Live and Learn

[Anonymous]

My Dad gave me back my first attempt at G scale modelling to repair the tower.
(always check bridge heights)
This was built a couple of years ago and after taking it apart, I was amused at some of the ideas I had to get over certain problems.
I can remember having loads of trouble getting things into position and trying to glue it,wereas now I just use OO/HO track pins to hold everything.
Also,this model was designed to come apart in 6 pieces.Something I am grateful for now.
Anybody else look back on old projects with a 'new' head ?

Troy.

[kstrong]

All the time. The way I see it, if I don't try something new on each model, I'm not improving. Many of my "old" projects have since hit the scrap pile, but others are still around. I, too, have found Atlas track spikes an invaluable aid in modelbuilding. Far better than duct tape!

The tower on that tram is interesting. Looks like a cross between a streetcar and City Hall. Perhaps it served the government district??? [:P]

Later,

K

[Anonymous]

I reckon that they put the overhead too high in Blackpool so they had to come up with something pretty to get over it.(or up to it!!)
Troy

[Anonymous]

Troy, K and other readers, trying something new is part of the fun. I try different techniques and products. Push pins and CA glue work for me. It amazes me the number of different ways people think of to get the same job done. That's part of the reason for this forum. Sharing ideas and helping each other keeps us connected and enthused.
Looking back at earlier projects gives me satisfaction, reflection on methods, and a chance to try new techniques.
Keep up the good work and above all, have fun! *** Griffith in Connecticut

[Rastun]

I haven't been into doing train parts enough to have time to look back much, but in other things I've done, I do look back and sometimes think of redoing them to the "better" way.

[Anonymous]

I find looking back on old projects can be very useful. A few times I've found myself wondering, 'How on earth did you do that?' as I look over something I cut and hand filed from the solid or else fabricated from lots of small pieces. As a rule though I do enjoy experimenting with new methods on each new model I build, - which can make trying to batch build anything that's supposed to be the same a wee bit of a challenge when I change my mind about how to build them halfway through.

That's a lovely tram by the way Troy. A seriously beautiful model :-)

Annie

[Anonymous]

Troy, come on & tell them the truth about the Blackpool wires, they have to be high because we've got double deckers and also to stop the early morning revellers lighting themselves up just before they go for that fully clothed swim because it seemed the right thing to do and they didn't realise all the fuss they would cause when the lifeboat is launched and all the emergency services have to attend.[:O]
Cheers,
Kim
[tup]

[Anonymous]

Ahh Kim,it's the double deckers that make Engli***rams so special.
Also as you said,it keeps it from the revellers.I wonder if other countries know how to enjoy themselves like the English?
Still,it's very difficult to remember the basic rules of physics when you're pissed.You can hang off that wire for ages until you touch something to earth.That's when the fun starts.God built birds with little legs so as not to straddle the isolators on pylons.
Troy