Paper Plane's Model Railway Thread

[Paper Plane]

Steve, I am sure that you will have seen the Hornby TV program last night, really enjoyable and did your hobby no harm at all, the skill and artistry of those guys was exceptional.

For anyone that missed it the Channel was Yesterday, repeated on Thursday at 8.00pm

Yes, it was positive and non-patronising, which is very welcome. In the past, the 'social misfit with NHS glasses held together with tape who lives with his Mum' image was the lazy stereotype but, thankfully, this is being overtaken by a more realistic portrayal.

steve (putting soapbox away)

 

[Vacumatic]

Yes, it was positive and non-patronising, which is very welcome. In the past, the 'social misfit with NHS glasses held together with tape who lives with his Mum' image was the lazy stereotype but, thankfully, this is being overtaken by a more realistic portrayal.

steve (putting soapbox away)

The program showed the skill and abilities of modellers, the search for realism was impressive.

 

[NeilJ]

Really enjoyed the programme and looking forward to next weeks episode. Nice to see the younger generation enjoying the hobby too.

 

[Paper Plane]

Rectory Farm Sidings at Caistor exhibition today.

steve

 

[TobyC]

I would do crashes, derailments, steam locomotive explosions,... do fellas do that or is it all peaceful stuff?

 

[TobyC]

Rectory Farm Sidings at Caistor exhibition today.

steve

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Still sitting on that car I see, is that your signature item?

 

[Paper Plane]

I would do crashes, derailments, steam locomotive explosions,... do fellas do that or is it all peaceful stuff?

You’re too Hollywood Toby.

steve

 

[Paper Plane]

Through the tunnel…

steve

 

[Paper Plane]

Sneak preview of a section of my latest layout that will make its debut at an exhibition on Sunday (5th). Will add more images in due course, probably from the show.

steve

 

[Vacumatic]

Thanks for posting PP. Enjoying the TVs series too, shows the skills and passion of the people in this hobby in a very positive light.

 

[Paper Plane]

Not long back from the exhibition. The new layout, called Diversion in U.K. mode and Umleitung in German, ran exactly as I had hoped. Very pleased for its first time out.

Today was run in British mode, early 1980s period. (Hope I haven't overdone the images!)

steve

 

[TobyC]

Gillette, ATG Auto Spares lntl, shaving theme?

 

[Paper Plane]

Gillette, ATG Auto Spares lntl, shaving theme?

Well spotted Toby. Did you notice the Proraso sign too?

As I intended the layout to be viable for both the UK and Germany, I needed international businesses. Gillette and Proraso fitted the bill and I thought I would give our favourite shaving forum a plug. Also, car spares are both international and, importantly, often moved by rail.

steve

 

[TobyC]

Well spotted Toby. Did you notice the Proraso sign too?

As I intended the layout to be viable for both the UK and Germany, I needed international businesses. Gillette and Proraso fitted the bill and I thought I would give our favourite shaving forum a plug. Also, car spares are both international and, importantly, often moved by rail.

steve

Didn't see that one, my eyes aren't what they used to be.

 

[Paper Plane]

The boxfile layout has a small feature in the latest edition of a national magazine called ModelRail.