RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted December 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2021 7 hours ago, bgman said: Speaking of Italianate, I would have liked to produce a small Broad Gauge diorama with the Pumping House at Starcross featuring in the background thereby using some of my early BG loco's and stock We really shouldn't be tempting you, as you've got enough on your plate. But if you haven't come across it: I like some of the paintings/drawings of Starcross on this page. Some useful photos of the Pumping House too: http://www.columbia.edu/~brennan/atmo/13_STARCROSS.html 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Mikkel said: We really shouldn't be tempting you, as you've got enough on your plate. But if you haven't come across it: I like some of the paintings/drawings of Starcross on this page. Some useful photos of the Pumping House too: http://www.columbia.edu/~brennan/atmo/13_STARCROSS.html Correct ! However as it is on one of my favourite cycle routes and has been on a bucket list ( Oh ! I hate that phrase but it suits the response ) of buildings to model for more years than I care to remember then it will be a definite / maybe in the future. I have seen that particular website and it is an extremely useful reference source for anyone wishing to discover the building and its history, thank you for posting it here for others to discover. Further to which whilst I was a member of the BGS I did purchase Paul Garnsworthy's excellent book " Brunel's Atmospheric Railway " which is well worth purchasing assuming it is still in print. G 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowley 47521 Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 12 hours ago, bgman said: Thank you for your kind comments, very much appreciated. Cards on the table, the recent buildings have been based on images referencing old paintings or photographs found on t'internet which I've adapted to suit my needs and hopefully give the feel and character of something Italianate in style. The "ruins" was just a quickly made side model following Northroaders comment and is totally made up with scraps based upon nothing whatsoever other than how I thought at the time. Speaking of Italianate, I would have liked to produce a small Broad Gauge diorama with the Pumping House at Starcross featuring in the background thereby using some of my early BG loco's and stock, harking back to that recycling theme. We shall see possibly ? Meanwhile I have a side project and a 7mm layout to be getting on with. G I remember going to the pumping house at Starcross with my parents when I was quite young and there being a little museum in there with a miniature demonstration railway operated with vacuum cleaners at both ends so that you could enjoy a bit of Hoover thrash… (Or were they Electrolux?) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Cowley 47521 said: little museum Now long gone and used by a local club for aquatic purposes, or should that be porpoises ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2021 13 hours ago, bgman said: Now long gone and used by a local club for aquatic purposes, or should that be porpoises ! Are you sure this is the right plaice for comments like that? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 10 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Are you sure this is the right plaice for comments like that? The whiting is definitely on the wall! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Regularity said: The whiting is definitely on the wall! You're a bit of a dab hand at this, Simon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2021 11 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: You're a bit of a dab hand at this, Simon. His modelling is brill but he's floundering. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2021 18 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: His modelling is brill but he's floundering. Bravo, sir! Two puns in seven words. Life and sole of the party, you are. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Good morning to one and all, I would like to thank those who either just drop by out of curiosity and the regular followers to this thread for the contributions over the past year. My ramblings have helped me to retain some sanity during these strange times which hopefully will get better for all of us. That said I would like to extend my Seasons Greetings to one and all of you and trust that you all stay safe and well. Kindest regards G p.s. I am currently nursing a very heavy cold ( thankfully that's all it is ! ) which is rather hindering my modelling and meeting family, and seeing two 4 o'clocks for the past couple of days has left me slightly tired, therefore I may not be posting any progress here for a few days. 4 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted December 16, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2021 Thanks for another year of excellent modelling and entertaining posts, G. I hope the cold improves soon, nose dripping on brass is hardly a pretty sight 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 might be the latest in a range of flux products. Might make his fortune! 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 16/12/2021 at 10:48, Mikkel said: Thanks for another year of excellent modelling and entertaining posts, G. I hope the cold improves soon, nose dripping on brass is hardly a pretty sight DING DING ! Hold very tight please..... Very much appreciated Mikkel and I would also apply your own comments back to The Farthing Layouts too. Your imagination and inventiveness is an inspiration to us all and gets the little grey cells whirring, certainly for my part anyway. I still have a "fug" surrounding what's left of my grey cells due to the cold which is sloooowly going but not sufficient to gel me into action in modelling terms still. It will come but I feel that it is pointless trying to do something that you cannot fully immerse one's self into. That said I have stepped back from the Italian work to assess a few ideas and maybe do a bit more mocking up, I am never totally satisfied with what I produce and want it to at least look reasonable once finished. One area of modelling that I have always enjoyed is the simple plastic "out of the box" kit build, mind you it doesn't always go to plan and I always seem to end up doing some alterations to a basic build ! With that in mind and wanting to apply some restraint ( NO! don't even go there please ! ) in respect of modelling straight from the box I have taken delivery this past week of a model which has been a niggling want for me for several years......and here it is ........ As a value for money kit I believe it is well worth having for the cost. There have been quite a few reviews over the years and also several videos, one chap in particular which I watched several years ago goes to great lengths to produce a diorama which I feel does the model justice. I intend to make it over the Festive season as something away from railway modelling, albeit there are some tracks involved ironically. Just a bit of a break from choo-choo's and the fun / entertainment value instead of watching a lot of mind numbing repeats on the goggle-box ! Happy Festives one and all ! G 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted December 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2021 Thanks for the kind words Grahame. I found Simon Kemp's diorama featuring the Mini Art tramcar on Youtube, looks great! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mikkel said: Thanks for the kind words Grahame. I found Simon Kemp's diorama featuring the Mini Art tramcar on Youtube, looks great! You deserve it ! Yes Simon Kemp's work is what sort of inspired me to buy the kit and I have finally done so. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2021 That’s a Munich Tram, innit? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Grahame, a propos the Italian job, worth having a dig at Yorkshire Dave’s modelling on WT, “Assolut Follia” or something in that vein. trust you’re on the mend! atb Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Northroader said: That’s a Munich Tram, innit? It can be one of several variants from Germany or Liege, I do quite like the light blue livery though. G 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Simond said: Grahame, a propos the Italian job, worth having a dig at Yorkshire Dave’s modelling on WT, “Assolut Follia” or something in that vein. trust you’re on the mend! atb Simon Thank you Simon I shall have a look later and yes I am on the mend thank goodness, couldn't bear to fill anymore flux bottles ! ATVB G 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2021 Actually I’ve got a little bit of Munich come to me this Christmas, Your very good health! 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Nothing to do with the above, not certain if it has been posted elsewhere in the Parish News but I thought it would be useful to advise the following - https://www.martynwelch.com/news/ After many years Martyn has sadly decided to "hang up his airbrush and paint brushes" due to back problems. If you haven't looked at his work on the website then may I suggest you do so as it will no longer exist after the end of January 2022. In my humble opinion he is up there with the very best and also an extremely nice chap to boot. His superb work bringing models to life will be sadly missed, certainly by myself. G 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2021 47 minutes ago, bgman said: In my humble opinion he is up there with the very best and also an extremely nice chap to boot. His superb work bringing models to life will be sadly missed, certainly by myself. I posted much the same on my thread yesterday. I have often dipped into those photos for inspiration and it is a great shame they will no longer be available. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 22, 2021 I think that Martyn brought weathering to the fore when he produced that outstanding layout, Hursley. I've known him from the time he took over Blue Peter model shop in Wilton Street. I hope that he enjoys his retirement and gets to build another layout, such as Hursley. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Totally agree and his writings aren't half bad either ! G 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 22, 2021 5 hours ago, bgman said: Totally agree and his writings aren't half bad either ! G I'm sure someone will have suggested this already but a follow up book with his later acrylic and powder techniques would be fantastic. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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