Administrators SteveCole Posted June 17, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi all, Welcome to the July issue of BRM - our annual 'Scenery Special'. This issue is available to download as a Digital Edition NOW and will go on-sale in shops on Thursday (June 23rd). You can also purchase the magazine from our website now! Remember, the cheapest way to enjoy BRM is to subscribe. Click here for a very special subscription offer: Receive a free Lightcraft Folding Lamp worth over £30 when you subscribe for just £19.99 by 6-monthly Direct Debit (saving you over £18.50 a year)! Click here to see some preview articles from this month's magazine! Below is a run-down of what you’ll find in this month’s magazine and FREE DVD! The BRM Team FREE DVD for every reader Layout Focus: Apethorn Junction - O gauge BR Diesels on this exhibition favourite Precision Plants - add etched foliage to your layout Exbury Gardens - behind the scenes at a narrow gauge railway The July 2016 issue is packed with great layouts, modelling ideas and projects to inspire you. Here's what you'll find in this month’s magazine: Britain’s Best Layouts Penmaenpool (BR Western Region 1948-65) - OO gauge. Stunning scenic layout. Welby Lane RTC (BR London Midland Region 1970s/80s) - OO gauge Arigna Town (Ireland 1970s) - 7mm scale Kineton (Project Layout - Part 3) - N Gauge NEW! BRM Trackplan Archive! Our new monthly series, offering a range of Trackplans for you to cut-out-and-keep. This month you’ll find: Dutch River Dock - O gauge Hellingley Hospital Railway - OO gauge Bromsgrove - OO gauge PRACTICAL BRM How to... model a Fir Tree Make a diorama more realistic (altering plastic building kits and adding lighting effects) A wagon in every scale (building a 7mm:1ft scale kit) Create realistic lineside scenery Build a Wills Craftsman Cottage GOODS INWARDS – PRODUCT NEWS/REVIEWS Graham Farish GWR '6400' Heljan Warship Kernow '4-TC' Plus loads more products news and reviews PLUS Interview: Scott Waterfield, next generation model builder Event Diary Tail Lamp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Davies Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Geoff Taylor's layout -Penmaenpool-looks a real stunner. I have had thoughts, more likely dreams, of doing a Penmaenpool-Dolgellau mix of a layout; but there seems no point when you see this one! Superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Geoff Taylor's layout -Penmaenpool-looks a real stunner. Superb! Hand on heart it's one of the most atmospheric and inspiring layouts I have ever photographed. If you know Geoff there's a couple of photos with a mini-Geoff courtesy of Modelu. Its even interesting when it's been chucking it down and there's no trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Agree with the above. BUT, now that you have de-glossed the cover I can't get the DVD off without ripping it. Ed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2016 Agree with the above. BUT, now that you have de-glossed the cover I can't get the DVD off without ripping it. Ed I could. i think it's best to try to peel it rather than try any other method - seems to work ok like that for me. My only problem with the cover is the jarring (to me) appearance of the Backing Arm with a white stripe on it - otherwise the picture would sit beautifully in a 'hard to believe it isn't real' category - smashing model, gorgeous pic. (And quickly solved on the model with a drop of red paint of course) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted June 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2016 My only problem with the cover is the jarring (to me) appearance of the Backing Arm with a white stripe on it - otherwise the picture would sit beautifully in a 'hard to believe it isn't real' category - smashing model, gorgeous pic. (And quickly solved on the model with a drop of red paint of course)[/i]I'm not familiar with Backing Arms, so I Googled "Penmaenpool Station" and found a photo of the prototype signal, so now realise what you meant. As well as the signal photo, there were numerous photos of the station back in the day and Geoff seems to have done a cracking job of replicating it in miniature. Having seen some tantalising glimpses of the layout from time to time, I'm pleased it's finally going to be seen in print. Roll on Thursday! Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Attached Thumbnails It's certainly a stunner, but with the plural of thumbnail used should there be more than just the one pic. It would be nice to see more. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 18, 2016 It's certainly a stunner, but with the plural of thumbnail used should there be more than just the one pic. It would be nice to see more. G. There are a lot more in the mag - smashing stuff and well worth the cover price for this layout and the pics alone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 There are a lot more in the mag - smashing stuff and well worth the cover price for this layout and the pics alone. Yep, I'd worked out there would be lots in the mag. Only snag is that I'm trapped indoors ATM and can't get to get one. So until I can I'm rather hoping a few other snaps can be posted on the forum. It'll wet my appetite and remind me to get a copy when I do get out. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted June 20, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2016 I thought this issue was superb--and the DVD too. I must get to Exbury one day soon! Keep up the good work with high-standard layouts--none of the unpainted rails that other mags have sometimes featured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 nice photo, are the other ones as good. I wonder if BRM are trying to follow Model Rail, with concept of a themed issue , I will have a quick look and decide then, but the contents list sounds a bit like hat I have seen before in other magazines over the years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 are the other ones as good. Better; the one above was just an arty shot. We often do a scenery-led issue during the summer but the layouts aren't necessarily themed towards it although I've never seen a layout capture the feel of the scenery of a location as well as Penmaenpool does. Although this shot was a favourite of both mine and Geoff's it's not in the mag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted June 21, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted June 21, 2016 nice photo, are the other ones as good. I wonder if BRM are trying to follow Model Rail, with concept of a themed issue , I will have a quick look and decide then, but the contents list sounds a bit like hat I have seen before in other magazines over the years. For years we've included the themed issue. We've had issues themed towards: weathering, scenery, a layouts special... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 that last photo, just does not do it for me. the detail in the signal box is ok, but the train, well it is just a train. sorry but the colour one just oozes inspiration. O only made the comment about themes, because some were being critical of the idea in Model Rail magazine. I think I know what made that colour photo for me, it reminded me of the old articles by George IIiffe Stokes. But then I do prefer building the scenery to the trains themselves. Trains are useful, as they move, adding that dimension to a model railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted June 22, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi all, Remember that BRM July (our Scenery Special) goes on-sale in shops around the UK tomorrow. If you're interested in subscribing, click here. Enjoy, Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 am I alone in being confused here, but on the dvd a narrow gauge railway in Hampshire has nothing to do with modelling.... or should I buy narrow gauge railways monthly for modelling tips???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted June 24, 2016 Author Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2016 am I alone in being confused here, but on the dvd a narrow gauge railway in Hampshire has nothing to do with modelling.... or should I buy narrow gauge railways monthly for modelling tips???? Narrow Gauge World magazine has some great modelling included! https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/narrow-gauge-world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted June 24, 2016 Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2016 am I alone in being confused here, but on the dvd a narrow gauge railway in Hampshire has nothing to do with modelling.... or should I buy narrow gauge railways monthly for modelling tips???? It's just one feature - and an interesting one at that. We've been out to the Severn Valley railway a couple of times too for DVD features so including a real railway isn't new. As it is, if the family want a day out to a nice gardens, I can see a few readers suggesting Exbury. Then when they arrive, in an innocent voice you say, "Oh look, a steam railway. Well we might as well have a little look around the shed and a ride." Alternatively, you could stick the DVD on the telly and perhaps the family will say, "That looks pretty, perhaps we should go" and hey presto, you're going to get a steam train ride. While were were there, I set up a wobby table and made some etched brass ferns. Now you might now want to make a fern (although they are very good) but etched brass is etched brass. Cutting and painting is the same be it plants or detailing parts. And of course there is the rather excellent Apethorn Junction with the most fantastic mill building in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Huw Griffiths Posted June 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 24, 2016 For years we've included the themed issue. We've had issues themed towards: weathering, scenery, a layouts special... that last photo, just does not do it for me. the detail in the signal box is ok, but the train, well it is just a train. sorry but the colour one just oozes inspiration. O only made the comment about themes, because some were being critical of the idea in Model Rail magazine. I think I know what made that colour photo for me, it reminded me of the old articles by George IIiffe Stokes. But then I do prefer building the scenery to the trains themselves. Trains are useful, as they move, adding that dimension to a model railway. Nothing wrong with themed issues, as far as I'm concerned. In fact, I'd be delighted if I ever saw one with a theme of multiple units (diesel would do fine - 25kV electrics even better) - or, better still, modern "light rail". I think I might be waiting a long time ... . am I alone in being confused here, but on the dvd a narrow gauge railway in Hampshire has nothing to do with modelling.... or should I buy narrow gauge railways monthly for modelling tips???? Narrow Gauge World magazine has some great modelling included! https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/narrow-gauge-world Over the years, I've actually found a lot of NG stuff to be inspirational - often loads of detail (and "character") in small packages. In fact, trying to find out how some NG modellers had approached certain things was one thing that drew me towards model railway themed forum sites - whether you regard this as a good thing or a bad thing is for you to decide. It's just one feature - and an interesting one at that. We've been out to the Severn Valley railway a couple of times too for DVD features so including a real railway isn't new. As it is, if the family want a day out to a nice gardens, I can see a few readers suggesting Exbury. Then when they arrive, in an innocent voice you say, "Oh look, a steam railway. Well we might as well have a little look around the shed and a ride." Yes. Right. Huw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2016 I don't seem to have the feature on etched plants on my DVD. If I click on the various links, it takes me to the feature on Exbury. Anyone else have this problem? Like others, I am very uninterested in miniature railways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted July 19, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2016 I don't seem to have the feature on etched plants on my DVD. If I click on the various links, it takes me to the feature on Exbury. Anyone else have this problem? Like others, I am very uninterested in miniature railways. The etched plants section was filmed at Exbury. Maybe if you fast forward through it you'll find it easier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well, I hope you will understand the confusion! I click on etched plants and get some film of a miniature railway station with a train departing. What am I supposed to think that I am going to see? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted July 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2016 The etched plants section was filmed at Exbury. Maybe if you fast forward through it you'll find it easier. Have now fast-forwarded and still just the same. Lots of Exbury Gardens, nothing at all about etched plants. Enjoyed Apethorne Jct though - not least because Keith Harrison is an old friend. Must be 30 years ago that I first met him (then modelling French HO) and he has hardly changed at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted July 19, 2016 Administrators Share Posted July 19, 2016 Just to double check, I put the DVD in my computer. The etched plants chaper starts with Howard walking down a platform, driving the train out and around a couple of curves. As they pass me sitting by the track, I take over and do the etched plants piece for 5 mins or so. Perhaps a longer than normal intro but the location lent itself to doing something slightly different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibateg Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I could. i think it's best to try to peel it rather than try any other method - seems to work ok like that for me. My only problem with the cover is the jarring (to me) appearance of the Backing Arm with a white stripe on it - otherwise the picture would sit beautifully in a 'hard to believe it isn't real' category - smashing model, gorgeous pic. (And quickly solved on the model with a drop of red paint of course) When I made the Penmaenpool signals, the view I had of the front of the signal is not clear, it's either over exposed or bleached as the arm is very light in colour. The rear view shows a black stripe, so I assumed it would have a corresponding white strip on the front. I'm afraid it rather exposes my lack of knowledge of GW signalling. Once we find a decent view we'll correct it if necessary. Regards Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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