covers the legs and the detritus that we hide behind the layout is fixed high enough to cover the clips as well.

Might see you later.

 

[46240]

Good morning Rob,

Following on here and 'the other place '.

If you wanted to continue with the SECR theme, you could go with an extension to the Sheppey Light beyond Leysdown i.e. Shellness.
Pretty flat and barren there, not much in the way of habitation.

Perhaps a 'what if' WW1 seaplane base?

Cheers, Nigel.

 

[NHY 581]

Rob,

They are out of sight as the drape that covers the legs and the detritus that we hide behind the layout is fixed high enough to cover the clips as well.

Might see you later.

Morning Phil,

I'm going to Wells tomorrow. I had thought to go today but I'm pre-booked for a number of domestic matters ahead of going on hols next week.

I think that the drape thing is the issue as I'm not intending to display Blackwater ( if it gets out ) at the usual height I display the others at. ( and when I do the drapes sit below the side of the layout anyway ) I'm thinking Blackwater will be placed on a table with any drapes over the table itself but not attached to the layout.

That's why I want a 'clean' side to the layout. It's just my preference.

Rob.

 

[Phil O]

Rob,

I hope you enjoyed Wells yesterday. Did you manage to get some wheels for your errant Rapido wagon?

 

[NHY 581]

Hi Phil,

Yes, Wells was good but I seemed to spend most of the time chatting !
I did pick up some AG wheels but it does look like I'll be using British Finescale points which the Rapido wagons will pass through.
I'll order these at the end of August. Once built, I'll start on the layout itself.

 

[robertm]

Nice gloopiness in the estuary Rob (R)
Cheers Julian

Those are awfully black clouds Rob in the background, is that the storm they're talking about tonight!!
Very atmospheric.
Cheers Julian

Not so improbable, here is a pic of my (then) lovely Tiger Moth since sold and crashed together with the T6G that I spent many a happy hour in sharing the joy of flight. Happy Days!

 

[Lyndhurstman]

Hi Phil,

Yes, Wells was good but I seemed to spend most of the time chatting !
I did pick up some AG wheels but it does look like I'll be using British Finescale points which the Rapido wagons will pass through.
I'll order these at the end of August. Once built, I'll start on the layout itself.

Hello Rob
It was good to see you at Wells. I hope your holiday is suitably restful.

Cheers

Jan

 

[NHY 581]

Hi Jan,

Likewise, albeit briefly!

I was a bit pre-occupied with some pre-hol issues but I enjoyed the few hours I had there then be able to go home and have time to resolve a particular vehicle drama which was proving tricky.

As ever, an exceptional selection of layouts and many friends to stop and chat to.

Rob