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Thank you guys All very useful. The late 1940s/early 50s were deliberately chosen due to the mix of older and more modern stock. The lines at which I've looked do seem to have a particular charm to them. The photos above of the Tegernsee line are brilliant, thank you. Nestor

Some really great detail in the first one. Films like these are gold dust for modellers looking for detail Nestor

Hi Richard thanks so much, I’ll check them out! Nestor

Hi again I can recommend David Cox’s series in continental modeller as pretty good for information on surviving classes into the 1950s and beyond. I’m particularly on the look out for books on individual routes as I’ve always found these sorts of books to be particularly helpful in achieving atmosphere in my modelling. For example, the White Swan book on the Kent & East Sussex railway is particularly essential to anyone who wants to model light railways. Similar books on Bavarian subjects would be much appreciated Cheers Nestor

Hi there Im actually looking for books on the subject as I have some stock already but thank you for the pointers. I’ll be modelling around about 1950. Cheers Nestor

Hi Bill Thanks for your reply. I have been doing a fair amount of research and digging online which has been very helpful. I will take a look at the specific route you have mentioned as well. Do you happen to remember any titles of the books you read? Thanks Nestor

Hello all Having read David Cox’s recent series in CM I want to read more! I wondered if anyone could recommend any decent books on Bavarian branch lines, in English or German, as I’m struggling and am sure I’ve missed some. Thanks in advance nestor

Sad to have heard this today. Whilst I can’t claim to have been a close friend, there were many an enjoyable evening propping up the bar at Keen House into the late hours putting the world to rights. He will be missed. Nestor

That's a fantastic shot! Nestor

Just finished reading the article in RM, very interesting and well put together. Nestor

That just shows how often I post on here there days... Will change accordingly sir! Nestor

Very sorry to hear this. I had Peter exhibit with us at Brighton on several occasions and he was certainly a friend of the club. Will be very much missed. Nestor

Exhibitions you say...?

Looking good Andy Nestor

Thanks guys There's some very useful pointers here, I'll report back in due course with results... Nestor

Exactly, lockdown furlough is providing plenty of time for experimenting... Nestor

Thanks both of you The ones currently in question are for a small Bavarian Engine Shed in H0. I like the idea of white paint with plastic strip round the edge. These look closer to what I have in mind. I will do some experimenting with both Plasticard strip and white paint and see which my hands are more capable of doing. Previous buildings have been from kits but I'm keen to get some scratchbuilding done well. Thanks Nestor

Hello Everyone Not sure if this is the best place but a quick question regarding window frames. I am currently on my first round of proper scratchbuilt buildings and am stuck at a crucial moment. I am curious as to what methods people have used aside from buying ready made frames? I am working to some specific sizes so am currently struggling to find suitable ready made ones. I am inclined to cut out from card but am worried about the strength of these during assembly. Any guidance much appreciated! Nestor

Hi Gareth Good to see this is still developing. Hope you're keeping well and hope it is not too long till the next update. Nestor

Excellent work as expected by now Phil Nestor

Looking good Phil Nestor

I hope you're counting anything below 6 as an odd number there haha Enjoying seeing the progress on the buildings!

Now that would certainly be foolish... Nestor

I hope to make both but only time will tell... There is a very active German section of this site which may be a good place to start such a thread, I think the interest is certainly there. Of course my suggestion to avoid bald patches in fields is to make grass mats out of hanging basket liner with flocks and scatter added on top to give it depth. https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/134-german-railways/ Nestor

Good to hear that there is progress on the Bavarian project, is there a thread for that as well? I remember you mentioning in passing the plan for that layout a few years back... I think you do yourself a disservice, the scenery on Woodstowe always struck me as of an extremely high standard, especially when seen in person. I hope you are keeping well. Nestor