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.
Tales from The Room of Doom. Dipping a toe 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
Quintus
Western Thunderer
Rob,
In my experience, building a kit will ensure a RTR model will come along soon after it's finished!
Regards
Mike
Rob R
Western Thunderer
You need a change of scale..
S?
Nice!
I bought a Triumph new, at about the same time, though I opted for a 900 Thunderbird, also in silver/burgundy.
A pal of mine bought a Bonnie, did 48,000 miles on it in a couple of years with no issues (he somehow managed to get it as his company vehicle and rode it to work every day!), it then became a courtesy bike for the dealer he'd got it from, and subsequently to another mate of mine who commuted on it, so making the mileage even higher. Only problem I recall among friends who had them was the odd broken spoke.
You chose the better model, I think...I traded the T-bird in after 16 months and various problems; with the warranty getting towards its end, I didn't want any more nasty surprises so went back to Honda, and then Harley-Davidson. 12 bikes later, I'm back on a CB500 same as I bought shortly after passing my test.
Ride safe,
Simon.
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NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Morning Rob,
IF I were to move on from 4mm, it would be to 7mm. S is lovely but I'm simply not proficient enough to delve into the kind of construction that S Scale would require. I've said before, I'm quite a lazy modeller.....
Rob
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Morning Simon,
Yes, I'm quite happy with it. The Bonnie has been my constant for nearly 24 years now. Other bikes have come and gone ( I had six at one point !) and only this one remains now. My lad passed his A2 test on Tuesday and will hopefully be picking up his new Triumph 400 in the next week or so to get him started off.
I'm thinking of getting a second bike next year. I hit 60 in Feb and fancy a treat. I like a single and have had a few over the last 40yrs ( mainly Xt500s and XBR 500 ) using them mostly as winter bikes.
So, a Royal Enfield Himalayan ( 411 rather than the 450 ) is on the cards but I've seen next years BSA Scrambler, the B65 which looks a good sort. Too nice to use in the winter perhaps but we shall see what happens.
Rob
Rob R
Western Thunderer
Apologies Rob,
That was aimed at Quintus (Mike)
You stick with what you are doing, it keeps the rest of us going.
Rob R
Quintus
Western Thunderer
I'm quite happy with 7mm and a bit of 4mm. At my age I couldn't contemplate another change of scale.Apologies Rob,
That was aimed at Quintus (Mike)
You stick with what you are doing, it keeps the rest of us going.
Rob R
I did consider S scale tewnty years ago, but decided to go for 7mm. I'm so glad I did!
Regards
Mike
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Apologies Rob,
That was aimed at Quintus (Mike)
You stick with what you are doing, it keeps the rest of us going.
Rob R
Phew !