Popular Post Adrian Knowles Posted May 21, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just discovered this interesting thread - three and a half years after it was started. A couple of my photos - of chocolate-liveried GWR 517 class No 1157, built for me by Tony Reynalds, weathered by Martyn Welch and 'copped' in John Dornom's Laira roundhouse. A real team effort! 55 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2013 Lovely to see some photos of The Roundhouse Adrian. I was pretty gobsmacked when it appeared in MRJ several years ago, but I never got to see the real thing, and I've not heard of it since. Is it still around? All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Happy to wait another three and a half years for a couple more shots like that! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted May 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'm throwing my toys out of the pram now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawfin Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I'm quite pleased with the way my handpainted backscene has come out in this shot - it doesn't look so good close up! PICT9037.JPG Beyond words Edited November 17, 2017 by Jawfin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted May 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2013 Happy to wait another three and a half years for a couple more shots like that! I think there's a photo opportunity to be had there my friend.Beautiful. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Just discovered this interesting thread - three and a half years after it was started. A couple of my photos - of chocolate-liveried GWR 517 class No 1157, built for me by Tony Reynalds, weathered by Martyn Welch and 'copped' in John Dornom's Laira roundhouse. A real team effort! Well, I can't get anywhere near that level of craftsmanship, so I thought I'd get this thread restarted with something from a mere mortal... Edinburgh Waverley station in August 1981, looking from the south side of the station across to Calton Hill and North Bridge in the background... Cheers, Dave 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Arpster Posted May 23, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2013 A few photos from Blackgill which I'd like to submit here if I may. Some of you may have seen them before. A view of Blackgill signal box from outside of the station: The local coal merchants collect their stock from the coal drops: A visual inspection: All the best, Arp 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted May 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2013 Aa a regular viewer but infrequent contributor to this topic may I rectify my lack of recent contributions with these? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Croxley WRD with Bakerloo Line stock in the depot XF 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRealistic Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) A few photos from Blackgill which I'd like to submit here if I may. Some of you may have seen them before. Arp More please Arp. Brilliant stuff! Love all the textures/surfaces/groundcover... and everything else besides! Edited May 23, 2013 by BRealistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted May 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2013 Lovely to see some photos of The Roundhouse Adrian. I was pretty gobsmacked when it appeared in MRJ several years ago, but I never got to see the real thing, and I've not heard of it since. Is it still around? All the best, Dave. As it happens I was looking at it only last Saturday Dave. It is now located in the McAlpine Museum at Fawley near Henley-On-Thames but you do have to look for it as it's not in a very conspicuous position and you only get to see the exterior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 A5 on shed at Aylesbury 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Another one 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Hmmm. An interesting "antique" finish to those two piccys. A few adapted colour and B/W piccys of locos at Ffrwd Locks... Edited May 24, 2013 by Sarahagain 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted May 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 24, 2013 A few photos from Blackgill which I'd like to submit here if I may. Some of you may have seen them before. A view of Blackgill signal box from outside of the station: Blackgill_Box_2013.jpg The local coal merchants collect their stock from the coal drops: Blackgill_Drops_2013.jpg A visual inspection: Blackgill_Platelayer_2013.jpg All the best, Arp Blackgill - one of the absolute best! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 its 1961 and the brand new Yorkshire engine company diesel shunters are ousting the ex L&Y pugs on the north Liverpool docklands. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 A few photos from Blackgill which I'd like to submit here if I may. Some of you may have seen them before. A view of Blackgill signal box from outside of the station: Blackgill_Box_2013.jpg The local coal merchants collect their stock from the coal drops: Blackgill_Drops_2013.jpg A visual inspection: Blackgill_Platelayer_2013.jpg All the best, Arp How did you make the roads if you don't mind me asking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpster Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Hello, My dad made the roads simply painting the road bed (which was hardboard, if I remember correctly) with black paint (or even blackboard paint) and then, whilst it was still wet, sprinkling powdered chalk onto it so that it stuck. The chalk had been crushed and then put through a fine sieve. A variety of shades of grey were used to give variation. After the paint has dried, the excess was vacuumed off and, if necessary, another layer could be added. Hope this helps, Arp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Knowles Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Lovely to see some photos of The Roundhouse Adrian. I was pretty gobsmacked when it appeared in MRJ several years ago, but I never got to see the real thing, and I've not heard of it since. Is it still around? All the best, Dave. Hi Dave, Sorry with delay on reply - I've been out at Didcot helping to repaint 1466. Yes, as far as I know John Dornom still has the roundhouse, although I believe he was considering selling it about a year ago. His incredible output of stunning models like this means that he quickly runs short of space! Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Knowles Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 As it happens I was looking at it only last Saturday Dave. It is now located in the McAlpine Museum at Fawley near Henley-On-Thames but you do have to look for it as it's not in a very conspicuous position and you only get to see the exterior. Hi there, The model at Fawley is John Dornom's model of the exterior of Laira shed which Bill McAlpine has had for some time. The interior is an entirely separate model which has working steam and lighting effects. Perhaps we should see if we can persuade John to exhibit it again. Adrian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Flood Posted June 1, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2013 Already posted on the layout thread but some people may well have missed this one: 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 That looks great! There's barely anything that makes it look like a model, even the driver looks superb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 The photos I have seen on this thread are quite amazing. Great modelling and great photography. I would like to improve my skills at photography so hope a few of you might share some tips and any special effects eg smoke added to steam trains, lighting, night shots. Cheers Sam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ruston Posted June 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2013 With a bit of help from photoshop. Straight from the camera. 40 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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