RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just into stock - an exciting new layout design book from Wild Swan and James Hilton. In a fresh new style and an easy to flip through and read "landscape" format, this is a complete guide to its subject, full of fresh and innovative ideas for space and time starved modellers. 210mm X 280mm, printed on high quality paper and 80 pages long, £16.50 plus postage. Based upon his blog, this is an original and imaginative book that I found very interesting and motivating - it really does show that small in size does not mean small in either interest or enjoyment. I found it reminiscent of Iain Rice's approach, in that it is both thought provoking and motivating, and it also reminded me in many ways of the fantastic work of the late and much missed Carl Arendt. Following a general introduction and discussion around the subject, featuring several of the author's own models, the book then sets out a number of worked up schemes along various prototype themes, featuring plans, sketches and photographs. In stock and available now direct from Wild Swan and on its way to shops around the country as I type. 11 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 3, 2022 Oh dear, the great book seller Amazon* seem to have muddled up this James Hilton with https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hilton_(novelist) *who don't have this book in stock - I looked to see if they had any extra images to see if this was a book I would be interested in purchasing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 Kris Give it a day (or two at most) and there will be examples of the inside of the book on the Wild Swan publisher's page, the technical department hasn't quite caught up with the sales department yet(!) The webpage you will find it from is here. I will not be placing it with Amazon, some of my trade customers may do so however. Simon 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 Keen to support our stockists, James new book is now also available to order from "Narrow Planet", to whom stock is now on its way. You can order it right now from them here, alongside other interesting publications and of course the rest of their fantastic range of products. Stock is also on its way to the Vale of Rheidol railway shop if you are over in that beautiful part of the world. Simon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 For those of you that would like to know more about the book, further details are now available on the Wild Swan website here. Thank you very much to George for technical support beyond the call of duty! Simon 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sitham Yard Posted August 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Not Jeremy said: For those of you that would like to know more about the book, further details are now available on the Wild Swan website here. Thank you very much to George for technical support beyond the call of duty! Simon Copy ordered. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Thank you Simon, it is a life long ambition to be published by Wild Swan and if it had not been for your energy and enthusiasm for my project this would never have come to print. I hope that you all enjoy the writing and ideas, which I have throughly enjoyed putting together into this book. If it is just lovely to read that’s fantastic but even better if it influences your work, or perhaps even encourages the start of a project. 10 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigw Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 I just clicked the "add to cart" button as well, so one shall be winging its way down under soon. Looking forward to some good reading and thinking material Craig W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2022 I have received my copy this morning. According to Mr Castens I am the first order. A quick scan suggests it is a fine volume very much to my taste with lots of new material even including some excellent looking US content... Chris H 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold D9020 Nimbus Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2022 Just ordered this one too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2022 On 03/08/2022 at 15:58, Not Jeremy said: Just into stock - an exciting new layout design book from Wild Swan and James Hilton. In a fresh new style and an easy to flip through and read "landscape" format, this is a complete guide to its subject, full of fresh and innovative ideas for space and time starved modellers. 210mm X 280mm, printed on high quality paper and 80 pages long, £16.50 plus postage. Based upon his blog, this is an original and imaginative book that I found very interesting and motivating - it really does show that small in size does not mean small in either interest or enjoyment. I found it reminiscent of Iain Rice's approach, in that it is both thought provoking and motivating, and it also reminded me in many ways of the fantastic work of the late and much missed Carl Arendt. Following a general introduction and discussion around the subject, featuring several of the author's own models, the book then sets out a number of worked up schemes along various prototype themes, featuring plans, sketches and photographs. In stock and available now direct from Wild Swan and on its way to shops around the country as I type. How applicable is the book to other scales, eg O scale (US/UK)? All the plans reference 1/76 or 1/84 scale. Dava 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dava said: How applicable is the book to other scales, eg O scale (US/UK)? All the plans reference 1/76 or 1/84 scale. Dava With the exception of one oval plan I would think they all can be upscaled as required - and the overall approach and presentation- particularly the prototype inspiration - is very well done - in my opinion... and the inclusion of a New England short-line is a delightful surprise as well... I think its fair to say the layouts are not the meat of the message - its the approach to layout design and construction itself and the plans are there to illustrate the subject...its up to the reader to develop their own plans - if they wish... Chris Edited August 4, 2022 by Gilbert 2 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2022 9 minutes ago, Gilbert said: With the exception of one oval plan I would think they all can be upscaled as required - and the overall approach and presentation- particularly the protype inspiration - is very well done - in my opinion... and the inclusion of a New England short-line is a delightful surprise as well... I think its fair to say the layouts are not the meat of the message - its the approach to layout design and construction itself and the plans are there to illustrate the subject...its up to the reader to develop their own plans - if they wish... Chris Thanks, that has piqued my interest, I saw Claremont Paper [USA] and several other N.Am shortline or other projects quite apart from the UK, I’ll be ordering a copy. Dava 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted August 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Dava said: Thanks, that has piqued my interest, I saw Claremont Paper [USA] and several other N.Am shortline or other projects quite apart from the UK, I’ll be ordering a copy. Dava There are quite a few N American projects including Canadian - I have a bit of US stock (including New England) so may indulge myself... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I’ve done a bit of a run through on video to introduce the book, talking about my intention behind the style and content, which I hope for those of you who haven’t yet picked up a copy, will help you decide one way or the other. 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted August 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2022 Picked up my copy yesterday and had a quick flick through this morning before starting my chores . Fabulous stuff, it combines a fresh, new approach with a nod to the pioneering work of the likes of Iain Rice. I shall be packing it in my bag to take to Missenden tomorrow where I hope to get time to give it a proper read. Highly recommended. Jerry 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) Jerry, that’s wonderful to hear, I am so happy that many of you are finding it something fresh and enjoyable to read, and even more so from those that are saying it has energised them to build something. Edited August 7, 2022 by James Hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 As a serial small layout builder this book looked very appealing. I duly ordered a copy from The Titfield Thunderbolt book shop on Saturday and it arrived today. Some great ideas and thoughts on micro and small layouts, which reinforce my own long held views on such layouts. Delighted that there are both UK and US layouts included, as I have built both in recent years and I'm currently planning another US small switching layout. I also like the landscape format, ideal for browsing. Highly recommended. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold slow8dirty Posted August 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2022 What a lovely inspiring book that is presented beautifully, that's just from sitting down with it a few minutes ago. Also have to say how well and carefully packed it was by the Titfield Thunderbolt. Much appreciated. Right you won't hear much from me this evening, so thanks for that😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlington_Shed Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 hours ago, slow8dirty said: What a lovely inspiring book Agreed ! 3 hours ago, slow8dirty said: Also have to say how well and carefully packed it was Also agreed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Copy ordered yesterday before I even saw the video! This is a concept that I embrace both as a great way to get people started and also great fun. Cheers, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold snitchthebudgie Posted August 10, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2022 My copy arrived Monday. Great read. And I've already designed the railway-after-next to capture a favourite location that has defeated me in the past. (Think Pacific Electric.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 10, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi Simon, many thanks for the prompt despatch of this book, it has arrived safely and was very well packaged. Thanks also for the personalised postcard, I presume Private Castens was a relative of yours. All is good down in Truro, having now moved into my own workshop in a community of artisans. Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted August 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) Thank you for all the positive comments, it is great that so many people are enjoying James' book, it is certainly giving me new modelling ideas! Yes Stu, it was Father, an unofficial outing on to the roof. Whilst I may be as daft as he was, I have not inherited his head for heights... I very much like the sound of your workshop, sounds just the job Simon Edited August 10, 2022 by Not Jeremy job not jo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonter Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Ordered Wednesday lunchtime (after stumbling upon this thread), arrived Friday morning. Very well packaged. Lovely looking book, as others have said, modern and refreshing. I'm really looking forward to reading it and putting the knowledge into practice designing my yet-to-be-built layout. Thanks James and Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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