rovex Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 That's some clever work with the photoshopping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thankyou. Mostly I enjoy creating the illustrations because the models are so marvellous, and digital image editing is so easy compared to the b+w bromide photography I did for many years! Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2013 Whats your new purchase like in its running stakes.As good as the previous batch ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I haven't had a layout for some time, only a diorama, and a short test track, and a rolling road. It ran very smoothly and slowly to turn the wheels to set the rods up down or in-between. All 4 previous 28/38XXs I had ran well on my layout, which was dismantled after the Feb 2011 earthquake in Christchurch. Rob (NZ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Another view of Hornby's weathered BR 28XX No.2845, perhaps passing a not-so-often-used junction for a Welsh or other Great Western branch line? Rob edit I retouched top of boiler a few hours after loading this here.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2013 Another RMweb member who knows how to get my juices flowing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 To my mind the 28XX represents the very finest of steam-age engineering. Along with the Star, of course... I think I had better order a 72XX in BR black.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Another view of Hornby's weathered BR 28XX No.2845Rob, did you add the headlamps to the model - or during post-processing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 copied and pasted after the original photo was taken, with suitable re-sizing and so on. Often I use Google images to find such as pipes and lamps to suit. Laziness combined with limited modelling skills. Many details are just painted with a virtual brush. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Readers might be interested in my methods for creating the pictures in this and other threads. Below is the setup: Canon SX130is point-and-shoot camera set to: f8, aperture priority set on wheel on top of camera, 10sec shutter delay set on 'function set' control at back, centre-weighted average focus and shutter (which, with diffuse daylight from window at left usually gives a 0.5-1.0secs shutter-speed) set in 'function set' at back. lamp used to vary shadowing and highlighting, several shots taken with camera swivelled a bit for different focus about ten pics taken, downloaded to laptop and PSP6 used for photo editing of the best one or ones, with all kinds of painted and pasted extras, mostly from previous photos, thus the similarities in my pictures! becomes, after some work.... which becomes, after more work, or pleasure... Best, Rob edit; mug of tea optional Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2013 Readers might be interested in my methods for creating the pictures in this and other threads. Below is the setup: Canon SX130is point-and-shoot camera set to: f8, aperture priority set on wheel on top of camera, 10sec shutter delay set on 'function set' control at back, centre-weighted average focus and shutter (which, with diffuse daylight from window at left usually gives a 0.5-1.0secs shutter-speed) set in 'function set' at back. lamp used to vary shadowing and highlighting, several shots taken with camera swivelled a bit for different focus about ten pics taken, downloaded to laptop and PSP6 used for photo editing of the best one or ones, with all kinds of painted and pasted extras, mostly from previous photos, thus the similarities in my pictures! becomes, after some work.... which becomes, after more work, or pleasure... Best, Rob edit; mug of tea optional I like playing with Photoshop, but hat is taking it to a new level - thanks for sharing your technique - wow! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2013 .....and they say the camera never lies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmcg Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Actually, earlier on I mentioned that I thought the 28XX class and the Star class represented the finest engineering from the age of steam, but must add that the Stanier Duchess fails to usurp these two only because it was basically just a Star with a bigger firebox, the successor to 'The Great Bear', if you will... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ... Stanier Duchess fails to usurp these two only because it was basically just a Star with a bigger firebox, the successor to 'The Great Bear', if you will... Stanier Duchess wasn't quite as limited in operating sphere as the Bear, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 ... the Stanier Duchess fails to usurp these two only because it was basically just a Star with a bigger firebox, the successor to 'The Great Bear', if you will...Yes, young Mister Stanier (in his later years Sir, KT?, FRS) learned how to do these things properly under the very best tutelage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted January 15, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2013 The only problem I have is that the handrail feels fragile, so I feel nervous that I might break it (compared to Bachmann handrails which feel more secure). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just had an update from Hattons saying the G W R liveried version will be available in December. HelloWe thought you may like to know that an item you have asked us to notify when it arrives into stock, has had some information about its release date added or updated.Hornby R3210 Class 2800 2-8-0 2811 in GWR livery. £116.00Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us on or after Tuesday 10th December 2013Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only.We hope that this email has been useful.RegardsRetail TeamHattons Model Railways Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi I bought my 28xx from Hattons a couple of years ago but I have recently acquired the 38xx variant. I am most impressed with their haulage capacity - the motors don't seem to need very much power at all. There is a video which also includes some shots of a Dublo 8F from the 1960s. If I was to award 'points' I would be putting the 28xx/38xx ahead of the Bachmann O2/ROD variants. Regards Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted April 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2013 it became weakened and finally snapped into two parts. Have sent away for a new loco to tender draw bar assembly ( part no: X6170 ) - hopefully available from stock at :- Abbiegails ( Hornby Spares ) Peterborough. This has happened to mine so can you recommend this service ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted April 3, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2013 This has happened to mine so can you recommend this service ? I most certainly can......hopefully they are still open for business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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