Highclere - 2mm Finescale

Nothing to add other than that I agree on all fronts, always a good show and very enjoyable weekend. The sunday roast was superb, the only exhibitors food to rival it in my experience is that at the Taunton show provided by the chefs of Taunton school but you don't get a pint with that!!

 

Jerry

Hi Julia,

 

It was good to see you at the show. We had a great time too. I'll post some stuff on the St Ruth blog later.

 

Regards, Andy

Obvisoulsy the first photo was taken before the show opened!

 

That corner of the arena was decidedly crowded...

 

Again a good show, nice spread of layouts.

 

I finished off the weekend by popping round to my local show in Pratts Bottom hosted by the ODMRS, again a good show.

 

The January show overdose begins!

Agreed that this show has a great atmosphere and I had a good time there too, plus that great Sunday lunch!

Hello

 

Hi Julia,

It was good to see you at the show. We had a great time too. I'll post some stuff on the St Ruth blog later.

Regards, Andy

 

Likewise Andy. I always admire your work and you didnt disappoint this weekend either. Im looking forward to seeing your photos already...

 

 

Obvisoulsy the first photo was taken before the show opened!

 

That corner of the arena was decidedly crowded...

 

It will always be problem unfortunately. I did notice that especially on Saturday morning it was getting crowded. I do try my best to speak to as many people as possible at the shows but sadly sometimes its just not possible.

 

M

I tried to come and say hello a couple of times but someone had always beaten me to it.Is difficult to get impact on a stand when the models are so beautifully small!

Nice etch for the siphon.  Whose is it?  Much better than the original.

Hi Julia, what a nice show report, I rarely get to these events being here in Denmark so it's a nice to get a feel for it from reports like yours.

 

Those look like some pretty good book bargains, and maybe a sign of some interesting new stock on the layout? I don't remember if you have a T9 already?  

Nice talking to you on Saturday, as ever. And thanks for posting that picture of the siphon underframe- I can make sense of my etch now!

 

Best

 

Peter

Me again

 

I tried to come and say hello a couple of times but someone had always beaten me to it.Is difficult to get impact on a stand when the models are so beautifully small!

 

Im sorry, as I mentioned its really tricky to speak to everyone who wants to but I do try to talk to as many as possible. I really do think I should make more of an effort to display my models too, but as the day goes on I end up with lots more on display as I chat to people about certain things. If anyone has any suggestions on how I could improve the display the please let me know.

 

Nice etch for the siphon.  Whose is it?  Much better than the original.

 

Its one of Chris Higgs (masterclass models) etches. Its the chassis designed to fit the old LIMA body. I dont think these are available through the 2mmSA so speak to him direct. I need to speak to you about the little narrow gauge engine too!

 

 

Those look like some pretty good book bargains, and maybe a sign of some interesting new stock on the layout? I don't remember if you have a T9 already?  

 

Hi Mikkel. I do have a T9 kit tucked away somewhere awaiting to be built oneday, as you know they were common place on the DNSR. I do have a liking for southern engines so the book will hopefully bye very useful in the future.

 

M

Hi Julia,

 

Beware the Roche drawings.  Not a problem for you given your attention to detail, but have plenty of photos to hand for whatever you model as the loco drawings at least have a good number of errors in them.  The Siphon chassis looks good.  Keep on flying the flag for 2mil!

 

Simon

Hi Mikkel. I do have a T9 kit tucked away somewhere awaiting to be built oneday, as you know they were common place on the DNSR. I do have a liking for southern engines so the book will hopefully bye very useful in the future.

 

That sounds good. I really like the T9s, and how they ran with former GW engines on that line after nationalisation. As far as I remember, in grouping days there were O2s which ran into Winchester to take the local services the last stretch to Winchester. Good stuff!

Hi Julia,

 

Great to see you again at St. Albans and thank you for taking the time to chat.

 

The point rodding is awesome and I don't see how I can get away without some on my layout now! Likewise with your 3D printed lorries, having seen these in the flesh I have to agree that these are better than FUD.

 

I'll have to second the warning regarding the Roche drawings, I have the loco book and I've found a few errors on the LNER locos (can't advise on the others though). As has been suggested above, I've not found anything that some good references can't correct.

 

Re my milling problems, I think I've found another solution but I'll PM you about that later.

 

Glad you enjoyed the show and looking forward to Ally Pally and seeing what you've done with that Southern loco!

Hello Atso.

 

It was nice to see you once again and marvel at your 3D printed bits and bobs too. You really do have a talent for producing those loco bodies and I especially look forward to seeing that little 0-4-0 running! Im also intrigued about the milling stuff so Im looking forward to hearing about what you are upto.

 

Have you managed to get your friend interested enough to give it a go?

 

M

Oh, and dont expect alot of progress on that SR engine in the near future!