larryblag Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) I was recently commissioned to build a diorama as a leaving gift for a well-respected colleague who is retiring. Inspired by Kernow Model's Limited Edition of the Hornby DVT (82124) I set to work creating a little cameo for this vehicle, the full-sized version of which our colleague had worked on extensively. For our observant friend it was detailed with the special load-measuring wheelsets of the prototype and suitably renumbered to 82111. An appropriate location was then modelled representing a siding somewhere comprised of partly slabbed track. Figures were added, plus a skip complete with an old Brecknell Willis type pantograph unceremoniously dumped in it (the significance of this you'd have to ask our colleague about). Edited May 3, 2019 by larryblag 9 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 2 hours ago, larryblag said: I was recently commissioned to build a diorama as a leaving gift for a well-respected colleague who is retiring. Inspired by Kernow Model's Limited Edition of the Hornby DVT (82124) I set to work creating a little cameo for this vehicle, the full-sized version of which our colleague had worked on extensively. For our observant friend it was detailed with the special load-measuring wheelsets of the prototype and suitably renumbered to 82111. An appropriate location was then modelled representing a siding somewhere comprised of partly slabbed track. Figures were added, plus a skip complete with an old Brecknell Willis type pantograph unceremoniously dumped in it (the significance of this you'd have to ask our colleague about). Please do tell...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryblag Posted May 3, 2019 Author Share Posted May 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, Crisis Rail said: Please do tell...... Originally fitted to MENTOR it was unfortunately damaged during an OLE dewirement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 This is looking brilliant! I bet the person you made it for will be thankful! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryblag Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks James, It was well received. Made it all worth the effort. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 He looks well pleased with it. Good job making it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryblag Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Saw the prototype today. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, larryblag said: Saw the prototype today. Is that the DVT he worked on? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted May 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2019 A really nice diorama with some lovely modelling. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesGWR101 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 1 hour ago, OOman said: A really nice diorama with some lovely modelling. Thanks for sharing. I agree. It is a very nice diorama you've done with the DVT. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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