steve fay Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Pontycwm has replaced Grimsby on the trestles, I’ve got the summer to complete it in time for the Guildex show in Stafford in September 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 16, 2023 Author Share Posted July 16, 2023 Lighting installed on the new show display. The low relief north light pattern shed segments are on the way. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 A few more from Beattystone 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Side boards made up for the new show display and the low relief shed in place. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 The show display is moving along nicely, the magazine prints will be framed and a totem added below the book shelf. I’ve also been adding some dress timber around Pontycwm but the inevitable rains made a return so that lot was put in the cupboard for another day 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 27, 2023 Author Share Posted July 27, 2023 Pontycwm looking like a beach, the new flexi track from C&L is a nice upgrade over the old 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Ragstone buffer stops made up and starting the greenery 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 2, 2023 Author Share Posted August 2, 2023 The Cornish Riviera drifts towards Paddington at Westbourne bridge. Picture copyright Chris Nevard / Model Rail See the full article out today in Model Rails great British Model Railways Bookazine. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Grimsby on the water & the new little show display almost complete 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 Lots of progress at Pontycwm 17 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 The new show display is complete and ready for its first outing, I can conveniently store Grimsby underneath as I’m delivering it the same weekend. I’ll leave the plant at home 9 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Guttering now complete on all buildings and a coat of paint applied, it will all need doing again before I can finally fix the buildings in place. Shed roof complete including vents and lead flashing, barge boards on and painted. We are very much on the home stretch now. ModelU chimneys on the office building as well. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted August 31, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 31, 2023 Have you seen Intentio are doing a loan act shed? Not that I feel you need much encouragement to do a depot diorama but....! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 12 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Have you seen Intentio are doing a loan act shed? Not that I feel you need much encouragement to do a depot diorama but....! Actually I’m leaning more towards a GWR station, I’ve not done one yet and there’s some lovely kits from Intentio and Monks gate that I’ve got an eye on. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Two nice visitors on shed today at guildex 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 And a few more today 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 The modelling side of Pontycwm is just about complete, tomorrow I plan to get some outdoor shots with a nicer backdrop. Then it’s fascia painting and lamp wiring prior to delivery next week. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
natterjack Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Interesting how at first glance the real life foliage background doesn't look out of scale. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
natterjack Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Okay, I'll bite; so is that a backdrop or mother Nature?🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 2 hours ago, natterjack said: Okay, I'll bite; so is that a backdrop or mother Nature?🙂 Taken this morning up the mountain 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 (edited) Last two from Pontycwm, I’llbe delivering this to my customer next week. Next project is the KESR diorama Edited September 6, 2023 by steve fay 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponthir28 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I recognise Twmbarlwm mountain anywhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 10, 2023 Author Share Posted September 10, 2023 Three of my projects on display this weekend at Steam Swindon 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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