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I really like both of these photos, Alan. The natural pose of the two gents and the bike propped up against the shed is lovely. Are the figures from ModelU? All the best, Nick.

Beautiful piece of work so far, John. It really is excellent and have real presence on your layout. All the best, Nick.

Thanks Al. I've sent him a link and will point him in your direction! He is quite a dabbler really, creating his own DCC system and all sorts of complicated stuff - what do you expect for a network manager!?

Hi Al, I do remember your horrid experience now you mention it. There is a lot to be said for small layouts and ones own transport. Rental companies are either fine or awful in my experience - no mid ground at all. The new 56xx does look nice. I do hope someone, or Dapol, produce an improved 14xx and 45/4575 locomotive. For the space-starved modeller, small GWR BLTs are perfect. All the best, Nick.

Looks really good, Al. I've sent a good (non-RMWeb) modelling friend a link to your blog, as Richard is thinking of going down this route track wise for his N gauge layout. All the best, Nick.

Really nice to see some progress, Andrew. Sorry to hear of the other bits. Take care, Nick.

I'm looking forward to seeing you progress, Al. I always liked the original 4mm version of Paynestown and enjoyed watching it at one of the RMWeb events years ago. All the best, Nick.

I've only just caught up with this new, which is truly excellent! I'm very much looking forward to buying a couple of points: they look excellent. All the very best, Nick.

Thanks, Tim. The Bachmann bodies had loose floors, so mine (literally) dropped out. I then used a decent Windsor Newton Series 7 Kolinsky Sable Brush to paint each plank individually. I've completed a couple of open wagons using Humbrol enamels and Martin Welsh's technique - which I will share soon - using the same technique. All the best, Nick.

Thank you for all your comments, gents. Very much appreciated. I did some modelling today; first proper modelling for a while. A few years ago, I was able to purchase some Bachmann ex GWR Toad bodies for £1 each. I bought four and then managed to source some Airfix underframes for a similar price. Before Christmas, I got two of the vans to a semi-complete state and then found another part-converted P4 model in a box. Lord knows how long it has been languishing away in there, but I thought it needed finishing off. I know both models (Bachmann and Airfix) have compromises, but I've detailed them up to represent an A19, A20 and A21 respectively using Atkins (et al) book - GWR Goods Wagons - and for layout stock I think they should be alright. I've fitted replacement buffers, lamp brackets and veranda detailing and will re-number and weather each one once it is a little warmer outside. One of the vans will have Launceston R.U. added to provide a little nod to the line. I don't think Launceston ever had an offically allocated van, but there always seemed to be one or two kicking about the yard. Tavistock South did; although, this was a later BR built model and will be modelled at a later date. The transfer was a custom job by Steve Bell of Railtec Transfers. I only placed the order on Tuesday and it arrived this morning; first-class service. Rather nice transfer The lamp bracket needs a tiny bit of 'tweaking'. I drill a very small hole, then open it out slightly with a knife blade. The bracket is a Finney example. Folded, soldered up and then 'sweated' into place. Rather dusty Tavistock Junction R.U. A19 van, with detailed veranda - each plank was painted using enamels. It needs weathering inside next and possibly a ModelU guard... Slightly different interior of a what will become an A21 - vacuum cylinder between the sandboxes. Trio awaiting final detailing and any little tweaks - all with replacement buffers and planking in the roof on the end example. Not sure if I will do the other two. I know they aren't perfect, but I've tried to give them all a little character and once weathered, should look alright bringing up the rear of a goods train. Thanks for reading. Best wishes, Nick.

Hello everyone, I thought I would just write a quick post to let everyone know what I've been up to. I've had quite a few PMs and emails from various people checking in, which has shown beyond doubt what a great bunch of people we have on here. I haven't completely fallen off the edge of the planet! Between January and 8th March, school was mad - mixture of spinning the usual in-house plates, then chuck in 4-hours of proper learning for the children at home and any 'spare' time I had evaporated! Still, hopefully that is now over and done with. It made the difference to a lot of our children, so it was worth it. Just when things started to calm down a bit, 10 days before Good Friday, I started developing the most agonising pains in my stomach. After a seven day holiday to hospital between Easter Sunday and last Saturday and I now have had two gallstones removed, but have to wait for the gallbladder to be removed for a couple of weeks to allow the infection in the gallbladder to reduce. Lesson learnt! Next time I have a pain, I won't double down on pain killers and will actually go and see someone! I'm hoping to do some modelling over the next couple of days and have some possible Launceston branch themed layout ideas as a replacement for Whitchurch. I still want to complete a smaller project before embarking on Horrabridge, but don't want to loose sight of the main goal. Once again, thank you to those of you who sent messages; it really has been greatly appreciated. Talk soon, Nick.

Hello Graham, Penmaenpool is really coming along. I've really enjoyed looking through your thread. On a family holiday (about 20 years ago now), we stopped at Penmaenpool whilst cycling back from Barmouth to Dolgellau. It brings back lots of lovely memories. I look forward to your future work. All the best, Nick.

Hello Graham, I really shouldn't look at GWR and former GWR 7mm layouts! Very inspirational work: I look forward to watching Liscombe grow. Some excellent modelling so far. All the best, Nick.

Absolutely lovely little project: it just oozes the character of the location. I've really enjoyed reading (and learning) from your work. Very much looking forward to future updates. All the very best, Nick.

Thank you for sharing the tree link, Mikkel. Your example is excellent! I've very much enjoyed catching up on your thread this morning. All the best, Nick.

Lovely work, Paul. Lots of fine details. Best wishes, Nick.

Very much enjoyed reading the articles and watching the video clips. Thank you for organising it @AY Mod and the team. Best wishes, Nick.

Mikkel, that is brilliant! All the best, Nick.

Hi Rich, I've really enjoyed catching up with your thread this evening; the layout is really starting to take shape. All the best, Nick.

Hello, I'm not an expert on SR livery, but I've seen some good models painted in Vallejo paints. I use the Vallejo range for figure painting and some building repaints. I know Andrew's vehicle is in LSWR livery, but the brown looks very similar to the variant used by the SR after grouping. Mikkel has produced a couple of LSWR vehicles using Vallejo paints: Interesting thread here: I hope that is of some help. Kind regards, Nick.

You have been busy, Brian. Top stuff, sir. Kind regards, Nick.

I'm a little bit late to the party... but... isn't this an exciting development! I'm really impressed with your work, Wayne: I can't wait to see the finished products. All the best, Nick.

Nice little project; I shall watch with interest! Kind regards, Nick.

Top work, Sir! I haven't been on RMWeb for a while and this was rather splendid to see! Complements of the Season to everyone! Best wishes and kind regards, Nick.

I do like the dual station at Launceston. GWR/SR modeller's dream - different companies stock, legitimately running along side eachother.