Gill Head: Kirkby Luneside's neighbour

[Physicsman]

Next update will probably be the end of next week, at the earliest.

 

Daily updates are rather pointless, aren't they?

 

Should be something different for people to look at by then.

[AdeMoore]

On 06/05/2022 at 22:45, Physicsman said:

Next update will probably be the end of next week, at the earliest.

 

Daily updates are rather pointless, aren't they?

 

Should be something different for people to look at by then.

Pointless never Jeff, just another angle is just fine I always notice something I’d previously missed.

Brilliant thread this not to be missed, or for your own sanity stick some moon pics up we like those to.

Cheers

[Physicsman]

A lot of work has been done in the underbridge area since Friday.

 

Landforms, a roadbase and a basic flock covering have gone in and the (completed) bridge continues to soak up dilute paint washes.

 

To avoid "same old, same old" postings, I'll show the state of play in a few days. Tomorrow I'll be starting on an embankment retaining wall, so that'll keep me busy.

 

I know some people like the daily format, and it's no inconvenience to me. However, I'm acutely (too much, probably) determined to avoid posting "similar" stuff (5 hours additional daily work may not be visible in the pics) and switching people's interest off.

 

J.

Edited May 9, 2022 by Physicsman

[AdeMoore]

I’m the “some people” 

Just saying!

Not even one incy wincy teeny wheeny tiny tiny pic 😆😉.

Don’t think that would switch peoples interest off…….

[Winslow Boy]

 

Don't think he's listening Ade. In fact I'm getting a bit concerned about him. I think he's become addicted to DAS. I think we may have to stage an intervention and put him on cold turkey.😀

[Physicsman]

3 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Don't think he's listening Ade. In fact I'm getting a bit concerned about him. I think he's become addicted to DAS. I think we may have to stage an intervention and put him on cold turkey.😀

 

DAS just not true........

 

May be able to find an incy wincy pic for you, Ade.....tune in later!

 

 

[Rowsley17D]

I think where there has been a process which is new or important to a "build" then frequent posts are perfectly okay. It's when people open endless boxes and plonk the contents on the layout and produce hourly posted photos that it all becomes a bit tedious and self-serving.

[Physicsman]

33 minutes ago, Rowsley17D said:

I think where there has been a process which is new or important to a "build" then frequent posts are perfectly okay. It's when people open endless boxes and plonk the contents on the layout and produce hourly posted photos that it all becomes a bit tedious and self-serving.

 

Jonathan, I COULD NOT AGREE MORE.

 

And there is one specific layout/train set on this Forum where exactly that happens - though Rule 1, of course, can be endlessly invoked.

 

Nobody forces us to look at any of the threads, so I suppose the "thread holder" can choose to post whatever they like.

 

For Gill Head, I'm very much aware of a core group of 15-20 people who regularly look on here. I'm not here to entertain, per se, but it bugs me if I feel I'm endlessly repeating myself (which I'm not).

 

I could add some variety with a video or ten.....NO, not my style.

[MrWolf]

3 hours ago, Rowsley17D said:

I think where there has been a process which is new or important to a "build" then frequent posts are perfectly okay. It's when people open endless boxes and plonk the contents on the layout and produce hourly posted photos that it all becomes a bit tedious and self-serving.

 

I much prefer to read about how someone has created a convincing scene, it doesn't take much, you can take proprietary items and make them unique with just a little work.

 

To me, modelling is making, modifying, improving, detailing items to create a believable picture, even if it's of something entirely fictional.

 

Box opening (or worse, never opening) is simply collecting in my book. Nothing wrong with it if it's your thing, but it isn't exactly modelling.

I try to keep my posts centred on something I'm making, or hacking about, or having a problem with. I get advice and encouragement and I hope that what I do is at least inspiring or entertaining for the reader, possibly even useful, despite things not always being in a logical order and random acts of weirdness.

 

It must be working, as people are quite shocked when a train appears..

[Winslow Boy]

55 minutes ago, MrWolf said:

 

I much prefer to read about how someone has created a convincing scene, it doesn't take much, you can take proprietary items and make them unique with just a little work.

 

To me, modelling is making, modifying, improving, detailing items to create a believable picture, even if it's of something entirely fictional.

 

Box opening (or worse, never opening) is simply collecting in my book. Nothing wrong with it if it's your thing, but it isn't exactly modelling.

I try to keep my posts centred on something I'm making, or hacking about, or having a problem with. I get advice and encouragement and I hope that what I do is at least inspiring or entertaining for the reader, possibly even useful, despite things not always being in a logical order and random acts of weirdness.

 

It must be working, as people are quite shocked when a train appears..

 

Wolfie haven't you got a house to decorate.😶

[MrWolf]

1 hour ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Wolfie haven't you got a house to decorate.😶

 

Nah, I just bought an RTP one instead.

[Physicsman]

Bit busy with non-modelling stuff at the mo, but will put a couple of pics on here later.

 

You bunch of slave drivers! 🤣

[Physicsman]

Quick update, then.

 

The underbridge isn't yet fixed in place. I have a little bit of tidying up to do with the pointing, yet. The "retaining wall" - just a standard square-block stone structure to keep the left embankment away from the road - has only just been built and had a quick wash of paint.

 

The position of the demarcation "proper" stone walling is clear, veering off to the left.

 

The flock is a VERY rough base cover. I sometimes wonder why I bother as it nearly always ends up covered in grass fibres of one length or another.

 

The Paint masterpiece gives the general idea of what is planned.

 

 

[Physicsman]

Additional pic. Will upload a few more in 2-3 days when some grass has gone down and a bit of stone walling added in.

 

[Peter Kazmierczak]

Sometimes one just has to stand in awe...

Last night's sunset.

[Physicsman]

Thanks for that, Peter.

 

It was a really lovely evening in the "far" north (Cumbria!!), too.

 

I obtained some spectacular images of the moon last night - may put a couple in here when processing is done.

 

248Gb of data in 36 images in 90 minutes. Good job I've got some SSD back-up drives.

[John Besley]

Love the way the stonework just jumps out at you, great bit of work Jeff

[Physicsman]

Update....

 

The underbridge is now sat in position with track fitted in place. Track will be grimed tomorrow.

 

Embankments to the rear of the bridge are in, covered to the flock stage. Base grass tomorrow.

 

Around 1000 stones are in the walling moving away from the bridge. More will be needed - maybe in a few days.

 

Pics will appear later this week, probably Thursday.

Edited May 16, 2022 by Physicsman

[MrWolf]

Message received, will maintain radio silence until further contact. Out.

 

[John Besley]

23 minutes ago, MrWolf said:

Message received, will maintain radio silence until further contact. Out.

 

 

What film was that from?

[Rowsley17D]

2 hours ago, Physicsman said:

Update....

 

The underbridge is now sat in position with track fitted in place. Track will be grimed tomorrow.

 

Embankments to the rear of the bridge are in, covered to the flock stage. Base grass tomorrow.

 

Around 1000 stones are in the walling moving away from the bridge. More will be needed - maybe in a few days.

 

Pics will appear later this week, probably Thursday.

 

Sounds very promising.

[MrWolf]

4 minutes ago, John Besley said:

 

What film was that from?

 

Richard Burton as Major Schmidt / Major Smith in Where Eagles Dare.

[AdeMoore]

“Thursday” tell em Thursdee but don’t tell em which Thursdee 😉.

Trouble is there’s a photo famine Tuesdee and Wednesdee to deal with between now and then! 🙃 😇

[Physicsman]

Give 'em an inch....... and they take a millimetre!!

 

Good response, lads. Sorry that you'll have to wait, but I have a few (thousand) things yet to do. 

 

Rob, tell Burton to stay tuned in!

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, Physicsman said:

Give 'em an inch....... and they take a millimetre!!

 

Good response, lads. Sorry that you'll have to wait, but I have a few (thousand) things yet to do. 

 

Rob, tell Burton to stay tuned in!

 

I believe the correct procedure would be; 

 

Broadsword calling Danny Boy, Broadsword calling Danny Boy. Stand by. Broadsword out.