Guius

Thanks for posting your videos Charlie, it'll be good to follow your progress.

Guy

I would be very pleased if I had produced that standard of Dave, spot on.

Guy

What material are you going to use as a baseboard Knuckles?

Guy

One thing I would suggest you do is check your construction is level (if you haven't done already) a long spirit level would be ideal, other wise a piece of straight timber with a short level on top, this is to stop the boards wobbling. (If not all at the same level you could use some wood/ply 'packing' pieces between board and bracket)

It'll be easier to keep the boards square at the front and fill the triangular gaps that appear at the back against the wall later. I know what you mean about the squareness of old houses, I don't think brickies know what a square is for!

Guy

It's a good start, I would have done the same as you given the location, gallows brackets off the wall then tied together with stringers. No legs, then, to get in your way and easy access to the underside.

Guy

Just an observation on the foregoing Knuckles, I would say 'enjoy the journey as much as the destination'. By this I mean take pleasure from all aspects of your project - if you can, - don't rush individual jobs and be prepared to re-do aspects of the build as you 'get your eye in'. As a young fellow you've bags of time to do the layout of a lifetime that most of us aspire to and  enjoy your modelling when and where you can, that would, perhaps translate into taking pleasure in the small things that you can achieve regularly and often.  

Best of luck

and happy modelling

Guy    

Look on the bright side, you've certainly left your options open and there are plenty of other scales to have a go at in the coming year!

Best wishes

Guy

Window frames look good too Dave.

If it had been called 'On the Footplate' we would be lapping it up, awful plot/script/acting included. I reckon your missus is a secret bus enthusiasts.

Guy

Don't be so hard on her, she's only doing what we do, indulging in some harmless nostalgia.

Guy

Interesting and I look forward to seeing the photos Ken

Guy

I think you are right in what you say about how colours varied in shade according age,& etc. Many pre grouping company workshops simply had a recipe to follow and so the shade would alter from batch to batch. Best we modellers can do is an approximation.

You've made a nice, interesting model there Dave. Well Done

Guy

Some nice model making going on here, hope you don't need to put those combination squares back together in a rush, it's a heck of a fiddly job! Hope you keep us posted.

Guy

Looks good, nice crisp castings/etchings - going to make up to a nice model Dave.BTW I've all ways known the sheep spars to be known as 'shelvings' (might be a northern English word)

Best

Guy

I've been in your situation more than once mate, I've walked away from good jobs in the past, the same as you have just done, my emotions took a sine wave like career. First the up-swell of elation for a while, full of new possibilities then down to awful realisation of what I'd done and left behind, passing 0 and into the negative half of the cycle at this point. After acceptance of the situation and though in the cold light of day I passed 0 again and into the positive half cycle (my take some time this bit) reaching roughly where I was prior to my decision to walk. 

    I had to 'cut my cloth' a little tighter but the benefits of not having to go to a job that I resented profoundly along side people  who's attitude towards others I found irreconcilable where many, and I have not regretted my actions for a moment in later life.

    My sincere best wishes to you, and I have confidence you will be a happier and healthier individual if a little poorer. Though you are a little young for a mid life crisis. You'll be joining us in the Gauge O Guild next !

Best Wishes

Guy

Nice work Dave, you've certainly got cracked on with this part of your project.

Some nice modelling gone into that kit

Could the puffer be the 'Vital Spark' by any chance? or perhaps the 'Maggie'?

You've fairly cracked on with this stage Dave, most impressed with your progress. I see what you mean about the handiness of castor mounted sections. Also good to see quality woodwork.

Best

Guy

Thanks Rob,

enjoyed look through the montage, you've done your homework on this by the looks and looking at your representation of Bakewell it's paid off. Please keep use up to date.

Guy

Looks good. Will you be adding glazing bars and gable ends to the canopies Rob? Can I ask how you made the ridge detail on the station building proper?

Best

Guy

How many people look at buildings without actually seeing anything? I know modelling and architectural appreciation is not to every ones tastes but, even the most humble of railway designed structure has a story to tell, of its construction and use let alone the beauty and grandeur of the more ornate structures. Best of luck with the viaduct, was it one of 'Concrete Bob' McAlpine's ? BTW.

Best

Guy

That would look good, quiet an imposing structure that would frame the foreground activities well.

Best

Guy

Is the embankment you're thinking about  brick/stone faced? Would look good with river or shipyard activity going on in the foreground, with the possibilities of allsorts of loads like plate, propellers, boilers etc.to be modelled coming into slipways or fitting out docks.

Best wishes

Guy

Hi Nigel, What make of kits have you used for the wagon and van?

Best  

Guy