bgman

Don,

 

If I can get the gold lining thin enough on the chocolate parts, then I may well try to put the brown lining in the cream panels. I really am shying away from the attempt though because I really don't think I can get the lining thin enough and feel that not putting it in will be better than putting in lining that is obviously over thick. Whilst I model to P4 standards, I still have an old school view that if you couldn't see something at about 50 yards (2 feet in real life) then it probably isn't worth putting it on - after all we generally view our models from at least 2 feet away.

Ian

Hi Ian,

I'd tend to agree with your view on this, I tried with one of mine and once the paint was fully hardened I plucked up the courage, took a new scalpel blade and with extreme care ran it around the mouldings. Not sure it was too successful but even the bits you could see didn't make that much difference in 4mm.

Good luck and........no alcohol before attempting it !! Ha ha

Grahame

Yes, I keep telling myself that one day I'll build a River...

 

Interesting that you've seen a photo of a Barnum with underhung springs and later style of smokebox front plate. I've not seen one like that, although Russell has a photo of 3221 with original boiler and winged plate, but with the springs above the running plate. It looks like all combinations are possible.

 

Nick

Yes I'd love to see one on my track, perhaps we should suggest it to Knobhead of this parish, see if he's up for it in one of his projects ?

When I saw the photograph I was drawn to it and out came the kit !

There are so many loco's in that era which to me are " eye-candy" for someone interested in that time frame.

May I thank you for taking the time and effort to send your extremely useful and informative replies, it's very much appreciated.

Grahame

Maybe not as nice as a River, but a Barnum in near original condition is a very fine choice. Did they remove the winged smokebox front plate before the springs were moved?

 

Nick

Hi Nick,

Agreed, I'd like to get hold of a River or maybe scratch build one. Not sure but I think one was produced by Peter K kits ( Kemilway now sell his range but can't see it in the list. That said I ordered a GWR footbridge kit about 3 months ago and I'm still waiting unfortunately ! It's all down to the etching co. apparently. Meanwhile I'll tickle up my scratch built one).

Not too certain about the winged smoke box plate but mine is modelled on a photograph I came across many moons ago.

Kind regards

Grahame

Lovely models.

 

GWR and Edwardian, what else could anyone ask for?  ;-)

 

I've got some 4 wheelers in exactly the same condition tucked away in a box somewhere too :-)  And a similar set in 2FS on my workbench right now :-)

Hi Ian,

Thank you, there is something about that era, "La Belle

Al, if anyone asked me why I love model railways I'd refer them to that first picture. It's all there!

 

The last shot is wonderful too. The effect is really nice and the ability to have "evening scenes" is an interesting dimension that doesn't seem to be much explored beyond the occasional frontpage of Hornby catalogues etc (nothing wrong with those by the way, I remember spending ages gazing at the more creative catalogue frontpages as a boy).

 

It's becoming a theme in your modelling to explore the many different dimensions of the hobby: UK, US, Summer, winter, autumn, night and day! :-)

Total agree with Mikkel , I've looked at this many times and it has given me a great deal of encouragement to start mine again ( as has Mikkels Farthing Saga) brilliant Mr.B.Ten !

Happy modelling !

I wish I had such delights in boxes tucked away! 

 

I do like the undulating eaves line along the rake - something so often mentioned in reminiscences of the old GWR.

 

I'm never sure about painting the roofs brown below the rain strips.  I've not noticed it on photographs and wonder where the practice comes from?

 

Mike

Hi Mike,

Thanks, yes seems to set them off, I've seen it in archives in the dim and distant past, it's either deliberate or just muck!

Cheers & happy modelling !

If you've got a River or Queen class stashed away, I'd love to see that at the front of that rake!

Hi Wenlock,

Oh! Such delights, now wouldn't that be a sight for sore eyes!

Best I can manage at the moment is an unfinished Barnum, I'll see what can be arranged.

Cheers

Lovely models, what we need is a picture with a suitable loco at the head of the train,

 

I will have to limit the viewing of this GWR stuff as it may result in me dusting off the boxes of stock I have, and god knows where that may lead too

Suitable loco ? Hmm....... Now what should I put there ?

I've got some ideas but at the risk of creating a host of suggestions ( please , oh! Ok but be brief and realistic, it'll have to be Edwardian though!)

One suggestion if I may be so bold, get your feather duster out and start with the boxes sooon ! Ya never know, it could become a habit !!

Cheers

I do like those, lovely work, but is there any chance of some close-ups of that rather super looking signal box as well, please?!

Good evening CK,

Keep your eyes off that box it's not finished yet!! Ha ha

I will oblige soon, I'm in a tussle as to whether I will add some boarding below the windows to suit my new project, hmmmmm

Cheers

Going back 30 years or more, I built a K's Milestones kit of a Gooch 'Rover', purely to sit in a display cabinet. 

 

Like you, I have so many ideas swirling around and one is to get it running but, I think it will have to wait a while - I have people to paint, buildings to finish, a narrow gauge (009) railway to re-furbish, in addition to loads of non-railway interests.  Retirement can be a very busy time

 

Mike

It's true what I keep being told, "where did you find the time to work?" And "how are you enjoying retirement?", to which my standard answer is " it's like a warm duvet, I just pull it up and enjoy the comfortable feeling!".

Whilst living near Banbury many years ago I had the hair brained idea to make a model of Banbury Station with the overall roof al la Brunel, plans drawn etc then life took over.

I met the late Jim Russell whilst doing a survey of his photographers studio and the scene was set (what great mine of information as an ex GWR man).

Also paid a visit to Keysers factory on the outskirts of town and bought the Rover along with their Aberdare kit. Happy days.

Roll the film forward and moved to Devon 23 years ago still wanting to model a Rover in working condition. It ain't easy if you use the K's kit there are so many variables, including the original castings, so if you intend to motorise it I suggest keeping the loco free of any mechanics and motorise the tender. I used Kay Butlers tender drive (IKB) and found it to be the best answer which I think is still available through the BGS.

Sorry to ramble on but might be of some use if you intend to do as a future project.

Grahame

Thank you for commenting bgman. 

 

You create another worry for Sir John and his frisky daughters!  He's already had to warn them about shifty Charles R. Dixon from Farthing and now you raise other temptations.  Fortunately, the flesh pots of both Bath and Farthing are well-removed from the Cotswold tranquility of North Leigh - though he's pre-occupied with keeping an eye on the gamekeeper at the moment 

 

Mike

I'll just go and get the blunderbuss out of the pantry!

It would be good to see these models in their finished state

Thank you,

I've got a host of ideas and models lurking in the railway room, one pair of hands, a head like a swirling dervisher and lots of coins flipped into the air!!

Having now taken early retirement ( wahoo!) I just want to play trains, so, some track is slowly going down and trying to get my head into gear.

Soooo many things to do! But very happy.

Hi Bgman, good idea, I'll make a small video in due course. Hardly and extravaganza though :-) Yes, there's nothing like following links to make an evening pass :-) I'm off to check up on your blog now for example!

Sorry just caught this one.

Don't stay too long! I'll never get anything done !

Grahame

Thank you Mikkel,

These "whims" are starting to become something of a habit, and I'm not sure it they are controllable ???

This early retirement malarkey has made me start to revive some old models and make whimsical new ones !!! And enjoying every minute.

It was big enough for the Saturday night party too!

Wonderful stuff - including the conversation between the two of you :-)

 

The stone on the building looks very real. In fact the structure looks like it weighs a ton, but I suspect not. What material did you use for it?

Thank you Mikkel, modelling should be fun so why not make it a happy place and if it can lighten the day I'm all for it. If another member or two.....well as many as wish to join in with like minded interests and a sense of humour tag along it makes it all worthwhile.

The "stone" cottage is mearly sheets of cast plaster scribed and joined together.

I did add some pva into the mix in an attempt to stop it crumbling when being cut ( whether it made a difference I'm not sure but nothing dropped off !).

It's a building which is probably going to be revived/ re-cycled on the proposed layout, of which I'm finding several !

Happy modelling and thanks for the compliment.

Grahame

The Broad Gauge Society produce a lamp top wedge part no. FO46 (IKB 4205) in whitemetal which may? do the job. If you wish to pm me I could discuss this further if it helps.

Have a gander at the BGS website, click on Modelling tab, 4mm and click through the pages, 9 for this one. Or, join the society and join us for a real blast from the past!

Grahame

Ah! Something to take the Frobishers home in when they arrive at the station eh?

A gilded carriage awaits...........so, will there be a fair maiden from Newton arriving at the ball this evening ? Best move along and pay a visit to the milliners and haberdashery shop soon then Mike !

Enjoy, I am

I like your approach to the models which are being produced.

May I ask what media and which colours were used to produce the realistic gable end and more specifically the stone quoins ?

Happy modelling enjoy.

There does seem to be a small 'time-warp' problem, since Blanche is a gal of the gay nineties, whereas your party made reference to something called a 'gramophone'. Perhaps a development of Mr Edison's phonograph?

Well, having spoken to the Farquhar's about last nights proceedings, they mentioned in a passing phrase "dj" (dinner jacket perhaps?) One can only assume it is with reference to Mr.F.B.Slims' attire, looking rather dashing behind his gramophone decks, although I would suggest Blanche doesn't get over friendly with him!

Mr.Edison? Hmmm is that the chap who runs Mitchell & Kenyons near Oakley Park, damn fine goods they purvey. I'll check further with my man Perks, when he sees fit to take the shunters poles back !

You encourage me to get on with painting my sets of these figures. 

 

Blanche would have loved your party but complained very petulantly that she had nothing to wear - plain grey primer just would not do 

 

Mike

Having seen Blanche I'm certain that she would have fitted right in last night.

I have a feeling she is going to be a very colourful girl, maybe a visit to see Mr. Perkins at the local haberdashery would encourage her to get the rest of her friends to follow sooner or later.

By primer I believe you may be referring to knickerbockers etc., humph! now that would have been frowned upon by Lady Fanshaw last night, it's just not one of THOSE partee's !!!!

Hi Jim, I take no responsibility :-)

 

I was intrigued by el davos scanner-based traverser: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/1207-cramdin-yard/?p=10849

Enjoying the entry Mikkel and will await the final unit in situ ( with a video to go with it perhaps?). Ah! Sorry I meant a cinematic extravaganza as befits the period !

Although I really really appreciated your link to the scanner traverser it's taken me the best part of 45 minutes to get through that blog too before coming back here!! Well worth it though. Happy modelling and keep it coming.

For anyone wondering what this is perhaps you may care to view my earlier blog - it's Saturday night, it might help put things into perspective.

It's a 'stilts' party

Having taken on far too much to drink my man Perks decided it was time for the party goers to sober up for a while, so, using his initiative he gathered up as many shunters poles as he could carry and the good people rose to the occasion, getting a well deserved airing.

Whilst on a higher plain one of the party ( I believe it was Lord B.Runel) was overheard stating that "it was impossible to gauge the evening", to which a reply came back saying they though "he was a little narrow minded ! ".

Oh! Dear it's getting late, maybe it would be best to quietly move back indoors before any heated discussions begin amongst the guests.

Well..... The partee seems to be well attended!

Gin and tonics are flowing and Mr. & Mrs. Tong are swinging across the orangery skirts are swirling, even Lady Fanshaw has asked for some Jam to be pumped up! Delightful to see her "pumping up the jam"...... Makes a change from normal hors derves!

If this goes well I might suggest to her that we paint the town red rather than the village green!

Mr. Slim was getting slightly concerned about the gramophone decks slipping earlier but I managed to get Horace Walpole ( Station Clerk) to wind then up as he seems to be flinging his arms akimbo without any justification.

Strange how you can repay someone for an afternoon tea at Lyons corner shop but it's very satisfying.