allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Right. I've just had a look at Pempoul on youtube and yes, it's brilliant, really well built, everything, track, loco's, rolling stock, scenery, trees, a masterpiece and every credit to Gordon and Maggie, but - and I just know I'm going to suffer again for saying this - but Tetford takes it for me. Ouch... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Right. I've just had a look at Pempoul on youtube and yes, it's brilliant, really well built, everything, track, loco's, rolling stock, scenery, trees, a masterpiece and every credit to Gordon and Maggie, but - and I just know I'm going to suffer again for saying this - but Tetford takes it for me. Ouch... Allan...I'll slip you that fifty quid later this pm. Seriously though, that is very, very kind, but I couldn't hold a candle....those guys are ace. You have made my day, though!! :imsohappy: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Allan...I'll slip you that fifty quid later this pm. Seriously though, that is very, very kind, but I couldn't hold a candle....those guys are ace. You have made my day, though!! :imsohappy: Thanks Iain, but will that be like all the other 50 quids you posted for services rendered but never arrived ???!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Allan, you know how hard it is for me to earn fifty quid...ever since Cyril nailed my ear to the table for eight pounds a page...can you put it on the slate? I don't hob nob with Dukes and millionaires like you... Well, here's one guy whose modelmaking fascinates me...it's different, it's British industrial, and will be familiar to MRJ readers. Hywel Thomas, a really nice guy, whose work is full of observation. Here's a scene from "Morfa Bank...it's on my blog as featured modelmaker at: http://iainrobinsonmodels.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Featured%20Modelmaker%3A%20Hywel%20Thomas if you'd like to read more about this virtuoso modeller. cheers, Iain 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 I also need to mention my good mate Geoff Taylor, a fellow pro modelmaker whose work should not need much introduction. Geoff is in high demand, I think he's at the top of his game just now. His own layout, Barmouth junction, is a delight, although I can never get the hang of operating it...but that's just my innate dimness. Here's a sample from one of the layouts he's associated with...Gresley Beat, Dewsbury Midland et al. More examples on his web site here: http://www.gtbuildingsmodels.co.uk/index.html cheers, Iain 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Geoff Taylor.Yeh, a force to be reckoned with, another true master of the art and while some club layouts fall victim to too many artists trying to paint the same picture, the 'Gresley Beat' certainly wasn't one of them as Geoff's imput helped to make it a sure fire winner and, if it already isn't already, a future classic. And those city terraces - buildings to die for. then THAT retaining wall, then that....Oh yeh, Geoff Taylor, man of the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Geoff Taylor. Definitely one of my hero's! It was seeing Dewsbury Midland at the Manchester Exhibition with his superb buildings which tempted me away from wargaming and back into railway modelling. One of the best! Now can anyone explain why I've suddenly developed the strong urge to build a windmill? I think someones been putting something in the water again! Sod it! I'm going to polish me clogs! Wheres the dubbin Ethel? Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) You know, I look at all these truly magnificent works of art, Diorama's, whole layouts, whatever and wonder how much is pure immagination, how much is prototype inspiration, how much is an impression of something seen, something that is, something that isn't, something that could be. Well if there was one thing that I really used to dread was a phone call that went " Could you build me... I have all the plans.... all the photographs" or even worse "....a scale model of the line from.....I have done all the research.....it must be an exact...." As opposed to "Can you build me a station, any station..." and the one that as a model maker, the one I was always waiting for "....and the room is 50 ft square, mainline,city, industrial,country, cottages, anything, do what you like " - and anything as long as it wasn't bxxxdy Ashburton again - or Tetbury goods shed, a shed, that had I not built anything other in 40 years of pro modelmaking, I could have made a living on just the back of it alone ! But what had to be the daddy of them all, and I must have been asked if not once, but ten thousand times " Can you build me a lamp hut, how much, how quick ?" Then you do it only to find out that the guy liked it so much that he now wants another ten more like it ! So, who want's to see a lamp hut ? !!! Allan. Edited July 27, 2013 by allan downes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) You know, I look at all these truly magnificent works of art, Diorama's, whole layouts, whatever and wonder how much is pure immagination, how much is prototype inspiration, how much is an impression of something seen, something that is, something that isn't, something that could be. Well if there was one thing that I really used to dread was a phone call that went " Could you build me... I have all the plans.... all the photographs" or even worse "....a scale model of the line from.....I have done all the research.....it must be an exact...." As opposed to "Can you build me a station, any station..." and the one that as a model maker, the one I was always waiting for "....and the room is 50 ft square, mainline,city, industrial,country, cottages, anything, do what you like " - and anything as long as it wasn't bxxxdy Ashburton again - or Tetbury goods shed, a shed, that had I not built anything other in 40 years of pro modelmaking, I could have made a living on just the back of it alone ! But what had to be the daddy of them all, and I must have been asked if not once, but ten thousand times " Can you build me a lamp hut, how much, how quick ?" Then you do it only to find out that the guy liked it so much that he now wants another ten more like it ! So, who want's to see a lamp hut ? !!! Allan. Well me for a start! Lamp huts, fog huts and those little huts that you could never work out what they were used for! I'm sure they'll all be touched by the usual Downes/Robinson magic! This is one of my favorites and just crying out to be modelled! Sad old git, ain't I? Regards Bill Edited July 27, 2013 by Mythocentric 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2013 Oooh, I like that hut..... ( must resist, I have enough to do !) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Well me for a start! Lamp huts, fog huts and those little huts that you could never work out what they were used for! I'm sure they'll all be touched by the usual magic! 00082_Corregated Hut.JPG This is one of my favorites and just crying out to be modelled! Sad old git, ain't I? Regards Bill Yes, I want to see some Lamp hut models, too. That's a fab hut, Bill! If wanting to model things like this makes you a sad git, then I'm the Lord Mayor of Sadoldgit town!! Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Hi Iain Some people would think so wouldn't they? To me that humble little hut is as much a part of our heritage as any grand town hall. More so because it reflects the lives of those people who helped build and keep our railways running. It stands just north of Bolton Street Station in Bury. I particularly like the way the last painters chose to use 'blood and custard' rather that the usual plain black or maroon! Stu Go for it bud! Thats what my reference pictures are for! Only could you build two please because this ones definitely going to appear on Slitheroe! Regards to all Bill Edited July 27, 2013 by Mythocentric 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Geoff Taylor.Yeh, a force to be reckoned with, another true master of the art .....man of the moment. I had the privilege of viewing Geoff's work magnified by my close-focus binoculars at the Cardiff exhibition earlier this year, and I tell you...what a treat that was! Even Geoff's own reaction was to say, tongue in cheek "Wow, I am good, aren't I?" Not even publication standard photographs come anywhere near to equalling the joy of seeing exquisite models close up and in 3D. Randall 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 This an experiment using photo fix on scanned transparancies that I found in the bottom of the sock drawer - don't expect miracles ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2013 Stu Go for it bud! Thats what my reference pictures are for! Only could you build two please because this ones definitely going to appear on Slitheroe! Regards to all Bill Ok, 2 it shall be, just not this week ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hmmm. Maybe not, ennit. I'll get 'em developed into solid, then delete these later. Thanks guys for indulging me Allan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass0four Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 This an experiment using photo fix on scanned transparancies that I found in the bottom of the sock drawer - don't expect miracles ! IMG_0002 (2).jpgIMG_0001.jpgIMG.jpgIMG_0007.jpgIMG_0008.jpg On the contrary, seeing beyond the obvious limitations I'll say one thing, you were well ahead of your time with the vegetation! Shades of pre-Chris Nevard in the last one. Tony. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 This an experiment using photo fix on scanned transparancies that I found in the bottom of the sock drawer - don't expect miracles ! IMG_0002 (2).jpgIMG_0001.jpgIMG.jpgIMG_0007.jpgIMG_0008.jpg These are great, Allan. No doubt Instagram will be producing this effect and naming it "sock drawer filter" or something. I love the vegetation ...and the photo of the stream coming out of the gated adit is great...more, more!! cheers, Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Hi Tony, and thanks. I was thinking about doing a drawing illustrating how the rushes were made which essentially is strips of paper with the fronds cut along it's length - think of canopy valence but a lot more random ! - then cut into about one inch lengths, roll it into a 'crown', glue to hold it there, then take each frond and draw it through your thumb and finger where it will curl as seen in the photograph then just spray each bunch green -Halfords spring green just perfect - then drill a hole into the river bank and plant them close together. Cheers. Allan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) These are great, Allan. No doubt Instagram will be producing this effect and naming it "sock drawer filter" or something. I love the vegetation ...and the photo of the stream coming out of the gated adit is great...more, more!! cheers, Iain Yes, they all look good to me - though at least two of them have been scanned in from the wrong side! You should be able to reverse it with software though rather than having to re-scan. Edited July 27, 2013 by RJS1977 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 These are great, Allan. No doubt Instagram will be producing this effect and naming it "sock drawer filter" or something. I love the vegetation ...and the photo of the stream coming out of the gated adit is great...more, more!! cheers, Iain Think you might have seen these before guys, but here goes anyway, the lost art of "Sock draw filtering" ! Jeeze, but I need therapy... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Oh, the stream What I tried to do here was to show algea floating on the surface of the water so, and with the 'water' being stippled PVA, a water based glue, I dusted it over while the glue was still wet with green cellulose which of course will react to water and fan out in all directions - well, while the idea was sound, maybe the application wasn't and it ended up the way you see it in the photo - weird. Cheers. Allan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celticwardog Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 That bloke 'anging round bogs looks a dodgy sort Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Just been checking my photo-processing software and 'sock drawer filter' is nowhere to be found! My complaint e-mail is already on its way! Reet then lads and lasses! Another shout for a favorite modeller of mine in the form of Peter Greaves ( http://www.ilkestonwoodsidemrc.com/ ). A.k.a. Snitzl of rmweb. A former modeller for Britain/Petite with an interesting alternative to stone and brickwork from the usual formboard/daz method. Search in members and click on Blogs for some excellent tutorials. Regards Bill Edited July 27, 2013 by Mythocentric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Thanks for that link, Bill. I had encountered Pete's work when I first browsed RMWeb and was mightily impressed. His work is painstaking and very accurate, getting superb results, yet he writes with such an unassuming and modest style. Looks like a proper master craftsman to me. The tutorials are full of interesting tips and, yes, I have been plundering! cheers, Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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