Edwardian Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Sorry for the hi-jack, Tricky. Further to my last, I rather hanker after a similar layout but in 4mm, based in or around Bristol, pre-grouping, preferably pre WW1. I have come across a few photos whilst digging about ( too haphazard to be refered to as 'research'...!) 'Somewhere in Bristol' Rob. This I would love to see you do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 I made some barrels today. Actually Slater's offering but with added banding and colouring to look almost new. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2017 I made some barrels today. Actually Slater's offering but with added banding and colouring to look almost new. Can almost smell the contents... Oh, herrings... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Can almost smell the contents... Oh, herrings... Yep, you guessed it. That's why they've been 'put to one side'. Probably also why Rusty is getting so excited... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 A prototype question: where did the driver sit? On a convenient hamper or crate? What about once everything had been unloaded? When I was a lad living in the Liverpool area, I often used to see young men driving flatbeds from a standing position. With the horses trotting along in fine style and the young men looking dashing ('cool' one might say today) I thought "I'd like to do that when I grow up!" Well, I did grow up but I still haven't done that (although I do ride). David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted June 30, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2017 I did a bit of gardening yesterday, and here is the result. Next job will be to lay the paths either side of the roadway and add the road surface. I think I will also put ornate lamps on the posts either side of the gate posts. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted June 30, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2017 Also, Geoff has made a start on sorting out the loading bay... 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted June 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 30, 2017 Richard, I must say I always look forward to seeing posts from you. Your work is incredible, I wish I could emulate even 10% of the realism you achieve with your layout!! Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Midland Mole Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Bloody nice! Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I did a bit of gardening yesterday, and here is the result. Next job will be to lay the paths either side of the roadway and add the road surface. I think I will also put ornate lamps on the posts either side of the gate posts. Lovely work (as I've come to expect) but I am left wondering exactly how anyone reaches that noticeboard to put anything up! A stepladder, perhaps? Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Lovely work (as I've come to expect) but I am left wondering exactly how anyone reaches that noticeboard to put anything up! A stepladder, perhaps? Adam Yes, I had wondered the same, not sure is the answer. The same way they got to this one I suppose.. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 I put this photo over on the 'How realistic are your models' thread but thought I'd post it here as well...a few crates, boxes and wicker baskets await sorting in the Monk's Gate yard. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Yes, I had wondered the same, not sure is the answer. The same way they got to this one I suppose.. Probable through the gate in the fence... to the left... there is a drop in the wall and the "fence" has a lower edge at that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Probable through the gate in the fence... to the left... there is a drop in the wall and the "fence" has a lower edge at that point. Ah yes, I see that now...thank you. Will have to consider a slight alteration perhaps...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 Mr Knight, the yard manager doesn't look very happy about something- I think the commotion Rusty is trying to cause with Ned woke him up. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rich Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Great photo. Being a painter of military figures as well as trying to be a Railway Modeller it's always good to see a nicely painted figure, good on yer Mr Knight. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Morning all! I have taken the plunge in setting up my own website, www.monksgate.co.uk. The idea behind this is partly to chart the progress of the build of Monk's Gate and partly to hopefully start selling some of the items I have developed for the layout, namely artwork for the packing crates, cases and boxes. I also intend to be able to supply maple blanks for you to either print yourself, or ready printed. Other items in the pipeline are wagon number plates printed with the number you require and street names, also printed to your specification. I'm also open to suggestions or commissions if I'm able. The website is still very much in its infancy and it's surprising how much time is required in order to get it up and growing, but steady as she goes! Thanks for all your encouragement since I joined RMWeb, you're a great bunch! Regards, Richard PS Andy Y has given his kind permission for me to post this and update my signature. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I hope you're ready for a visit from the Drug Squad, if they see the photo for your first product . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 I hope you're ready for a visit from the Drug Squad, if they see the photo for your first product . I've carried out a slight revision... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Mr Knight, the yard manager doesn't look very happy about something- I think the commotion Rusty is trying to cause with Ned woke him up. Wonderful scene in all respects. Compellingly realistic. Mr Knight is beautifully painted, if I may say so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I've carried out a slight revision... Spoilsport! It was much better before . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&Y Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 What no products yet! Only joking. I would like some tea chests as I think there marvelous. Great idea. Though I'm some way off needing them yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted August 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2017 It's raining, I'm bored, here's a photo. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 One word..... STUNNING!!!! I've only found this thread recently and I'm very impressed. Thanks, I thought a bit of light relief from the MRJ 256 thread was in order... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks, I thought a bit of light relief from the MRJ 256 thread was in order... Oh dear,looks like i`m going to have to out 'master' the 'master' if you build one!! I find your detail is intimidating,and more i re-read through pages the more i find. Sublime sir... Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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