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Hi Sualokink Yet more great models for the catalogue. Both food trucks are a great addition to the Sprinter family although they have hit a sour note with Tom of Tom's grill station. He is in the process of getting up a petition to lodge with the local council complaining of unfair competition as it would seem that they are copying his menus!!! As the saying goes, "watch this space". As for the lifeboat. That too is a very welcomed addition to the models in that particular category. Thus far it is looking particularly good, I can't wait to see the final model which presumably will allow us to create our own name for said vessel. Your modelling skills are once more demonstrating such versatility. Best regards Pete

Hi Douglas It's great to see you back on the forum, your views have always been so beneficial and informative. What you have explained that went wrong for you is precisely the issue that I also have and which I am trying to resolve, at present not awfully successfully. Being mindful of the probability of both road rage and potential nasty insurance claims, I felt that my solution should not be finalised as is but still requires work in order to achieve 98% perfection, so still a way to go yet. Once the flow around the roundabout is satisfactory for cars and small vans then I will need to introduce the odd truck, larger van and bus, but for now that headache is well and truly on the back burner. All the very best, take care Pete

Many thanks for the good wishes. It just goes to show how misguided our interpretations of events can be. There I was thinking that you would be lying back in the sunshine, a cool beer in one hand and a tasty turkey leg in the other just lapping up those warm rays of sunshine, but alas you seem just like me. Twenty to twenty five degrees is about my maxim and even then a cool beer in both hands!!!! Best regards Pete

Now you're just showing off. Here in the UK it's definitely been a question of bin the sun cream and dig out the flippers and snorkel along with a fur lined dry suit. Our 7 day forecast shows cloud, cloud and more cloud with highs around 7 degrees and lows of 4 degrees, but then the reliability of our weather forecasters leaves much to be desired. One would think that with all of the modern electronic tech that they have at their finger tips they might just be a bit more accurate but our maxim now is see what it's like when you get up in the morning and keep your fingers crossed. That is usually more accurate. Enjoy your SUNNY warm week, all the very best. Cheers Pete

Hi to all my fellow members. I would just like to say a huge thank you to @Neo and to all my fellow members for such a wonderful program and for all of the advice that I have received during 2025. To you all a very merry Christmas and all the best for a peaceful and healthy 2026. Best regards Peter

Hi Sualokink Very many thanks for these, they complete the set providing much greater continuity. Best regards Pete

Hi Goetz Well that just goes to show how observant I am. So with egg on face I will say many thanks for pointing out what to many others was perhaps obvious and settle back into oblivion !!!! Thanks once again Pete

Good morning @Neo Thus far from the tests I have made with V9.5 I must say that I am greatly impressed with the new features. You have once again come up with changes that make for a better experience. I'm not sure if this would be feasible but a possible thought for V9.5. I think it would prove helpful if after linking one object to another it actually showed which item was actually linked. So if I wish to link object A to object B when I highlight object A it would show me that it was linked to object B. This would be useful especially when multiple objects are linked one to another. Just a thought. Kind regards Peter

Hi Sualokink Once again yet more great models to add to the ever growing catalogue. Is there no limit to your skill and versatility!! Best wishes to you and all members for a happy second Advent. Best regards Pete

Apologies, I forgot to attach my attempt thus far. Test roundabout control.mbp

Hi to all my fellow members Negotiating a roundabout would seem to have always had it's problems. The solution to a smooth transition through said obstacle is reasonably simple, providing only one vehicle at a time enters. Clearly this can be achieved with the use of TC's on both entrance and exit. The problem arises when there are multiple vehicles either passing onto the roundabout or travelling around the roundabout before exiting. Having spent a number of hours trying to perfect a solution to this problem I have to admit to defeat. With my solution things seem to work for a period of time but then go completely off the rails, so to speak. My conclusion is to reason that variables and a counter system for each junction are the answer, but I have to say that my attempts, through limited knowledge, to implement these elements has also drawn a blank. So my question to you all is, "Has anyone solved this issue" and if so would you be so kind as to point me in the right direction. Cheers from a somewhat dizzy member Pete

Good morning to all. I must say that I whole heartedly concur with the comments above, our model makers do an absolutely splendid job. Without their skill and dedication where would our layouts be, looking pretty rubbish. That they devote so much time and effort in providing us with such stunning models, and all for free, should be highly commended. Yes we all have ideas that we feel might provide additional flexibility when creating a layout and there is no harm in asking whether this or that might be possible to construct, but the choice as to whether said request is implimented is soleley down to the model maker. Unlike A.I. they are, fortunately, only human and as such have limited time to devote to their creations. That said I must confess that I too have perhaps fallen into this trap of having a good idea and then hoping that one of our model makers might impliment it, but the request has always been to ask a question and to hope rather than to expect. From a very happy members who keeps putting his foot in it all too often. Pete

Thank you Goetz and many apologies to Sualokink. Of course you are right, what was I thinking, or not in this case. Mouth opening before brain was in gear I think!!! Kind regards Pete

Hi Sualokink Just a thought. I've been experimenting with several options and one element that keeps cropping up is that of the water itself. As it is it's perfect for fighting fires but it's a bit limiting when wanting to wash a fire engine, car or boat etc. Would it be possible to have an option that allows us to add water via the catalogue particle effects. This would then enable a softer, shorter jet of water. Best regards Pete

Ooh, Christmas has come early. A very nice addition and so realistic. The only thing now needed to make up the full set of the Fire Department is a Fire Chief, standing and driving and a kneeling fireman. Who says the lists to Santa shouldn't begin early!!!!! Best regards Pete