5&9Models

What a wonderful selection of images and well said sentiments too. Well done, and here’s to a much better 2021.

The ones I list are specifically Stroudley’s self-contained buffers for his standardised LB&SCR wagons and vans, probably not right for your project?

Message received and replied to, thank you. The wagons aren’t specific to area so you should be fine with that. I’m also happy to supply any axleboxes, springs brakes etc if you have a scratch build in mind.

Very handsome indeed Mikkel. I particularly like the round end wagon, there’s definitely something about them!

Thank you. It took two evenings but only about an hour each evening. I find it’s much better not to attempt such things all in one go.

The trouble is Rose isn’t her mother, just a neighbour, so of course Charlotte thinks she’s a busy body who should mind her own business. Unfortunately Charlotte’s mother eloped with a Porter last year leaving her to bring up her two little brothers. I’m worried she might be paying the rent by ... well, you know what I mean!

It’s a large lens, about 7” x 6” but the magnification is only 1.75x (at least that’s what is says on the box). However the lens is surrounded by 62 daylight LEDs which makes all the difference. In the past I’ve found good magnification is not so good without decent lighting, and these days I do need my glasses for close work.

That is extraordinary modelling. I think 3D printing is only cheating if there's a competition that says you can't use it. In this case it's a fantastic example of the possibilities of such a tool. I adore the stove and kettle too, absolutely outstanding. Well done!

Thanks Ian, no pens just a 00000 (5x0) brush. The tartan paint is straight out of the tin, mustn’t stir it though...!

Continuing the theme with some ModelU 3D printed figures, I've been experimenting with 'Tartan paint'. Seems to work quite well on Rose's shawl as she has it out with Charlotte over some recent unladylike behaviour. I mean really! What is she doing out in the street without her bonnet on? Disgraceful! Apologies for the horrible model makers fingers!

I guess the issue is that they're scans of 21st century people, very well fed compared with their 19th century forebears. I thought the rat catcher was fairly slim and I have another character who looks positively emaciated. I'm not sure whether to think 'That's more like it' or to call a doctor...!

Thanks Mikkel. The ModelU figures are pricey but well worth the money. Special thanks to you for the tip about the straw/hay. I used an off-cut of hessian from the local upholsterers all chopped up into little bits, worked really well.

Thank you, it’s a very interesting bit of London, the history of Camden and it’s connection to the London & Birmingham Railway is fascinating. There’s still a lot to see.

Thank you. The figures are by ModelU from their ‘Ragged Victorians’ range. Having painted a few now I wouldn’t want any other figures. Because they’re 3D scans of real people, the quality is outstanding, the downside is that they make all my other figures look blobby!

Thank you

Thanks very much. It certainly saved the hassle of having to make each section again and again. I have another part of the layout, the carriage sheds, which will require a similar approach.

I hesitate to call this 'Bricklayers Arms Stables' because that's not what they are. However, they are the stables for Bricklayers Arms which is confusing I know but I'll explain. Whilst Bricklayers Arms station building, goods shed, carriage and loco sheds and coke depot are recorded (some photographically, others as outline drawings) the original 1844 stable block is not. There appears to be no record at all of its appearance. Therefore I have chosen to model the 1856 stables at Camden (because I like them) and position them in a relatively useful position behind the cattle yard to form an interesting backdrop to what would otherwise be a rather dull open space. Much of these stables still exist and form part of the famous stables market which makes it easier to model as reference can be easily made to the buildings. I am indebted to a good friend who braved the elements on a freezing February day just before Lockdown to take some invaluable photographs for me. Since there were several identical 'bays' to produce I chose to model one and use it as a master to cast duplicates in resin and stitch them all together to form the full block. The cart lodge and office at the eastern end was constructed in the same way but not used as a master as only one was required. Cutting the masters from embossed styrene sheet. Completed masters. Rubber mould with resin casting. The kit of resin castings. Bit of a jump but this is the assembled resin castings primed and in the process of having roof slates applied, (card strips on double sided sticky tape). Another jump to the finished article. I really am rubbish at taking photos as I go! The rat catcher calls... Arty black and white shot to finish.

That is absolutely fantastic, you should be very proud of it, great job!

That looks brilliant, what an excellent example of what’s possible in 2mm. Well done!

I suppose the sacks must be fodder horses...! Sorry!

Beautiful work as always, and fascinating too. My stables for Bricklayers Arms are nearing completion so my thoughts are turning to hay so your article is very timely and extremely useful. I will be shamelessly copying a few techniques here especially the use of plumbers hemp. Thank you.

That’s looking fantastic. The hammer is particularly special, you should be very pleased with that. Impressive work, well done!

That looks fabulous! Would you mind if I shared these pictures with the Brighton Circle FB page please? I’m sure members would be really interested to see it. Cheers Chris

Extraordinary! The skill required to create these miniature engineering masterpieces is incredible and inspiring.

That looks superb!