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Ian's Townstreet competition Plonk

Discussion in 'Competition No 2 Townstreet' started by ianvolvo46, Jul 1, 2016.

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  1. Nov 22, 2016 #301
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Hi Cameron thanks for that, I did a video (post 277) to show a loco running but will atempt to do another. I'm pretty restricted for space at the moment as its lashing down here in sunny Spain with a forcast for the same over the next 4 days. So I have to work off our small dining table ... ? ... and I'm making excuses ... :facepalm:
     
  2. Nov 22, 2016 #302
    gormo

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    Congrats on pic of the week Ian

    Well deserved I must say..:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    The figures and the foliage help to bring the layout to life and I think you`re right to use restraint with the grass. Sometimes a suggestion of something goes a lot further that the full on version.

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  3. Nov 22, 2016 #303
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks Gormo thats praise indeed coming the meastro ... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: going to make the magnetic stapley uncoupler thingy whatsit today ...
    Ian
     
  4. Nov 22, 2016 #304
    ianvolvo46

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  5. Nov 22, 2016 #305
    ianvolvo46

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    Finished .... maybe ... ps the goat's name is fox the fox is waspish and I'm getting hammered ...[​IMG]
     
  6. Nov 23, 2016 #306
    ianvolvo46

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    Have soldered some bent wire onto a non magnetic coupling hook fitted to an Airfix 16t mineral wagon and tested a neodym magnet under a spare piece of track as per the Gormo guide ... and my auto uncoupling works fine so that will be incorperated into my plonk when I return from the UK. Also i reckon there has to be a way of using magnets to create a working coal drop with a Triang hopper wagon ... mmm did I say I was finished ...
    :scratchchin:
     
  7. Nov 23, 2016 #307
    Toto

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    Great video footage Ian. The amount if detail that's went in is incredible.

    Some piece of work. :thumbs:
     
  8. Nov 23, 2016 #308
    gormo

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    I`ll second that Toto :thumbup:
    Great job there Ian. There`s plenty of interest there too......little cameos, appropriate amounts of dirt and grime and stains......all adds to a believable scene.
    The video shows it off very well. I firmly believe that railway modellers are artists of another branch of the faith, another school if you like, because your model and many, many others I have seen over the years, certainly reflect that artistic touch at work.
    I must give you a maximum score of five thumbs up, my absolute limit....:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
    Well done sir and an honorary mention in dispatches for completing. Not many modellers ever complete a project.
    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  9. Nov 24, 2016 #309
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Thank you Gormo for your kind and thoughtful remarks. I agree entirely with what you say regarding it being an art form ... its how we percieve our scaled down world ... and it moves! 5 thumbs surely too many but thanks.

    Ian
     
  10. Nov 24, 2016 #310
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    Nice POTW, and great layout!
     
  11. Nov 25, 2016 #311
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks Clive not quite up there with your skills but pleased with it non the less

    Ian
     
  12. Dec 2, 2016 #312
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    Congratulations Ian, you've managed to cram an amazing amount of detail in a very small space :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    Ed
     
  13. Dec 6, 2016 #313
    ianvolvo46

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    Now the pressure's off I've managed to fit the magnets for the uncoupling thingymajig and it works (yes your flounderless video on way) cheers Gormo ...
     
  14. Dec 6, 2016 #314
    Toto

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    ill look forward to it.
    http://www.click
     
  15. Dec 20, 2016 #315
    ianvolvo46

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    I've decided to continue this thread as my mini plonk (St Mick) build and have decided to start a few projects for existing module and second section ... including ...

    a. Modifying a Triang hopper wagon so that it works on the coal drop ( using magnets)
    b. Dapol railbus using 142 chassis (ordered)
    c. Canal quay with (working?) coal drop.

    After Xmas that is ... and tinto ... and turkey
    .. and goats cheese ...

    :scratchchin:
     
  16. Dec 20, 2016 #316
    Toto

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    I'll be watching. May pinch some of your ideas I have a canal barge for Luib bridge.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  17. Dec 21, 2016 #317
    SMR CHRIS

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    Toto wrote:
    There will be plenty of good ideas I'm sure Toto

    Ian sounds like an expansion is about to occur, will this all link to the earlier plank sections you were building to form one long plank??:thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
     
  18. Dec 21, 2016 #318
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Hi Chris the new plank will join my Townstreet comp plonk as follows. One day if I ever get a permanant railway room I'd like to join them both to my St Michael layout.[size=
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    Attached files [​IMG]
     
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