steve fay Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugd1022 Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, steve fay said: Three of my projects on display this weekend at Steam Swindon The seawall diorama is perfection Steve, you've captured the look so well... I can almost smell the sea looking at it. Edited to add : I've just noticed the ladies being snapped by the paparazzi geezer on the beach, from left to right I reckon they are : Claudia Cardinale, Gina Lollobrigida, Anouk Amee and Sophia Loren. RMWebbers of a certain vintage might appreciate the sentiment! 😉 Edited September 10, 2023 by Rugd1022 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 As part of the gauge O guilds new modular exhibition layout I’m going to do a 12’ section of the Dawlish sea wall. Hopefully improving on my last example Mermaid cove. the plan is that the guild supply the fiddle yard and curved sections with differ t groups either supplying one 24’ scenic section or two groups each supplying two 12’ sections. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 Plus this will allow me to wrap up a few loose ends, I never got to complete the Riviera line as I was overtaken by events that happened in my life. Luckily this layout lives on in Scotland. I’ve learnt a lot in the subsequent 5 years since the above models where built so I’m hoping I can better them 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Grimsby with appropriate motive power 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 20, 2023 Author Share Posted September 20, 2023 The fabulous Kirton Lindsey tunnel will be one of the next subjects for a Diorama again set in 1923 for the same above loco collection. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 27, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 08:50, steve fay said: Can I ask a quick question about your various Castle nameplates. Do you use Severn Mill and whichever they are, I presume they automatically come with the mount that goes between the name and the splasher? I've got some pressfix lining already so hoping that little bit is small enough that it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 27, 2023 Author Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: Can I ask a quick question about your various Castle nameplates. Do you use Severn Mill and whichever they are, I presume they automatically come with the mount that goes between the name and the splasher? I've got some pressfix lining already so hoping that little bit is small enough that it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Yes I always use Severn Mill and they do include the mounting plate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 Box Tunnel in the latest edition of Model Rail, meanwhile Rob has nearly completed the track work for the KESR diorama 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 Out in next months edition 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 4, 2023 Author Share Posted October 4, 2023 Following on from Grimsby & we are now arrive at a very impressive piece of GCR architecture. Kirton Lindsey tunnel mouth in Lincolnshire Designed by Richard Ellis of Monks Gate Models it will now come to me to be built in a similar fashion to the recently completed Box Tunnel. Like Grimsby it will be set in 1923 and Jon Fitness has been commissioned to build a pair of GCR signals for it. As I’m moving home shortly modelling services will be delayed a little so we are looking at spring time next year for completion. A big thanks to Mathew Thompson for commissioning a second build from me. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Another superb shot of Box by Jack Boskett 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 As I’m in the full swing of a house move modelling activity has all but halted. But out next week is the new edition of Model Rail with Creechly featuring on the cover 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2023 Very nice! I heard an Ivatt whistle/hoot from in my house yesterday - I'd always wanted to live near a preserved line but hadn't ever occurred to me I'd actually hear them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 A new micro section of a large station. This has been mulling about in my head for 10+ years so it’s time to make it a reality. 5’x 2’ diorama but I will add cassettes either side to make it operational. Think Exeter St David’s and when the Riviera meets the ACE, or changing locos on the Red Dragon at Cardiff General or a loco change from a county to a jubilee at Shrewsbury. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 The KESR diorama has a road surface, I’ve used tile grout. I’ll let this harden and set about it with a sander on Thursday, meanwhile Jon Fitness has made the first signal for the Dawlish Project 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Scenics are underway on the KESR diorama 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Resin pour pond 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 20 Author Share Posted January 20 Last pics for today 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 Nettles and ferns today 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 A pleasant few hours on the KESR project 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Platform made up, currently in paint being stressed ! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 (edited) Intentio supplied road signs, we will add the T section bars between some of the pot sleepers now that the ballast is complete. Edited February 4 by steve fay 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 6 Author Share Posted February 6 Finished off the grass and glued the platform in place 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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