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    To me it was the mixture of some clay facilities in what appeared to be the middle of nowhere that appealed to me. So not so much the huge settings like Rocks at Goonbarrow or Burngullow but Ponts Mill, Moorswater and Wenford Bridge. The industrial trains squeezing past cottages or through dense woodland. And that's what I've tried to capture a little bit in my layouts. Even in N it requires huge compression - but so does the whole layout with curves that are far too tight, short loops and sidings. To me its about capturing the atmosphere and essence of a place. My clay works may be very under scale but it still towers over the passenger line and dominates the scene.

     

    The OP talks about loading wharfs where clay was brought in by lorry from other works. Were there any examples of these into the blue diesel era? Would be an interesting feature to add

     

    Great to see more photos of Wheal Elizabeth. It was a real inspiration of mine, especially the multi era aspect of it

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    bcnPete

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    Sorry to hear things haven't worked out in Spain but sounds like its for the best. Spanish colleagues tell me it's horrific out there, especially for the young. Good luck with the commute, it's horrible leaving the family but at least there's an endpoint to it. And there's Skype/FaceTime etc.

     

    Maybe a bit of simple modelling will keep you sane during the week?? Maybe not work on the layouts but some wagon or loco kits etc. A few tools and bits in a shoebox might be enough, especially if you can find a local model shop and store the box at work for the weekends?

     

    Good luck with it all.

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    bcnPete

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    Are you not planing on installing a working 3rd rail then??? Very disapointing.....

     

    I'm not expert on EMUs (or much else TBH) but I wonder if the problem is that the shoe is too high on the model. I wonder if Farish have deliberately given it more clearance to cope with us coarse scale modellers, to ensure it doesn't foul stuff etc. Is it possible to carry out a little surgery to lower the shoe a bit? The 3rd rail looks superb by the way, and I think it wouldn't look as realistic any higher. After all the EMU is only visible for a burst at a time (and the shoe is only a very small part of the EMU) where as the 3rd rail is always on view.

     

    And huge thanks for the tips on painting/weathering sleepers, very useful indeed

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    bcnPete

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    That is looking so good. Its those details like the walkways and exaust stack that really take it too the next level. And the last picture is hard to tell if its the model or the real thing. I know what you mean about it maybe being a chore, I often put these little jobs off once the main buildings done but once you start its all rather engrossing.

     

    Enjoy the trip to Cornwall, hope you've packed waterproofs and a kayak! Sorry I didn't make it to Wenford for any photos - a bit optomistic as to how far we could cycle!!

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    bcnPete

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    Now that's attention to detail - planting mock trees! As a compromise between the expensive 4d models and making your own trees I find the Woodland Scenics kits come out well and are quite therapeutic to make! Using cheap ready made trees at the back to give impression of depth and cover can work really well.

     

    The sculptamold has come out well, it's great stuff to work with. Mind you I personally find a tub if it puts me off porridge - although my sons left over porridge and wetabix sets so hard it might make a possible alternative!

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    bcnPete

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    This just looks better every time you post! The weathering is superb - a real inspiration. I thinks it the right balance of well used rather than run down and down right filthy. TBH I don't think it matters about the shade of blue, as with the size and operation you're rarely going to have both locos there at once.

    And the painted station really looks the part.

    How did you do the fence between the platform line and the siding?

     

    I really wish you'd stop posting such inspirational photos, its distracting!

    bcnPete

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    Well if that 26 is the result of the eyesight and patience I think you're not doing too bad at all. As others have said I'm like the way your blog details the highs and lows, it inspires us all who have similar lows!! And I've threatened to throw my lads Brio in the bin on more than one occasion and he's only 18months!

     

    What have you used for the front end detail on your 26 and 24? Also do you have any pics of the 24? Might help inspire me to carry on with my 25 conversion - having a crisis of nerve!

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    bcnPete

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    I think the only thing that could make it more realistic is to fit a shower head at the front so the viewer can be gently soaked in a continua drizzle that soon soaks you through!

     

    The station looks superb - I agree that card seems to work well in 2mm - maybe the texture is a bit softer for the sort of impression we are aiming at? The moulded plasticard can seem a bit OTT sometimes, even if its actually correct.

     

    The last shot of the 37 over the quayside wall is my favourite - I've always had a hankering for a bit of a dock scene in my layouts!

    bcnPete

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    I've only just found this entry (sorry about that)! I really like the look of the back scene - it just captures that atmosphere. Having spent much of my younger years driving upto Skye and waiting for for ferry first thing this screams Kyle - even without the station! But I have known it to be sunny on (very rare) occasions, and its simply beautiful.

    The quayside/water looks much improved. All in all a very inspiring model.

    I know what you mean about being an impatient modeller - I want all my layouts to look like Pendon, only yesterday, then I lose my patience with them when they don't. The difference is that yours are already over half way to looking that good.

    bcnPete

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    Was so pleased when I read this in full that my initial fears weren't confirmed!

    Sometimes it's the 'little' bits that bug us so much about our layouts. Usually the painful option of starting again is the best, and actually saves more time in the long run.

     

    I may well send you a pm with some questions about 2fs if that's ok? But in the meantime must stop prevaricating and return to Cornwall!

    bcnPete

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    Looks very impressive. Really show of the less is more approach of a railway in the landscape.

     

    TBH I wasn't quite sure how the two piers of a viaduct would fit in with the rest of the layout but I shouldn't have worried, it fits together perfectly. It has the scale height without looking out of proportion if you know what I mean

     

    So if its 3.3m at the moment whats the longest room in the house?

     

    PS Any kettles been spotted lurking under the viaduct?

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