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Got quite excited when I read Isebrook was going to be produced and was expecting this livery: http://www.flickr.co...N05/3118325693/ Looks like we'll have to wait for the third batch! Hopefully it may be considered (Perhaps Chris can be persuaded?) but in the meantime I await my early crest version. Cheers, Mark

Great piece of work Sylvian.

Nice touch Pete and brings the locos to life. Cheers, Mark

Evening Pete, Absolutely brilliant. I love the sense of perspective you've achieved with the dries Pete. Certainly no mistaking the location and it takes me back to a warm overcast day in Cornwall last September with a FL 66 shunting some PCA's. Great photos of the 37/66 but as Missy says the ground level shots give a feel for the layout. I personally think this is going to be one of those layouts that inspires others and is used as an example of true finescale modelling. And no I haven't been drinking G&T's either! Nice work Pete-the Mojo is in full swing and thanks for the 66 photos. Cheers, Mark

Hi Peter, Things have seriously progressed since I last looked-and very good it looks too. Excellent work and look forward to the next post. Cheers, Mark

Hi Andy, Impressive stuff! Looking forwards to seeing more posts. Cheers, Mark

Hi Al, Excellent work! Have just received one of these kits from MT to enhance my 14xx. Out of curiosity-are those dreadful traction tyres still on it? I'm tempted to try an etched chassis or have you added pick-ups to the Autocoach to improve the running quallities? I saw the real thing at the GCR today. Looked superb in GWR green with a Choc/Cream Autocoach! Mines going to be Newton Abbot's 1427 in post war GWR livery! Cheers, Mark

Ah! Sussed you then Peter! Seriously, Whimsey or a layout based around Whimsey sounds really good. I've always thought Whimsey would make a nice layout and bring a different genre to the GWR/BR (WR) branchline. I really like the work you've done on the steam pipes with some ingenious scratch building. Once the paint's on the weathering will bring all the detail out nicely. Hope to see more later. Cheers, Mark

Nice work Peter. Could have a touch of Whimsey about this in the Dean Forest with Berry Wiggins bitumen tanks and the odd Pannier shunting tank wagons about. Look forwards to the next installment. Cheers, Mark

I think I'll be coming to the Northampton Show as well! Be good to see it in the flesh!

Hi Stu, Only just caught up with this layout and all I can say is it's one of the best layouts I've seen for a longtime on here that appeals to me. It's very simple but you've managed to achieve a great deal in this small space and it doesn't look overcrowded. The trackwork, scenery,buildings and rolling stock all work in synergy, in doing so you've captured the setting just right. Look forwards to further posts and future layouts to this standard! Most impressed! Cheers, Mark

Excellent work Pete and worth the perserverence. B) Instantly captures the prototype and there's no doubting what it's based on. Weathering will certainly bring out the detail too. Once you've finished this I guess it will be the trees next-just a few! Now we need a shot of a FL 66 shunting some PCA's. Looking forwards to the next instalment. Cheers, Mark

Great work Alex, I like the effect you've achieved with the weathering. Captures the prototype really well and yes, I think you've been restrained compared to the prototype photos. I've had the same happen to me too re: Games Worshop acrylics going off to quickly and now tend to use Valejo ones. As an aside-I was recently told that Valejo now make GW paints. Cheers, Mark

Forgot to add-John at Precision could probably do all of your 37 numbers for you thus avoiding applying individual numbers. I've used them for a project and the're really well produced.

Hi Pete, Good to see the first post of 2011 and it's looking good!B) I really like the depth of field you've achieved with the photographs-'The Master' has taught you well!. The 37 looks fantastic and you might be tempted to think it was the 4mm version if you were none the wiser. John at Precision Decals does the decals for 37207. Here we are: http://www.precisionlabels.com/d96.html http://www.precisionlabels.com/d95.html Very tempting to have a go at one of these myself! The sight of a FGW Class 153 Class 121 will look brilliant when Dapol release it. As for the tree's as weve said before-I think you're going to need a full on arboretum! Looking forwards t the shots of the driers when there ready too. Nice one. Mark

Hi Faye, Nice job and certainly looks a bit different to a Ixion Manor now! Good to see a photo too. I think all of this should blend in nicely and you'll have a very good model of a Grange. What livery are you going to finish her in by the way? Look forwards to the next installment. B) Cheers, Mark

Hi Jo, Coming along nicely. Glad you've managed to capture all that fine detail. Mark

Really nice work Jon. The detail is brilliant! Cheers, Mark

I'll be watching this post with interest as well and would like to see some photos to show the progression of the kit and getting the donor chassis to fit.! Look forwards to the next posting. Cheers, Mark

Hi Alex, Have now had time to have a proper look at your new 'Peak'. I'll have to dig out my old 'Power of the Peaks' book as well now. Having been brought up with Class 45's on the Midland Mainline I'm a bit of a fan of these locos. Only ever saw one Class 44 in service though, and that was 44008 'Penyghent' at Peterborough in the early 80's. Nice design and I actually prefer the 44 over the 45/46. As for your model I think it captures the look just right, especially around the nose area and the front bufferbeam. I like the finish too. Green suited these locos better than blue and the weathering really enhances the finished loco. Now the big question is: Did they make it to St.Ives? Looking forwards to the next update. Cheers, Mark

I like the sound of this layout. It gives huge scope for running all manner of stock and locos. Be nice to see some photos and progress on the goods yard and engine shed. Mark

Spot the mistake! Your not Kris!!! Apologies Mark

Nice work Kris B) . The trees and the scenery look good and that video adds a touch of class to the post! Seriously though. I love the last shot you took of the Prairie as it captures the feeling of open space nicely. Looks like a cracking layout and one to look out for in the future. Cheers, Mark

Hi Alex, Really nice work there on your 31. The valance area looks good. Look forward to seeing her in her ochre paint and will make a change from the usual green or black of the 1960's. Cheers, Mark

Nice work Pete.B) Sounds as if a few Christmas bashes have got your eye in on the cladding. It looks really neat, and as you say with a bit of scribing and weathering I think you're on the right track (Concrete inset of course ). You sound a lot more positive with it all as well which is always a good sign. Cheers, Mark