Job's Modelling

On 01/02/2020 at 07:15, Mikkel said:

Thanks Job. 

 

I wonder who the Austin belongs to. The landlord?

I have an idea. But you have to wait for that one to a later entry,

2 hours ago, snitzl said:

Hi Job, Nice to see that your still creating these wonderful dioramas in a Jack Nelson style, Its been quite a while since I've been on the forum, but it's nice to see some old faces.

 I find it a great compliment that you compare my diorama's with those of Jack Nelson. I always found them inspirational just as your work.

2 hours ago, Jules said:

Super job on the pub.  I have one of the Petite Properties buildings on my layout.  It was very simple to put together, but the finishing takes somewhat longer!

I have now build several Petite Properties kits. And yes, you can put them easily to put together. But finishing them off with paper textures takes more time. Have a look here for some shops:

7 hours ago, Mikkel said:

I can't remember if you have ever said what printer you are using for the textures?

Thanks for the compliments.

I use a HP ENVY PHOTO printer. You have to use the best settings when printing the textures. Most important is the quality of the (photo) paper. I know now that another paper can give a totally different result.

11 hours ago, Mikkel said:

The George Inn looks like a very pleasing project. Is this for your Edwardian period or the 1950s timeframe?

Best wishes for a good and healthy christmas and new year to you and your wife.

Thanks for your wishes. My wishes also for your family.

One of the things I realised is that cars, clothing etc. change in an other timeframe. Buildings can last for a very longtime. So using my camera I can create several scenes in several timeframes. 

13 hours ago, MikeOxon said:

Good to see you posting again, Job.    Those cars were a part of my childhood - I used to know all the British makes and, in those days, there were many of them!

 

I look forward to seeing the progress on your diorama and return your good wishes for Christmas and New Year

 

Mike

I was surprised with all the British car makes. That little book is a great help to create a nice collection. Unfortunatly not from all cars are OO gauge models available.

Thanks for your wishes.

I always like to see pictures of your layout.

I have not looked frequently the past several months, due personal circumstances and doing research for my collection of Oxford cars.

Wish you a nice Christmas holiday and a good and healthy 2020.

16 hours ago, Simond said:

Novel automatic transmission - Daf “variomatic”, and they made an amphibious car too, given the amount of water in the Netherlands, probably quite a useful proposition.

 

i think the factory, maybe the company, was bought out by Volvo, the smaller Volvos were certainly made in the NL.

 

atb

Simon

DAF sold its passenger car division, along with what is now the NedCar factory in Born, in 1975 to the Swedish company Volvo Cars, leaving DAF to concentrate on its successful line of trucks. The DAF innovative Variomatic transmission system was no part of this deal. DAF passenger cars were made from 1959 to 1975.

On 13/10/2019 at 07:28, Mikkel said:

Did you collect the Austin cars specifically for this layout, or are they a long-term interest?

Your question makes me think. When I started to buy my car models I for one reason or another I choose for Austin or Morris models.

I think I know why. A neighbour of my is interested in old timer cars. He has a DAF. See the advert.

He was very enthusiastic when I showed him my Austin coal van.

When I was a boy in the late 1950’s the only British cars I can remember are Austin or Morris cars. My neighbour has worked for the firm that imported the Austin cars from England.

So, my interest in Austin cars lays somewhere in my childhood, although my parents did not have a car.

For the show room I collected Austin cars that where for sale in 1954.

But I have decided to build up a collection of BMC cars.  BMC was the largest British car company of its day, with (in 1952) 39% of British output, producing a wide range of cars under brand names including Austin, Morris, MG, Austin-Healey, Riley, and Wolseley, as well as commercial vehicles and agricultural tractors.

So this could be an interesting collection of cars that also can be used for my diorama’s.

Job

On 30/09/2019 at 16:07, russ p said:

That is a great model take it a bit fiddly to build? 

The design of the kit is good and gives you a good model.

On 30/09/2019 at 16:07, russ p said:

Did garages start selling all BMC models before BL or were they all separate marques? 

I'm not an expert in that field. But I found this information on Wikipedia:

"At the time of the mergers, a well established dealership network was in place for each of the marques. Among the car-buying British public was a tendency of loyalty to a particular marque and marques appealed to different market segments. This meant that marques competed against each other in some areas, though some marques had a larger range than others. "

If you look at the Mini you will see that is build for several BMC marques: ARO Mini, Austin 850,  Austin Cooper (Austin Mini, Austin Partner, Austin Seven), Leyland Mini, Morris Mini (Morris 850, Morris Mascot), Riley Elf, Wolseley 1000 (Wolseley Hornet).

See also this CarMart adverd from 1960:

Both loco's look excellent.

On 06/09/2019 at 23:12, MikeOxon said:

This looks to be an interesting project, Job.  You brought back early childhood memories of travelling in my uncle's A70 Countryman, to see the Blackpool Illuminations!

Thanks. I'm looking for colours to paint my models. Although I have some colour charts from Austin, I find it hard to find a good model colour.

16 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Nice idea Job.  The two John Day models/kits in your 1954 selection look good.

 

Any particular reason that you chose 1954?

Thanks Mikkel. I tried several other years, but the only one that gave enough models in 1:76 for my showroom was 1954.

Car Mart Ltd had several showrooms around London. I found a nice picture of one of them situated in 1954. It gives me also the possibility to give the showroom a personal touch.

My Car Mart showroom is situated in Northall, and I don't mind if it is an other year. I also created a Northall diorama in the Edwardian era.

That is also a great song. I still regularly listen to their music.

But I have heard that Mr. L.R, Thomas took Miss Estella Havisham after their journey to Farthing to a music hall for some entertainment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMGqgCgcaOQ 

Some beautiful pictures of your layout. Nice story about the way managed to get your pub in the layout again.

You have done a great job. 

Again a great model for your layouts.

With this very nice modelling story I missed some Zen  background music. After reading a beautiful book about a Music Shop where the owner linked music from different periods I thought tis could be used: https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=endless+river&&view=detail&mid=6F9600DB09AE2542F6FC6F9600DB09AE2542F6FC&&FORM=VDRVRV

The Endless River - Pink Floyd.

Nice work. Looking forward to your next entry.

Thanks for the complement for the pdf. I unfortunately couldn't post it as a movie.

11 hours ago, Marly51 said:

The great thing about the forum and blogs is that we can still revisit the progress of your small masterpieces. The PDF is a lovely idea, Job! Many of us recognise that the creative process is what gives us the most satisfaction. If the finished model is enjoyed by others, that is a bonus!

I agree with you. That others take the time to read my entries and take the time to give me feedback and compliments is really a bonus for me.

12 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Lovely work, Job. I like the "lonely waiter" title (have you ever read Hemingway's short story "A clean, well-lighted place?").

 

And you have a picture frame maker? Does she/he make frames for your dioramas?

Thanks Mikkel,

I have not read Hemingway's short story. Something for my to read list.

Yes we have a picture frame maker. He has helped me with the diorama "Station Road" for my granddaughter. As you are searching for a frame of a picture we take our time. A painting etc needs the right environment to show it.  Here is a picture of the diorama without the glass.

17 hours ago, Marly51 said:

These little projects are like the equivalent of a sampler in needlework, Job! 

Thank you for that compliment. I know that those samples were made to show their possibilities in needlework. Some of these are real artwork.

My picture frame maker gave this diorama a nice name: "The lonely waiter."

I have also made a picture with a OO scale figure.

2 hours ago, Marly51 said:

Lovely modelling, Job! You’ve achieved a lot of character in the detail. Look forward to seeing it in its little diorama.

 

Marlyn

Thanks Marlyn, creating the front garden will be a new challenge for me. 

12 hours ago, PaternosterRow said:

Super little cottage.  Another lovely build from the master of card.  Love the porch with its neat flashing.

Thanks for the compliment. The owner of the cottage is waiting for a garage added on the right side.