Jimmy styles Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 so i moved the layout into the lounge in order to prepare it for my photo shoot, and my children decided that they wanted to play trains, but they wanted to play with their train, i'm not sure Thomas goes with the theme but they had fun. however here it is, in all of its glory!! so now the amazing Chris Nevard has taken the photos for Model Rail i would say that its finished!!!!but is a layout ever really finished?? i cannot wait to see the photos and see my layout in print.the only thing left is to open her up to exhibitions. (when i work out how.)she will be at her first exhibition in September in Peterborough as part of the www.thelittlelayoutcompany.co.uk show at Werrington.when i started this layout i set myself two goals 1.to get it featured in a magazine and 2.exhibit the layout.both of these goals are going to be achieved and in the first layout i have ever finished!i'm happy with what i have achieved in the last two years. a labour of love. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Well done to achieving both goals with your first layout. With my layout last year was at my first exhibition along with Neil and The Little Layout Company and I must aay it was a wonderful experience, everyone was helpful,talkative and a pleasent bunch of people made me feel welcome I'll find out soon if Neil wants me back either way I'll be there to see your work and just admire the detail you've put into it Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 Well done to achieving both goals with your first layout. With my layout last year was at my first exhibition along with Neil and The Little Layout Company and I must aay it was a wonderful experience, everyone was helpful,talkative and a pleasent bunch of people made me feel welcome I'll find out soon if Neil wants me back either way I'll be there to see your work and just admire the detail you've put into it Shaun Will be good to say hi at the show then. Neil came over mine while Chris was taking the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danim Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Not strictly true if the new live action movie is anything to go by as the plot has Thomas helping a group of children evacuated to the country during WW2 so i moved the layout into the lounge in order to prepare it for my photo shoot, and my children decided that they wanted to play trains, but they wanted to play with their train, i'm not sure Thomas goes with the theme but they had fun. 2016-07-01 10.04.51.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetrains6 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Well done on getting your amazing layout into print I will certainly get a copy of the magazine when it comes out. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 As soon as I know which month it is going to be in I will let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 This is an impressive little layout. Look forward to seeing it on the exhibition circuit. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 so today i achieved one of my goals when i started this layout just over two years ago. i exhibited operation abyss at www.thelittlelayoutcompany.co.uk exhibition in peterborough.the started off good although i had to play a massive game of jenga to get it all in my car. once at the venue it was actually amazingly fast to set up. i am pleased to report that the layout throughout the end was completely faultless, the only issues was operator issues (wrong point direction and me being clumsey and knocking a wagon off the layout -nothing super glue cant fix.)i was pleased with the amount of positive comments i received.i hope this was the first of many exhibitions. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Glad to hear it went so well. When's the next outing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 The next big thing will be the model rail feature. Photos all done just awaiting to find out what month it will be in. However with exhibitions, I have nothing booked. I now need to get it out there that it's available for booking. Just Gotta work out the best way to get it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The next big thing will be the model rail feature. Photos all done just awaiting to find out what month it will be in. However with exhibitions, I have nothing booked. I now need to get it out there that it's available for booking. Just Gotta work out the best way to get it out there. Look forward to reading the artical. Regarding displaying at other show, pick the ones you would like to attend and email the exhibition manager. With the layout in print you're in a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I had the pleasure of viewing your layout on Saturday at Neils show and you've done a very impressive job! Looking forward to seeing Chris' pics in MR. Cheers Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 I have received the professional photos and they are amazing, model rail said it will be in print early next year!! I am in the process of putting together a facts sheet with photos and size etc to email to exhibition managers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I have received the professional photos and they are amazing, model rail said it will be in print early next year!! I am in the process of putting together a facts sheet with photos and size etc to email to exhibition managers. Excellent news. I look forward to reading the article. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 so as we all know a layout is never finished, and mine is no exception. i decided that no harbour layout is complete unless it has some pesky seagull's. so i had the honour of helping www.thelittlelayoutcompany.co.uk with their exhibition layout at peterborough model railway show. luckily Langley models where also at the same show. so i sneaked off and picked up some unpainted seagulls. i could of purchased these pre painted however i like to paint everything to give it my own touch. so after a afternoon of painting i was happy with how they looked. next up was to position all nine on the layout. so if you see me at a show, see if you can spot all nine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Nice touch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 it was really exciting to see this on the model rail facebook page. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Dark Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have just come accross this thread. Fantastic modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 I have just come accross this thread. Fantastic modelling. Thank you so much I have just come accross this thread. Fantastic modelling. Thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Ok still awaiting news on when my article will be published, however operation abyss has now been booked for Spalding model railway show in Nov 2017 and warley nec show in Nov 2019 just gotta find some shows for it in 2018. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Awesome news and very well deserved indeed can't wait to see this on the big stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Awesome news and very well deserved indeed can't wait to see this on the big stage You will be there with me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy styles Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 good news, on the 17th January, i am being interviewed for model rail mag and taking the layout to my mates model railway shop in market deeping Lincolnshire for the day, as the guys from model rail want to see it.then the layout will be in Aprils mag. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 good news, on the 17th January, i am being interviewed for model rail mag and taking the layout to my mates model railway shop in market deeping Lincolnshire for the day, as the guys from model rail want to see it. then the layout will be in Aprils mag. Great new Jimmy. I'll look forward to reading the article. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi jimmy. PM sent... Cheers. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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