bcnPete

On 13/07/2020 at 11:59, PaternosterRow said:

Pete, just seen a beautiful picture of Kyle in Model Rail August issue.  Still can’t believe it’s 2FS.  You can see the reflections of the pier stanchions and what looks like clouds in the water effect!  Always be one of my favorite layouts. Really loved the way you seamlessly integrated the magnificent backdrop into the layout - a real work of art.

 

Mike.

Hi Mike,

My apologies as I have just seen this post.

Thank you very much for the kind words - It was all down to Mr Chris Nevard’s excellent photos. I think he extended the water with Photoshop as it’s only about 10mm wide...but am certainly not complaining!

Hope all is well with you in these tough times...

Pete

On 13/07/2020 at 11:37, Stubby47 said:

"A slither of plastic sheet at the top of the sheet allows the slight sense of overlap on the sheets."

 

Very clever (and noted for future use).

Thanks Stu - can’t take the credit as am sure I read it done on here...but it’s all about spreading the (7mm) love...

BTW - this was the layout I said would not have been ready for this years SWAG 

On 09/07/2020 at 12:54, cornish trains jez said:

Fabulous modelling as always Pete. You make 0 gauge look very tempting...slaps hand and moves on! 

Hope all is well with you and the family.

 

Best regards and stay safe,

 

Jeremy

 

Many thanks Jeremy.

Ha! I think I was guilty of turning you to the dark side of 2mmFS so maybe I can do the same for 7mm too...

Yes all well here thanks and I hope you are too - am enjoying seeing your Swiss layout taking shape

Pete

6 hours ago, Kylestrome said:

Super modelling, Pete. You wouldn't happen to be an architect by any chance? 

 

David

Many thanks David - Ha!...a case of bringing my work home...

3 hours ago, PaternosterRow said:

Beautiful as per usual.  The attention to detail on those roof panels is fantastic - just what I’d expect from you, Pete, even the randomness is carefully planned.  Brilliant stuff.  Mike.

Many thanks also Mike - good to see you back on here posting...

1 hour ago, NeilHB said:

Fantastic work Pete - coming along well and you’ve captured the essence of Wenford Dries nicely. 

Many thanks Neil...

1 hour ago, nick_bastable said:

sure that gronk would look better in GREEN 

 

Nice progress if the wrong scale shame about DJLC  sure you owed me G&T  

 

Nick B 

Ha! Still pushing the green Nick

Thanks also - Yep, G+T and a chat about 2mmFS and 7mm sounds good

43 minutes ago, 46444 said:

Great work Pete and looking good... 

 

Now where's 37 412?

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

Many thanks also Mark

Ha! Stop tempting me to part with North of £500.

37 out of context, far too big and heavy for this line...and completely wanted 

1 hour ago, 46444 said:

 

Funnily enough I've already done 46466 in the unlined black livery. 

Not 46444 then Mark? 

Looks like a nice project to keep you busy when the bits land.
 

Good that it’s smooth running despite needing some cosmetic work.

Look forward to see it on the plank soon...

@46444 Very nice work Mark.

Nice collection of rolling stock you are gathering up for this future layout.

I really like the first shot too on the photo plank  

2 hours ago, Mikkel said:

Hi Pete, this is looking really good. I like the combination of many different prototypes materials and surfaces, i.e. ballast, apron, stone, concrete, brick, block etc - clearly a theme.

 

The gutter brackets are a neat feature, now you just need to make some for Kyle 

Many thanks Mikkel,

The whole lot probably needs a dusting of white to represent the clay but I will try and get the colours right first as a base than go straight to the bleached look.

As for the gutter brackets, did I ever tell you about my idea to do Kyle in 7mm...

More cracking work Mark.

No doubt after all that weathering, you can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal...

Tell us more about the blue 24...does that get returned to the owner too or is this a hint at the new layout?

1 hour ago, Kris said:

Looking very nice Pete.

Many thanks Kris...

13 minutes ago, 46444 said:

Brilliant modelling as ever Pete . 

 

The scene is set nicely and there is no doubt of  the location. 

 

Some nice detailing and colouring of the track and concrete too..  Looking forwards to seeing you paint and weather the dries. 

 

Likewise with the Clayhoods. Lovely in service look about them. I wonder if Steve at Realtec could make up some custom decals for them for you. 

 

Look forwards to further progression. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

 

 

Many thanks Mark

Good idea re the decals. The hoods are Skytrex outta the box at the moment and I know they have their faults (they have a 10ft WB not 9ft I believe) so eventually it would be good to replace them. There is a kit available I recall for a GWR 5 plank China clay wagon but for now these pass muster to enable me to progress the layout...

Nice work Mark - on a roll here 

Do like the finish you have achieved - am guessing you didn’t use any of your pre shading techniques to get this or else you would have said.

Look forward to the next post...

Good makeover that Mark.

Reassuring to know the spare parts fitted the other model so scale wise must be spot on.

Are you keeping it for yourself or will it be dispatched to your friend after completing? 
 

No FFS moments this time then...

8 hours ago, 46444 said:

 

Totally agree. A FFS would be a suitable Saturday indulgence... 

 

I thought FFS was something else 

More good stuff Mark - like the matt finish on the black kettle

For some reason I now have a craving to have a fish finger sandwich 

Still waiting to hear more on that photo plank...

Very nice work Mark and good to see you back posting

Tell us more about the photo plank...Is that a turnout I see in the background?

Are you sure this is not an extract of a new layout simmering away on the back burner? 

Was just thinking the other day you had been quiet Mikkel

What a cracking comeback post! A thoroughly enjoyable read over my lunch and thanks to share all those techniques - It looks fabulous.

The pic with the setts, pavement and drain is superb

Look forward to the next post on the traverser... 

Superb Ian - that’s going to make track cleaning more interesting! 

Looking forward to see Freshwater again on it’s next outing...whenever that might be...

On 26/02/2020 at 16:42, Mikkel said:

Hi Pete, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Must have been a tough christmas. I like how you decided to move on with the modelling as part of dealing with it. Sounds like your mum would have liked that.

 

That's an impressive looking apron, I can't tell the card from the filler after painting.

Many thanks Mikkel - very much appreciated.

Maybe don’t zoom in to close on the apron pics though 

Jumping straight from 2mmFS it’s interesting what details that perhaps are normally a concern now need to be considered...I need to up my skill set big time...

3 hours ago, NeilHB said:

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mum Pete.

 

Good to see some progress on Wenford - it’s looking really good. The technique you’ve used for the concrete apron has worked well. 

Thank you Neil - much appreciated...

2 hours ago, 46444 said:

Nice photo montage Pete. 

 

Some soul searching and digging deep by the sounds of things through a difficult time but a good decision to concentrate on Wenford Dries. 

 

As with Kyle, Wenford is going to be a 'Proper Job'

 

Pleased the layout is coming together nicely and the addition of those cement effects has already brought life to the layout. 

 

Be good to see an 08 pottering around on the layout eventually. 

 

I'm sure Wenford had a tractor also?

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

 

 

 

 

Thanks also Mark.

Correct it did have a tractor...think Rule No.1 would have to apply to the other tractors though...
 

2 hours ago, Kylestrome said:

For a brief moment I thought you had two 08s! 

 

Nice to see this progressing.

 

David

Thanks David,

Actually, on reflection  I do have two...if you count my Bachmann Brassworks one...

ooh liking this again...keep em coming

Well done Chris - assuming it’s not DCC then with all those wires 

Lighting, backscene and train shed all looking good.

Look forward to see this in June...

Congratulations on the pot

Some very nice work again Mark on the rolling stock.

Do like your preshading techniques

Me thinks you need a short 4mm scenic plank for your pics...

Some very nice mods there Mark.

Once these are finished, painted and weathered using your techniques they should look fab.

Look forwards to see the write up as to which layout they will be running on...assuming you are not regauging them to 009 

Loving those blue diesels...they look very at home...