Jack_Dunboyne Posted September 28, 2020 Share Posted September 28, 2020 (edited) As the continental model topic is dead, I will start new topic in here. As I got the permission from home manager (my wife) to build a proper man cave - I did order a nice 5x3 m Cabin log. It should be ready within 4 weeks. It will be turned into proper train cave. I'm coming back to my idea of the proper FREMO modular layout. I will have first boxes ready till the end of this week and I will start posting proper photo story. Initial layout is approx. 12 m long. DCC operated with DR5000-ADJ on board. Fremo E96 and 2E96 fronts will be used. Polish loco and scenery only. Stay tuned for the photos Edited October 17, 2020 by Jack_Dunboyne 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 When the ordered modules are late.... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 Let's the fun begin First two modules assembled: 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Where do you buy that stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 5 hours ago, jhb171achill said: Where do you buy that stuff? I have a lad in Poland, ho is doing it for me. If you need anything, send me a PM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The FREMO concept is complete modularity, yeah? So if you and a friend both have layouts built on FREMO boards, you could combine your modules to make a larger layout? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) Yeah that's the concept. There are huge fremo meetups here in Germany and beyond where loads of people bring their modules along and bolt them together to create very long runs. It's all standardised. It's a pity the 00 subgroup seems to have died a death. https://www.fremo-net.eu/en/modular-systems/h0-scale/00fremo/ Edited October 6, 2020 by murphaph 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 The biggest Fremo layout I have ever seen was almost a mile long. The beauty of that is, that you are not space limited while working on the modules itself. I talk to the lad, and the whole range og the modules will be available in Ireland and UK within 2-3 weeks. @murphaph you can use FREMO for OO as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Yeah I had a look at the standards a while back. The main 00 fremo guy in Germany actually lives quite close to me. Most of the few 00 fremo meetups have been about 10 mins from me but I hadn't yet gotten back into the hobby at that stage. I might someday build a couple of modules but there hasn't been a 00 fremo meetup for 5 years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 15 hours ago, Jack_Dunboyne said: Let's the fun begin First two modules assembled: great Plywood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 3 hours ago, murphaph said: Yeah I had a look at the standards a while back. The main 00 fremo guy in Germany actually lives quite close to me. Most of the few 00 fremo meetups have been about 10 mins from me but I hadn't yet gotten back into the hobby at that stage. I might someday build a couple of modules but there hasn't been a 00 fremo meetup for 5 years now. look at www.gleiswendelshop.de all plywood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Thx but I can't afford those sort of prices over buying sheets of birch ply and cutting out myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 self is the man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Are there any other h0 fremo modellers in Ireland Jack that you know of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, murphaph said: Are there any other h0 fremo modellers in Ireland Jack that you know of? I'm trying to move FREMO to Ireland for the last 6-7 years, but with no results. There was always some "BUT". I hope thanks to that layout, that I want to present on the shows next year that will finally change. The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. I'm able to supply the boards and ends now and I hope we will be able to meet one day and play some proper trains 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said: I'm trying to move FREMO to Ireland for the last 6-7 years, but with no results. There was always some "BUT". I hope thanks to that layout, that I want to present on the shows next year that will finally change. The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. I'm able to supply the boards and ends now and I hope we will be able to meet one day and play some proper trains LOL LOL LOL this ist he Irishway of LIFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 Just now, Kinvara-Train said: LOL LOL LOL this ist he Irishway of LIFE Walter, be quiet or they will kick us out ..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinvara-Train Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said: Walter, be quiet or they will kick us out ..... ok,soooooorrrrryyyy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIR Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 30 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said: The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. Haha, talk about missing the point! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironroad Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hattons are selling a modular system https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=900&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=mar-0729-hattonsprecisionbaseboardsrange&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ0aG9tYXNjYnJvbmFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpHUWVYaCJ9 Is this the same or is it compatible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 41 minutes ago, Ironroad said: Hattons are selling a modular system https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=900&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=mar-0729-hattonsprecisionbaseboardsrange&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ0aG9tYXNjYnJvbmFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpHUWVYaCJ9 Is this the same or is it compatible? That's completely different stuff. Styro in, tomorrow I will be carving the terrain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Link to the Fremo site for those playing along at home: https://www.fremo-net.eu/en/modular-systems/h0-scale/00fremo/00fremo-downloads/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Terrain ready. Kitchen towel soaked with white glue. Needs to dry overnight and another layer tomorrow. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Ready mixed filler mixed with wood glue as a top layer. Some sanding tomorrow and It's ready to seed some grass. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share Posted October 14, 2020 Thanks to covid, the track and points delivery is late. I can't do to much so I tested grass seeder. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Some scenery 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 17, 2020 Author Share Posted October 17, 2020 Some green updates. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Still no tracks in my mail box 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Should have gone with OO gauge... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 (edited) Nice one, Something Different for a change, Always fancied the Polish stuff after seeing it in operation at the Dortmund show. Mind you I fancied everything else there too! Is it just to Tracks or can you add a siding in as well? How much are the 2 boards? Any Locos on the Scene yet? Edited October 19, 2020 by Georgeconna 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Georgeconna said: Nice one, Something Different for a change, Always fancied the Polish stuff after seeing it in operation at the Dortmund show. Mind you I fancied everything else there too! Is it just to Tracks or can you add a siding in as well? How much are the 2 boards? Any Locos on the Scene yet? - you can add a siding if you wish. It all depends on used boards. - the prices, again, depends on boards. The range is from 25 to 45 Euro. I will have a full pricelist within few days. You have to add a delivery cost - 25 Euro. - As per locos - I'm waiting for a Santa 2 ordered so far 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 The tracks are here 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I assume that the scored lines are your guide for the point where the track enters and leaves, to ensure compatibility with your friend's modules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_Dunboyne Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 minute ago, DJ Dangerous said: I assume that the scored lines are your guide for the point where the track enters and leaves, to ensure compatibility with your friend's modules? Correct. I got price confirmation. The one you can see on my photos are 29 euro each. Legs not included. I'm preparing a full list of modules available. There is approx 25 different one right now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I like the idea of a modular system, but you'd probably want a modelling community in your area to make it feasable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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