MrWolf Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 What a transformation it's been. Very impressive work indeed. I need to go and lie down for a bit now,...... 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 9 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I need to go and lie down for a bit now,...... .. funnily enough that's what did when I returned home! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Incredible and inspiring modelling. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Been marvelling at the individual pieces you've been kind e ough to show over the last year or so. Really pleased for you that it's come together so effectively. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Incredible, wow. What a magical transformation. Some superb attention to detail. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 18 hours ago, AndyB said: Really pleased for you that it's come together so effectively. Cheers Andy - thanks for hanging in there, whilst I made the buildings. Something I appreciated lately is the amount of 'groundwork' that's needed before anything new can be dropped in place. The occasional white-card mockup has come in handy! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 7 hours ago, Bluemonkey presents.... said: Incredible, wow. What a magical transformation. Some superb attention to detail. Thanks! This latest visit has been rewarding - like you say, a transformation. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 (edited) I stumbled back into the world of buses & coaches whilst trying to reproduce a scenes on the station forecourt. A while ago, With practically no knowledge and some pointers from the 'Braeside' bus enthusiasts, I sourced models and customised them. The yellow one (Leopard) is a repaint, with decals that I designed myself. I believe it's correct for the 'Northern' bluebirds. The blue one is pretty much as purchased, with 'Aberdeen' added as a desitination. I tried to source a second 'Northern' bus/coach but struggled to find anything ready-to-run. In the meantime, I'll use the ones I have .. Edited January 12 by brylonscamel 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 On 04/01/2024 at 19:34, John Besley said: Just found your topic... stunning stuff, keep up the good work Cheers John - I should have more to show - there's always something being planned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted January 23 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 23 (edited) The Fishing Forecast In a recent bout of winter weather, I managed to capture a 'guest of honour' class 25 from Sutton's Locomotive Works. In the face of swirling snow and an easterly wind, the Sulzer 6LDA power & miniature ploughs kept the goods flowing .. Edited January 23 by brylonscamel 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 On 12/01/2024 at 12:08, brylonscamel said: I stumbled back into the world of buses & coaches whilst trying to reproduce a scenes on the station forecourt. A while ago, With practically no knowledge and some pointers from the 'Braeside' bus enthusiasts, I sourced models and customised them. The yellow one (Leopard) is a repaint, with decals that I designed myself. I believe it's correct for the 'Northern' bluebirds. The blue one is pretty much as purchased, with 'Aberdeen' added as a desitination. I tried to source a second 'Northern' bus/coach but struggled to find anything ready-to-run. In the meantime, I'll use the ones I have .. They look really convincing and remind me of the school buses we had in the 80s, most of them twenty years old and still plodding on. They all had impressive names such as Duple Vega and Plaxton Panorama, which always seemed a bit ironic. 😆 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Beautiful layout and nicely weathered loco's and rolling stock. 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: They all had impressive names such as Duple Vega and Plaxton Panorama, which always seemed a bit ironic. 😆 I love the names - someone in the design department had an active imagination. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Scott said: Beautiful layout and nicely weathered loco's and rolling stock. 👍 Cheers Scott, thanks for the feedback - since the stock is mostly my father's, I've been careful with weathering. He's not a fan of the 'next-stop, scrapheap' look and it's easier to add more touches of grime, soot or oil than remove it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 A little monochrome to strip the years away - aiming for the Ilford FP4 and home darkroom look! 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Hi @brylonscamel a really nice photo of Aboyne station. Drove past it yesterday on my way up the valley. And then I stumbled on this model in a cafe... No prizes for guessing where I had my elevenses. Lol. Another one of your models? can we expect a "By Royal Appointment" in your signature block? Also spotted this Austin Ruby delivery van from the local butchers here in Ballater which might be fun to have on your layout, if anyone makes them. Cheers. Andy 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 (edited) Scale Link do a 1920s Austin Seven van kit with that "C cab". Oxford Rail do the post 1930 version with full height cab doors. Edited January 28 by MrWolf 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 On 28/01/2024 at 09:33, AndyB said: And then I stumbled on this model in a cafe... No prizes for guessing where I had my elevenses. Lol. Another one of your models? can we expect a "By Royal Appointment" in your signature block? Not one of mine ... but I am 'available for royal commissions' should anyone be listening in! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 On 28/01/2024 at 09:33, AndyB said: Also spotted this Austin Ruby delivery van from the local butchers here in Ballater which might be fun to have on your layout, if anyone makes them. I checked, just in case but nothing I could find! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17 Green fingered shenanigans ... Another trip to Surrey has yielded progress on the layout I share with Dad. We are both thrilled with each new stage, pushing the project ever further, overtaking the original version, with its reliance on Metcalfe kits and generic scenes. This latest trip focussed on the landscape, fleshing out the natural scenes with trees and grasses. I waited patiently to get everything in place before pushing this stage. It's not my forte but scenic materials are very effective, so long as I keep some reference photos to hand! Stretches of railway were absent from previous photos as they were tatty and in desperate need of grasses, shrubs and trees. A 'missing scene' was this easterly apprach to the road bridge and the point where the harbour branch leaves the main line 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Flipping to the western side of the bridge and the station approach .. 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17 The area between farm and distillery also saw some improvements .. 20 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17 The roadway on the bridge .. 19 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted February 17 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 17 No greenery here, but another corner of the layout that can be revealed after installing a couple of wee but-and-ben cottages at the rear of the harbourside! 20 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 13 hours ago, brylonscamel said: Not one of mine ... but I am 'available for royal commissions' should anyone be listening in! I'll message you. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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