RMweb Premium Nile Posted August 18, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2021 11 hours ago, Tom F said: The longer fibres were a make I can't remember as I've lost the card top off the bag, but it recommended by Gordon Gravatt in his book on scenics. I think they were about 6mm in length and were categorised as 'Winter'. Probably Green Scene , that's what he was using last time I saw him. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 11 hours ago, Tom F said: Although I've not been feeling 100%, I decided to start the tree work. After some experimentation, I realised to try and depict that late November look, the actual seafoam as it comes looks about right. My only niggle is the colour of the stems, so I'm going to try running some thinners of a grey/brown colour down them. JINGS that's perfection. Bloody Gorgeous. I love the fact that No3 has no buffers, just as No3 had when she came to the TR. Regards, Chris. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 hours ago, Nile said: Probably Green Scene , that's what he was using last time I saw him. From the look I agree - very subtle tones. I've used them on my two most recent projects. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryGreen456 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 14 hours ago, Tom F said: Although I've not been feeling 100%, I decided to start the tree work. After some experimentation, I realised to try and depict that late November look, the actual seafoam as it comes looks about right. My only niggle is the colour of the stems, so I'm going to try running some thinners of a grey/brown colour down them. Absolutely stunning. The crossing, the dirt road, 'Ta'n Ushtey', everything really, simply looks real. Really inspirational modelling. Cheers, Jacob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted August 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2021 Thanks for all the kind comments! Last night, I went over the stems of the seafoam with 'dirty thinners' just to try and darken them that little bit. I think it has worked, and being able to see the trunks through the trees gives that feeling of translucence through the autumnal colours. This last shot, was really a case of serendipity! I wanted to see what the view was like down the forestry track. As it happened I had the door open, meaning the foliage from the garden was in the shot too. I tweaked the colours to match the layout....and a lovely little scene came into being. 32 16 24 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Crikey, Tom! I looked at the first photo and though 'you can't beat that' and then looked at the second and thought 'you can't beat that.' Then I looked at the last one... wow! You are an incredibly talented fellow! Incidentally, I was driving into North Wales last week and spotted the Cwm Prysor station house and gate etc, made me think of your other work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 16 minutes ago, Tom F said: This last shot, was really a case of serendipity! Absolutely speechless! Incredible work, the trees, the long grass and the leaves on the floor. Your modelling is an inspiration! 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, 1722 said: Crikey, Tom! I looked at the first photo and though 'you can't beat that' and then looked at the second and thought 'you can't beat that.' Then I looked at the last one... wow! You are an incredibly talented fellow! Incidentally, I was driving into North Wales last week and spotted the Cwm Prysor station house and gate etc, made me think of your other work. Thanks Chris! It's all been a big learning curve, but it means so much I have a three dimensional Awdry world I can disappear into now. The first of several Skarloey layouts! It's a good drive past Cwm Prysor isn't it! one day I'll finish that layout! Whenever we are heading to Wales, I give the dog a run on the trackbed which is a public footpath (towards Arenig). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Tom F said: I just showed my wife this picture and asked her where it was; ”Talyllyn” ”Yes, but where?” ”Oh, at the top end, where we cross back over; the forestry track” Instantly recognisable! 6 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possy92 Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Tom F said: Thanks for all the kind comments! Last night, I went over the stems of the seafoam with 'dirty thinners' just to try and darken them that little bit. I think it has worked, and being able to see the trunks through the trees gives that feeling of translucence through the autumnal colours. Wow. I genuinely thought you'd photoshopped your model to the background. I scrolled through them and realised you hadn't! I even shouted out "F**k off?!" because of realistic it is. You have a serious talent my friend. As others have said, instantly recognisable as Talylln. If I can be half a good a modeller as you, I'll be very happy! Keep up the good work, loving the pics Cheers Andy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted August 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Tortuga said: I just showed my wife this picture and asked her where it was; ”Talyllyn” ”Yes, but where?” ”Oh, at the top end, where we cross back over; the forestry track” Instantly recognisable! Well that has to be the best compliment I could receive, thank you! I've also been contacted today from Railway Modeller to do an article on the layout and my Skarloey modelling, plus an enquiry about taking it to its first exhibition! Signing off for today, but here is one more photo. 'Empties for the Exchange Sidings' 26 3 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 9 hours ago, Tom F said: Well that has to be the best compliment I could receive, thank you! I've also been contacted today from Railway Modeller to do an article on the layout and my Skarloey modelling, plus an enquiry about taking it to its first exhibition! Signing off for today, but here is one more photo. 'Empties for the Exchange Sidings' You’ll have to let everyone know when the articles appear. Another superb photo, by the way. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 20, 2021 Oh my sainted aunt......just stumbled on your thread, faaantastic little layout and I thought Cwm Prysor was good (you inspired me to buy the book) ....crikey, this is just stunning. You have captured the appearance of my favourite narrow gauge railway to a T, just blown out of the water with this. Oh for a fraction of your skill. I'm in awe. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 Just worked through your thread from the beginning - and what stunning modelling! Really beautiful scenic work; keep it up and let us know when you will be exhibiting. Tony 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 13:10, Tom F said: Thanks for all the kind comments! Last night, I went over the stems of the seafoam with 'dirty thinners' just to try and darken them that little bit. I think it has worked, and being able to see the trunks through the trees gives that feeling of translucence through the autumnal colours. This last shot, was really a case of serendipity! I wanted to see what the view was like down the forestry track. As it happened I had the door open, meaning the foliage from the garden was in the shot too. I tweaked the colours to match the layout....and a lovely little scene came into being. Simply lovely and proving that modelling Sodor is ‘serious’ fun too. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 It is absolutely superb. I hope this never happens: 2 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 09/05/2021 at 20:33, Tom F said: Last one for today of the little photoshoot. Tom, what did you use for the loco names and lettering? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, PaulRhB said: Tom, what did you use for the loco names and lettering? I can't really take the credit, but my friend @ExplosiveCookie put me onto it. They are Fox Transfers individual letter (Cheltenham Gold I think) in the smallest size they do. They are individual letters though.....so by the end of it you feel crosseyed!!! 1 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2021 Cheers Tom, it’s the closest I’ve seen to the illustrations so far, I’m going to have a go at making my own on clear transfer paper but if that looks bad I may follow you to crosseyed single letters 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted August 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2021 Thank you for all the lovely feedback over the last day. It's really appreciated! This weekend I need to start making up some of the slate fencing, and work out exactly where I need to place it. In the meantime, a photograph from 1954: 'Sir Handel waits 'impatiently' at the Forestry Crossing for Taylforth Timber Haulage to arrive with fresh timber. On arrival the timber will be loaded by the Douglas Timber Tractor into the bolster wagons, ready to head down the valley' 27 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 On 19/08/2021 at 06:08, Sandhole said: JINGS that's perfection. Bloody Gorgeous. I love the fact that No3 has no buffers, just as No3 had when she came to the TR. Regards, Chris. Thanks Chris! Yes Sir Handel was depicted on arrival the same. It was fun to weather like this, with the scuffed paint around where the buffer of the stock touch the beam. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Will No4 have his 'funny chimney' at any point? Just a thought. Chris. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2021 Morning Tom. I have to say that the combination of your splendid photos and the wonderful original artwork make this a most attractive thread to visit. Top stuff. Rob. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Sandhole said: Will No4 have his 'funny chimney' at any point? Just a thought. Chris. Haha, alas no. Peter Sam was fitted in 1961 with the Gisel, I'm modelling up to 1960. Never say never though! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted August 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 21, 2021 Today's modelling activity, is going to be making a start on the slate fencing (using 15 thou plasticard). I keep putting it off, but I need to really make a start! Tree work is on hold, as I await another batch of seafoam as I'd like to really bulk up the rear of the forestry. There is something about looking into a dense forest that just appeals. In the meantime, a snap from 1946! 'No. 2 'Rheneas' shunts loaded slate wagons at Ward Fell Quarry.' 34 5 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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