ASHPAN7 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Im in my fourth year in completing my 16mm narrow gauge railway of part of the Festiniog Railway in North Wales. I have based my line on the two halts at Tanygrisiau and Dduallt which incorporates the famous spiral that gains in height to pass over itself. My intentions were to create has near to the prototype that is practically possible in the garden and that meant detail. The placement of trees, the inclination of rock beds and outcrops, scaled ballast of the same rock type, drysone walls and fencing, signing and signalling, bridges and buildings etc etc etc. Now... most of the work has been carried out and has produced something I didnt believe was possible a protypical model in the garden of scale and proportions, that looks like the real thing. My topic is " An eye for detail or just madness!! The latest accomplishment was the completion of Rhoslyn cottage. A typical slate quarrymans cottage that is a common site in North Wales. The cottage is situated alongside the track at Dduallt halt which is midway between Portmadog and Blaenau Festiniog. The detail of this model is a complete interior. that includes panelled doors, wallpaper, lighting, brass bedsteads,bed linen, bedside tables and lamps, beamed ceilings staircase and banister. Inglenook fireplace with illumninated fire in grate with the addition of smoke generator to chimney top. The exterior speaks for itself as the photo illustrates. It is my intention to relay sound as I have aquired a welsh costumed lady playing a harp and a disc of this fine strung instrument. A welsh lady and her beloved pet cat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardybloke Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'd call it an eye for detail, and something to aspire to, Ashpan! Though isn't it said that there's a fine line between genius and madness? I'd be very interested to see photos, if you have any? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Im in my fourth year in completing my 16mm narrow gauge railway of part of the Festiniog Railway in North Wales. I have based my line on the two halts at Tanygrisiau and Dduallt which incorporates the famous spiral that gains in height to pass over itself. My intentions were to create has near to the prototype that is practically possible in the garden and that meant detail. The placement of trees, the inclination of rock beds and outcrops, scaled ballast of the same rock type, drysone walls and fencing, signing and signalling, bridges and buildings etc etc etc. Now... most of the work has been carried out and has produced something I didnt believe was possible a protypical model in the garden of scale and proportions, that looks like the real thing. My topic is " An eye for detail or just madness!! Photo's PLEASE!! Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
invercloy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Sounds interesting, like the others have said... photos please I have some 16mm bits and bobs to experiment with at some time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASHPAN7 Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 I should encourage you to experiment with 16mm narrow gauge modelling as the scale is very workable and the results rewarding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardybloke Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I should encourage you to experiment with 16mm narrow gauge modelling as the scale is very workable and the results rewarding. It'll have to wait until I have a garden and some money That's a very nice model of Rhoslyn Cottage too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted December 18, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2009 Very nice have you any pics of the whole railway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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