RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2018 talking of railways and Welsh sheep reminds me of this takes me back to my younger days! cheers, Keith Lovely! But sheep in the bottom right hand corner of Wales, where it also snows but not quite as much, have a less amenable outlook on life, and don't wait for the bad weather to come down from the mountains. They are a nuisance, and are not potty trained. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailpace Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) It’s been a while since I watched a whole episode, but I now know it’s been too long! Mrs P not so happy but then perhaps she doesn’t understand. Was Ivor’s snowplough scanned by Oxford by any chance? Edited December 1, 2018 by snailpace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2018 "Oh, Jones. You're always rrrrun-ning everywhere." 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I must have already become a model railway pedant by the age of about 8 because I remember thinking that Ivor's whistles were probably out of gauge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted December 2, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) The railcar on it's way back to Encombe Town passing through 99 acre wood! Do my eyes decieve me? No, that is indeed Stan Dare standing there by the fence watching the world go by Edited March 22 by KNP 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2018 Really really like that photo. Hitting the like button is not praise enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Kevin, you make 16.5mm gauge track look like 18.2mm gauge. What's your secret? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 The railcar on it's way back to Encombe Town passing through 99 acre wood! Do my eyes decieve me? No, that is indeed Stan Dare standing there by the fence watching the world go by 1663.jpg Really really like that photo. Hitting the like button is not praise enough. Kevin, you make 16.5mm gauge track look like 18.2mm gauge. What's your secret? Yes, A stunning shot young Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted December 3, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Following on from the earlier theme of taking pictures across the layout this one was done earlier Worked, but to much clutter that is non-layout specific mid distance but the RH side was looking promising So putting Affinity to work with some editing work came up with this To my mind the best bit is where the grass foreground disappeared in the curve of the field making it feel like you where standing on a slope looking out across a valley. Edited March 22 by KNP 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted December 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2018 To my mind the best bit is where the grass foreground disappeared in the curve of the field making it feel like you where standing on a slope looking out across a valley. Indeed. Beautiful stuff as ever Kevin. You've done it here with clever photo editing, but having a dip where the 3-dimensional scenery hits the backscene can give a similar effect. (If anyone saw a lovely N gauge layout called 'Wickwar' at Warley you'll know what I mean. As Eric said of Ernie, you couldn't see the join.) John C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbow Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Following on from the earlier theme of taking pictures across the layout this one was done earlier 1664.jpg Worked, but to much clutter that is non-layout specific mid distance but the RH side was looking promising So putting Affinity to work with some editing work came up with this 1665.jpg To my mind the best bit is where the grass foreground disappeared in the curve of the field making it feel like you where standing on a slope looking out across a valley. Those sheep actually look woolly ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 The middle one has a rather sinister expression, as though she is planning to take over the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave John Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2018 As a mac user I decided to go for Affinity. Its a lot cheaper than Photoshop and after a bit of a learning curve I am getting to grips with it . My layout lacks the impressive scenery of yours , but I'm working on it. I had a go at stacking to give depth of field, early results not brilliant but I can see where I'm going wrong. Anyway, keep posting, very relaxing to have a look at your work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 There is a freeware with impressive capability called GIMP, which I have occasionally dabbled with. https://www.gimp.org Well worth a look. Martin Wynne did some very clever stuff with an oblique photo of some point-work, which he corrected to a plan view, and imported into Templot. Most impressive. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted December 4, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) The population of Little Muddle has increased by three. It is my pleasure to introduce to you Molly and Dolly (Molly is the tall one in case you where wandering) both keen members of the local WI chatting to the local butchers main delivery man, Alfie Alfreds. He's a bit of a wheeler dealer so no doubt he's trying to look nonchalant and act the man in charge whilst working a deal for meat to be delivered to WI branch hall! They are Modelu figures and the bike is the one posted a few weeks ago from Roxey Mouldings Edited March 22 by KNP 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 4, 2018 The population of Little Muddle has increased by three. It is my pleasure to introduce to you Molly and Dolly (Molly is the tall one in case you where wandering) both keen members of the local WI chatting to the local butchers main delivery man, Alfie Alfreds. He's a bit of a wheeler dealer so no doubt he's trying to look nonchalant and act the man in charge whilst working a deal for meat to be delivered to WI branch hall! 1666.jpg 1667.jpg 1668.jpg They are Modelu figures and the bike is the one posted a few weeks ago from Roxey Mouldings They put me in mind of Cissie and Ada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I can't help thinking that possibly Alfie is private Walker's dad. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les le Breton Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 The population of Little Muddle has increased by three. It is my pleasure to introduce to you Molly and Dolly (Molly is the tall one in case you where wandering) both keen members of the local WI chatting to the local butchers main delivery man, Alfie Alfreds. He's a bit of a wheeler dealer so no doubt he's trying to look nonchalant and act the man in charge whilst working a deal for meat to be delivered to WI branch hall! 1666.jpg 1667.jpg 1668.jpg They are Modelu figures and the bike is the one posted a few weeks ago from Roxey Mouldings Absolutely Exquisite model, I'm in awe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2018 Quite right; anyone holding a cigarette like that is definitely a bit shifty... Molly and Dolly's upright and rather stiff pose screams middle class and W.I, though, and a mighty battle of wits and class warfare is taking place here; brilliant characterisations that bring a superb model to vivid life! I remember ladies like this from my childhood, a little older then of course. Terrifying in their moral rectitude, and usually spinsters or widows from the Great War, the stern exterior usually failed to hide a kindness and generosity (at least toward us children) that was palpable. The loss of a ball over a garden wall was an event that provoked something not much short of terror, but the ball was always returned and would sometimes come with a bag of boiled sweets to soften the request to 'don't let it happen again, or I'll be having words with your mother, young man!'. Later, when I was more aware of the lives these women had led and the deep sorrow that pervaded them, I felt very sorry for them. I hope Alfie Twice, as he would certainly have been known in South Wales, doesn't rip them off too badly, but they seem able to take care of themselves. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted December 4, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 4, 2018 I hope Alfie Twice, as he would certainly have been known in South Wales, doesn't rip them off too badly, but they seem able to take care of themselves. One swing of those bags and he'd never do it again, I wouldn't cross them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Are the female figures from ModelU's Pendon Museum series? They have the mid to late 1920's, possibly early 1930's look appropriate for country middle aged women of that era. Very conservative skirt length. Excellent painting and very good grouping placement in Little Muddle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Are the female figures from ModelU's Pendon Museum series? They have the mid to late 1920's, possibly early 1930's look appropriate for country middle aged women of that era. Very conservative skirt length. Excellent painting and very good grouping placement in Little Muddle. Thanks They are indeed from the excellent Modelu Pendon range. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 (edited) I received my copy of the BRM magazine this very morning where I noticed my Cakbox Challenge 'Long Walk Home' had won. Many thanks to everyone that voted for me and indeed to all those of you that also followed my thread. Luckily the magazine arrived this morning before we left so I became aware of the result, as in a few hours the family will be heading to Manchester to fly out to Florida to visit the home of a certain M.Mouse. Things, therefore, for next few weeks will be a little quiet on this website but who knows especially if I can get the wi-fi working in the house!!! Many thanks again... Edited December 5, 2018 by KNP 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted December 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 5, 2018 I received my copy of the BRM magazine this very morning where I noticed my Cakbox Challenge 'Long Walk Home' had won. Many thanks to everyone that voted for me and indeed to all those of you that also followed my thread. Luckily the magazine arrived this morning before we left so I became aware of the result, as in a few hours the family will be heading to Manchester to fly out to Florida to visit the home of a certain M.Mouse. Things, therefore, for next few weeks will be a little quiet on this website but who knows especially if I can get the wi-fi working in the house!!! Many thanks again... Brilliant news and congratulations Kevin! So well deserved, and I consider myself priveliged to see behind the scenes as the project evolved with Little Muddle. Enjoy Disneyland-! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Well done Kevin, well deserved mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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