RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have entered the Cakebox Challenge but with a view that most of what I build will transfer over to Little Muddle when the challenge is over. This is a converted GW ventilated van turned into a home/shelter for the sheep and forms one of my related railway items. At the moment I have just 'plonked' it in the field but when ready it will be cut into the scenery so it doesn't look like it has been 'plonked' on the grass!!!! 1072.JPG Hope the tramp doesn't move in as he is just the other side of the hedge sitting by the lane? Van bodies are often 'plonked' in fields, farmyards, or wherever they happened to fetch up when the lorry driver unloaded them in real life, and the 'plonked' look is not unrealistic; looks very good here with the wood all bleached out. But your scenic work is masterful, and I am in no way questioning that a 'bedded in' version will not be better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 You really have created a wonderful model which happens to have a railway in it. Absolutely stunning Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Van bodies are often 'plonked' in fields, farmyards, or wherever they happened to fetch up when the lorry driver unloaded them in real life, and the 'plonked' look is not unrealistic; looks very good here with the wood all bleached out. But your scenic work is masterful, and I am in no way questioning that a 'bedded in' version will not be better! I agree but what I am looking for is grass growing up and around the base to make it look like it's been there a while hence the cutting in. For years I have trying to get the bleached effect on wood which is very difficult to get right but it looks like I might have done it this time, I have photographed each stage so hopefully I replicate it again another time!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) You really have created a wonderful model which happens to have a railway in it. Absolutely stunning Derek Many thanks for that, funny but it has often been said that I use a model railway as a reason (and excuse) to model scenery.......I think that might be the case as I haven't run anything for weeks nor do I have any plans to - unless the Dapol railcar suddenly turns up of course! Edited October 24, 2017 by KNP 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) I really like the first one with the fallen tree. Thanks, I can recall that working out the dynamics of how a building would collapse (or distorted) under the load of a tree branch falling on it turned out quite challenging. Then on top of that I had to build it.......but it's a hobby we all enjoy - well most of time when it's going right???? If you go back to Page 5 post 120 there are some better pictures of it. Edit The missing 5 added??? Edited October 25, 2017 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Thanks, I can recall that working out the dynamics of how a building would collapse (or distorted) under the load of a tree branch falling on it turned out quite challenging. Then on top of that I had to build it.......but it's a hobby we all enjoy - well most of time when it's going right???? If you go back to Page post 120 there are some better pictures of it. Page 5 for those interested to see it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2017 I agree but what I am looking for is grass growing up and around the base to make it look like it's been there a while hence the cutting in. For years I have trying to get the bleached effect on wood which is very difficult to get right but it looks like I might have done it this time, I have photographed each stage so hopefully I replicate it again another time!!!! You see, this sort of thinking is what makes you a better scenic modeller than me. I plonk buildings around the layout where I think they should go, and worry about 'bedding in' with a bit of flock later when I'm in the mood, while you plan it from the start... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted October 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) A few pictures of the new industrial area behind Little Muddle Station. The buildings are mounted on modules so can be lifted which I plan to do once I can find a suitable backscene to go behind the three trees. They where planted there for the photoshoot to fill the gap. A footpath leads between the station and buildings then down the side of the factory - not even I know where it goes!!! All pictures courtesy of Ken Dobettar Pictures Ltd. of Little Muddle in association with the Squadron Leader and his Avro. Jury still out on developing the field with the red cows in, I am beginning to agree with Andy Y that it stays as a field. Edited March 10 by KNP 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Field YES, Factory BRILLIANT, pcs SUPERB. What a good start to the day, and brightened up my Cereal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks, glad I didn't spoil your breakfast this time! The more I looked at it the more I like the idea of keeping the field. But if that is the case then a few prime trees are needed to draw the eye. There did use to be a large tree standing by the station but I removed it to do the works to the field. So I think I will either replace it or build that that sits in the middle of the field with a trough and worn muddy ground around the base........hmmmm food for thought? Nice having old pictures as you can go back and compare, this picture is of about 12months ago. Edited March 10 by KNP 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Went to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton yesterday with my son and grandson as the weather was forecast as dry, cloudy with sunny periods. Wrong..........view from footbridge by engine/carriage works As you can see light drizzle and misty - this was at 11.30am...... It was dry in the museum and before we could go to visit the rolling stock you must purchase a platform ticket from a non-working machine.....or so my grandson reckons???? Even the restaurant was closed........well it was the penultimate static opening day of the year I suppose, we had the place almost to ourselves.... Regardless of all that we enjoyed ourselves and would recommend a visit to anyone especially on a steaming day. Edited March 10 by KNP 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted October 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2017 Good for atmosphere, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Went to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton yesterday with my son and grandson as the weather was forecast as dry, cloudy with sunny periods. Wrong..........view from footbridge by engine/carriage works P1060320.JPG P1060321.JPG As you can see light drizzle and misty - this was at 11.30am...... It was dry in the museum and before we could go to visit the rolling stock you must purchase a platform ticket from a non-working machine.....or so my grandson reckons???? P1060329.JPG Even the restaurant was closed........well it was the penultimate static opening day of the year I suppose, we had the place almost to ourselves.... Regardless of all that we enjoyed ourselves and would recommend a visit to anyone especially on a steaming day. You mean a Restaurant OPEN day, for a big Breakfast, hahah 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 I have just received notification that Hatton's they have processed my order for the Dapol streamlined railcar No. 8 and to be picked for dispatch. Ohhh.......Little Muddle motive fleet about to be increased by 25%.....how exciting. Anybody else been e-mailed? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Went to the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre at Quainton yesterday with my son and grandson as the weather was forecast as dry, cloudy with sunny periods. Wrong..........view from footbridge by engine/carriage works P1060320.JPG They have a field by the station too. Whoever set that telegraph pole in the model needs shooting though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) Edited October 27, 2017 by Stubby47 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 lmg_4.jpg Brilliant, but if they look now it has returned. A sort of ground hog day well it is meant to be a Boot and Shoe Works so perhaps it now is to be found on the other foot!!!!! Those cows have a lot to answer for and to think I was in the processing of adding a few more!!!! That Squadron Leader really does cause problems first he is buzzing the town in his Sopwith Pup and now his Avro 504k which is even bigger and slower. Stand by for more problems as I believe he was now looking at a Vickers Vimy to fly passenger services to the West Country from a field just outside of Little Muddle, he said he had found one with a footpath adjoining it that lead direct to the station?!?!? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted October 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2017 They have a field by the station too. Whoever set that telegraph pole in the model needs shooting though. You know what it's like, you're cleaning the track and you catch it with your sleeve... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted October 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 27, 2017 CRE is keen to support the campaign to preserve the field adjacent to the station and encourage the villagers of Little Muddle to apply for village green status before any planning applications are submitted to the parish council. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Brilliant, but if they look now it has returned. A sort of ground hog day well it is meant to be a Boot and Shoe Works so perhaps it now is to be found on the other foot!!!!! Those cows have a lot to answer for and to think I was in the processing of adding a few more!!!! That Squadron Leader really does cause problems first he is buzzing the town in his Sopwith Pup and now his Avro 504k which is even bigger and slower. Stand by for more problems as I believe he was now looking at a Vickers Vimy to fly passenger services to the West Country from a field just outside of Little Muddle, he said he had found one with a footpath adjoining it that lead direct to the station?!?!? I think it's all a protest by the locals and the 48xx preservation society against this newfangled "streamlined railcar" competitor thingy they've heard is coming to LM. What next? electrification? Somehow the waft of diesel fumes over the viaduct just lacks the sense of era that you have with 4825 and Autocoach IMO, Still progress I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 I think it's all a protest by the locals and the 48xx preservation society against this newfangled "streamlined railcar" competitor thingy they've heard is coming to LM. What next? electrification? Somehow the waft of diesel fumes over the viaduct just lacks the sense of era that you have with 4825 and Autocoach IMO, Still progress I guess? Sign of the times, even a rural back water has to keep up. Regarding the waft of diesel fumes I will open the window to allow fresh air to enter whilst the railcar is running. Mind you it's not as bad as all the smoke lingering in the room when the steam trains are running!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les le Breton Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) I have just received notification that Hatton's they have processed my order for the Dapol streamlined railcar No. 8 and to be picked for dispatch. Ohhh.......Little Muddle motive fleet about to be increased by 25%.....how exciting. Anybody else been e-mailed? Me too, yippee! Any ideas about a reasonable DCC sound for Number 8 ? Edited October 28, 2017 by Les le Breton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 The factory buildings are excellent and the group is most convincing. I like the three trees you have in the corner. Possibly add a fourth larger tree to fill the gap on the right? I think the villagers might still be talking about how low the squadron leader flew to get those photos. A few tiles were loosened and Mrs Tregorran's poodle is still recovering. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Me too, yippee! Any ideas about a reasonable DCC sound for Number 8 ? Mine is currently sitting at the Warrington Mail Centre or so the PO tracker says this morning. I have not ventured into sound yet so there will only be me standing there making noises of a diesel motoring along!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) The factory buildings are excellent and the group is most convincing. I like the three trees you have in the corner. Possibly add a fourth larger tree to fill the gap on the right? I think the villagers might still be talking about how low the squadron leader flew to get those photos. A few tiles were loosened and Mrs Tregorran's poodle is still recovering. Chaz The current thinking is a backscene with large trees on , I believe ID do one which I have used over the other side at Encombe Town but it's still being muddled over. One of those issues that when undecided I park for however long until a solution pops in my mind...... The Squadron Leader can upset the neighbours as only last week he few so low that he knocked the top off Jimmy Riddle's pint........and he was sitting in the snug? What's Mrs Tregorran's poodle recovering, last I heard the sofa was finished! Thanks for the comment, all those buildings are freelance and come from my furtive imagination.....!!! Edited October 28, 2017 by KNP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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