Nelson Jackson

We've exhibited our layout many times at different venues, only 2 shows provided barriers, and the rest didn't, however this wasn't a problem at all. Most adults are more than happy to stand and watch trains, and when they wanted to lean on something they come down to the fiddle yard and just lean and chat there, no problems at all. The only problem we face is children grabbing the front of the layout but that's not a problem because its only grass and it is very durable.

Wow! How have I not noticed this thread earlier, I like this layout a lot, right up my street of interest. Keep up the amazing work!

Love the stone walls, they look absolutely superb!

It's a real shame to see the company go into ruins, coopercraft have an excellent range of kits, but I would love if the guy was to own up and say that he cannot do business anymore, it's shocking to see that his website allows you to buy stuff off it. (Surely some legal action can happen?) With regards to the moulds, I don't see how they can be worn out, the ratio range of carriages are still going well, providing they are on the same mould, that is? At the end of the day all I want is honesty and to prevent people's money being lost and him still gaining revenue.

I ordered mine from Branchlines, paid via cheque and the whole process was fast enough, very pleased.

There are many "youngsters" in this hobby. You just need to know where to look. I know in Northern Ireland that the age range of people interested in model engineering and model railway is healthy and there's no concern of any hobby dying any time fast.

Very nice! I would love to see some pics of the torpedo vents printed, would be very impressive if you can see the clearance in them as per the 3d drawings. The buffers are also a great idea, well done.

Hello all, Here's some photos of the layout at today's First Bangor MRC show, we decided to take the smaller version because it is far easier and more convenient for just the 2 of us. But the full length layout will hopefully be at the Cultra show later this year. The rolling stock today was following rule 1. So I do apologise in advance, but it is good to have a change and relax prototype rules some times. Anyway, enjoy the pics, Thanks, Nelson

There are a number of us (under 20 years old) who are really interested in your kits but unfortunately they are just too expensive, so please don't think there's not a market for the younger generation, there is. We just need some time to save up haha.

Sir, you genius!

Great job on that tender!

Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've updated this thread haha, this is due to a number of various personal issues but now they are done with I can get back to some modelling again however I did keep one project running in the background which was a commsion to weather 23 wagons (21 hoppers, 1 16ton and 1 brake van). I don't normally display commissions on my thread, but the owner gave me permision and i am more than happy to display them here. I weathered all of them using various enamel paints, weathering powders/pigments and washes, the desired finish was a worked one so I've varied the state of despair from wagon to wagon. I hope you enjoy the pics, Some wagons in the middle of being weathered. The completed lot posed on the layout. Many thanks, Nelson

Unfortunately this is quite true, however it is important not to throw all young people into the same boat, there are some good people out there, honest lol.

Just been catching up on a few recent posts, and I will be following your class 104 project with much interest! Your chassis conversion gives me much confidence that it is indeed doable to give some light under boilers, which gives me an idea for a project of my own, I'll keep you updated if anything comes of it. Keep the excellent posts coming, Nelson

Wait, what! At first I thought this was going to be a OO gauge kit, but it clearly isn't ah well, it'll be interesting to see what it's is going to be like.

Looking forward to seeing the layout at the Cultra show, can't wait! Keep up the amazing work.

Anyone want a bridge for their back garden? Going dead cheap! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/forth-road-bridge-/161908166278?hash=item25b27a8e86:g:H9wAAOSwAKxWYcZO