Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 6, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2020 Welcome RMwebbers to the September 2020 issue of BRM. If you've grown tired of this strange summer, rest assured, we can provide a little normality and comfort (in model form, of course...) with this issue. From blue sky daydreaming to Turneresque impressionism, our four delectable layouts in N, OO and O gauges have different takes on areas of our country, each packed with ideas for your current, or future model railway project. Don't miss the issue, download a copy from Friday August 7 from www.pocketmags.com/BRM LAYOUTS Here's an image selection of model railways inside to whet your appetite... Harlyn Pier (O) Trinity Dock Street Bridge (OO) Chrilvinton Road (N) Ladmanlow Sidings (OO) Still not enough inspiration in the above? Sit tight, there's plenty more... PRACTICAL BRM Learn how to place people on your layout for best effect to tell a story... I construct a custom layout vehicle as selected by you, our social media followers... Build a motorised fairground ride kit with lights; Phil Parker demonstrates... And, Jaimie Warne, an accomplished young modeller creates this superb farm diorama... PRODUCTS AND FEATURES Plus, great layout animations! Tired of your layout looking static? We present a number of remedies for guaranteed interest... Andy York reviews Hornby's 0-2-2 Rocket... ... and Locomotion Models Class 33... We also share highlights of the latest model railway news, review the latest railway literature and present new model railway accessories. DIGITAL EDITION BONUS FEATURES Our digital edition readers are treated to five videos this month, including: Creating a farmyard diorama Layout photography tips How to use image programmes to 'stack' photographs KR Models interview and model announcements Footplate models interview and model updates And two bonus features on summer trains to the coast... ... and figure painting... Still not satisfied? How about the latest issue of Traction magazine included with the issue – an amazing source of ideas for diesel fans of the last century, packed with prototype photographs and another great layout, too! This month sees a great feature on Haymarket Depot in the 1980s... Plus, Scorbiton (OO) offers a terrific slice of diesel action... All of this unmissable model and prototype railway activity is live and available to download from pocketmags.com/BRM from Friday, August 7. Happy reading and watching! H 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 6, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted August 6, 2020 And... in this episode of BRM TV (digital format) for BRM subscribers and BRM digital subscribers, we scale down for a tour of ‘Chrilvinton Road’ – an animated and achievable N gauge layout, which makes great use of proprietary kits. Meanwhile, I airbrush a road vehicle, and Phil Parker explains how servos operate using a working model gate: Enjoy! H 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 11, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted August 11, 2020 What? Stunned silence?... Early days, I know, but please let us know if there's something you've enjoyed in this issue... (...or not?) H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chris116 Posted August 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Sorry Howard, I was too busy reading the superb issue that landed on my doormat two days ago to post on here. Another great issue with Ladmanlow Sidings being the high point for me having followed the RMweb thread about Alastair Green's wonderful modelling. One question, looking at the trackplan for Harlyn Road it appears to be 14'6" by 2'6" but the size is shown as 23' by 2'6". Is that because the plan does not include the fiddle yard? Edited August 12, 2020 by Chris116 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted August 12, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Chris116 said: Harlyn Road it appears to be 14'6" by 2'6" but the size is shown as 23' by 2'6". Is that because the plan does not include the fiddle yard? Yup; that's correct - I didn't have any shots of the fiddleyard to draw that bit out. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted August 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2020 22 hours ago, Howard Smith said: What? Stunned silence?... Early days, I know, but please let us know if there's something you've enjoyed in this issue... (...or not?) H Well I think its another excellent edition - good mix of articles and reviews. The article about placing people was a bit different, good review of the NRM 33 as well 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 12, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted August 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, 08221 said: The article about placing people was a bit different, Perhaps there's more room for that sort of thing, then? Would anyone like to share an image or two of a figure cameo they've created on a layout, perhaps? If so, please email it to us, with a 50 word description to brm@warnersgroup.co.uk We'd love to see your efforts. Thanks, H 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Hi. This could be the first issue in well over 24 months I could be tempted to actually buy! Missy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted August 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 11:53, Howard Smith said: If you've grown tired of this strange summer, rest assured, we can provide a little normality and comfort By this, do you mean that photo of Andy in the matrix? A good issue, I especially enjoyed the custom vehicle building article. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 13, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2020 Good solid issue. I particularly enjoyed the article on building a farm which included several helpful ideas; using a 45degree block to mite the edge of thick plastic, putting a sliver of something under components when removing them from sprues and the picture of the framing for the curved baseboards. Good to know that Jamie uses the same method as me for painting brickwork. Even though one of my layouts appears on page 46, I’m not doing autographs 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted August 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2020 19 hours ago, Howard Smith said: Perhaps there's more room for that sort of thing, then? Would anyone like to share an image or two of a figure cameo they've created on a layout, perhaps? If so, please email it to us, with a 50 word description to brm@warnersgroup.co.uk We'd love to see your efforts. Thanks, H All the figures on Fourgig East were carefully placed, mainly by SWMBO, to tell a story. She tells me it's all those childhood years playing with a farm set that did it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 13, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted August 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Mikkel said: By this, do you mean that photo of Andy in the matrix? Yes! That's his normal face when reading RMweb comments 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted August 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2020 1 hour ago, ColinK said: I particularly enjoyed the article on building a farm which included several helpful ideas; using a 45degree block to mite the edge of thick plastic, putting a sliver of something under components when removing them from sprues and the picture of the framing for the curved baseboards. Good to know that Jamie uses the same method as me for painting brickwork. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the article, and even more so that you found it useful! I'll be honest, before doing these dioramas for BRM, I was relatively lazy when it came to producing buildings, and rarely mitred their corners (much to my dismay looking back now!). On the rare occasion I did, I usually did it by eye with a sanding attachment on a Dremel; which led to less than perfect results as you can imagine! I'm sure there are other techniques out there, but the wooden wedge did the job nicely on these projects. Creating mortar joins on the edges of the thick Wills plastic sheets using a needle file is another thing I tried to get more realistic joins on the bridge and culvert parapets. Incidentally, needle files is another thing I had never used before these articles; now I wonder how I lived without them! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted August 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2020 (edited) One other thing, you mention the curved board. Here are a couple more photos. First, a general overview whilst it is being clamped up (having glued it in place): And secondly, the chosen method of cutting out the notches with a cross-cut saw (with a depth limiter applied so that the cuts are equal depth, and don't go all the way through!): Originally, I was just going to add short blocks around the edge which the fascia would later be screwed to, however, I was encouraged by my (ex-carpenter) dad to try the method you saw in the article. This notch method seems a lot stronger, although it was a little nail-biting clamping the other end down and watching it strain a bit! If anyone has any questions about the diorama, do fire away; I'll do my best to answer them (With photos, if I have them of the relevant step). Edited August 13, 2020 by SouthernRegionSteam 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 On 12/08/2020 at 13:46, 08221 said: The article about placing people was a bit different On 12/08/2020 at 14:05, Howard Smith said: Perhaps there's more room for that sort of thing, then? Would anyone like to share an image or two of a figure cameo they've created on a layout, perhaps? If so, please email it to us, with a 50 word description to brm@warnersgroup.co.uk We'd love to see your efforts. Thanks, H Thanks for that - assuming it was Tom Dewdney's article you were referring to?(!) Large layouts are generally team efforts so it's nice to see the work of another member of Team Grantham (and Shap) showcased in this way. Tom is always very modest about his efforts but the way he researches his figures (and animals!) beforehand does make a difference. Meanwhile, another vote for Ladmanlow Sidings - the results of Al's early morning Peak District photographic session are extraordinary, particularly the opening double page spread. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Howard Smith Posted August 17, 2020 Author Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2020 The September 2020 digital edition of BRM has plenty of bonus imagery of our featured layouts, and extra video content, too! Here's what you can expect... BONUS VIDEO: KR Models project announcements Andy York speaks with Keith and Michael Revell for an update on their new projects, plus two new locomotive announcements in OO gauge. BONUS VIDEO: Flangeway and Dapol O gauge independant snowplough Rich Barnett of Footplate Models updates us on its exclusive OO gauge 'Salmon' wagon and unveils a new project in a new scale for its Flangeway range. BONUS PHOTOS: Trinity Dock Street Bridge See more photographs of this layout which we couldn't fit into the printed issue of BRM... BONUS PHOTOS: Chrilvington Road See more photographs of this layout which we couldn't fit into the printed issue of BRM... BONUS VIDEO: Designing a farm diorama Following his diorama creation in this issue of BRM, Jamie Warne explains how he planned and designed its elements, based around prototype practise, with 3D imagery to boot! BONUS VIDEO: Layout photography tutorial With experience of step-by-step practical and layout photography in BRM, Jamie Warne explains how to maximise your camera kit with this technical step-by-step tutorial which covers camera angles and camera settings to lighting, or manipulating images with software. BONUS VIDEO: Using programs to 'stack' photographs Jamie Warne provides a tutorial for beginners on editing skills to help enhance your model photography. Don't miss out on these bonus practical advice videos, with more photographs than printed copies – download your copy of the September 2020 issue of BRM today, from www.pocketmags.com/BRM H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Whizz Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I thought Trinity Dock Street Bridge was simply stunning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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