Andrew P Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lovely, just lovely David, not over done, really subtle. well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 David- thanks for our reply to my query. The layout photos are inspirational for those of us working on or towards BLT in our layouts. As said before by so many...very nice work. regards Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted November 4, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) It's been two months since my last post, and I have been adding some more scenic details as well as starting to construct some buildings to fill the vacant space beyond the end of the branch line at Upcombe. The first two photographs show some recent developments at Teignbridge: I've added some vegetation to the embankment west of the station, hedgerows to the road that leads to the bridge west of the station, telegraph poles and several trees. I've also had a first trial run at creating some rose bay willow herb, but I think this can be improved. On the Upcombe side of the layout, I've constructed a rather substantial inn ("The King's Arms Hotel") and three shops using Wills and Ratio components. The shop fronts were adapted from a Walthers HO Cornerstone kit. The buildings have been glazed, but there is a lot of detailing still to be completed. The three cars are Pocketbond Classix models. These have been sprayed with Model Master flat lacquer overcoat (taking care to mask the glazing). To stop the cars running away down the hill, I applied two-part epoxy adhesive to the rear axles! Thanks again for all the 'likes' and for the encouraging comments. David Edited September 2, 2022 by Ardmore Several photographs are no longer available 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi David, I would just like to say how fantastic this looks. The modelling is so neat and sharp and there is an amazing sense of space and openness. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigancg Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi David, Oh wow! Excellent! I've only just caught up with your thread and your superb layout. I must say, how superb! What a lovely use of space and the station and its environs sit so well within the landscape. I shall certainly follow with much interest. Super photos Cheers, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted January 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Well, it's almost one year since I started this topic and I've made a lot of progress, particularly on the scenic front. Looking back, it's been a few months since I last posted some pictures of the branch passenger train. In this first set of several, we see no. 4561 arriving at the branch platform in Teignbridge, running round its B set, and then departing again for Upcombe. Next time, I'll post some pictures of its progress down the branch. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted January 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi David, South Devon through and through. Looks excellent, truly excellent modelling. Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Hi David, Brilliant. Just love the subtlety of the colours and modelling. Everything just blends in together to create a realistic whole. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just superb, I wasn't going to Weather my Prairies, but having seen your wonderful pics above, I need a re think. Some really great pics and so atmospheric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 David,absolutely delightful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I always enjoy an update from this layout always get loads of inspiration ...fantastic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments. Here is another set of photographs tracking the progress of no. 4561 and its B set down the branch to Upcombe. In the final picture, no. 4561 is running round the B set at Upcombe. Next time I'll post some pictures of its departure back up the branch to Teignbridge. Thanks for looking. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2016 Superb photos David.What do you use for your greenery as it has a lovely depth to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 As I said before Delightful. Please keep your photos coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted January 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2016 Without my glasses on I was convinced the bridge picture was that of Bodmin General! BrillIant work, absolutely amazing! Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Superb photos David.What do you use for your greenery as it has a lovely depth to it. Thanks for your kind comment. For the embankments and cuttings, I used a mixture of MiniNatur static grasses, and then added teased-out Woodland Scenics light green foliage on top. The hedges are made up from Treemendus rubberized horse hair, teased out, dipped in PVA, and then covered with Scenic Express light green foliage (leaves). David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ardmore Posted January 23, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Time for the final set of photographs tracking the progress of no. 4561 and its B set down the branch to Upcombe. Having run round the coaches at the branch terminus, no. 4561 reverses past the engine shed into the bay platform to collect a parcels van, then attaches this to the front of the B set, and sets off up the branch back to Teignbridge. The parcel van, a Bachmann crimson PMV, is a recent acquisition, and is still awaiting weathering. Thanks for looking. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Rumour has it that the parcels van is bound for Kingsbridge Regis with Advanced Passenger Luggage. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2016 Rumour has it that the parcels van is bound for Kingsbridge Regis with Advanced Passenger Luggage. It could also be heading my way Alan... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks for your kind comment. For the embankments and cuttings, I used a mixture of MiniNatur static grasses, and then added teased-out Woodland Scenics light green foliage on top. The hedges are made up from Treemendus rubberized horse hair, teased out, dipped in PVA, and then covered with Scenic Express light green foliage (leaves). David Just found this thread Dave, really convincing South Devon. As an aside regarding the MiniNatur products, can I ask if you buy them from a British supplier? The reason I ask is because I haven't found a supplier ( usual Internet search ) other than seeing the products at random show visits. I ordered some products last week from a German shop ( just on the outskirts of Munich) who I must say we're excellent throughout. Keep up the excellent work. Grahame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Just found this thread Dave, really convincing South Devon. As an aside regarding the MiniNatur products, can I ask if you buy them from a British supplier? The reason I ask is because I haven't found a supplier ( usual Internet search ) other than seeing the products at random show visits. I ordered some products last week from a German shop ( just on the outskirts of Munich) who I must say we're excellent throughout. Keep up the excellent work. Grahame Living in Atlanta, Georgia, I get most of my scenic materials from Scenic Express in Delmont, Pennsylvania. They carry a huge range of products, including MiniNatur, and I highly recommend a visit to their website, www.scenicexpress.com (usual disclaimer). Their paper catalog runs to 339 pages! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2016 http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/mininatur.htm A UK stockist that is struggling for stock by the look of it..Green Scene sell some of the range too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted January 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2016 Rumour has it that the parcels van is bound for Kingsbridge Regis with Advanced Passenger Luggage. Well it went to Launceston first, via Horrabridge and got lost! :-p Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Brilliant modelling.... regards, Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardmore Posted February 6, 2016 Author Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) I've done some more work on the buildings next to the branch line terminus at Upcombe. Newly constructed are a low relief building behind the station and a newsagent's shop in the corner next to the Kings Arms Hotel. Seeking inspiration for suitable shop names, I decided on a selection of English, Welsh and Scottish authors, poets, and playwrights. Thomas Hardy is destined to be a greengrocer, while John Milton will be a fishmonger or butcher. Dylan Thomas, the estate agents brings back memories of Welsh estate agents when I was an impoverished student. Thanks for looking. David Edited September 1, 2022 by Ardmore 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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