Southwich Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Looking stunning Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2019 Fantastic Dave, a real credit to you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard.h Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Stunning as usual, Waverley West isn't my era of modelling but the quality is so good that you just have to watch and admire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Great as usual Dave. It struck me a couple of times how realistic the sound of wheels on rail joints is. Have you done anything clever to enhance that? Thanks Colin. Not really. I've generally made the gaps between rails fairly generous to take account of temperature fluctuations in the room (the layout is in a room above the garage but it is pretty well insulated, so temperature fluctuations tend not to be too excessive, except in the sultry dry heat of a Cumbrian summer of course. Most of my Howes DMU sound chips have a clickety-clack rail joint function which I like very much. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi folks, I've not had much time free for modelling recently (it's the story of my life at the moment), so my time on WW has been restricted to a few operating sessions. Here are a couple of videos of cab rides in 27052 running out from Haymarket MPD to Waverley and then out on a Fife service... Cheers for now, Dave 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Hi Dave Great photos, Love the one with the three coaches, Br Blue Grey, ScotRail (Blue), BR (Red), I do like to see that mix of coaches when you get the odd coach or coaches that are different, I do it now and again with a NSE Coach in the Rake... Hope you have had a great day with Family and Friends, and all the best for New Year to my friend... Same goes for who Love Dave's Thread... and his iconic photos... Regard Jamie Thanks Jamie. Great to hear from you again. I've always felt that livery transition periods tend to be underrepresented on layouts. You don't see that many layouts with a mix of blood/custard and maroon coaches, or maroon and blue-grey (particularly rare that combination I'd say) or blue-grey and intercity. I guess as modellers we tend to prefer our rakes to look uniform and smart. Because of the time it takes to repaint all the stock, these transition periods usually last quite a long time though and I think they often tend to be overlooked on layouts. That's my tuppence worth anyway! Cheers Dave Edited January 22, 2019 by Waverley West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold young37215 Posted January 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi folks, I've not had much time free for modelling recently (it's the story of my life at the moment), so my time on WW has been restricted to a few operating sessions. Here are a couple of videos of cab rides in 27052 running out from Haymarket MPD to Waverley and then out on a Fife service... Cheers for now, Dave Fabulous videos, they show off WW in all its glory. There is something about using video that adds the overall effect of a layout; I cannot put my finger on it but for me video really works; especially on something as good as WW. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Hi Dave, I haven't had much time to catch up on RMweb recently. However, I came across this video the other day and thought of you. Apologies if you have already seen it. Nice to see that you are still keeping busy with Waverly West, the new Mk2s look great, as does the DBSO. As you know I have always had a soft spot for the 47/7s and DBSOs, I am now even tempted to get some, not really sure how that fits my modelling project but hey! Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas. Thanks Alex. I'd noticed you'd been quiet on Rmweb recently. I have seen that video but I never tire of watching it, so definitely no need for any apologies! I've seen a shot of a DBSO behind a 31 on test somewhere in the midlands. Surely that could be an excuse to run one? And a nice shiny ex-works 47/7 on test too? Most of my modelling time (and budget) recently has been spent on the new Mk 2s. I now have four rakes in service plus five DBSOs, so that should cover my needs. I have plenty of ideas as to what to do next. I just don't have the time to do it at the moment. I've recently invested in a rake of BOC bogie tank wagons (a pure rule 1 purchase that), along with a rake of Freightliner wagons. Then there's detailing of the layout, plus various corners of the layout that I want to improve and fitting of my non-Mk 2fs stock with lights. Working on WW is never boring, as I'm never stuck for ideas as to what to do next! Cheers for now, Dave Edited January 21, 2019 by Waverley West 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hi Dave, Jusr been catching up. I really do like the new coaches, maybe it's time I replaced my two rakes of Airfix MK2ds I do like the Scotrail FK is that a total repaint? I am wondering if some of the standard red striped stock ever got the Scotrail logo. Love the latest video too, your class 27 sounds great. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hi Dave, Superb videos, great to travel round the layout and coming into the station was excellent. That’s some investment in rolling stock. I’ve had a look at the BOC tanks and they do look rather nice. Hopefully see you at Glasgow? All the best Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted January 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 22, 2019 Stunning videos of a stunning layout. If it were at an exhibition, I would travel some distance just to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Hi Dave, Superb videos, great to travel round the layout and coming into the station was excellent. That’s some investment in rolling stock. I’ve had a look at the BOC tanks and they do look rather nice. Hopefully see you at Glasgow? All the best Mark Thanks Mark. I've spent far too much on Bachmann stuff recently. I was expecting to with all the releases that were due to come out, but Heljan's BOC tankers just looked so good, I couldn't resist them either. Rainbow Railways delivered them in double quick time too. The plan is not to spend so much this year (yeah, right), although once again Bachmann have come out with a few things I won't be able to resist (particularly the early ScotRail coaches and maybe even the later ones too, to go with 68007 which has been sat on my desk for many months now). Fortunately, Hornby have never considered my era (ca. 1979-94) to be of all that much interest to them, so they won't be draining my pockets too much once again this year. That's not a complaint at all, more of a relief, as between them Bachmann and Heljan cover most of my needs. Sadly, I won't be able to make Glasgow this year, as we're away on holiday. Definitely a case of bad timing, but it's half-term so we didn't have much choice. It'll be the first time in years I'll have missed it. Cheers for now, Dave Edited January 24, 2019 by Waverley West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andy Y Posted January 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2019 Congratulations Dave, not one award but two in the BMRA results; a nice tribute from your followers! The full results may be found here - https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141585-british-model-railway-awards-2018-the-winners/ 33 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well deserved Dave - a fitting tribute to a fantastic model which is always well presented. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Reid Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well done Dave, two awards in one go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted January 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2019 Congratulations Dave, not one award but two in the BMRA results; a nice tribute from your followers! Modeller of the Year - Silver - Waverley West.jpg Layout of the Year - Gold - Waverley West.jpg The full results may be found here - https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/141585-british-model-railway-awards-2018-the-winners/ Thank you Andy and a big thank you too to everyone who voted for me, especially with so many great layouts and modellers to choose from on here. My own personal favourite is probably Little Muddle by Kevin Phare. He has packed so much charm and atmosphere into a relatively small space, without it appearing cluttered in any way. James Makin keeps on producing fantastic models and cameos on Loftus Road too, but it'll be a very long list if I start mentioning any more great layouts and modellers on here! Wonderful but so bittersweet to see Allan Downes deservedly at the top of the modeller's list. I thoroughly enjoyed his refreshing, humorous and self-deprecating approach to modelling, although he was fooling no one that he was anything but an expert modeller and his results spoke for themselves - just look at the photo of his townscene in Andy's awards thread. Rest in peace, Allan. Thanks again everyone. There is plenty more to come from Waverley West and one day I'll get round to building that exhibition layout, most likely Oban, although Kyle of Lochalsh is a possibility too. Or maybe somewhere completely different... Cheers for now, Dave 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 When can we all come round to see it Dave? - put the kettle on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2019 Everytime I see your pictures I have to ask is that real or is it a model, which says it all really! Tremendous modelling and photography and you come across as a nice unassuming guy too ! A Hearty well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Trainspotting around Waverley in the second half of the 1980s... Not surprised you won the awards - well and truly justified - congratulations Dave! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well done Dave. Like many, I always enjoy your pictures. And totally agree Little Muddle and Loftus Road are also such well observed and pleasurable layouts to look at. All the best for 2019 Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Congratulations and well deserved. Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted January 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well done Dave, looking forward to what WW has for us in the future! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampus Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Well done: very well deserved. WW is always one of my 'must see' items whenever I am on here - it never disappoints! Best wishes, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Hi Dave, Huge Congratulations on your awards, very well deserved. Superb layout and inspirational modelling as always. Well done Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted January 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 26, 2019 Well done mate very well deserved, and the great thing is its a layout that looks fun to operate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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