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    Mikkel

    Posted

    Have only just seen this thread, after following the link in your kind comment re my O gauge micro -

    Actually, I'm sorry to say I've only just seen it!

    What a fab little layout.....

    ...superb atmosphere, and I really like the tales you have attached to some of the cameos...

    super stuff, and great choice of "container"

     

    Marc :D

    Mark Forrest

    Posted

    Just followed the link, and it advises that the Kidderminster 2010 show is off :(

    Something about "the Glades" centre double-booking!

     

    Anyway, that's a shame, as I'd like to have gone along to see this fab layout!

    It's a show I pop along to, once in a while too - and usually enjoy....

     

    Great layout, lovely painting & weathering!

    Nice atmosphere to it - when's the next show?

     

    Marc :D

    43179

    Posted

    Nice, neat work on those door variations!

    Lovely weathering - plenty of 08's + 09's had different coloured panels + doors - due to replacements / old panels removed from stored shunters etc..

    Somehow, shunters in pristine condition look wrong!

    I remember seeing plenty of 08's in far worse condition - still operating!

     

    Nice modelling - any pics of them on a layout?

     

    Cheers

    Marc :D

    Wayne 37901

    Posted

    Hi Wayne,

    Any progress on the layout?

    I was wondering which gantry crane kit you have?

    I quite like the look of the old Lima kit (I believe Hornby are marketing it now?).

    From the piccies I've seen - It looks like it could be easily modified or re-configured, to give you a model with a difference. All the essential details seem to be there, so it could even be the basis for a completely different-looking crane.

     

    Keep us posted

    Marc :D

    John Geeee

    Posted

    Thanks Ian. Yes it's a bit big, I thought I may have overdone it at first but knowing me I will probably change it to something else in 12 months time when I think of another idea:rolleyes:

     

    John,

    It looks absolutely fine! I don't think it's overdone at all.

    Some of these structures are absolutely huge! The most important thing is that it doesn't dominate the whole scene - which from your photos, it doesn't seem to do.

     

    Scalescnes kits really do look good - I'm sure it wasn't easy to build!

    Well done

    Marc :D

    RandyWales

    Posted

    Hi Randall,

     

    Sorry to have taken so long to reply!

    ...I just don't seem to be able to find things (even my own posts!!) on the new system.

    ..And as you've rightly summised - I'm still smarting from that defeat (+ Saturday's loss too!!!!) :rolleyes:

     

    Wow, thanks for saying that my stuff is inspirational! - I'm all embarassed now!

    I've been pleased with my modelling lately - but don't think its' as good as you're suggesting...

    ...I just know how to hide the crap bits!

     

    The O gauge you saw at Cardiff has moved on a little - but the really tiny O-micro hasn't been started.

    I'm not sure which plan to give priority to - the O gauge yard, the O micro, or my next 4mm plan.

    The latter is the one I'm thinking about most...

    ...must stop that - must focus.

     

    Several of us have talked about a WAG do,

    but there may even be a small show in the pipeline (a micro-modelling even which is separate from the WAG do, which we can join in with). I'll let you know, as I'm sure we could get "Maenol" in there, and it'd be great to see it in the flesh.

     

    Go on....finish it...

    Best

    Marc :D

    P.S. re your difficulty in getting paint.....Went to Warley on Saturday - None of the stuff I was hoping to buy was there...still spent to much though...

    matto21

    Posted

    I agree with James - the low angle view looks really good.

    The tree on the right-hand side looks good too...

    ....it takes the eye away from the edge of the background nicely.

    It's amazing how long a thread you've created from such a small layout,

    and how you continue to improve it - even though it has looked the finished article for some time!

    Nice work on the minerals too.... :D

    Marc

    Barry Ten

    Posted

    Very atmospheric!

    It's funny how sometimes a few small details, or a single figure can add to the composition and atmosphere - and they certainly do here. COming along nicely Mr Ten.

    The swans look at home, but the Bluebirds seem to be absent, since last weekend! :rolleyes:

    Marc :D

    marc smith

    Posted

    Mark - can you post them up as a new entry on here?

    Not sure how to do that -

    everything I do on this new set-up takes twice as long as it used to, and often just doesn't seem to work.

    I'll have another go when i have time - in the meantime, I've posted the pics into the gallery for Bracty Bridge, aka Roath Minor.

    Marc

     

    Edit..

    ...hope this has worked (at 5 attempt!!!)

    index.php?app=gallery&module=images&section=viewimage&img=6998

    It's certainly a long way of doing things, + not easy to figure out!

    lapford34102

    Posted

    Ballasting seems to be everyones least fave task!

    You're right about the syringe though - it's something iv'e used myself.

    You have better control over where the glue lands.

    Something else Iv'e taken to doing, is glue the area first, then drop the ballast in place - sounds like it would take longer than the usual method - but it doesn't seem slower to me - plus, I think it's a bit neater, especially when using a syringe.

    Nice weathering on the track - it's amazing how much better the track looks once ballasted + weathered!

    Cheers :D

    Stubby47

    Posted

    Hi Stu,

    Another good-looking plan, and a neat idea!

    I've thought of doing a layout that can be viewed end-on, as well as from the side before....

    ...there's a cracking plan of a goods yard by Barry Norman in his old layout design book, and I've thought of a few schemes around this idea for a while.

    Your idea of fitting it into a crate is another winner though Stu.

    And to set it at a quayside would be a nice touch...

    ...I can just see the rails curving sharply, & buried in cobble stones...

    ..nice!!

     

    You simply must do this one Stu!

    Looking forward to it :D

    Marc

    P.S. I'm sure the crate would be strong enough with the end + side cut out - the one I used for Bracty/Roath Minor certainly is..

    just don't cut the corner-strengtheners out.

    RandyWales

    Posted

    Hi again Randall,

    Interesting to note that you seem to have used Wills 4mm stone walling on your building at the rear of the shot above?

     

    At Warley a few weeks back, there was a really nice BR blue mine layout, called

    "Y Cae". The builder had used the same for an engine shed, and bridge on this layout.

    Also, he'd used Wills' 4mm corrugated asbestos as corrugated iron...

     

    ...Gordon Gravett suggested this sometime ago, but I think this was only the 2nd time I'd seen it in practice on a 7mm layout. Again, it looked great!

     

    I like the use of different materials, and differing shapes of the buildings in this little layout - keep modelling Randall, I really want to see this one finished!

    ...The best motivation, is to promise someone it'll be ready for a show!

    Cheers

    Marc :D

    Will Vale

    Posted

    Nice weathering!

    I too woudn't worry too much about them not looking identical to your photo.

    Prototype photographs are always a good starting point and guide, but there are times when duplicating the real thing can look incorrect - especially with respect to colours.

    They can look too gawdy & bright!

     

    Nice to see subtle variation in each wagon too.

     

    Re the "wet mud" look - I've used a Tamiya Weathering pen.

    They can be a bit OTT, as they can tend to overdo it a bit, if you're not careful - but the texture and mass does have the look of the real thing.

    Marc :D

    James Hilton

    Posted

    I like the look & "feel" to this layout a lot!

    Looking at the photos above, of the right-hand end - you almost get the feeling that you could build the aforementioned fiddle-yard immediately to the left of the bridge.

     

    Sounds odd, I know, but you could then alter the roster of trains, and you'd end up with an even more minimum-space layout - which can also be extended to its' present form - quite flexible really.

    Marc

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