cactustrain Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 First, here's a link to the build info. I have decided to call the diorama after the two major scrapyards: Woodhams (because of the locos saved) and Cashmores (for the locos dispatched). You don't want to read lots of whaffle do you? Of course not, so let's get on with the photos: (Apparently, Clint Eastwood scraps half his lines when he gets a script. 'What's the point in saying that when one of my looks says it all!") First, here's an overall view of the diorama: This is a card from Hornby to confirm that one of the lengths of track used was in James May's challenge! (What are you going to do with your length) Here's some 'chocolate box' shots taken on a summer's day. Most of these were taken with a compact I bought on Ebay for £31.00. The small size of the diorama and the high backscene make for some un-prototypical shadows! Here's too likely lads waiting for a rescuer. I hope no-one views the subject as being morbid or in bad taste. If it encourages you to put some funds into restoring an ex Barry loco then I would be very pleased! And now, here's some atmosphere: Here's a shot I took at dawn: And one taken on a foggy night...... Thanks for reading and I hope you think my efforts are a right heap of scrap! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobi323 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 WOW! That has terrific atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyJ Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I recall travelling past Woodhams every fortnight on my way for a weekend leave from the RAF. The atmosphere even to a 17 year old, was quite upsetting. At the end of my posting there were many gaps in the sidings and I was never sure whether they had been cut up or taken for preservation. I do remember some had details chalked on them suggesting a reprieve but I was a novice spotter and unable to work out types or classes. This is a beautiful reminder of the sadness and I think on a par with a David Shepherd picture of Woodham's yard in three dimensions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2011 Excellent piece of work, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Thanks for your kind comments. Here's some details from larger pictures that caught my eye: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 10, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2011 Bl**dy h*ll, those look really good.... (mutter, mutter, mutter....) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave777 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 That is absolutely superb, extremely impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beacon Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I don't want to just repeat the last two posts but I can't leave this without saying that those detail shots are incredible - some of the best I've seen on RMWeb and that's saying something! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 3, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2011 Gets my vote, absolutely stunning, breathtakingly realistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Very, very good! Atmospheric doesn't begin to describe it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Aspects Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Amazing, love the face that you have used track from James May's challenge..... Very well done indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter taft Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I am a new guy here, and just getting to look at some of the great work you guys do ! This setting, all it's contents and the breath taking photography blew me away !. Most excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Martin Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Very impressed by this! It isn't easy to model scrap metal convincingly (I've tried and never really been satisfied with my efforts) but this is really well done. Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bundeena2230 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Yes, got my vote too....... Disturbing subject, but A+ for execution. Love the mood - especially the backdrop colours, really adds depth to the depression...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 It's utterly fantastic. Now please take this in the spirit in which it's intended - as I would like to think someone would mention in the 'How Realistic Are Your Models' photo thread - the ONLY conceivable detail that signifies it's a model, is the lack of vertical tension in the crane's jib rigging. If that was hanging straight down it would be the icing on the cake for me. Excellent stuff, and incredibly well modelled. Breathtaking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I've seen a few scrapyards attempted, but none has come close to the attention to detail, and realism that this purveys. My son, a welder/plater by trade, laughed out loud with pleasure at the burning gear, remarking on it's closeness to reality and the fire-blankets placed over the motion. I noticed rusty tubes, with CLEAN cut ends........just as they would be. I could go on. I CANNOT believe that those are Airfix/Dapol kits. Excellent, what an eye for detail. This one gets my vote. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Stunning Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Mind=blown Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 a truly superb peice of modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 stunning, you should extend it!!! do me a favour and chalk 'reserved' on the bullied, ill be there with my cheque book and 1970's trousers monday!! how did you obtain a length of track used by james may? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 HI I just love this work of art, having been to Bary a few times you have cought the atmopshere of what the place looked like on a damp over cast day ,just stunning bit of work . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles2 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 This was amazing - I think your Clint Eastwood comments sums it up - words just cannot do it justice - such atmosphere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactustrain Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Thanks for all the nice comments, guys. The Hornby track was in my local model shop and the Hornby rep. was in who confirmed that most dealers had some. I have just finished the scrapyard, and am hoping it may appear in print some time. In the meantime, here's 36 mm2 of Bulleid tender. 'Can you tell what it is yet?'. Happy modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJ Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Absolutely amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.B Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 FAN...B....y.......TASTIC,................truley SUPERB modelling at it's VERY BEST,.........only One little tiny thing,........and this is not a critisism,.........cos there ain't anything to fault................the shadows you mentioned NEVER really detracted me,.... It's ONLY a shame the crane hook and cable couldn't be tensioned somehow,.........and quite basically you could fool anyone with the pics you've done,.........on a inexpensive camera source as well, WOW!!! A truley deserved piece of modelling that should be on show,......do you plan to take this to a show???.......I'm sure there WILL be many offers!!..........will it be featured in one of the monthly Railway modelling mags, REALLY think you should consider this.........a BENCHMARK for others to follow.........and also proves `ANYONE' can be actively involved in Railway Modelling......WELL DONE!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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