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I'll echo that. I especially like your sense of including just the right kind of details to make it look real, and the way you get the light looking so real every time. Keep it coming, please

Some really nice workaday stock there. The kit built and RTR items blend together really well, thanks to the good weathering. I like the crew in that last shot :-)

This looks like a great little scene. Doing one small section at the time is a very useful approach, I think (although it doesn't stop some of us from taking ages!). You move fast, Frank, and yet the modelling is so good. This will be great to follow.

Thanks Mark. Don't have a Mac unfortunately. I do like the 3D style of the drawing though.

This has been interesting to follow, and a great result too. Agree that the covering power of Vallejo acrylics is extraordinary. It makes a lot of paint-jobs simpler and easier, I find.

This looks good, will be interesting to follow. There are so many options for varying Inglenooks, and I like the wharf concept here. Can I ask what programme you drew up the trackplan in? It looks good.

Very good looking trees, I think. Nice video too, very relaxing. Brought my pulse down to normal after an infuriating day - thanks!

This looks fantastic. And an unusual feature too. The little bit of sloping roof at the rear will be very effective in terms of adding to the illusion I think. I really look forward to seeing this done, great stuff.

Oh yes, this kind of discovery can be so annoying. Once you know the problem is there, it is very difficult to accept it even if you had no clue before. The repainting option does sound rather laborious and would steal a lot of time from making new stuff. I like the idea of the etched access hatch. It would limit the problem and with care you might be able to remove the old one and fit the new one withput too much extra work? Others on here might even be interested in them? I don't suppose it would be feasible to simply extent the existing hatches with a bit of thin perspex or similar, smooth out the dividing line and add detailing?

Hi Chris, couldn't see the forest for the trees, eh? :-) I know what you mean about hankering for something different, and I can see how DCC and sound could add that. The 04 is such an attrative loco as well, and it looks really good sitting there on the rollers. I'm curious about the perspex screen?

Kitbuilt horseboxes do sometimes sell in that price range. Odd isn't it, how horseboxes tend to invoke special feelings in modellers :-)

Ouch, those wheels look like something from Barry scrap yard! This kind of project can be like repairing something on a house - you think it's going to be a quick job, then you discover all the mistakes and shortcuts made by previous owners :-) But I have complete faith that this will become a beautiful loco once you're done.

Nice approach to be working with the manufacturer rather than just flaming him and moving on.

From your past track record, this doesn't look as if it will take you long to do. There's something very satisfying about restoring abandoned model, I think. Will be interested to see how you get on with the bow pen.

Pete, dunno a thing about diesels, but the whole thing sure looks good. Congratulations on having almost finished (?) the layout. It certainly looks done. I especially like the last shot, where everything just blends together and it looks as if we're out on the water looking in. The greyish colour was an excellent choice! You might think those are bubbles in the backscene, but actually its just a dimension warp. Kyle in 4D...

That looks almost like a 4mm wagon, great work as usual Ian. What a fascinating read about "the quarrymen", and some very evocative photos! (easy enough for us to say all these years later, sitting comfortably in front of the PC!). That stone warf at Corsham is just crying out to be modelled. Fantastic stuff.

What, you mean the snow is melting? :-) Seriously though, this looks to be visually very interesting. I especially like the way the building sits on the shoulder of the cutting. Looking forward to seeing more.

What a great memory to have from your Canadian trip, and what a nice tribute to someone who meant something to you. I like how you have modelled the supporting frame for the bell, it looks convincing to me. BTW, I agree with Uncle Ed about the valances :-)

We all know what a fantastic modeller you are, so I'll be different this time and congratulate you on the photography. On the subject of livery, we probably have the same books so I'm afraid I can't add anything. I wonder though where the theory of the lettering originally being black actually comes from? Slinn does not state the origin of this theory. Indeed, he makes a point of saying that no trace has been found in official documents to say which colour was used, and that the difference between black and red cannot be seen in photos from the time. So where does the theory then come from? On a related issue. I assume it is a scientifically proven point that the photographic emulsions of the time don't allow us to differentiate between red and black? I ask because when I look at the photo of the Mica on page 94 in Slinn (original version), the lettering seems obviously red to me, although it is "believed to be in black". The plot thickens when I look at the photo on page 97. Here, some of the lettering is much darker than the rest. In fact, the darker letters almost seem to have been touched up (note especially the "G." bottom right, compared to the "W.R."). If indeed some of these early photos were touched up, could that have given rise to the theory of black lettering? What do I know. But conspirancy theories are fun!

FWIW, the trackplan for "The bay" on Farthing is basically the Lambourn Bay with a couple of features from the Winchester bay thrown in: The above books are all recommended. I wrote up a few more on the reference list here: http://www.gwr.org.uk/nodns.html that may be of interest. It would be an extremely interesting project if you go ahead with it.

Wow! I know absolutely nothing about 3D printing, but something like this really shows the potential. I'm particularly impressed by your modelling of the underframes though, they are works of art. That photo of the underframes is really impressive, I think. David's reasoning on the livery makes a lot of sense. For the record, Slinn's GW Way (original version), p 84 states that "in the middle of the first war" fish, fruit trucks and special cattle wagons were transferred to the passenger list and "re-numbered and re-painted". Whether this was then to lake or brown is less clear. He says it is not certain if all brown stock did in fact receive lake. He says that horse boxes, carriage trucks, possibly early Bloaters and re-numbered Tadpoles "probably did" but is not sure about Siphons. But by "the middle of the first war" I think its safe to assume that fresh painting of lake had been abandoned. So for the early 20s, I would also say brown.

If you ask me, it is the Mount Sinai of railways

Sorry mate, I've just found the original HR notes which state that it was painted red. Fortunately not! ;-) Beautiful work as ever. Am especially impressed by the colouring of the wagon floor. I know what you mean about making transfers fit even if they don't - I agree you've managed to pull it off here. Simply brilliant.