Moderators Howard Smith Posted May 11, 2020 Moderators Share Posted May 11, 2020 It's weeds galore in this latest installment of our modelling challenge - but do you have what it takes to make a convincing scene? 53958 + 54239 of set LO297 depart Manchester Victoria on August 13, 1992. 54239 would be withdrawn on October 5, that year, with 53958 becoming ADB977809 and used in set LO906 on sandite and route learning until October, 1995. We're going to take you a little off-piste this round. The above photograph shows a delightful collection of British Rail weeds growing around the bay platform tracks at Manchester Victoria in 1992. Don't worry, we're not interested in a model of Manchester Victoria, and the site has changed a great deal since, but we'd like to see if you can model weeds around track. So, do you have what it takes to create a variety of weeds like this? Perhaps you've already made some for your layout? If so, we'd like to see them lineside on your layout on a branchline, or siding perhaps, like the above, but make sure they don't get stuck in the gears of your locomotives! The creator who we feel made the best effort wins a Graham Farish Class 108 (371-505) in Network South East livery. Read how to enter here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2020 Sounds like fun...I'll be up for that. Rob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 36 minutes ago, Howard Smith said: It's weeds galore in this latest installment of our modelling challenge - but do you have what it takes to make a convincing scene? 53958 + 54239 of set LO297 depart Manchester Picadilly on August 13, 1992. 54239 would be withdrawn on October 5, that year, with 53958 becoming ADB977809 and used in set LO906 on sandite and route learning until October, 1995. We're going to take you a little off-piste this round. The above photograph shows a delightful collection of British Rail weeds growing around the bay platform tracks at Manchester Picadilly in 1992. Don't worry, we're not interested in a model of Manchester Picadilly, and the site has changed a great deal since, but we'd like to see if you can model weeds around track. So, do you have what it takes to create a variety of weeds like this? Perhaps you've already made some for your layout? If so, we'd like to see them lineside on your layout on a branchline, or siding perhaps, like the above, but make sure they don't get stuck in the gears of your locomotives! The creator who we feel made the best effort wins a Graham Farish Class 108 (371-505) in Network South East livery. Read how to enter here One problem with the description of the first picture - "That isn't Manchester Piccadilly " perhaps if you move across the city to "Manchester Victoria" East end it would be correct! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted May 12, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted May 12, 2020 Duly corrected, John! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Stuff the weeds, how about modelling 'very rough track itself', that model trains can still travel over without derailing? Like this? The ballast & weeds will come.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 Well I've emailed my entry to Howard. If I'm lucky enough to win then I reckon a Network SE 108 could be fun - it wouldn't be the first time we've moved the clock forward! Jerry 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 2mmMark Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Weeds, you say? Well... 2mm scale, 6.5mm gauge, so unfortunately not eligible as not standard gauge. Strange rules. Edited May 24, 2020 by 2mmMark 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 All Added some weeds to my existing Layout 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) I've done weeds before, on a previous layout.... And the green boxcar isn't derailed. I did 'weeds and rough track' together. Edited May 24, 2020 by F-UnitMad 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) Edited May 24, 2020 by Stubby47 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stuart A Posted May 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 24, 2020 Entered my N gauge effort. Was quite therapeutic trying to depict certain types of vegetation instead of just using big standard scatter. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted May 28, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2020 SEE IT/MAKE IT CHALLENGE: ROUND THREE WINNER We've received some great entries to round three of our See it/Make it Challenge. Deciding a winner was difficult for us, but we managed to form a concensus, based on the merits of each entry. It was great to see such a varied interpretation of the challenge – experienced modellers and newcomers taking part to share their modelling skills. We've selected a number of entries and would like to thank all whom took part. Read more here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/see-it-make-it-challenge-round-three-winner 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 Congratulations to Mick Boyd, loving the sheep !! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 Well done Mick. Nice to see members of my extended family popping in. Any involvement sheep have with railways is to be applauded. Top stuff. Rob. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted May 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2020 Well done to Mick, nice bit of modelling. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted May 29, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted May 29, 2020 Thanks to all whom've taken part so far. The next See it/Make it challenge hasn't gone live just yet, and though I've an idea on something that could be quite appealing, perhaps members of this community have a photograph of something they feel would make for a great challenge? If so, please send it to howards@warnersgroup.co.uk. Stay tuned for the next challenge! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted May 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 29, 2020 Some great stuff there, well done one and all, Jerry 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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