ahardy Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hi all, Not posted anything in a while, so thought I would share a few images of my latest project. I have always liked the work Rowland Emett, especially his railway cartoons. As a result, I decided to have a go at building a Smallbrook Studio kit of "Nellie". It has turned out to be one of the most fun kits I have ever built. Anyway, here are the images of work so far, there are still tanks, spectacle plates and a few small fittings to fit. I will certainly be having some more of these kits, and feel a small(ish) layout coming on. Might make something child friendly at exhibitions.. Thanks, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted July 11, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2011 Wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted July 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2011 Now. for a quick comparison with the prototype: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted July 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2011 For those unfamiliar with this range, there is another loco, some rolling stock, figures and scenic items available http://www.smallbrookstudio.com/page5.php Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2011 thought I would share a few images of my latest project. I'm very glad you did, having looked at the Smallbrook site on a number of occasions. If period modelling is a whimsical activity by nature, then these models merely take that to a different plane, surely. I think Emmett's railway ideas first came to prominence in the 1951 Festival of Britain, on the South Bank. I was a bit young for that, although my parents went, and the increasingly-dog-eared catalogue was around the house for years afterwards. There was an Emmett railway at one of the Hulton Boys & Girls Exhibitions in the '50s at Olympia, and the sight of the weird locos moving in and out of the equally-whimsical woodland scenery was quite magical. Certainly your rendition of the kit has succeeded on every level, and I hope you will build more and post on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Many thanks for the comments. I have many of the illustrations and its amazing how many rebuilds Nellie must have had! Im hoping to order several other kits soon, and also am currently scratch building a station and soem extra wagons. Other than finishing off the tanks, I am currently working on the sleeper train, using some white metal bed ends intended for dolls houses, and also a "fish and chip special" two wagons, one containing a fish tank compltee with fish and the other covered in sacks of potatoes. Hopefully will have some more progress to show later. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted July 13, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2011 The final rebuild comes at about 3:30 of this video: http://www.searchingtoronto.com/videos/ontario-science-centre/emett-machines-at-the-ontario-science-centre-video_0c6a2d533.html unfortunately, a lot of extraneous sound and nobody reads the documentation provided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2011 The final rebuild comes at about 3:30 of this video: http://www.searchingtoronto.com/videos/ontario-science-centre/emett-machines-at-the-ontario-science-centre-video_0c6a2d533.html unfortunately, a lot of extraneous sound and nobody reads the documentation provided. His oeuvre was clearly much greater than I had imagined, TVM for that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Well Nellie has had a bit more work and is now all but finished, just awaiting her driver. A few pictures taken below, sorry for the not great quality. Work has moved onto a small station halt for my planned layout. Currently sawing up lolly pop sitcks to make the canopy. I may start a blog at some point for the locos/layout if people are interested. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Work has moved onto a small station halt for my planned layout. Currently sawing up lolly pop sitcks to make the canopy. I may start a blog at some point for the locos/layout if people are interested. Yes please! I rather like the occasional bit of whimsy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJH584 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Well done Andy, I have to say that it looks quirky and phenomenal. It definitely appeals :pleasantry: David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belsay Lad Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 'Railway Modelling should be fun!' I can't remember who actually made this quote but this is surely what they meant? A total change from S4/S7/2mm etc etc. I was recently at the Perth (Scotland) Model Railway 2011 show and it was interesting that the layout that seemed to be attracting the most attention from the younger visitors (and it has to be said quite a few of the 'more matuure'!) was the SM32 'Timpdon Lake Railway'. By not means an exact scale layout but packed with interest, trains running continously, several operating features such as level crossing gates, animated figures/funfair etc. I too have been tempted by Smallbrooks 'Emett Range' but so far have not actually taken the plunge. However, that might change... (I maybe should add that I have no connection at all with the builders/owners of Timpdon Lake) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2011 I may start a blog at some point for the locos/layout if people are interested. Ooh! Yes, please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Me Three. Best, Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted July 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2011 I remember seeing your layout on Model Town and thought how wonderfully wacky it was! Yes please for a blog, I would enjoy following it. Regards, Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Love it I think sometimes, that it would be nice just to forget, prototype drawings and photos and just make something that will make you smile. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Hughes Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 'Railway Modelling should be fun!' I can't remember who actually made this quote but this is surely what they meant? A total change from S4/S7/2mm etc etc. I was recently at the Perth (Scotland) Model Railway 2011 show and it was interesting that the layout that seemed to be attracting the most attention from the younger visitors (and it has to be said quite a few of the 'more matuure'!) was the SM32 'Timpdon Lake Railway'. By not means an exact scale layout but packed with interest, trains running continously, several operating features such as level crossing gates, animated figures/funfair etc. I too have been tempted by Smallbrooks 'Emett Range' but so far have not actually taken the plunge. However, that might change... (I maybe should add that I have no connection at all with the builders/owners of Timpdon Lake) I certainly agree about the Timpdon Lake - the kids seem to especially love the squirting water main! I think that the slogan Model Railroading is Fun was pushed by Lynn Westcott when he edited Model Railroader back in the 60s and 70s. How true it ought to be! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevindx092 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Andy, Yes please for a blog. I am working on an Emmett inpired 7mm narrow gauge layout - Dilligaf Qauy. Station pics Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wow they are fantastic, and rather put my efforts to shame! I have started work on "Wylams Wonkey Waggon Works". May post some pictures shortly. Thanks Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt the c stock Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 may i ask,how hard are they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 The smallbrook studio kits are delightful to build with only a medium amount of skill required. Take your time and enjoy them and you will be fine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted September 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2015 I'm trying something whimsical as a side issue to the main layout, also using a base of either Triang Nellie chassis, or Hornby Desmond, under a freelance n.g. Type of body, similar to the Smallbrook job, only smaller. the one thing I've found on test runs is that they're a bit stop or go, it would be nice to have a slower running item. Is your chassis a stock item, and how do you find it performs? I think some n.g. Modellers modify the gearing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcollyer Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 For those unfamiliar with this range, there is another loco, some rolling stock, figures and scenic items available http://www.smallbrookstudio.com/page5.php Mike Smallbrook are now on a co,dot,uk hosting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hi Kevin, Dilligaf seems to have passed by without comment. I do love a good acronym. Best, John K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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