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    Mikkel

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    The usual brilliance we have all come to expect.  The ‘Salami Method’ is now a modelling phrase I will forever remember!  I also can’t help thinking that one day, long after most of us on here have shuffled off this mortal coil, some future modeller will get their hands on this beautiful creation and, during restoration, will discover the figure within.  But have you left a note in there to explain, I wonder?  

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    bcnPete

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    Beautiful, just beautiful.  That has turned out just right, Pete.  The mirror trick is brilliant and I noticed that you have it exactly square on so the illusion works perfectly.  Architecturally sound and neat workmanship as per usual from you.  Proper Museum/display quality.  

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    Mikkel

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    Brilliant!   Peace at this Christmas time to you and your family too.  You know, it’s a funny old thing communicating with others on the Internet because I never got the impression of you as being that old - certainly not old enough to have Grandchildren anyway!  Always thought you were much younger somehow - maybe that’s simply because of the playful nature of Farthing.  Having said that though, it’s a fair bet that most of us modelers are probably all a bit young at heart anyway - nature of the hobby and all that.  Who knows, eh?  

    Condolences on the loss of your Dad, that’s a hard knock - it surprisingly took a lot out of me when I lost mine and it was the hobby that helped me through the grieving.  Have a great time and God Bless you all.  

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    PaternosterRow

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    34 minutes ago, Alex Duckworth said:

    Great modelling as ever, Mike. Many years ago, on a canal holiday we went through the Bilston works and it's a memory that's stayed with me for years. Happy Christmas to you.

     

    Alex.

    Cheers, Alex.

     

    Those canals were something else, weren’t they?  

     

    Happy Christmas to you and your family too my friend.

     

    There was a lovely tribute to Bob Barlow at the back of MRJ #300 this Christmas.  Happy modeling in the New Year!  

    PaternosterRow

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    4 hours ago, Mikkel said:

    Thank you very much, Mike, for sharing these details on the build.

     

    The point controls are something else! I like the idea of using wood for the grips. And thanks for the tip about the corrugated iron, it looks a lot better than bought-in plastic and the shed is a triumph.

     

    I know what you mean about kitbuilt chassis, I struggle too and still haven't made a good one. Good thing we have RTR chassis then - when it works out.

     

    Thanks for the christmas greetings, best tree stand ever! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you too.

     

     

    Cheers, Mikkel

     

    Happy Christmas to you and yours too.  Happy modeling.

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    PaternosterRow

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    10 hours ago, AY Mod said:

    Dammit Mike; you've done it again!

     

    You know what my question will be. :) Drop me a line when you get chance!

    Thanks Andy, will do - got a few more bits and pieces to do before completion.  Just got to finish S&W couplings to all wagons and do some more pics etc.  

     

    Cheers, 

     

    Mike.

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    PaternosterRow

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    5 hours ago, bcnPete said:

     

    Hope you are well? This looks a fabulous project and very keen to hear more...especially how you did the water.

     

    The main photo you posted is breathtaking - so good as always your photography and lighting are spot on.

     

    Liking the cladding too. I stop at Warrington Bank Quay on my way to visit one of my sites and often think it would make a great back scene on a model - cladding looks to be the same colour too!

     

    Look forward to hear more...

    Cheers Pete.

    How are you doing - hope all is well your end?  

    The water is just a painted strip of MDF, because it’s a smooth and flat material to use, with a couple of coats of gloss varnish on top.  I didn’t want the ripple effect at first, it was just a clumsy accident, but now I quite like it.  

    Those corrugated paneled factories where everywhere when we were kids - especially along the canals where we’d spend long summer days on cycling adventures.  Those were the days of simple pleasures!  I seem to remember the noise mostly - press hammers, lathes, drilling machines and metal stamping.  The architecture was also other worldly - like the building above Farmer’s Bridge locks in Newhall Street in Birmingham City Centre.  It was supported by huge concrete stilts over the canal locks and next door was the massive GPO Tower looming over it all.  I’d say those canals must be eerily silent nowadays. 

    I think they must have had a surplus of light blue paint because it seemed to appear everywhere and all at once during the late sixties, early seventies.  They even painted the railings in our local Park the same color - another exciting location for us kids as part of the WCML skirted one side of it.  

    It’s no wonder we all model - I suppose we are all just trying to recapture a bit of the magic of those childhood days.  

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    PaternosterRow

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    On 15/12/2023 at 16:35, RonnieS said:

    I served my apprenticeship at Bilston Steelworks. From 1965 on. It changed from Stewarts and LLoyds

    to British steel during this time and at the start there were still a few steam locos. My Uncle Bill was high up in the electrical part of the loco shed, although what his job tittle was I can't recall.

    It was certainly a fantastic place to work - both Roger Deans (Chief loco fitter) and Andrew Simpson (sales manager) have nothing but fond memories of the place.  I remember it as a kid on my long trips along the canals and hope I’ve done it justice in part.  Thanks for the comment and information.  

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    PaternosterRow

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    On 15/12/2023 at 10:58, Mikkel said:

    Aha, another surprise attack from the master!  So discrete that I almost missed it, as I suspect others have.

     

    Good to see another of your layouts, Mike. I admire your broad-minded approach, moving effortlessly through widely different periods and settings of British railway history.

     

    It would be interesting to see more of your methods and progress on construction. This layout doesn't seem to be in your external blog , but perhaps it's forthcoming in a mag?

     

     

    Now that’s a compliment!  Thank you, Mikkel.  My trouble is that I have tended to buy trains that simply take my fancy and now have a rather eclectic, albeit small, collection across many eras and motive types etc. I’m then kind of stuck and so have to model layouts for them all!  I have also been keen to construct a fairly good shunting scene for an age.  Keeps it interesting but I do envy those who concentrate and stick to a particular time and place.  Take Farthing for example - how unendingly interesting and consuming that project has been for you?  And now you have the Station building, no small bite, itself to go at.  Your love for fine detail is totally commendable and I suspect that you will be modeling that odd spike atop the GWR spear railing that you found on your recent trip?  In fact I’ll wager that it almost certainly appear on one of those magnetic fence strips of yours soon!  

     

    I will I’ll be posting some construction of Bilston pictures soon and will definitely share my DIY corrugated panel method.  

     

    Many thanks again,  Mike

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    Mikkel

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    You ought to be a writer, Mikkel, that’s your true vocation.  Fantastic photos and reminiscences along the way - a truly captivating tale.  That picture of Kings Cross through the trees is just so superb.  I can’t help thinking that one day in a hundred years time someone will be modeling today’s railway, probably in some sort of virtual reality form, and will be having to carry out the type of detailed research you undertake too!  Mind you, what a legacy you will leave behind for them to study?  Fantastic that your Mom is still with you - look after her.  

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    Mikkel

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    I can’t believe how accurate the build is - everything lines up perfectly both horizontally and vertically.  That’s so hard to do in 4mm and yet you also found the time to worry about the bullnose effect around the windows!  Personally, I can’t see any problems with that - the scribing of the foam works perfectly and those stone headers, lintels and intricate details are just unbelievable.  The finials are also a touch of brilliance.  More precise, excellent craftsmanship from a person who carefully plans and then patiently follows that plan - museum display quality as usual.  Knowing you, those interior details are going to be unbelievable too.   As your ‘small bites’ get bigger at Farthing you are going to have to learn how to do photographic stacking to accommodate them.  I have never been able to master the technique unfortunately and stick to the old F8 and you’re there rule!  

     

     

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    PaternosterRow

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    On 21/12/2022 at 23:23, Mikkel said:

    Thanks for that Mike, quite an experience. Noisy too! 😄

     

    I think that's the smartest solution to the christmas tree train I've seen yet. There's even room for presents.

     

    You may like 33C's toytrain conversions:  https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/158334-cheapo-train-sets-get-creative/page/8/

     

    I hope you'll have a good christmas, and a decent entry into the new year.

     

    Cheers Mikkel.  I spent an enjoyable hour looking at that blog - some brilliant adaptations of these cheap sets.  Who says this hobby has to be an expensive pastime?  Thanks for the link and all the best to you and your family.  

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    Mikkel

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    Brilliant as per usual.  This is a great way to learn about history - these strikes forged the beginning of the Labour Party in Britain and eventually led to democracy for all.  Marxism in action - the workers using the employer’s own technology against them!  You could even say that they were the original Gilet Jaunes as so to speak.  Some of those scenes created are to die for.  Love the research, attention to detail and the way you are prepared to go to the lengths of modeling unique figures, wagons, coaches in order to tell your stories.  The passenger carrying Siphon in particular - a wagon that does indeed confirm that reality is stranger than fiction.  

     

    Mike.

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    C126

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    I admire anyone working with this stuff and producing nice depth and detail to brick walls and arches.  I tend to go the Scalescenes route as it’s far easier and quicker - you don’t have to paint either.  No, keep up the good work because what you’ve done so far is great, inspiring work.  I totally agree with Mikkel’s comment about detecting flaws - you made it and so only you can see them.

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