David Bell

I have realised that some folk are still visiting this thread but most of the photos are missing following the "big crash". So here are a couple of pictures of the mostly finished diorama so people have something to look at!

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David

That footbridge works really well. It serves to frame the scene and  emphasises the difference in level between the tracks in the foreground and those behind. Well done.

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David

Mine arrived a couple of weeks ago.  It really is a lovely model. I wanted to depict a War Department trolley and originally thought to order the green model. In the end I went for the black one. Here is what I did to it.

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David

Whatever next! A passenger train.

All adds to the variety. Good running session video.The low level shots are particularly effective.

Looking forward to seeing the station area develop.

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David

This is the basis of the next locomotive for Leuchars.

It is a Bachmann Brassworks 04 which I must have bought about 20 years ago.

I fitted it with sound back then and it has a pick up connection to a conflat wagon which I fitted pick ups to.

Just needs to be repainted!

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David

I would like to think I could finish it this summer but I am kidding myself!

We are away for a month in July/ August on a post COVID post retirement trip of a lifetime, going to Banff then through the Rockies on the Rocky Mountaineer to Vancouver, then Vancouver Island to visit relatives, then Seattle, Sun Valley  Idaho, then Denver then back to Calgary then home. You could call it our honeymoon since we have not been anywhere significant since we got married in the middle of Covid in 2020, in front of all of 6 people!

So it is a two summer build. I want to get the ground supports, underframe, insulation and floor done this year including all underframe details  steps etc. It is not apparent in the photo but I have already dug 12 of 18 holes required for the supports.  Next year I will complete the frame, body and roof. Than it will be time to relocate the layouts.

It'll be fun!

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David

The first motive power for RAF Leuchars.

9 minutes ago, brylonscamel said:

Yikes! That's a big toy to play with!

It came with a driver fortunately, though I would love to have had a go!

Some progress of sorts. I finally got round to clearing the area the coach will sit, with a little bit of help!

Lovely work. Really brings it to life.

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David

Great idea, particularly the extended footbridge.

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David

So , watched this week's video and last week's one after the other. Is that binge watching, not sure!

All looking great Andy

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David

I have not made the train yet. However I did make reasonable progress with the diorama of Embo in Gauge 3.

A few things still to do but mostly finished.

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David

Now ballasting is underway it is all looking very good.

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David

1 hour ago, David jennings said:

Hi David

I suspect you’re already aware, but Facebook there’s an Industrial Locomotives Enthusiasts Group, and last two days been posts and colour pics of  North British and Ruston & Hornsby shunters at RAF Leuchars? 
 

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Dave 

Good pictures, and not seen before , thanks

Hi Dave,

I was not aware so will definitely check that out, thanks.

The world of MOD railways is new to me.

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David

10 hours ago, MyRule1 said:

 

 

You might have enough references but it may be worth joining thr Military Railway Study Group

 

https://www.mrsg.org.uk/

 

at the moment their web-site is under development, with member access to the archive, but membership gives you access to a wide range of information about military railways.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for that link. I took a quick look and I shall certainly be joining.

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David

I shàll certainly have a look at that. I have been modelling railways my whole life but the military aspect is new to me. I am certainly a novice when it comes to that!

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David

Another great video Mr P.

Amazing how your terraforming between the two loops has brought it all together.

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David

Yes thanks I have that book. It has good photos of the front of the shed which I used when I made my drawing.Also last month's Back Track has a good article.

I noted the surviving loco in Fife. There is also an ex  Leuchars loco in Kent.

I have been up in the loft looking through the pile of models. I have been buying model trains for over 40 years and there is all sorts of things up there in all sorts of scales some of which I have forgotten about. I have never sold any of it!

I found a Bachmann Brassworks 04 which I must have bought 20 years ago. I shall repaint in RAF livery and name Motray Water. (Taking after the river name theme of the final two pairs of locomotives at Leuchars).The MOD did not have an 04, (there was one 03). I also have a Dapol 08 in BR blue which I will renumber to  a Dundee West allocated loco and run it on the pretext of being a substitute for a failed loco. It did happen in the fifties when a couple of Y9's did perform the role for a brief time.

I have a  Hatton' s warwell and two VEA vans (used for munitions)and I have ordered a Wickham Trolley which I will repaint in MOD livery.

None strictly prototypical but it is a start!

Also it has been a bit like Christmas this week with the arrival of kits for the Phantom, the Wessex helicopter and an F3 Tornado plus a Unimog truck. Lots to do!

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David

My attempt at a drawing of the engine shed

Great stuff Ade.

Those coaches look lovely.

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David

Looking great Rob.

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David

That is looking great.

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David

Also this arrived in the post this morning.i think it will fit well into the scene