RMweb Gold Godfrey Glyn Posted December 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2016 In my opinion Bucks Hill is one of the very best layouts around, it doesn't matter what scale you work in, it provides serious inspiration for any modeller. I was therefore delighted to learn that a book was being produced on the techniques used to create its stunning back scene. I collected my copy of the book last week from Paul at Alton Model Centre and I have not been disappointed. It is a beautifully produced masterpiece, not cheap at £30 but very good value. I only have one small criticism and that is that although the photographers of the various models that appear in the book are credited, the actual models are not. Its the sort of book that everyone interested in creating a realistic model should have on their Christmas list. I think you might get the impression that I quite like it! all the best Godfrey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted December 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 12, 2016 Paul Bambrick will be at Pendon Museum on 30th December for a book signing and to offer help and advice. Copies will be on sale on the day or if you have been given a copy for Christmas then take it along to get it signed. See link. https://www.pendonmuseum.com/news/post.php?s=2016-11-22-30-december-paul-bambrick-book-signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Mark Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Paul Bambrick will be at Pendon Museum on 30th December for a book signing and to offer help and advice. Copies will be on sale on the day or if you have been given a copy for Christmas then take it along to get it signed. See link. https://www.pendonmuseum.com/news/post.php?s=2016-11-22-30-december-paul-bambrick-book-signing That's in my diary. Something good to do between Christmas and New Year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I purchased one at Warley and have to say it's excellent can't stop reading it some of the ideas are inspirational Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dan Randall Posted December 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2016 I received a copy of this as my one and only Christmas present and I'm so glad I did! It is a magnificent publication filled to the gunnels with glorious colour illustrations, sketches and of course, a very comprehensive text. I found the layout of the illustrations and text to be very pleasing visually and though the publication of the book was about a year overdue, it was well worth the wait in my opinion. I have no connection with either of the authors, but believe Paul Bambrick & John Ellis-Cockell are to be congratulated on presenting us modellers with such an in-depth book on obtaining a believable landscape, outside the railway fence. The advice and techniques within its pages are, of course, equally applicable to other branches of modelling, such as military dioramas. I haven't even got a layout at the moment, but I think I'll take another look at it right now.... Regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2016 Personally I've always liked Canaletto. I also had this for Christmas but it will take me some time, I think, to get my mind around this erudite piece of work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted January 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2017 I picked up a copy at the Bristol O Gauge show last week. It's a very nicely produced item indeed, surprisingly chunky and with lots of colour illustrations and some very finely reproduced paintings. I must admit I rarely if ever read railway books from cover to cover in a linear fashion, preferring to dip into them almost at random over the years until I've absorbed the wisdom therein. There is certainly a lot of stuff to get stuck into here and I feel it will be a book that I'll be returning to many times, rather in the manner of one of Iain Rice or Barry Norman's tomes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solderpete Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This is a marvellous book for modellers. Not everyone will have Paul's skills but his techniques are well worth reading about.A tip, I bought this book through www.Booksetc.co.uk at a far cheaper price and post free compared with many other book sellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenwolsten Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Well produced, heavyweight book with hard covers. The sort of book you dip into rather than read from cover to cover in one go. Available at discounted prices if you shop around and don't disapprove of this way of buying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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