john flann Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Dan, that's all very encouraging. You have the what, where and when and it's then the question of realizing it. Given that, my only suggestions are that you consider a layout in terms of location in the home, portability-and don't attempt to model the prototype exactly. Representation to my mind is the key and it's more likely to be satisfactorily and easily achieved. Make too some form of an actual start, build a baseboard and lay some track. All that will be a learning experience. Please feel free to get in touch, by way of a PM, if you think I could help further. Nothing about my Hintock is exact, it's all representation. To my mind that is what you might aim for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2016 Dan, that's all very encouraging. You have the what, where and when and it's then the question of realizing it. Given that, my only suggestions are that you consider a layout in terms of location in the home, portability-and don't attempt to model the prototype exactly. Representation to my mind is the key and it's more likely to be satisfactorily and easier to achieve. Make too some form of an actual start, build a baseboard and lay some track. All that will be a learning experience. Please feel free to get in touch, by way of a PM, if you think I could help further. Nothing about my Hintock is exact, it's all representation. To my mind that is what you might aim for. Sound advice as usual John. For me it is as much about the overall impression as the recreation of the prototype. I use my modest efforts to relax and divert from every day chaos. I am quite fussy but not overly so. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Dan, that's all very encouraging. You have the what, where and when and it's then the question of realizing it. Given that, my only suggestions are that you consider a layout in terms of location in the home, portability-and don't attempt to model the prototype exactly. Representation to my mind is the key and it's more likely to be satisfactorily and easier to achieve. Make too some form of an actual start, build a baseboard and lay some track. All that will be a learning experience. Please feel free to get in touch, by way of a PM, if you think I could help further. Nothing about my Hintock is exact, it's all representation. To my mind that is what you might aim for. Hi John, I am very fortunate to have a 10'x10' shed (means of escape and inspiration room) all insulated and just waiting for me to begin my project. I do have a plan in mind and like you suggested I am not copying the exact prototype. Also as the canals played such a key roll within and alongside the Wisbech and Upwell railway, I very much want to incorporate that into my layout. I think its always important to be honest and at this point I must confess that my scenic works is very much the part that always seems to fail me. Many Thanks for offer of assistance, I shall PM you nearer the time, if that is ok?. Hintock is a fab layout and the scenic works you have achieved are just Great .. and seems to get better and better in each and every picture of your modelling journey, Awesome. Kind Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Dan, you appear well set up all respects and ready to go. Good fortune to you in the endeavour and it should be an interesting one (no doubt in more ways than one). I don't know if you have seen it or not but I do have a Hintock website http://www.hintockbranch.com/ and that might be worth a look. There, I describe my approach to the subject both in philosophical and practical matters. And, PM me at any time. I'm always happy to help. My regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 The following three images are the last I have of Melbury and again some buildings on the current Hintock and here seen in a previous life ,will be recognized. As will the track plan appear familiar to some degree. Re-cycling, the buzz word of today has had its place in my railway world for a long time. Lastly a track plan of Melbury, as earlier explained Hintock arose from this so it's not co-incidental there's a close resemblance. I should too perhaps explain that immediately prior to this plan being adopted, Melbury was in the form of a through layout with another basebaord to the L. As a layout it was never successful and and Melbury became a classic BLT. Things were much better too when I added another 6 or 9" to each board and even more so by adding the further board to the R and featured in post #1303/4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The folowing three images are the last I have of Melbury and again some buildings in a previous life will be apparent. As will the track plan appear familiar to some degree. Re-cycling, the buzz word of today has had its place in my railway world for a long time. JF102.jpg JF103.jpg JF105.jpg Lastly a track plan of Melbury, as earlier explained Hintock arose from this so it's not co-incidental there's a close resemblance. JF110-1.jpg I should too perhaps explain that immediately prior to this plan being adopted, Melbury was in the form of a through layout with another basebaord to the L. As a layout it was never successful and and Melbury became a classic BLT. Things were much better too when I added another 6 or 9" to each board and even more so by adding the further board to the R and featured in post #1304. I remain utterly charmed by this, as, f course, I am with all your subsequent creations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Great stuff - can see how Hintock developed from this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The following three images are the last I have of Melbury and again some buildings on the current Hintock and here seen in a previous life ,will be recognized. As will the track plan appear familiar to some degree. Re-cycling, the buzz word of today has had its place in my railway world for a long time. JF102.jpg JF103.jpg JF105.jpg Lastly a track plan of Melbury, as earlier explained Hintock arose from this so it's not co-incidental there's a close resemblance. JF110-1.jpg I should too perhaps explain that immediately prior to this plan being adopted, Melbury was in the form of a through layout with another basebaord to the L. As a layout it was never successful and and Melbury became a classic BLT. Things were much better too when I added another 6 or 9" to each board and even more so by adding the further board to the R and featured in post #1303/4. John -I also enjoyed seeing the photos and appreciate the guidance and wisdom you have imparted via recent posts to Dan for example, and to me via my own thread. I find your building construction and the way they are located/sited on the layout with purpose and to add to the overall effect of a busy station, despite the size, educative. There is a lot that can be learnt from studying your approach, and of course, reading your excellent on-line book. Regards, Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 A foretaste of things to come. O2, 207 runs in to Hintock with the 11.23 Down goods from Dorchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 That corner looks so good John, very nice indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Andy's comment on how well this corner looks is very flattering. In fact it doesn't look like one very much at all. But it's taken some time to produce the transformation as these images demonstrate. In the beginning it was like this, very straightforward and little imagination apparent. This was better, and now below we have the present version. Much more imaginative and sophisticated. Also makes much better use of the space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2016 Lovely images,John, as always. Taking time out from my efforts to catch up with Hintock, which once again supplies more inspiration. Tremendous. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Hi John, What will you use for the Platform Surface on Port Bredy and Hintock Town Quay, a sort of Sandy Surface or a Tarmac? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Andy, tarmac it's easier to replicate and with areas of setts around the station building itself. They make a nice contrast and as I did at Hintock. You can see an example of the tarmac with loose gravel about, in the last image above. Hardboard bobble side up is a thing I use a lot. You can see it in many of my images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Hi John, How are you, just wondering anything new or different (Any new rolling stock or new ideas) for Hintock?. Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 10, 2016 Author Share Posted April 10, 2016 Dan, I appreciate the inquiry and I'm OK thank you-but busy. Even so some progress has been made with Port Bredy as the attached illustrate and you and others might like to see what's been going on. The additional siding shown in course of laying-in (last image) adds a lot to the operational attractions and equally important the scenic appearance. This it does by leading the eye through the scene and adding balance to the composition of the RH end. The structures are loosely laid out to see how they might appear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Hi John, These pictures are fab, but mores to the point.. Awesome new additions to Hintock. Brilliant modelling and great to see running/testing services into Port Bredy. Look forward to seeing more as this extension progresses. Kindest regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2016 I always like to see "what's been going on" with your layouts Mr Flann. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Rob, I thought we might share this example with the membership. There really is no altenative to coal in the tender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hi John, What a Great picture Look forward to seeing more, Thank you. Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 These two images are posted as an experiment. My old tried and true point and shoot Nikon Coolpix 5600 has died on me after long and faithful service. These two are among the first I've shot with the Nikon 9900 I'm trying as a replacement. Clearly I have a lot to learn and on the basis of these results I shall not be keeping it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 John, White balance appears to be your problem - daylight setting under artificial light! Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Dave, thanks, yes, that needs to be attended to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Gentlemen: thank you for your interest in my photographic strivings, yesterday was the first time I used the camera, outside it was overcast and snowing. Consequently the majority of the light source indoor was artificial. The results were as you saw and noted. Today there is a brisk wind, sunshine and snow showers so a goodly proportion of the light is natural and with indoor some artificial-florescent. The results are as you see below and without any great pains being taken as to the shots themselves. attachment=700857:014-1.jpg] On these showings I think it fair to try further with the Coolpix 9900. What also I have learned is that being a heavier camera use of the tripod will be essential. More with the camera being also larger some shots I could get before will likely be more difficult if not impossible. One benefit I think I see is that the camera captures more of the whole larger scene. On the other hand I'll need too see how it does with smaller subjects, as for instance of individual locos. PS. Just seen the posted images, some have lost their sharpness particularly in the last one. Maybe it's in the production of them here for the actual image is sharp and very nice indeed. I'm a little surprised-and disappointed-at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Absolutely wonderful John, far better than any previous IMHO as there is a far greater depth of field and a better colour balance in the far distance. Thanks for posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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