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Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Ron, Jun 11, 2017.

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  1. Aug 22, 2017 #161
    Toto

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    Really nice bit of modelling Ron. I like the way you can see inside the building. You are certainly not taking the easy way. :thumbs:
     
  2. Aug 23, 2017 #162
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    You certainly have been busy knocking out those buildings Ron and a good job as well. Nice touch with the flag. ;)

    I had to look through the thread to see where you have this layout housed. I eventually spotted the background in another photo. The layout sits on the opposite wall to Sheringbourne. :thumbup:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  3. Aug 23, 2017 #163
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    Hi Gary, it's half sitting on my bench at the moment till I get the legs fitted to that end, but it's easy to work on there! :thumbs:
     
  4. Aug 30, 2017 #164
    Ron

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    Just bought this to boost my motive power (might be a bit big!) Bachmann SD40 DCC fitted.


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  5. Sep 3, 2017 #165
    Gary

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    Nice beast Ron. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Now make sure you take a look at Model Train Stuff. You'll find some great discounts on dcc and dcc sound fitted locos. ;)

    https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/HO-Scale-s/2.htm

    Check this out...

    Union Pacific SD40-2 : http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Athearn-HO-16723-SD40-2-UP-DCC-p/ath-16723.htm

    $157.23 USD or £121.40 for a dcc sound fitted loco ain't bad value !

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  6. Sep 3, 2017 #166
    Ron

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    Great value Gary I agree but what about the postage etc??
    I have never shopped abroad before!!
    That DCC fitted SD40 I picked up for £32 !
    Cheers
    Ron
     
  7. Sep 3, 2017 #167
    Gary

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    That's a bargain Ron. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    As for postage, I paid $29.00 USD to ship across 3 x wood chip wagons, 1 x loco and a sound decoder. This was tracked all the way to my doorstep ! Even with the postage cost and exchange rate, it was still far cheaper to buy from the US than locally... :whatever:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  8. Sep 3, 2017 #168
    Ron

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    Busy afternoon in Rush City MN.
    I started building my grain elevator, kitchen roll tubes, 3mm card and corrugated Plasticard and Rocket Card glue..

    I went through a lot of US photo's to get the ideas then started!
    Built the 2 side buildings first and checked everything.


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    Checked clearances.
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    Added the top building.
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    Just need to paint it, fix the roof down and weather it.Very pleased!http://www.click
     
  9. Sep 3, 2017 #169
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    Looking good Ron. :thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  10. Sep 3, 2017 #170
    Toto

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    jesus ...... over in a flash. well done Ron.
    Will there be a bit weathering after its painted ?
    toto
     
  11. Sep 3, 2017 #171
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    Great building Ron, makes a very impressive industrial siding.

    Pete.
     
  12. Sep 3, 2017 #172
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    Yes Tom, finish painting and detailing then a bit of weathering!! :thumbs:
     
  13. Sep 3, 2017 #173
    Toto

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    Smashing. I feel some rusty corrugated iron on the way. :avatar: looks like it takes up quite a good part of the baseboard. A big structure.

    Toto
     
  14. Sep 3, 2017 #174
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    Toto wrote:
    Looking Good Ron a good size structure give the scene some presence

    Re Toto's first word above "Smashing" are you going to put some sort of fence along the front of the rail yard as I would hate to hear that a model had a "Smashing" end, if accidentally bumped.
    A section of security style fencing may look the part.
     
  15. Sep 4, 2017 #175
    Ron

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    Yes Chris, plans are in hand! :thumbs:
     
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    Looking good Ron.
     
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    Great work Ron, love the buildings and the detailing. Looks like your well in the groove with this build:thumbs: Kim
     
  18. Sep 4, 2017 #178
    Ron

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    Thanks Kim, Loco arrived this morning, SD40-2 DCC fitted (£32!).Oiled up then put on the rolling road for a test, success a little noisey but most US loco's seem to be when fairly new!![​IMG]

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  19. Sep 4, 2017 #179
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    Bit more work done on the elevator..
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    Toto

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    Coming along nicely Ron. Nice looking loco as well.:thumbs:
     
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