Very impressive, Missy :icon_thumbsup2: I never cease to be amazed at what some of you 2mm folk can achieve. The wagons appear on my screen about twice life size and could easily be mistaken for a larger scale.

Nick

Your subtle weathering really brings them to life - superb.

Alan

An impressive looking rake.

G.

Superb....the fine detail of the 2mm is so apparent compared with N....They look superb.

Against that backdrop, they look excellant. Well done

Looks like you are enjoying your holiday from all of that electrical stuff! These are excellent, the look that good, you can almost hear them rumble past....!

Inspiring!!

Fantastic work as always, Missy!

Will a 9F be pulling them in due course?

Andy

PS> I counted 6 wagons in the first photo...

Hello

Thanks guys

Stumpy. I might add a few Ministry tanks, it depends on how much money I have, these tank wagons are the 'cheap' alternative to them. The plan is to make myself a few different tanks at some point and maybe even produce my own wagon kit.

Mikkel. Im glad it has the feel of the DNSR, after all its what I am trying to achieve. Its amazing what you can do with a short (30cm) length of track and a A3 photo backscene though!

Andy. The plan is onday to have a 9F pulling a nice long train of these. I just need to get some cash together to get the rest of the bits for the 9F kit first, then of course build it!

Thanks for the hint about the number of wagons too, of course I didnt take into account the wagon I already had made. Its all been fixed now though

Thank you all for the comments though, its most welcome.

Missy

Hi Missy,

I haven't seen your work before - I don't usually look at 2mm stuff as it's not my scale, but I've been missing out haven't I?

I am very impressed by your work (so much detail!) and will definitely be looking in regularly from now on.

Best wishes,

Michael

Thanks you two

Hi Missy,

 

I don't usually look at 2mm stuff as it's not my scale, but I've been missing out haven't I?

 

Best wishes,

 

Michael

Hello Michael

Thats a good point. I am trying not to stick to the smaller scales when browsing RMWeb as there are so many little nuggets of information dotted around the place. Its one of the advantages of a forum like this as it covers what seems to be a VERY diverse hobby. Ideas dont necessarily work for just one scale / region / or era (but Im sure you guys already know that!).

You tell me if you have been missing out or not

Missy

Andy. The plan is onday to have a 9F pulling a nice long train of these. I just need to get some cash together to get the rest of the bits for the 9F kit first, then of course build it!

 

Thanks for the hint about the number of wagons too, of course I didnt take into account the wagon I already had made. Its all been fixed now though

I look forward to seeing another 9F - I don't think anyone has finished one apart from Bob Jones, and he designed the kit! So far I've resisted the temptation - I can't justify one on any of my layout plans and when you factor in the cost of wheels, motor, gears, etc. it's a bit pricey for an impulse buy.

Andy

 

 

I look forward to seeing another 9F - I don't think anyone has finished one apart from Bob Jones, and he designed the kit! So far I've resisted the temptation - I can't justify one on any of my layout plans and when you factor in the cost of wheels, motor, gears, etc. it's a bit pricey for an impulse buy.

 

Andy:)

Hello Andy

I have to agree with that. Bobs 9F is a fantastic engine and he has done wonders in producing the kit. I cant wait to make a start on mine but I just cant afford all the other bits right now plus I unfortunately have more important things to do like getting Highclere is some decent state ready for the 2mm Expo in July.

I've had a look through your blog in case I missed something but I can't see if you described your photography set up? I'd like to photograph my work with a similar embankment against sky look. However, I was wondering what you do for lighting and how 'good' your camera is to get such excellent pictures?

 

Cheers,

Alex

Hello Alex

I will post something about it in my next blog entry. I dont really do anything special, a couple of daylight bulbs, a printed backscene and the camera set to a long exposure on a tripod.

Missy