Martin S-C Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Stoker - you are quite correct as lawns have been around a long time, at least since the 1500s if you are royalty or nobility, but we should discuss the subject in regard to the scenery Kevin is painstakingly researching for Little Muddle, which is why I commented in the way that I did. The subject is a row of house backs that are behind the railway station. As we've discussed its a matter of social class (and these cottages would more likely be the homes of working class people rather than middle, or aspiring, middle class) as well as the size of settlement - in a town more people worked for a wage and had disposable income and more access to shops, so a lesser need to grow their own produce. In small villages the reverse was more likely to be true in all cases. Little Muddle is not Metroland and my personal view is that gardens turned over to vegetable plots, chicken coops and even a pigsty would be more appropriate. Perhaps one of the plots might be lawned, owned by someone with social aspirations, or perhaps a senior clerical worker at the local bank. Of course its Kevin's decision but I feel its helpful to arm him with what we consider to be the most useful information applicable to what was the usual situation, rather the unusual. I shall now gracefully bow out of the back gardens debate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) In case you have been wondering why it has been so quiet on this thread, we have been away for a few days We have been here.... here.... and here...... and back to something relevant..... Edited March 23 by KNP 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2019 49 minutes ago, KNP said: So that's what's lurking in the stream... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2019 Cirith Ungol, Fanghorn Forest, and the Mines of Moria, but did you get rid of that ring? 3 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Train now arriving is the.... Edited March 23 by KNP 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Worsdell forever said: So that's what's lurking in the stream... wow I would not like to find that in the bath 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted June 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2019 I was wondering how you weathered the spider, that's a very good bronze effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 52 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: I was wondering how you weathered the spider, that's a very good bronze effect. With a big brush? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Just making sure I stop in the right place, don't want the passengers to have to walk to far....do I!!! Edited March 23 by KNP 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Now, where did he come from...…!! Oy, clear off you're stealing my thunder... Edited March 23 by KNP 22 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) Corgi Ruston Bucyrus crane. Totally reworked with new paint job, rattle cans from Halfords and Vallejo for sides, then dusted over from a distance to get the 'mottled dirty' effect. Restrung with Chinese silk which then 'fluffed up' when painted so been over it with some PVA rubbed in which has got rid of most of it, trimmed with scissors as well. Never meant to be photographed this close.... I can remember being brought this a few years ago when released as a Christmas present, by Boxing Day it was in pieces and looking old.... My daughter said one day whilst looking at the layout, what happened to that nice crane we got you for Christmas, I said, it's right in front of you...!!! What that dirty old thing, she replied. Well, I took it as a compliment... Edited March 23 by KNP 17 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted June 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2019 16 hours ago, KNP said: With a big brush? On the end of a very long stick? 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, KNP said: Corgi Ruston Bucyrus crane. Totally reworked with new paint job, rattle cans from Halfords and Vallejo for sides, then dusted over from a distance to get the 'mottled dirty' effect. Restrung with Chinese silk which then 'fluffed up' when painted so been over it with some PVA rubbed in which has got rid of most of it, trimmed with scissors as well. Never meant to be photographed this close.... I can remember being brought this a few years ago when released as a Christmas present, by Boxing Day it was in pieces and looking old.... My daughter said one day whilst looking at the layout, what happened to that nice crane we got you for Christmas, I said, it's right in front of you...!!! What that dirty old thing, she replied. Well, I took it as a compliment... The snooty property agent woman who comes to the flat occasionally to check inventory refused to handle one of my minerals because she said it would make her hands dirty, which I also took as a compliment. Her disbelief when I explained that I'd deliberately made it look like that and that it was in fact perfectly clean was compounded by the realisation that it contained real, dirty, coal. I know the idea that I'm not completely nuts is a ship that has sailed, hit the iceberg, sunk, been salvaged, sailed again, hit another iceberg and sunk again, but this was a bit too much for poor Princess... Edited June 26, 2019 by The Johnster 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) On a bright and sunny morning the auto train gets ready to depart for Encombe Town. Edited March 23 by KNP 28 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCGWR Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 37 minutes ago, KNP said: On a bright and sunny morning the auto train gets ready to depart for Encombe Town. Looks Beautiful Kevin! Is the point rodding Wills? and What colour/ how did you paint the rails Regards Connor 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Once again, you spoil us kind Sir, just lovely. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, CCGWR said: Looks Beautiful Kevin! Is the point rodding Wills? and What colour/ how did you paint the rails Regards Connor Thanks. The new led lighting is having a major impact on the final result and it’s been a resounding success. The other benefit is the of light I have when working on the layout. Using twin led strips, one white and the warm white is giving a superb colour balance that my camera is lapping up! Point rodding is Wills. Track is Vallejo Beige Brown with an uneven wash of Lifcolor Track Dirt as a basis 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Once again, you spoil us kind Sir, just lovely. Many thanks. The lighting has proved key and I’m glad I over specified as the days of fighting shadows/graininess are over!! Ever thought about them on your layouts? especially the new one!! Edited June 27, 2019 by KNP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 14/06/2019 at 20:02, KNP said: And for no reason other than I took it to see the effect, not with any idea of posting. Here is some trees and a gate... There are quite a few Pendonesque places in your world. This is certainly one of them. It's all wonderful, and I have enjoyed, as ever, catching up on the photographs, but this scene is extra specially special! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Continuing on 4825 moves backwards over the, as yet unnamed, viaduct I see the Colonel's wife is fishing - still no luck! Edited March 23 by KNP 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) And from the other direction.... Why the other direction..... well I had to move the tripod so the train kindly waited for me to set up! Edited March 23 by KNP 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Time for an aerial view. Tripod in the same position as the last picture just extend the boom arm Edited March 23 by KNP 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Turning the camera around and pulling the boom in we get a different angle Edited March 23 by KNP 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted June 27, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Balancing on the roof of the farmhouse...... Edited March 23 by KNP 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted June 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, KNP said: Balancing on the roof of the farmhouse...... What? The engine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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