RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Andy Stroud, you Sir, are the N Gauge Robinson & Downes!! I've seen a few layouts that have made my jaw hit the floor and the best one to date is Pete Goss's World's End. I can safely say that without a doubt, yours is definitely on par with it. I'm struggling to get my head around building a simple, OO Gauge layout at the moment and that's hard enough, without straining my eyes for N Gauge, and, 2mmFS at that. Hats off to you mate - I'm speechless (and for the people that know me on here......that's a rarity!) P.S. Can I send you one of my FGW HSTs so that you can run it over that viaduct? P.P.S. Any chance you can let me have the drawings for Somerton tunnel? I'm just about to build it myself. Cheers Mike Edited September 12, 2016 by scoobyra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 Andy Stroud, you Sir, are the N Gauge Robinson & Downes!! I don't think so some how! Hi Mike that's a very kind comment but close up my buildings really are very crude and basic. I just try to create a reasonable overal effect. As for Somerton tunnel, I can't offer you any plans because I dont have any. I would have drawn some up when I did my tunnel but thrown in the bin long ago. I used a good face on picture showing the front of a Western just emerging and I worked out the rough dimentions from that. They wouldn't have been overly accurate at all. The picture I used was in a book called 'Western Glory' by Chris Chapman. Send me a PM if you need more help. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 12, 2016 I don't think so some how! Hi Mike that's a very kind comment but close up my buildings really are very crude and basic. I just try to create a reasonable overal effect. As for Somerton tunnel, I can't offer you any plans because I dont have any. I would have drawn some up when I did my tunnel but thrown in the bin long ago. I used a good face on picture showing the front of a Western just emerging and I worked out the rough dimentions from that. They wouldn't have been overly accurate at all. The picture I used was in a book called 'Western Glory' by Chris Chapman. Send me a PM if you need more help. andy Hmmmmm, people keep telling me I'm underestimating my modelling skills so I'll pass that one on to you. I'll use your tunnel as a reference if you don't mind? It'll be really helpful. Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted September 25, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) I have been having a lot of fun over the last week or so 'playing trains'! For the first time in over a year, the layout is set up as a complete circuit and I have been enjoying simply 'watching the trains go by'..... which is what the layout was designed and built for! I must admit that I am fairly pleased with the way it seems to be running and have I posted a video of a running session. There is still a lot more work to do with the scenery, especially under and behind the viaduct but in the meantime I hope you enjoy watching a few trains go past. andy Edited September 25, 2016 by andy stroud 42 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Wow - that's simply astonishing. Absolutely brilliant in every way. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I agree - wow! That's really inspiring stuff. The colours of the landscape and buildings are particularly good, giving an impression of distance without anything looking too bright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigP Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) -- Edited January 31, 2021 by bigP Deleted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Andy, That was just absolutely wonderful! Just one criticism, the video just wasn't long enough! More please!! In all seriousness, absolutely stunning modelling. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Andy. That's pretty amazing stuff. I wish my modeling was half as good. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted September 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2016 :swoon: Stunning Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Wow! Inspiring and intimidating! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Quality modelling across the board, really most impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Superb work, excellently layout and very professional video well edited. Worthy of a BRM video feature IMHO Proper Job ! Edited September 25, 2016 by bgman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Fantastic. A model railway that doesn't look like a model railway. No scale tell tale signs and none of those modelling clichés. Just restrained natural modelling and realistic building grouping. The only issue with the video is easy to deal with by using the volume knob. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Fantastic. A model railway that doesn't look like a model railway. No scale tell tale signs and none of those modelling clichés. Just restrained natural modelling and realistic building grouping. The only issue with the video is easy to deal with by using the volume knob. G. I agree. Just one word - stunning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted September 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2016 It feels I have actualy gone to Blueball Summit to " watch those trains go by". Fantastic work Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomJ Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I clicked 'like' but I'm not so sure now!! I can't decide whether its inspiring or depressing. If my efforts could only be a fraction as good I'd be delighted. Simply superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Boco_D1 Posted September 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2016 Brilliant work I especially love your weathering on those mineral wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Superb!! Simply stunning in every way. Not a lot else you can say really. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 I would just like to say thankyou for all the kind comments regarding the video. I'm glad you liked it. It was only taken with an iphone and mostly hand held but I think it does convey the general feel of the layout quite well. Previously, I've always had single track branch line layouts so watching long trains going by and passing other trains is still something of a novelty for me! My favourite thing to see is two trains passing on the viaduct, just outside of the tunnel. It's nice when it just happens by itself but sometimes I 'set it up' but stopping an approaching train just out of sight inside the tunnel and then making it emerge just at the right time. I didn't capture this on the video, but maybe another time. I need to work on some more locos and rolling stock so I can vary the trains a bit more. More BR wagons, opens, milk tankers, engineers wagons, etc and then get back to the scenery after a while. A few more buildings are needed for under and behind the viaduct together with a river feature. Also I am thinking of a thick backdrop of trees behind the running lines where there is just a plain backscene at the moment. Once again many thanks for all the recent messages. andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Fantastic video, Andy. I can only echo the comments above. I must admit I'm not generally a big fan of n gauge, as I think it can lack "presence", but there are some layouts that are so good that you really can't tell that it is n gauge from a photograph and then all the advantages of the gauge come into play. Blueball Summit falls well and truly into that category. Superb scenery, superb weathering of locos, stock and scenery, interesting layout design, I could go on and on. Personally I think a tall photographic backscene would finish it off beautifully. Thanks for posting. I'm looking forward to more updates. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 and none of those modelling clichés. Out of curiosity, what are considered ''modelling cliches' these days....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted September 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just caught up Andy and all I can say is amazing!! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Inspirational stuff.... thanks for sharing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David41283 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Out of curiosity, what are considered ''modelling cliches' these days....? I was going to make a joke about a lack buses on bridges - but in the first frame of the video there is one!! Seriously though, this is incredible work - very inspirational. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now