Tricky
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I had thought of it but considered it would be too dominant in the foreground. I did think, however, about putting the base of a crane in to look like one being newly constructed or in the process of being refurbished.
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Did some more work today on the tops of the walls, adding the coping stones and railings. Also added a tarp and a partial load to the lighter. Feels like it’s starting to come together now..
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Hi Rich, 7mm was never going to be cheap...however, if you move a further 7 years back you're getting into my pre-group territory! Only joking (I think) about starting again. You know what it's like though, something you did a couple of yeas ago looks a bit jaded compared with how you might make it now. But London is nowhere near complete so lots still to get my teeth into once the Cameo Comp is over. Regards, Richard
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Hi Rich, No, not working on it at the moment as all my spare time is spent on Bristol. They are both set up in the same part of the 'Train Shed'; London is permanently set up and Bristol shoe-horned in next to it on temporary trestles. So I end up nicking bits off it for Bristol (such as poor Ned!). Another year or so on Bristol and then back onto it - or I may start again...!! Richard
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Looks like the permanent way gangers have moved in to clear the site. Let’s hope they manage to stay on site to finish the job properly now they’ve started, rather than getting distracted...
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How realistic are your models? Photo challenge.
Tricky replied to Pugsley's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
What you might call a cruel enlargement.
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How realistic are your models? Photo challenge.
Tricky replied to Pugsley's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
I don’t know how you do it...masterful. I always look forward to your posts. Richard -
A few more snaps of work in progress...
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How realistic are your models? Photo challenge.
Tricky replied to Pugsley's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
Just to give a bit of variety, the back end of a Midland Railway lighter waiting patiently for loading at the Bristol Docks, C1907. Excellent colour photography back then...
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One of many things I like about this photo is the clever use of telegraph poles, lamp posts and a crane. Whilst the overall scene of buildings is single storey, a sense of height is added with these details. Very clever.
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Do it...you know it’s calling...
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I have a question...how do you find the time?!
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Here’s a taster of the canal walls so far. Still a few more layers of varnish to go to fill the gap at the bottom of the walls!
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In it's present form it has an extended check rail which certainly helps. I think the main problem however is the transition from one radius to another isn't smooth enough. Plus the transition area is probably right on the crossing. So all in all, bad permanent way practice!! Sack them.
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Done a fair amount of work on the canal walls and water effect. Will post a few photos in a couple of days when I’ve done a few more coats of varnish. Also been struggling with one of the turnouts - a sharp Y. Can’t seem to get it to run smooth. Will rip it up for the second time and start again. This time using a 6’ curve template to make sure I don’t go under this, rather than setting out the curves by eye. Wasn’t a problem with the other turnout as it’s more gentle. Photos of this will take longer than a couple of days...!!
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Oops, trying to post on the wrong thread. Ignore me...
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Just not quite the same quantity. I’ll have a word in Ned’s ear to get cracking.
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Looks vaguely similar I’d say.
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Straw was everywhere in those days. I would say I’ve not got nearly enough there. Too many models of yards etc I see are far too clean and pristine-looking.
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This is fairly light volume-wise compared with some photos I’ve seen.
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Not worth answering.
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It’s called modeller’s licence and atmosphere.
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Thanks Stephen.
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I believe in the absence of a proper seat they sat alongside the crates.
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Love the vids.
