westerner Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) A busy moment at Wencombe as 4561 arrives with the connecting local to Slapton as 7916 Mobberly Hall arrives with an Exeter- Kingsbridge stooper whilst 6954 Lotherton Hall awaits the staff with a Paddington bound Express. Edited January 21, 2012 by westerner 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 A few years down the line (excuse the pun) Will try to get a some better pics later 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warspite Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Alan I think what you are doing here is stunning. I've just been looking at your pannier shots again - quite superb. And great photography as well! Stephen 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks Stephen and 81C. I think the layout shows what can be done with a little thought and some good background reading. Will try for some more pics tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 For thr hydraulic buffs amongst you. And finally the bubble car on its way to Slapton 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 This is a fabulous layout - as others have said it's very inspirational! I did most of my trainspotting at Southall,(something in common with 81C, above??) and I remember the crossover era very well. I would love to see this in the flesh. Is it exhibitionable? (That might be a new word!) So thanks again for all the wonderful photos. All the best exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Alan Terrific shots. I like the angle you've managed with the bubble car, nice weathering too. I don't think I can resist the tempation of a 22 for much longer! Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments chaps. Exmoordave the layout is definitely One that Never Leaves home. Les . I've always liked low angle photos where you look up at the trains. it was part of the reason that that area of the layout was designed. I do tend to use that area for loco close ups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hello Alan, Like everyone else here, I simply must congratulate you on a first class job! Wonderful atmospheric layout with so many nicely observed details! I really find it hard to say whether I love the Steam or the Hydraulics more(?). They both have their appeal to me, at any rate! Now that you have the new Dapol D63xx - how do you feel about the older Silver Fox models, please? I have two of the Silver Fox baby Warships and I'm worried that if I get a Dapol version, I will fall out with the old ones! Yet I'm loathe to consider selling them! Cheers and thanks, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 At the moment I can cope with the Silver Fox particularly as I have now added windsceen wipers. Obviuosly the Dapol one is more detailed but as a layout loco rather than a show case one it will do. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks Alan, They'll do fer me! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I haven't done much on the scenery in the last few years so decided to start work detailing the stream. With Mini Natur tuts and paint the stones (rocks) in the stream that should n't have been covered with the water, Also did the boggy bit of ground where initially i had used flock. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyHale76 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Very nice layout there. I'm impressed with backscene it flows so nicely. It's also nice to see some Western region Hydraulics weathered so nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Windy, the backscene is hardboard approx 12 and a hlf inches high. on the lonfg side it curves round in the corners (behind the pub at the viaduct end and the at the dairy end. Unfortunaetly to get the maximum scenic area there are corners where the layout goes off scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi Alan, the stream looks fantastic, and I too like the 'tufts' of grass. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 81c, The lamps are from Mikes Models at Holt Models. http://www.holtmodel...ype=77&company= This is the best shot i have at the moment of the dairy entry taken some time ago. When I get lights back in model room I'll take a better one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 It 'll be interesting to see your version. I don't suppose Walthers ever thought that their US Red Wing Flour Mill would be tuened into UK dairies and creameries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thought i'd post a couple of photos of one of those quiet times at Wencombe. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I hope there aren't too many of these or Dr Beeching will be investigating... You can certainly imagine being able to walk into those pics, soaking up the sun whilst waiting for a Prairie.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks for that devondynsoar118. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2012 I hope there aren't too many of these or Dr Beeching will be investigating... You can certainly imagine being able to walk into those pics, soaking up the sun whilst waiting for a Prairie.. Typical Western - an hour or so sitting there in the sun waiting for a train and then three come along at once hmm, the memories. (It always seemed to be sunny at junctions like that.) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm glad those photos give that effect. It would be good to see you at Basingstoke Mike. as you probably realise I'll be with Potterbourne.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 15, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2012 I'm glad those photos give that effect. It would be good to see you at Basingstoke Mike. as you probably realise I'll be with Potterbourne.. All being well I should make it on the Saturday and will look out for the layout (and you of course once I've found it) Alan. If it turns into lots of time spent in once place at the show - which doesn't worry me in the least - then it might be a case of two days there again this year, oh dear, what a pity B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Be pleased to see you 81C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) I've been playing with my new toy a FMR tea strainer style static grass applicator. Seems to work OK but not sure if grass is too green. I have got used to the rather yellowish tint to the painted hanging basket liner. What do you think? It's on the far bank of the stream. Edited February 23, 2012 by westerner 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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