Gedward
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You're right, it never rains but it pours.
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Thanks. Yes, just after a heavy downfall. We're conjuring up a moody Dartmoor.
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Show us your scratchbuilt building
Gedward replied to alant's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
Once more with feeling.
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Once more with feeling.
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Show us your scratchbuilt building
Gedward replied to alant's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
Coal office.
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Thinking about the scenery and terrain, are you planning a back scene? It might be a good idea to think about that early days too. I imagine with your artistic background, you'll want to paint it yourself. When photographing your layout, higher is better.
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Why is the fastest swimming stroke called the crawl? And as for the breast stroke, don't get me started.
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When you're ready, you know where to find me. You're absolutely right with regards to the planning. It can be fun but also very frustrating when trying to tick all the boxes and finding that you just don't have the room anyway. And even after the 100th iteration, you'll still end up making changes once you start laying the track.
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BTW, as I am also an oil painter, I thought I'd check out your work. A very impressive portfolio you have there. Particularly like the the intro cityscape image. Really like your style of work, there's a real sense of mood in many pieces. Excellent job. Can't wait to see what you do with the layout.
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Your layout sounds really interesting and I can see similar thinking to mine. But I’m not able to give much advice as such. As I’m working on my first 00 gauge layout. But it is GWR and set in the 50/60s so might be of some interest. It's called Bovey Tor. It's built on an open plywood frame and is supported on adjustable, metal shelf supports so it is moveable at least. Like you, I really appreciate fine scale track but do not fancy modelling it myself.
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I couldn't have put it better myself! I would love to have created a true to prototype branch line. And I spent a great deal of time researching many. But it always came down to compromising within my limited space. Heaton Lodge is a fine example of what can be achieved, when you don't have those constraints. George
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Time to start making roof tiles I guess.
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Ruyton Road Revisited. What to do with an old classic
Gedward replied to marc smith's topic in Layout topics
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Bovey Tor's coal office is progressing.
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Show us your scratchbuilt building
Gedward replied to alant's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
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Show us your scratchbuilt building
Gedward replied to alant's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
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Show us your scratchbuilt building
Gedward replied to alant's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
This old hut has seen better days no doubt.
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This old hut has seen better days no doubt.
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Thanks so much. Trying to create a Dartmoor scene in May, just after the rain. I guess all the buildings are about 90% done. I've left off the final details till after installation stage. Window sills, drain pipes, guttering, flashing, signage, cuddly toy etc. Also, I like to take a pause at this stage and see how I feel about it in a few weeks. Always good to take a break and come back with fresh eyes, rather than just rush and finish it in one go I think. George
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Thanks Captain, my layout is called Bovey Tor.
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Good points there, no offence taken.
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Sorry, I'll take my ball and go home.
