Gedward

And in mono.

14 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

This is really outstanding work on the buildings and the backscene. As others have said, you have captured the mood of the area very well.

 

May I just enquire, though, whether there are to be any window sills on the lovely signalbox, please?

 

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

7 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Please don't, or if you feel you still want to, please direct us to a thread with images of your layout, please.

 

That last photo, especially with the backscene, seemed very 'Belah' to me, lovely.

 

Thanks Captain, my layout is called Bovey Tor.

9 minutes ago, jcm@gwr said:

 

Not the intention of my post to put people of posting, but to encourage them to start their

own threads, showing how they make their models.

 

I would like to see how you got your buildings to that standard, but until they are 'planted'

in position on a layout they can't really be considered for this thread, no disrespect intended.

 

I've always considered this thread, and the similarly named 'How realistic are your models?'

to be the showcase of finished layouts (and models) that are indistinguishable from the real 

thing, and are something to aspire to. But they are quite often backed up by layout threads

and workbench threads, which are invaluable to appreciate how you got there.

Good points there, no offence taken. 

11 minutes ago, jcm@gwr said:

 

Totally agree with this statement, I'm starting to get bored with scrolling through the 

obvious Work-in-Progress pictures, and the ones with the tension lock couplings on

show, just to find the inspiring pictures, that are difficult to tell from the real thing!

Sorry, I'll take my ball and go home. 

Then there were three.

Then there were three.

Well the roofers have been and gone. Still lots to add to this once it's installed.

Well the roofers have been and gone. Still lots to add to this once it's installed.

Well the roofers have been and gone. Still lots to add to this once it's installed.

23 minutes ago, ikcdab said:

Hi there, that's me... So glad you are using it. I think I covered all the buildings in the book, of you need anything specific, let me know.

Ian Coleby

Sorry I didn't make the connection after seeing the name Ian. I guess not enough coffee in the system yet.

Although Bovey Tor is a freelance branchline, I so want to make it as 'believable' as possible. I spent ages researching various station buildings in the GW area. I particularly wanted an interesting building without a huge canopy covering the most interesting parts. And Crowcombe was just perfect for my purposes. Just as the Williton box is also. I love how it sits on the slope at the end of the platform, which is quite unique to me. When I spotted your book for sale at Warley, I was so pleased as this saved me so much more research and brick counting too.

9 hours ago, ikcdab said:

Looks great. I have drawings of every building on the Minehead line, if you need any, let me know.

Ian

Ian, that's very kind. I am using detailed drawings from the book 'The Minehead Branch 1848-1971 by Ian Coleby. If you have any others that would be very useful thank you.

3 hours ago, ikcdab said:

Very nice. Looks a bit like Williton. I have spent many hours there....

Good spot. All the main buildings /structures are based on the Minehead branch. So the signal box is indeed based on Williton.

Well it's already a month since my first post. Meanwhile working on the roof slates for the signal box.

5 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

About 50 years ago I enjoyed a narrowboat excursion called Jason's Trip from there to Camden Locks and back. A most relaxing experience in Central London. 

Wow! So that would be 1971, when I left school and started working at 16 years young.

Just trying to get hold of some roofers before it starts raining. Oh, too late.

Just trying to get hold of some roofers before it starts raining.

11 minutes ago, Oldddudders said:

And did Paddington Basin figure in your local explorations? It might explain the Tavistock Canal.

Absolutely, as kids we used to play around the basin and the many bomb sites. We used the canal at Little Venice to visit the London Zoo. And when designing the layout for Bovey Tor, top of the list was that it must include water.

Having been born and raised in Paddington, I guess gives me a pretty good excuse and reason to pursue my trip down the Great Western memory lane with this layout. We lived close to Westbourne Park and Royal Oak stations, the very busy approach to Paddington. And where I cut my teeth trainspotting with my Ian Allan book. Although by then, it was mainly Warships and Westerners doing heavy lifting. I was 8 in 1963, so have some fond memories of the steam era. We spent all of our summer holidays in Devon, travelling down to Brixham in the late 50s. Sun, sea, sand and steam. What’s not to love?