Alex Duckworth

Great modelling as ever, Mike. Many years ago, on a canal holiday we went through the Bilston works and it's a memory that's stayed with me for years. Happy Christmas to you.

Alex.

Happy Christmas and a great New Year to you too, Mike - hope that you are well.

all the best,

Alex.

On 05/06/2022 at 23:52, bcnPete said:

Thanks Alex - yes thanks - hope you are too and maybe see you at the gig!

Sorry, not this time Pete, I'm off to the Greek islands on Thursday. Hope that you have a great time at the show.

Alex.

Still looks good, Pete. Hope you are well.

Don't worry about the wire and cornflake box thing Mike, proper modelling is about ending up with the best possible model for the desired result and you certainly  do that. I was told a long time ago that a good modelmaker would use materials appropriate to the desired result, whether brass, wood, card (or etching and 3D printing for that matter). It's quite natural, I find, to be hyper aware of the wobbly bits - when I've finished a model I can't bear to look at it for a couple of weeks, all I can see are the mistakes and bits that I should have done better. The important thing is that you improve from project to project.

regards,

Alex.

Hello Mike,

I've been coming back to your latest photos for a couple of days now and I have to say that I think  your "Starry Night" long exposure shot without the train is the most realistic model photo that I've ever seen. The screen is really well done but the roof with it's dirty glass and missing panes is perfect, as is the placement of the single figure at middle distance. I rather like the sunlight shot too - in fact I like all of them.

Hello Mike - brilliant (as ever) photo. I went back several times to check that it is a model and that you aren't spoofing us. Magic!

regards,

Alex.

Exceptional, especially with an out of the box engine. The finish on the background terrace is very realistic.

Alex.

Spot on.

Alex

Great work there David, this is going to make a really good diorama. Is it for the WD Simplex?

Alex.

Really nice model, great work. I always use Narrow Planet for etched plates, their quality is second to none.           https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk

Alex.

Hello Mike, glad to see that your work is as excellent as ever. Hope all is well with you.

all the best,

Alex.

Looking good David, nice loco and the layout is coming on well. Hope that you are all well.

Alex.

Great work, really effective - the details give exactly the right amount of relief and shadow.

Alex.

Still a great layout, delighted to see that it's still going strong.

Alex.

Nice work Pete, a good start, ready for your attention to detail to bring it to life. The buildings will be an interesting backdrop for the railway items, particularly that superb 08.

Alex.

Sorry to hear about your eye problems and your decision to halt construction. However I am sure that with your obvious talent for design and your eye for detail your future work will be excellent in whatever scale you choose. I'll certainly be watching.

regards,

Alex.

Hello Pete,

                you have my sympathy, I hate making track in any scale and I'm not much good at it.

Alex

Good to see Kyle out and about again. Great looking locos, good luck at Tonbridge.

Didn't have to wait long! More great photos, top class detailing and so much atmosphere, you have caught the feel of urban wasteland perfectly. The buildings are great.

Great work (as always). The extra depth really pays off, and the night shot is very effective. Looking forward to some more photos.

Alex.

Hi Pete, nice design - love the cutaway train shed. Had you considered reducing the platform width to allow the half relief building to emerge?

Alex.

Another one looking promising! Hope that you are well Pete.

Alex.

great photos Mike, and great modelling too. So realistic.

Alex.

Well done Pete, still hope to see Kyle sometime.

Alex.