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Cor! This looks better than the last set of shots you took of it!

very atmospheric! nice work...

That is very evocative, I have always liked the blue Pullman, as it seemed to stand out amongst the smoky murk of the Midlands, surrounded by steam locos. These images are very good, makes me want to get the paintbrushes out for a new picture!

Matthew - I bought a couple of prints off you at the Bluebell earlier last year - one of Midford viaduct I think? It was a rotten rainy day but we still enjoyed our visit.

 

I want to have another go at the snow backscene and have been looking at some winter paintings by the likes of David Bellamy, Terry Harrison etc.

Quite excellent!

Wonderful, Al, as 69843 says, even better than the previous ones!

 

That snow is very effective, I'm reaching for my hot water bottle even now!...

Just needs a snowman and a few footprints leading to it and youve got this year's Christmas card sorted! All joking aside, I think it looks fabulous.

 

Dave

You already planted a seed with that snowman idea, Dave - I've been looking through the internets for 00/H0 snowmen... (of course I could scratchbuild, but where would I get the carrot?)

Prieser did a snowman in a set including a Father Christmas and some children - bit expensive though!

 

I reckon that a stooped figure struggling up the road towards the cottage looking decidedly miserable would be quite apt given the amount of snow on the ground!

 

Paul.

Try a cake decorating shop for a snowman.Some people put them on xmas cakes ! Great scene by the way.

Wonderfully atmospheric! I've always had a thing for snow settings on layouts and that looks fantastic!

 

Tom.

I think you've got to scratch build the snowman from milliput, any man who can carve 2mm scale alligators should have no problem!

 

Dave

Quote from Paul; I reckon that a stooped figure struggling up the road towards the cottage looking decidedly miserable would be quite apt given the amount of snow on the ground!

 

... sounds like a personal experience which has left its' mark on you Paul?
 

The scene looks superb Al, and somehow, the Blue Pullman adds to the cold atmosphere
Yes, a full set of interior coach lights would look fab

Re your snowman, yes, go for it!
I'm sure you could build one from DAS

and Wenlock, isn't there some tiny dental wedge material which is orange in colour?

Cheers
Marc

 

Quote from Paul; I reckon that a stooped figure struggling up the road towards the cottage looking decidedly miserable would be quite apt given the amount of snow on the ground!

 

... sounds like a personal experience which has left its' mark on you Paul?

 

 

 

Not a chance Marc - I love snow!

 

Paul.