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No wonder you're impressed... it looks brilliant! I'll be well proud if I can achieve something similar. Did you really just use powders?

Yeh, and everything else in the scene looks brilliant too!! Super modelling... of the inspirational kind.

Very nice Gwiwer... as per usual!

I'm afraid it'll be a while before I post my completed effort, GT... currently making/fitting the 'overlapping' clapperboards, if that's what you call 'em...

What a briliant 'How to do it', Broc. Thanks so very much for taking the time. I've already downloaded the pics, and I'll be doing the same with your 'method' so I can read it at leisure! Totally agree with you on your balance between using an airbrush and hand-brushing powders and paint. Much in line with maestro Chris Nevard's current approach (and others of this parish) that doesn't involve using an airbrush at all. Anyway, keep up the superb work, Broc... and keep us up to date with how you're getting on. Inspirational, to say the least! Best wishes

Wonderful piece of weathering... yes. just right!! Some lovely textures and finishes. You're the one to be giving tips and advice... so tell us how you did it!!

I know about Wills and 'bits from the scrapbox'... but am I alone in wondering what the 'London etchings' are? Google still leaves me wondering!!

Hi Mike, and thanks for your reply... I'd more or less given up hope of any discussion! In the meantime I've decided to go plastic!... and this morning took the plunge and ordered a couple of Churchward window frets from Modelex so I can work around their dimensions. Such good value! Only thing is, I'm having thoughts about the lower half being constructed in 'das' stonework... to 'match' the engine shed I've just (about) completed... having noticed that a protoype with this appearance stood at Gara Bridge on the Kingsbridge line. Truth is, I've got too much time on my hands to ponder! That's an amazing little model, by the way, knowing it's all been made from card and paper (apart from windows, of course). Won't be long before winter's here when you can finish the detailing... October maybe?!

Brilliant stuff, Doug. Just brilliant! Every one of your structures is an inspiration. Wonder if you've a signal box or two that'll inspire me to start mine?!!

I'm about to start a 4mm model based on the former 'box at Goodrington, which is entirely timber, with just a tiny brick base... an appearance I really like. I took this photo a few years before it was (shamefully!) removed I'm thinking plastic would be the more appropriate material to use (instead of card), given that the upper floor is more window than wall, with just a few 'uprights' to give it strength. I do, though, want to use paper slates to match my other 'card-built' models!... so a roof of card may be the answer, as it will be 'detachable'. Sizewise, I'm intending to build it around the dimensions of the Modelex/Churchwards window frets. Which way do you experienced folk think I should go??!! Cheers

Hi Andy I'm afraid there are no more old pix, from me anyway. I actually 'found' these while helping an 'O Gauge Guilder' collect some ancient Basset-Lowke engines and stuff from the house of a 'former modeller' who died at the end of last year, aged 91, I think. His name was Rob Woodman, and it was probably he that took the excellent photos. His widow was delighted that I could 'make use' of them by displaying them on RMweb. I said I was sure there'd be lots of interest... and I wasn't far wrong!

Were these a SR thing or could they be found elsewhere... WR in particular. A nice little 'feature' that would add a bit of interest. Correct details all important, though.

Strange, that. I could smell the sea air when looking at your lovely COLOUR pix, Nigel!

Can anyone explain what that pair of rails is doing, at right angles to the passing line and entering an open shelter, next to the Signal Box in the last of the 2nd set of photos? I'm certainly puzzled!

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Thought there might be at least a little interest, and as Ian says, it's got the lot from a modelling point of view. I've taken a few ideas away myself. There are 15 photos, so I'll upload 3 lots of 5. Oh yes, and one of the photos had the year 1966 on the back.

I've just come into possession of 15 small enprint b+w photos of Bude station and most of the buildings in the nearby yards. Taken early 60's I guess; all a bit overgrown, but in one there's a diesel unit at the platform. Just wondered if they're at all of interest to anyone... if so I'll scan 'em and upload.

Outstanding as usual, Allan, and what's really nice, they're both on slight curves. Does that take a bit of doing??... as I'm wanting to do the same.

No probs Dave. Just realised I was looking at the wrong page (not OO) in the Hatton's ad in MR!! Any recommendations as far as the OO one's concerned (not sound)?... or do you prefer not to say, in which case I understand!

I notice there are 'DCC fitted' versions. Does anyone know which decoder is being used?

Good on yer Hilux for starting this thread. The 'other one' had me reaching for anti-depressants! I'll be getting a 72xx, probably 'fitted', and am keen to know what the 'easier' improvements might be.

More please Arp. Brilliant stuff! Love all the textures/surfaces/groundcover... and everything else besides!

Thankfully, and on a positive note, the maroon one I collected this morning from my local shop doesn't have the wobbles.

Same question from me, but relating to a local shop in Buckfastleigh (you know the one!)