RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi Dave, I don't want to overdo the praise and get into fawning territory but the more I see your work the more three things become apparent I am a keen photographer of full-sized railways and I would be very pleased with a lot of your shots if I produced them from real-life subjects The models you build are superb and your eye for detail is amazing (the rubbish on the ballast in front of that MK1 for instance) Even with great models, your ability to photograph them so well and so "realistically" is up there with the leading magazine guys like Chris Nervard and Andy Y (hopefully he's busy at Peterborough and I wont get a yellow card!) You are indeed multi-talented and I for one can't get too much of your work - thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 As someone who works at Edinburgh Waverley at the moment, the photos of your layout are uncanny... The way you have depicted Waverley and Princes Street Gardens totally captures the feel of the place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 @m0rris If you work at Waverley do you have any pics from The east end of the station looking towards Calton Hill ? I'm modelling that end and have never actually seen that view! Tx Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi Peter, I don't at the moment and I only have my camera phone but if you would like some photos I can sort the out in the next couple of days if that would suffice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi M0rris That would be really kind - yes please - I'll pm you my email address ATB Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi Dave, I don't want to overdo the praise and get into fawning territory but the more I see your work the more three things become apparent I am a keen photographer of full-sized railways and I would be very pleased with a lot of your shots if I produced them from real-life subjects The models you build are superb and your eye for detail is amazing (the rubbish on the ballast in front of that MK1 for instance) Even with great models, your ability to photograph them so well and so "realistically" is up there with the leading magazine guys like Chris Nervard and Andy Y (hopefully he's busy at Peterborough and I wont get a yellow card!) You are indeed multi-talented and I for one can't get too much of your work - thank you Thank you, Colin, that's very, very kind! You bring up some interesting points actually, as I always try and make a point of photographing models in the same way I would the real thing. I always try and get down to the model "human eye level", as I think that in itself instantly makes for a much more realistic photograph. Maximum depth of field is another factor, as is natural lighting, which I think makes a huge difference too. As regards detail, I think modelling a real prototype makes this aspect much easier. I don't even need to know what things do in order to model them. There is a lot more detail to be added to the layout yet (pipework on the retaining wall and details around the Mound Tunnel, cabling along platform faces, etc., etc. etc.), all based around photos and often without much idea as to what they actually do! Thanks for the feedback. It really is very much appreciated and spurs me on. Cheers Dave PS The cheque's in the post as my side of the bargain! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted October 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2014 Don't get too modest, there Dave - we are very fortunate to be able to follow the ups and downs of a number of iconic layouts - this one, and Peter Midwinter's among them - I reckon if WW went on the circuit, they would be serious competition for the silverware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi Dave Just been catching up with your thread. There are some truly excellent photos on there. Also saw the new acquisition as in the Ferry, a masterpiece without doubt. Can't wait to see that Oban extension start to develop. Remember it's only RA 5 up there, so looking forward to plenty more stunning photo's of EE Type 3 traction. Regards Marcus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Fantastic layout ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul W Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 HI Dave & other WW followers. How time flies, I can't believe it's been over 18 months since I last trawled through your thread, and what a couple of great hours I have just spent catching up. I too don't want to sound too creepy, but....WOW....the modelling, lighting and composition of photo's are more stunning now than ever. Words fail to describe just how fantastic everything looks. I love what you are doing with Haymarket, it is going to look brilliant. I just want to take this opportunity to say that I agree with other peoples sentiments regarding modelling what "pleases" each individual person and not to worry about what other people may think. I have always modelled for me in mind, no one else, and if others find pleasure with what I have done then that's a bonus. Hopefully it won't be another 18 months before I revisit, but then again it probably will be so thankfully I can start from this page if it's the case. Stunning, stunning, stunning..... and superb. ( No monies have changed hands ) Paul W Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 HI Dave & other WW followers. How time flies, I can't believe it's been over 18 months since I last trawled through your thread, and what a couple of great hours I have just spent catching up. I too don't want to sound too creepy, but....WOW....the modelling, lighting and composition of photo's are more stunning now than ever. Words fail to describe just how fantastic everything looks. I love what you are doing with Haymarket, it is going to look brilliant. I just want to take this opportunity to say that I agree with other peoples sentiments regarding modelling what "pleases" each individual person and not to worry about what other people may think. I have always modelled for me in mind, no one else, and if others find pleasure with what I have done then that's a bonus. Hopefully it won't be another 18 months before I revisit, but then again it probably will be so thankfully I can start from this page if it's the case. Stunning, stunning, stunning..... and superb. ( No monies have changed hands ) Paul W Cheers Paul. Much appreciated. Glad you are enjoying the thread! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) Hi folks, Another quick pit-stop update. 58050 is now undergoing some final adjustments to its bogies (my younger daughter loves using that word and getting away with it) to prevent derailments on curves and will then be ready for release from the works. The inspection saloon is very nearly complete too. This has undergone the usual WW weathering and been fitted with interior lights and suitably officious looking characters (with apologies to any and all past and present inspectors on here) as well as documents on the table. The tribometer train is also complete and ready to roll. A blue-grey 101 has now entered the works at last and is a priority job for weathering, populating with a driver and passengers and sound fitting, plus the fitting of new suitable destination blinds. Work is also progressing on the depot concrete area, which is now almost ready for spraying. A couple of quick pics while I'm here... More photos to follow soon I hope. Cheers Dave Edited November 6, 2014 by Waverley West 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Fantastic photos Dave! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2014 Fantastic photos Dave! As usual - we can't see the layout in reality, as it's a stay at home, but the photos really do convey the atmosphere of WW. I was in Edinburgh the other day, and was longing to get down to Waverley to compare the reality with the model, but time did not permit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doughnut Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Works of art Dave...brilliant!! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium 45156 Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2014 Interesting lineup there, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) ...and the full uncut version... ...as a brief burst of sunlight illuminates Waverley just before a thunderstorm arrives... ...and one for Deltic fans... Edited November 8, 2014 by Waverley West 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Fantastic atmospheric shots. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted November 8, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Hi folks, Just thought I'd post a few pics of my latest project which has at last emerged from the works - a Bachmann inspection saloon, just to prove that I do occasionally finish these projects! With it being just a single coach and because of the large windows, I decided to go to town on the interior detail. I have fitted DCC-controlled interior lights and painted the interior and fitted several inspectors, along with some documents on the table. Sadly some severe mutilation was necessary in order to get the two inspectors in the front seats to fit. The outside has been treated to the usual WW weathering. The lights are a bit brighter than I was hoping for, as I deliberately bought what I thought were yellowish LEDs, but they turned out to be quite a bit brighter. I could try a dab of yellow paint on them though, perhaps? One day, every coach on WW will be this detailed! Maybe not before I'm retired though methinks. All in all, a very nice model indeed. Bachmann. Thank you! Here are a few pics of her first run behind 26031... Hope to be back with some shots of 58050, which is now finished too. Plus the tribometer train, which is also finished. Work is continuing on the first of three Bachmann 101s. Destination blinds have been altered and the bodies have been weathered. The interiors have been painted too. Sound chip to fit next and then passengers. I am also well under way with the concrete area in the depot. More pics to follow soon I hope! Cheers for now, Dave Edited November 8, 2014 by Waverley West 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Fantastic shots and workmanship more please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I've just been catching up with your thread and stunning pics. The pics always remind of the time I spent a couple of weeks in the early 80s at the Carlton Hotel, with a room overlooking Waverley station. I thought you might like this pic. A pair of 20s arriving on a late running service from Inverness. (If my memory serves me correctly) Mal 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 that inspection saloon is terrific. really great shots, as usual. never get tired of your layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Dave, Great work on the inspection coach. What colours did you use for the interior? They look about right to me. Cheers Peter. PS How do you get the body off? Edited November 9, 2014 by P.C.M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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