London Bridge (at the end of the 20thC)

[franciswilliamwebb]

11 hours ago, grahame said:

A couple of snaps this evening after getting back from the pub showing how things are progressing with some of the buildings plonked in place:

 

Very impressive, perhaps I should try going down the pub more often😉

[MAP66]

I still can't quite believe how many buildings you have constructed to create this magnificent scene and all in such fine detail. It would take me several lifetimes to achieve what you have. I can only marvel at your fantastic prolific modelling skills and the colouring you have on that taller section of relief arches looks incredible.

[Clive Mortimore]

For those of you who admire Grahame's wonderful model buildings the DEMU Showcase team are pleased to say that Grahame will be demonstrating his modelling skills at Showcase 2024.

 

Opening Times

Saturday 15th June 2024 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday 16th June 2024 10.00 - 16.00

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA

 

Tickets

Adults £12

DEMU members / children (U16) £8

Families (2 adults and unlimited children) £28

All tickets are valid for the whole weekend.

 

For more information https://www.demu.org.uk/showcase/showcase-2024

 

 

[grahame]

6 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

For those of you who admire Grahame's wonderful model buildings the DEMU Showcase team are pleased to say that Grahame will be demonstrating his modelling skills at Showcase 2024.

 

Opening Times

Saturday 15th June 2024 10.00 - 17.00
Sunday 16th June 2024 10.00 - 16.00

Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, Upper Clifton Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6DA

 

Tickets

Adults £12

DEMU members / children (U16) £8

Families (2 adults and unlimited children) £28

All tickets are valid for the whole weekend.

 

For more information https://www.demu.org.uk/showcase/showcase-2024

 

 

Yes, please come along and drop by my demo/display stand. You'll be able to see some of the buildings and structures featured on my forum threads, have a chat about my techniques and methodologies and visit and enjoy the rest of the exhibition.

 

 

[acg5324]

12 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

Wot, more than Monk Bar Model Shop?????

Amazingly yes…..

[grahame]

12 hours ago, acg5324 said:

Amazingly yes…..

 

But maybe only just . . . . ?

:-)

 

[grahame]

A bit more fiddling with the viaduct wall frontage and now there's just a tiny bit left at the far right end to scratch build as a somewhat ad hoc section where a connecting bridge rests on it. But, of course, it all needs completing - fixing, detailing, painting and so on. Here's a view of the Bermondsey Street underpass bridge/tunnel entrance and the signal box which overhands the viaduct wall:

 

 

[grahame]

Time for break from modelling to undertake some pressing and outstanding domestic chores and tasks. But here's a quick helicopter view of the central and east sections. Some of the buildings/sub-assemblies are not in place and you can see there's a lot to do, including the track laying.

 

 

 

 

 

[grahame]

Things have moved on a little with the east end of the viaduct, bowstring bridge and abutment:

 

 

 

Edited May 17 by grahame

[mullie]

Might need to call into the Market Porter for a pint of Abbot!

[grahame]

2 hours ago, mullie said:

Might need to call into the Market Porter for a pint of Abbot!

 

I remember when it was called 'The Harrow', the 'Wheatsheaf' had three floors and the infamous 'Becky's Dive Bar' around the corner was still open.

 

 

Edited May 17 by grahame