Patrick Davey Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Hello everyone, I haven't posted in this forum for a while due to being away from the scene - my last project was Ballynahinch Junction in OO gauge, thankfully now residing in the splendidly appropriate setting of the BCDR Royal Saloon at Downpatrick. I've been planning a GNR-themed micro layout over the past few years, baseboards and track all acquired, so more of that to follow I hope. In the meantime I decided to try and refresh the skills by building a diorama, and the result is Capecastle, seen here in the attached photos. Am close to finishing this project and it will be displayed at the Whitehead Model Railway Day on November 9th. Many thanks as always to Colm Flanagan for his encouragement! Hope you all like the photos. Many thanks, Patrick 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirley Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Delightful Patrick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat141 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Very nice Patrick, lovely. The pictures with the bus look so good, where did you get the trees? they are really nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 11 hours ago, kirley said: Delightful Patrick. Many thanks Kieran, appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 11 hours ago, pat141 said: Very nice Patrick, lovely. The pictures with the bus look so good, where did you get the trees? they are really nice. Thanks Pat, they are birch trees from the Faller range, one large and three small. I have seafoam trees ready to assemble too because that end of the diorama needs to be quite heavily wooded as there was a plantation above the tunnel. Thanks for the nice comments Pat, appreciated. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 More details added to Capecastle today. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Lovely piece of modelling, very atmospheric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hunslet 102 said: Lovely piece of modelling, very atmospheric Cheers Hunslet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Ok here's another one - with the Reverend Mother waiting on the train back to Ballycastle. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 More work on the fencing today. And I can't resist filters! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Nothing quite like close-up photographs to show you when you've messed up....!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Three levels - am imagining a bird at the top of a tree looking down at the bus which is overlooking the station.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 I had a go today at making the station name board using Slaters 3mm letters - with the over 40's eyesight working against me, the result isn't overly pleasing, so I may have to admit defeat and print this from the computer. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat141 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 She's going to have a long wait for a train. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, pat141 said: She's going to have a long wait for a train. Divine inspiration maybe..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colmflanagan Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Great to see you modelling an historical scene; now, when is the compound 2/4/2 going to arrive with the corridor coach train for Ballycastle? Colm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted September 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 12, 2019 Very nice indeed. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2019 8 hours ago, pat141 said: She's going to have a long wait for a train. And if one does arrive she’s going to have to mind the big gap between the edge of the platform and the coaches. That notwithstanding, it’s a marvellous diorama. Cheers Darius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, Darius43 said: And if one does arrive she’s going to have to mind the big gap between the edge of the platform and the coaches. That notwithstanding, it’s a marvellous diorama. Cheers Darius Yip well spotted - the platform and track are too far apart, could be fixed by major surgery to the platform edge so am contemplating that..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 6 hours ago, DLT said: Very nice indeed. Cheers, Dave. Thanks Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 6 hours ago, colmflanagan said: Great to see you modelling an historical scene; now, when is the compound 2/4/2 going to arrive with the corridor coach train for Ballycastle? Colm Ha ha thanks Colm! Apparently Worsley Works do the corridor coach sides but as for the loco......em......if it wasn’t for the valve gear I’d have a go ok!! Loving your Ballycrochan Line btw! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted September 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 13, 2019 Love the atmosphere you've captured here. I've been mulling over using 009 track but with stock and buildings etc in 3mm scale to recreate a 3-foot gauge scene (TTn3?), and you've given me inspiration here! cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, tractionman said: Love the atmosphere you've captured here. I've been mulling over using 009 track but with stock and buildings etc in 3mm scale to recreate a 3-foot gauge scene (TTn3?), and you've given me inspiration here! cheers, Keith Great to hear Keith! Good luck with the project! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 More scenic work today and the light helped the photography a bit too!! 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 An outdoor photoshoot - natural light makes it all look better! 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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