RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 8, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 Here it is again - duly arrived on our dining room table this afternoon. Not tested as yet (will do that next week after I've collected something from Trelowarren St in Camborne ). It has the closest engine tender coupling I have ever seen, must be pretty close to scale! Provided I can find some plates it will be undergoing genetic modification to become 'Skylark' (3454) which was a Reading engine and the final survivor of the class - no smokebox door numberplate but it did have a shedplate and was probably in GW livery under the filth; it won't quite match my target period but it won't be far off so I could do a bit of time bending. DSCF5975adjcr.jpg Nice photos of 3454 at Tyseley here http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrt1077.htm and especially for Mike at 81D here http://www.miac.org.uk/bulldogs.htm An SLS trip in '51 http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/50s/510617sl.html [still in G W R livery ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 8, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 Nice photos of 3454 at Tyseley here http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrt1077.htm and especially for Mike at 81D here http://www.miac.org.uk/bulldogs.htm An SLS trip in '51 http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/50s/510617sl.html [still in G W R livery ] Thank you Rob - I'd already got the link for Brian's pics but the final one does confirm the tender livery thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 8, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thank you Rob - I'd already got the link for Brian's pics but the final one does confirm the tender livery thanks. You could always rename her to this beauty http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Western-Railway-GWR-No-3340-MARAZION-Steam-Loco-RP-Photocard-/370831182525?pt=UK_Collectables_Postcards_MJ&hash=item565742cabd Taken at Brent of all places ! Very modellable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 8, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 You could always rename her to this beauty http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Western-Railway-GWR-No-3340-MARAZION-Steam-Loco-RP-Photocard-/370831182525?pt=UK_Collectables_Postcards_MJ&hash=item565742cabd Taken at Brent of all places ! Very modellable. Nah, the last one is the most useful as far as I'm concerned. Still a bit out of period for me as I said but a little bit of time bending would occasionally be in order I think alongside the Dean Goods and the late survivor 'Star' (which is now on pre-order ). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 8, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 and the late survivor 'Star' (which is now on pre-order ). Which one are you doing if I haven't already asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 8, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2013 Which one are you doing if I haven't already asked. It will have to be 4056 - so elbow steam pipes - as it was also a 'last survivor' and did get to Hereford in its final condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 This must be one of my favourite shots of "Brent" so far, Rob. Great modelling but also the way you've framed the shot so that there is a sense of both foreground, width and depth (and reasonable sharpness too). Happy days! :-) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 9, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9, 2013 It's the red Devon rock I like - absolutely spot on colour-wise in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 9, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 It's the red Devon rock I like - absolutely spot on colour-wise in my eyes. It was all those family holidays staying at on the lovely Haven site at Devon Cliffs in the early 90s. Anyway,its a busy morning as we see Castle 5011 'Tintagel Castle' passing pannier 3796 in the aforementioned scenic setting. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 9, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 I know what you mean.Even if you buy the rch 5/7 plank wagon from Parkside and apply the Powside transfers it works out about the same.Its not rtr so you pay for individuality and not every layout has them.Nice though. Hornby has taken a bashing recently but when they get it right doesn't it look great .An example with the Castle on the bank.... 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 9, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 I've just ripped off the faded backscene.It came away quite easily probably because I used spraymount to fix it instead of wallpaper paste on the newer types.Its been up a few years though.I'm tempted to use lining paper first before adding the new one.Any suggestions. I'm going to need some better seamoss trees as the ones I planned on reusing are very brittle.Who's idea was doing this anyway. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Hi gwrrob..like the look of the layout and some crackin scenic shots I had the same problem with brittle seamoss trees but found that if soaked in water/pva mix for a while and then left to dry and then covered they became a bit more hard wearing to knocks etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 9, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 The evening sun sets in the South Hams as a lonely spotter catches his Castle on an express to the West.The sun has also set on the faded backscene as its no more. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 9, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9, 2013 hey Rob, I know things happen slowly down Devon way but surely by now the hole in the roof of the barn should have been fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 9, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2013 hey Rob, I know things happen slowly down Devon way but surely by now the hole in the roof of the barn should have been fixed. Its been waiting years to be fixed but I doubt it will ever be done.I wonder how many of those Wills barns are on layouts up and down the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2013 Sorry chaps, been having a bit of a 'break' in hotter climes (not Dawlish). OK so the KIng's recent (short) history. My 1st purchase on that auction site a few years back, coming from a collection being sold by son after dad had died (I know that can sometimes seem rather sad). I did nothing to it as it was a pretty good job as far as I could/can tell. Sadly at that time I couldn't afford the other few items remaining from an extensive collection and they all looked just as good if not better. I reckon it was built in the early 70s and has always run well. It has been on loan to another webber for a few years and he has serviced it (thanks Geoff). Thanks to Rob for recent works repairs too. I have to say it looks really lovely on your layout; it needs to be doing this rather than languishing in a box in a loft. The original owner was a west country man and I do hope in some way he can see this work of his still giving pleasure to others. Thanks Rob, Richard looks happy even if if he does smell! Quack 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 10, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nice to have the old janner back.I wondered where you'd gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nice to have the old janner back.I wondered where you'd gone. Rather foolishly I still think I can windsurf..............needed to go back to Vassiliki for a 'fix'! Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 10, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2013 .needed to go back to Vassiliki for a 'fix'! Quack Didn't he use to play for Panathinaikos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2013 There's no layout photos while I'm redoing the backscene and corner unless you want some of course but I've had chance to line out my Bachmann 45xx and renumber to 4555.Doesn't she look nice and quite realistic in the sun...... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 So Pinocchio is alive and well and living the Coventry area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted June 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2013 I was thinking how nice it would be if the P & D commissioned Bachmann to release 'Warrior' as a special edition.I know the SVR did something with a Manor so its possible.Hornby would need to do 'Hercules' and 'Goliath' though.I'd buy them for the happy holiday memories in the area still to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 There's no layout photos while I'm redoing the backscene and corner unless you want some of course but I've had chance to line out my Bachmann 45xx and renumber to 4555.Doesn't she look nice and quite realistic in the sun...... Love the lining, Rob. Top work as usual. However, if you don't mind my asking, were you having an off day when you weathered those rails? Totally unrealistic and well below your usual standard. Jonte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2013 Love the lining, Rob. Top work as usual. However, if you don't mind my asking, were you having an off day when you weathered those rails? Totally unrealistic and well below your usual standard. Jonte But he's made a good job of the sea colouring and texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted June 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2013 That gold leaf on the SV Cover must have cost a bit too! Quack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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