brylonscamel Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 12 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: .. especially with the lighting, which is just right. .. thank you - one of the joys of these smaller layouts & dioramas is that I get to photograph in outdoor light. It makes a big difference with all the natural shadows. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) The latest commission that is emerging from the cutting mat is a Kent Fire Brigade station model in 1:76 Here are some of the detailed components in close-up that will bring it to life .. Edited July 10, 2023 by brylonscamel 15 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted July 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2023 The overal structure of the buildings has now been established whilst adding the bay, garage and roofs 20 9 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Outstanding work Brian. Cheers David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) A little piece of Kirkcudbrightshire The latest contribition to my client's rendition of New Galloway is this stone and slate station building. Working exclusively from a thin collection of B&W photographs, we managed to reproduce the building in some degree of authenticity. My client - Steven - had a crack it himself but handed it on to me as he's rather consumed with making a maltings! Whilst photos of the platform-side, we could only find one angle on the entrance - a photo with the grainiest of early photography. Most of which was obscured by vintage charabancs! Edited August 2, 2023 by brylonscamel 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted August 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 2, 2023 The model was as accurate as I could manage, relying heavily on the carcass that Steven produced., for the main measurements. 17 10 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 You have captured the character of that really well. Cheers David 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) Portfolio Career!? As well as model-making, I work part-time as a cycle mechanic / tea boy at my friend's bike shop and found myself recently covering staff holidays. But I am always happy to return to the miniature projects. Edited September 5, 2023 by brylonscamel Brevity 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted September 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) String courses, stonework and masonry flourishes Back on the workbench is the set of Glasgow tenements that I started err .. ages ago! I had got to the stage where drawings were turned into carcasses, the windows were cut and structural parts of the dormers made. The clay surface-layer was added & sanded but was waiting for the carving of stonework before I was able to add the masonry details. I knew they should transform the building from the merely functional. Edited September 5, 2023 by brylonscamel 22 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted September 5, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2023 The buildings that create the miniature version of Sheppey fire station are inching towards a conclusion, with most of the roof details added. I'm leaving things like finials, chimney pots and downpipes until last as they are fragile things, easily knocked off with my occasional fat-fingered handling. Paintwork should really bring this to life. 18 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted September 7, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 7, 2023 (edited) David's Glasgow tenement has gained a bar on the ground floor .. I'm hoping that David's landlord can be persuaded to stock the brand of whisky (Rob Roy) that we produce at the Coire Beag distillery in Braeside... Edited September 8, 2023 by brylonscamel 19 1 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted November 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2023 David's commission of a some Glasgow Tenements trundled along rather slowly over recent months. But my I made good on my promise, delivering a set of bespoke tenements to him this week. Here is the finished article, as it left the studio yesterday .. 22 5 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted November 2, 2023 Author Share Posted November 2, 2023 The full building was moelled, including the tenement backs, in blonde sandstone .. 10 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted November 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) After the usual 24 hours of mild anxiety, Royal Mail delivered it to the far north. David set about placing the tenements on a prepared set of pavement and sent this photo. David is clearly still inside the bar and the taxi is waiting for him to emerge! Edited November 2, 2023 by brylonscamel 25 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mallaig1983 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Another fantastic piece of work Brian. Looks amazing. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 3 hours ago, brylonscamel said: The full building was moelled, including the tenement backs, in blonde sandstone .. Very impressive work Brian. The picture below wasn't taken in Scotland, but from our roof and I immediately thought of it when I saw your model. I hope it demonstrates better than words the attention to detail and aged stonework you have achieved. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 4 hours ago, brylonscamel said: David's commission of a some Glasgow Tenements trundled along rather slowly over recent months. But my I made good on my promise, delivering a set of bespoke tenements to him this week. Here is the finished article, as it left the studio yesterday .. Incredible work. Reminds me a lot of when I spent time with a lady who lived near Queens Park station. Does it come with authentic sound and scent? The smell of old lager and oppressive silence when you walk in the joint. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 23 hours ago, MrWolf said: The picture below wasn't taken in Scotland, but from our roof and I immediately thought of it when I saw your model. Thanks for the lovely feedback - you say the photo is not Scotland but I am intrigued to where it is as the double-lapped and purple-tinged slate look very Scottish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted November 3, 2023 Author Share Posted November 3, 2023 22 hours ago, 60B said: Does it come with authentic sound and scent? I'll leave that to my client David! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted November 6, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Pugh, Pugh, Barney, Mcgrew .. Finally, the tiny residents of the Isle of Sheppey get their local fire station. Scratch-built in my favourite sheet materials: Foamex Embossed styrene Oil-board. Custom components laser-cut or by hand - the old-fashioned way! Edited November 6, 2023 by brylonscamel 26 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) I misjudged the the sign over the fire-station engine bay, so our resident signwriter was called in to make good the lettering .. Edited November 14, 2023 by brylonscamel 8 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 45 minutes ago, brylonscamel said: Your sign-writer had best be finished quick because if the station manager gets back and finds the appliance entrance to his station blocked by this van, he'll be for the high jump! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Portchullin Tatty said: Your sign-writer had best be finished quick because if the station manager gets back and finds the appliance entrance to his station blocked by this van, he'll be for the high jump! Mark - you're right - I've already been told to scram! They were especially unhappy when told that I was 'taking selfies and updating my socials ' PS you may recognise the miniature figure ... Edited November 14, 2023 by brylonscamel 7 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted January 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10 (edited) A model that has been emerging recently from the 'Braeside' workbench .. This station building is a rescue project, making the most of my client's acrylic carcass but replacing lots of details, including the roofs, chimney stacks, windows, doors and vestibule. Laser-engraved mortar courses survived sanding, fresh primer and repaint to get the most out of it. I quite like using a rattle-can primer as it gives a tiny amount of surface texture, which can be used to aid the weathering process. Cast acrylic provides a hard, shiny surface but this method gives it a bit of 'sandstone' in the finish .. Edited January 10 by brylonscamel 23 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brylonscamel Posted January 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Satisfying details This little bay window was made to replace the original attempt. There were details missing that, once added, makes it a pleasing feature. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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