KNP Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 38 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Really keen on all these new angles, Kevin. A benefit of keeping the buildings removable, I suppose. I like the way you keep all your verticals vertical, by the way. I don't feel dizzy when I'm looking for faults features....... Sometimes, only sometimes I can cheat.....! In Affinity I have a tool called perspective where I can grab the corners of a picture and 'tweak it' to get rid of any non vertical effects. The horizontal can normally be sorted with a simple straightening tool. Have to be careful though as it can make the picture look distorted, don't use it very often but it is nice to have just in case. Used it to a limited extent on this picture to get the engine shed looking vertical as in close up's the camera lens does give a distorted view. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted October 30, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2020 That’s a splendid picture of the door lifting cameo ! I would guess that you have chosen the monochrome version for your desktop. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 It's a great shot that looks like something taken 80 years ago by a photographer recording the daily goings on that were ignored by the publicity department. It's the kind of scene that first got me interested in railways. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMonkey Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 19 hours ago, KNP said: For those of you interested, here is a seldom modelled item - a compost heap with three sided bin... This was made 10 odd years ago on a separate module that follows the fence line so I could work on it on the bench. Has been titivated a few times over the years.... Hi Kevin, I think the plants are mainly MiniNatur? But do you recall where the lettuces/cabbages came from? And what did you use for the soil in the veg beds? They all look great! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, MoonMonkey said: Hi Kevin, I think the plants are mainly MiniNatur? But do you recall where the lettuces/cabbages came from? And what did you use for the soil in the veg beds? They all look great! Plants - light green ones I believe where Noch and the darker ones are homemade using rolled up tissue glued together in the middle and the ends splayed out. Whole lot dyed with water colours and the leaf ends dry brushed with a dark green. Edit Forgot - Treemendus earth powder (superb stuff) Edited October 30, 2020 by KNP 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sb67 Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 22 hours ago, KNP said: For those of you interested, here is a seldom modelled item - a compost heap with three sided bin... This was made 10 odd years ago on a separate module that follows the fence line so I could work on it on the bench. Has been titivated a few times over the years.... I love the photo's on here. Helped inspire me to build my own version 14 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 30, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) This allotment area of the layout rarely gets much attention but it is seen one way or another when pictures are taken of the goods yard/engine shed. Here is a quick over fly by the Squadron Leader to show the layout of the module, just follow the fence lines. And a couple of side views. All done very quickly on the iPhone so not the best but I will set up the camera and take some better ones. Notice the lobster pots now fixed in place and I have added some side ropes that most seem to have to aid handling. Edited March 26 by KNP 27 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm 0-6-0 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 hours ago, KNP said: All done very quickly on the iPhone so not the best but I will set up the camera and take some better ones. Notice the lobster pots now fixed in place and I have added some side ropes that most seem to have to aid handling. A question if I may - is that brick bordered L shaped flat area with the boat, the drums and the baulks on it the imagined remains of demolished building or purpose built area? The vertical shot makes it stand out while it isn't so noticeable in an oblique or level shot. The lobster pots are looking good. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted October 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Tell me was squadron leader dive bombing the allotment went he took that first photo? Does he have something against cabbages? Edited October 31, 2020 by Bogie Typo 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'd just like to point out that it wasn't me that mentioned dive bombers first in this thread. As far as I am aware, none of the bridges on this layout feature a bus. Therefore the dive bombing of the aforementioned bridges is not required. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 6 hours ago, Malcolm 0-6-0 said: A question if I may - is that brick bordered L shaped flat area with the boat, the drums and the baulks on it the imagined remains of demolished building or purpose built area? The vertical shot makes it stand out while it isn't so noticeable in an oblique or level shot. The lobster pots are looking good. It is the remains of a demolished building. What it was has been lost in the past but no doubt someone will have a suggestion as to what it used to be. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: I'd just like to point out that it wasn't me that mentioned dive bombers first in this thread. As far as I am aware, none of the bridges on this layout feature a bus. Therefore the dive bombing of the aforementioned bridges is not required. Phew, that's a relief......better not build one then! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bogie said: Tell me was squadron leader dive bombing the allotment went he took that first photo? Does he have something against cabbages? No, it was a majestically orchestrated aerial ballet of fine swooping flying maneuverers to align the RE8 for taking pictures. It had the people of LM enthralled if not a little worried as he did to seem to some in come in a bit low and looked at one point to have over done it and lost control but all's well that ends well and he landed safely - somewhere in England! As for the cabbages, well lets just say his mum had trouble getting him to eat his greens..... Edited October 31, 2020 by KNP 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 31, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Time for a loco at work 7802 Bradley Manor ready for the off at Encombe Town station..... See that umbrella is still there, it's almost as if it's fixed....haha!! Edited March 26 by KNP 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Banger Blue Posted October 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2020 There’s been some cracking photos recently with some great “eye level” angles. In the background of a few of these is the LM Signal Box, I appreciate you probably have an ever growing list of “to-do’s” but do you have any plans to revisit the signal boxes and detail the interiors? I would love to see these done especially with your storytelling and the “dioramic little details” which you have such a knack for! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMonkey Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 23 hours ago, KNP said: Plants - light green ones I believe where Noch and the darker ones are homemade using rolled up tissue glued together in the middle and the ends splayed out. Whole lot dyed with water colours and the leaf ends dry brushed with a dark green. Edit Forgot - Treemendus earth powder (superb stuff) Thanks Kevin, that's great, very helpful. Lovely work and photography as usual!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted November 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Two types of horsepower.... Edited March 26 by KNP 31 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) 22 tons versus 2 x 1 ton ( no soot but lots of methane) Edited November 1, 2020 by Limpley Stoker 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2020 Lovely shot as ever Kevin. Are the horses and cart from dart castings? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted November 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) On 01/11/2020 at 10:06, Neal Ball said: Lovely shot as ever Kevin. Are the horses and cart from dart castings? Thanks The Horses are from Dart Castings Cart from Langley (C5) They where part of a cakebox challenge could ' Not Another One ' which never saw the light of day, however most of the bits now appear on LM.... Edited March 26 by KNP 17 1 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2020 Makes one wonder what else you've got hidden in your drawers. 1 3 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Makes one wonder what else you've got hidden in your drawers. As the archbishop said to the actress.... 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted November 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Cold This was another cakebox challenge one but where I played around with snow....I also have an idea to build a winter themed layout - one day, you never know! This also never saw the light of day....! With my friends loco on it Edited March 26 by KNP 19 1 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Mick Bonwick said: Makes one wonder what else you've got hidden in your drawers. Unexpected item in the baggage ares.... 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted November 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Limpley Stoker said: 22 tons versus 2 x 1 ton ( no soot but lots of methane) And, judging from the state of our local lanes, other forms of emissions. Adrian 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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