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Thanks for the info regarding the figures. Sorry not to have replied earlier but i`ve been away and only just got to look at your blog again.

Many thanks.

Jim.

Nice work. Could I ask where the loco crew came from? they`re very realistic.

Look forward to seeing more pictures when time allows.

Some very nice construction going on there. You`ve set yourself a high standard and that`s a great collection of buildings.Looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

Great work.

Jim.

Very nice layout and a great back scene.

I have to agree about the blog section not being perhaps the first sight to visit, but maybe it could be that progress on a layout might not be as quick as we`d like, therefore it`s a while before there`s something new to show, ( certainly in my case ). Myself, I go to the blogs first and then other sights depending on what i`m trying to find out or require help with.

So long as we enjoy the hobby.

Cheers just now,

Jim.

Each time you post a picture it gets even more realistic. I have a back scene to paint as well and seeing what you`ve done shows what can be achieved.

Really nice work.

A very nice piece of work. Great shot looking through the bridge, very realistic.

Hi Paddy, that`s a nice layout you have there. Your attempt at atmospheric pictures looks fine to me.

My layout is at a similar stage, trying to make buildings and generally putting more bits and pieces around the site to give it more detail. You`ve certainly managed a lot of detail in yours.

Definitely worth writing all that down and I bet most  of us who read it sat there thinking we`ve been there as well.

Totally agree with Rosspop regarding building your own track and points etc., once you get the experience I think you get hooked.

I admire your ability to build two layouts at the same time. Mine`s taken an age and there`s lots more to do yet, I don`t think I could manage two at once!

As you say, onwards and upwards and best of luck with it.

Cheers just now,

Jim.

Hi Paddy, sorry not to answer sooner but I`ve only just got back on the computer. Thank you for your kind comments. The puddles were created using Woodland Scenics Realistic Water. It really needs using around this time of the year as it cures better above 50deg F. All the instructions for using it are on the bottle. I find adding puddles adds just a wee bit more to the overall effect. Apologies again for not answering sooner. Although I`ve used this forum for a while now I`m never really sure if I `m in the right place when answering people.

I shall watch your progress with interest.

Cheers just now,

Jim.

Definitely agree with idea of upgrading older models if they are up to it. Currently putting a Comet chassis under a Mainline Rebuilt Scot and have just finished putting a decoder into a split chassis parallel boiler and fitting tender pickups. Not the most difficult jobs i know , but a challenge for the first attempt and very satisfying when you find it all works. A way of increasing loco stock at a reasonable cost.

Some nice work on your chassis build.

That`s some nice modelling. I know the feeling when you can`t always put things where they really should be on a layout, very frustrating.

Thanks for that Mike. That looks a useful place to try.

Thanks Don, that was going to be one of my stops. Whether you can get fine chain that would suit 4mm I don`t know. Another place may be in the boat modelling world.

Jim.

A great piece of work. Extremely  realistic and an inspiration to the rest of us struggling with scenery. You can almost hear a church bell in the distance!

Cheers just now,

Jim.

Terrific finish to a great little project. Well done.

Great weathering. If my attempts turn out half as good as that i`ll be very pleased. Not taken the plunge yet but not far away.

Jim.

You have every right to be pleased with that. A very good result for your efforts.

Suitably painted it will look just the part.

Cheers.

I`ve been thinking on similar lines to you regarding a home made spray booth and i wondered if a removable frame in front of the extractor fitted with the type of filter sheet  you use for kitchen extractors might work, although thickness might be a problem. Trial and error really.

Best of luck with your effort though.

Cheers just now,

Jim.

Very realistic. Like the back scene, is that a photograph?

Some nice modelling.

You make a great case for smaller models.

The attention to detail is excellent. At a  first look it`s almost the real thing.

Great modelling.

Thanks for posting the picture, it`s looking good.

I have two similar vehicles one of which decided to shed the hand wheels and a lot of time was spent grovelling about on the garage floor trying to find them, with no luck.

After reading your blog, I now know where to get replacements from so many thanks for that.

Cheers just now.

Progressing well for a first attempt.

Well done on persevering with your point work. You should have seen the mess i made of  the first ones i built! Like most things, as you make more, hopefully things improve, as i`m sure you will find out eventually.

Personally i find point making interesting in that you can create whatever suits your situation. Any radius turnout i needed i drew on the back of  old bits of wallpaper using a piece of string with a knot in it and a pencil on the other end at the required distance, once drawn, it was laid over a sleeper drawing, a piece of grease proof paper went over that ( for transparency ) copper clad sleepers laid in their positions and the rail curved and soldered according to the said drawing.

This might sound a long winded way of doing it but it worked for me and they`re still in use.

Best of luck with your own constructions

Thanks Ian, pity we can`t get the lunatics into  railway modelling,they would benefit from a very rewarding hobby and it might calm them down a bit.

On second thoughts, looking at what`s going on in the real railway world, that might be difficult.

Very nice work. Hope progress will be good in 2017.

Best wishes for the new year.