Winslow Boy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, MrWolf said: That reminds me of why I no longer frequent political/ current affairs forums... All you have to do is have a different viewpoint, even if you agree with what the other person has said and you get accused of "having an early viewpoint" or being "politically naive", to be suffering from "damaged thinking" or some other such crime that in some of the places I have worked would get you sent to a loony bin or Siberian Gulag, or worse... Shortly before the (normally outspoken) accuser kicks their handbag to death, cries to teacher and gets the thread shut down.... Thanks for the best laugh of the day, I think that you have hit the nail on the head with pretty much everything that's going on in the world outside of places like Little Muddle, long may they remain dust free! Would have stamped my foot but couldn't find a suitable emoji. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted January 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: That reminds me of why I no longer frequent political/ current affairs forums... All you have to do is have a different viewpoint, even if you agree with what the other person has said and you get accused of "having an early viewpoint" or being "politically naive", to be suffering from "damaged thinking" or some other such crime that in some of the places I have worked would get you sent to a loony bin or Siberian Gulag, or worse... Shortly before the (normally outspoken) accuser kicks their handbag to death, cries to teacher and gets the thread shut down.... Thanks for the best laugh of the day, I think that you have hit the nail on the head with pretty much everything that's going on in the world outside of places like Little Muddle, long may they remain dust free! So, Little Muddle isn't current affairs? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, Worsdell forever said: So, Little Muddle isn't current affairs? It was at the time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, Worsdell forever said: So, Little Muddle isn't current affairs? If it was about 1938, then yes. We'd be saying things like "I think that Mr Chamberlain has been had for a chump..." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted January 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2021 Edward VIII is the current affair in Little Muddle, but a couple of years earlier. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted January 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2021 5 hours ago, KNP said: Really!!!! and to think you have been one of the very few that have actually seen this layout for real....... Alright, I admit it guv! I was just trying to throw people offf the scent. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted January 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2021 56 minutes ago, Tony Teague said: Alright, I admit it guv! I was just trying to throw people offf the scent. You can fool some of the people all of the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: You can fool some of the people all of the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . You see I told you it was real. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Meanwhile down at the harbour Snowflake has arrived with the latest consignment of toilet rolls! Edited yesterday at 11:09 by KNP 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted January 17, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2021 A very pleasing build up of seaweed on the harbour wall and steps has evaded your cleaning regime! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) Nobody’s sorted out the fish boxes and lobster pots yet. My wife would have me stack them in some sort of order. Edited January 17, 2021 by Ponthir28 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) A company special full of Directors of Little Muddle out for an afternoon jolly.. Caught by our intrepid local photographer Ken Dobetter yesterday aternoon Part 1 Edited yesterday at 11:10 by KNP 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2021 (edited) Part 2 As it passes by and its gone... Edited yesterday at 11:10 by KNP 32 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Monday morning gone in a flash of chocolate and cream lovely. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted January 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2021 I’m hoping we will see the Director’s train again, diverting to Little Muddle for an inspection then a seafood lunch on the Snowflake! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Close up. In the previous set of passing pictures realised I forgot to put the lamp in place. This picture highlights it. Loco and coaches been back in workshop shop to have weathering tweaked. Edited yesterday at 11:11 by KNP 34 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Revamped Dean Goods now sporting lamp. Loco given more weathering attention to body but main works to chassis and motion gear. Edited yesterday at 11:11 by KNP 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Coach body work also re-weathered (loco/tender the same treatment as well) To get the streaking effect I use the Matt UV varnish with a small amount of Vallejo Roof Dirt added to basically tint the varnish. Then, with a narrow brush, painted on in vertical strips. This takes time and as I use only a small amount of roof dirt colour might need another coat. Good idea to leave for 30mins so varnish can dry as this will clearly show the effect better than when wet. Easier to add than take way!! Edited yesterday at 11:11 by KNP 30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted January 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, KNP said: Then, with a narrow brush, painted on in vertical strips. Very effective, Kevin. Good result. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said: Very effective, Kevin. Good result. Thanks Don't think I have reinvented the wheel but mine came about by mistake. I had just painted a wagon roof with a roof dirt wash, cleaned the brush out - not as well as I should put it down to dry. Went to varnish the sides of a ventilated van and picked up the wrong brush and dabbed it in the varnish which must have dragged some paint out that was still in the brush when applied to the model. Initially thought idiot, only to see it drying in the streaky effect, decided to wait to the area dried. Experimented a bit more till I got the mix right and off we went....... Edited January 20, 2021 by KNP 4 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, KNP said: Thanks Don't think I have reinvented the wheel but mine came about by mistake. I had just painted a wagon roof with a roof dirt wash, cleaned the brush out - not as well as I should put it down to dry. Went to varnish the sides of a ventilated van and picked up the wrong brush and dabbed it in the varnish which must have dragged some paint out that was still in the brush when applied to the model. Initially thought idiot, only to see it drying in the streaky effect, decided to wait to the area dried. Experimented a bit more till I got the mix right and off we went....... Interesting @KNP thank you. My inclination is to get the airbrush out, but I know that wont sort the motion and frames..... I would like to go for the only slightly dirty look! Years ago, I remember talking to a friend who worked at Brunel university about GWR locos as someone had told me they were always dirty..... He went to great pains to show loads of pictures of very clean locos.... Which of course a loco would be if it was close to its home depot. But anything further afield would get grubby as the day wore on. Thanks as ever for the inspiration and instructions. I'm off to find a dirty brush.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted January 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Using the phone held upside down so I can get this almost track level view. The Dean Goods races towards us with its directors special. Then, using some new smoke and fog brush application I got for free for Serif Affinity I tried my hand at painting smoke. The jury is still out! Edited yesterday at 11:12 by KNP 26 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted January 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2021 Apart from the white lamp that image could be decades earlier than LM's normal period. BTW: Is the white lamp a bit too clean??? Do the staff at Encombe Town all line up on the platform and stand to attention when the Director's train comes through? 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 35 minutes ago, Harlequin said: Apart from the white lamp that image could be decades earlier than LM's normal period. BTW: Is the white lamp a bit too clean??? Do the staff at Encombe Town all line up on the platform and stand to attention when the Director's train comes through? I reply in order.... Yes Yes Yes Thanks 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted January 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, KNP said: The jury is still out! I think they should stay there. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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