RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 Hi Al, heres to more years, and thanks for sharing all your highs and lows, all the best Adrian Thanks Adrian, and thanks for all the inspiration you've given me, with your work on Westerham. I'll never look at a pan-scourer the same again... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2014 Funnily enough, the Bacup thread passed three years recently (27th Nov) but as I have done sod all on it other than building stock for the past five months and the thread sits far down the list nowadays (with The Mill hopefully moving into the limelight instead), I let it slide by unannounced. When you think of where you were two years ago and where you are now, your progress as a modeller is astounding; long may it continue Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Well, another year of this thread gone! Looking back, at the start of this year I still hadn't finished the Station buildings, nor run any trains. Here's what things looked like: The station was roofless, and windowless: main-station053.jpg The goods yard was laid and ballasted, but things like the provender store and coal staithes didn't exist yet: one-year-on-002.jpg Only the very basics of the scenery had been done, just some hanging basket liner thrown over the hillsides: one-year-on-005.jpg The year started well, although the Station build dragged on until the end of February: bakewell-station01.jpg bakewell-station03.jpg bakewell-station06.jpg bakewell-station08.jpg Then I started adding some more scenic details, and we had a spate of tree making: tree-making042.jpg followed by platform lights: station-lights040.jpg At the beginning of May, I finally wired up the main lines, and was able to run trains for the first time: goods-yard003.jpg Which also meant getting a lot of my stock out of storage! I also started adding lighting to the buildings: lights-goods-007.jpg lights-sig-box-005.jpg I returned from holiday at the start of June, full of a great new idea: to have a tunnel and cutting on the layout, for more photo opportunities, and this was slowly built over the next couple of months: tunnel-portal226.jpg tunnel-portal362.jpg cutting-work009.jpg I built the Provender store, and the coal staithes: prov-store054.jpg coal-store008.jpg Then, I started adding scenic items, static grass, fences, hedges and so on: station-scenics003.jpg station-scenics007.jpg station-scenics012.jpg Along the way, I built a new interior for a Mark1 coach, added lights to locos and stock, made stone walls out of cat litter and hedges out of scouring pads, built a wrecked truck, and made a greenhouse, and a lawnmower (or two). It's been an interesting year, I've learnt more new skills, made new friends, met some face-to-face, and had a great deal of support when i wasn't feeling like modelling. Thanks to all of you, your help, support, suggestions and humour have all helped to make this thread what it is. Here's to the next 12 months! Thanks for looking, Al Congratulation Al, I remember you bringing the Station Building as shown in the first pic of this set down to our Open Weekend last Nov, Some really great modelling and such an inspiration to so many. Please keep it up mate, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Lots of very nice modelling on here Wil pop in again soon. cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Congratulations Alastair, the journey this far has been most enjoyable and I'm always looking forward to the next installment of progress. I recall at the start you stated you'd come back into the hobby with low expectations, well your eye for detail is outstanding and you can't buy that. For a layout with no Deltics, Grids, 40s or Tugs you've held my attention throughout and I can't think of much better praise from me! Cheers mate, C6T. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 Funnily enough, the Bacup thread passed three years recently (27th Nov) but as I have done sod all on it other than building stock for the past five months and the thread sits far down the list nowadays (with The Mill hopefully moving into the limelight instead), I let it slide by unannounced. When you think of where you were two years ago and where you are now, your progress as a modeller is astounding; long may it continue Thanks Jason, that means a lot. I'm enjoying following what you and Chris are doing on The Mill, as well as what you've done for (to) Bodgit Cheers, Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 Congratulation Al, I remember you bringing the Station Building as shown in the first pic of this set down to our Open Weekend last Nov, Some really great modelling and such an inspiration to so many. Please keep it up mate, well done. Thanks mate, you've really stepped up a gear now, I'm going to have to do some serious work to catch you up! I've got to tackle those MSE signals yet Al. Lots of very nice modelling on here Wil pop in again soon. cheers neil. Thanks Neil, great to see you on here. Al. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 Congratulations Alastair, the journey this far has been most enjoyable and I'm always looking forward to the next installment of progress. I recall at the start you stated you'd come back into the hobby with low expectations, well your eye for detail is outstanding and you can't buy that. For a layout with no Deltics, Grids, 40s or Tugs you've held my attention throughout and I can't think of much better praise from me! Cheers mate, C6T. Thanks mate, you've been a great help in all sorts of ways this year. I can't promise Deltics or Grids, but the odd 40 might appear - there is photographic evidence! Cheers, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Ooh you tease! If the current updated Bachmann Bucket puts you off price wise, the Lima effort scrubs up quite well. Many bemoan the failings of the pancake motor but methodical running in with extra weight will give Bakewell a passible 40 on its roster. C6T. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 Al, You certainly have achieved quite a lot this year. Keep enjoying your modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Congratulations on the quantity of quality work, Al. Your model of Bakewell is looking just superb, just like it looks in my memory. In the early 60's I worked in Stafford but went home to Leeds on weekends. Used to set off 5.30am Monday and travel Sheffield, Bakewell, Baslow, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter. No motorway network then. Derek 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Congratulations on the quantity of quality work, Al. Your model of Bakewell is looking just superb, just like it looks in my memory. In the early 60's I worked in Stafford but went home to Leeds on weekends. Used to set off 5.30am Monday and travel Sheffield, Bakewell, Baslow, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter. No motorway network then. Derek Thanks Derek, it means a lot when someone who knew the station when it was open recognises bits of the model. That's a hell of a commute for a Monday morning! A friend of my Dad's, who used to travel to and from school by train in the 50s, came to see it the other day, and it was lovely seeing him pointing out where he used to sit, and all the memories it brought back to him. Cheers, Al. Edited December 3, 2014 by acg_mr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Bit late in the day Al, but congratulations on the amount you've achieved in the past year. You, Andy P, George T, Jaz, Kal and Jason T especially have raised the bar as far as I'm concerned. You've given many modellers inspiration and the confidence to try something new and improve our own skills. Can't wait to see what you produce in the next year 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted December 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2014 :fan: Imagine where you'll be at in a year or two Al. Always impressed with this thread it's one of the best on here! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Would also like to add my support,to your followers, of your fashion. passion. I too have learnt a lot from the way you tackle thing's, ( also with Adrian). Have you taken any "still" picture's with you newly acquired cam-truck yet ? Time, also to hint at the Christmas stocking filler to add to your l'amour-dou armoury. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Morning Al, To stick at anything is an achievement in this busy world of ours today, and you should be very proud with your layout 'Bakewell' l have followed it from the start (all 105 pages of it), 'Bakewell' has been an inspiration to me, and so many others, well done. Regards George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hello Al Pretty amazing that your on your second Anniversary. It's amazing how time flies. Especially what you've managed to accomplish in those couple of years. The buildings that you've created have certainly been no mean feat especially with the level of detail both inside and out. I feel extremely fortunate that I've actually got to see them in the flesh. Here's to the next two years. See you soon mate. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Evening Al, so your going to make your own Points, and change Bakewell into the Finescale era, well done mate, I'm sure you wont regret it. Have you started ripping up all the track yet? hahhahhah 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hi Andy, I thought I'd better see what sort of job I make of the points before I rip out what's there... I've ordered the C & L sleepers you suggested, and I'll order the rails from SMP tomorrow, so should have the bits to make a start by next weekend. Then we'll see! I promise to post photos of what I've done, whether it be good or bad. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Ah you're back over here. I'm sure with your skill and bucket loads of patience you'll manage with no problems at all. look forward to seeing how you progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Go for it Al, you'll never turn back ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi Andy, I thought I'd better see what sort of job I make of the points before I rip out what's there... I've ordered the C & L sleepers you suggested, and I'll order the rails from SMP tomorrow, so should have the bits to make a start by next weekend. Then we'll see! I promise to post photos of what I've done, whether it be good or bad. Just curious why you have ordered the sleepers strip from C & L and plan to order the rail from SMP as C & L sell the same thing? (I had read that SMP rail is supposedly slightly under size - which would be a potential problem if it doesn't fit your gauges properly - but having measured both I don't think it is. Surely this means paying two lots of delivery charges?Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 8, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just curious why you have ordered the sleepers strip from C & L and plan to order the rail from SMP as C & L sell the same thing? (I had read that SMP rail is supposedly slightly under size - which would be a potential problem if it doesn't fit your gauges properly - but having measured both I don't think it is. Surely this means paying two lots of delivery charges? Steve Ah, this was due to duff gen from Bodgit I have now ordered both from C & L, so all should be well. Cheers, Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Ah, this was due to duff gen from Bodgit I have now ordered both from C & L, so all should be well. Cheers, Al. I knew I'd get the blame, ahhaha I always do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hi Al, have you got to grips with Templot for those turnouts you're going to have a go at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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