KNP Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Very impressive, as ever. Gives a lovely feeling of a peaceful, quiet and tired railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted April 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2018 AS KNP said, that is rather lovely. I'm a big fan of the quiet, rural look. Is there an extension beyond the bridge in the last picture, or a clever bit of mirror usage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted April 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2018 AS KNP said, that is rather lovely. I'm a big fan of the quiet, rural look. Is there an extension beyond the bridge in the last picture, or a clever bit of mirror usage? I think it's a mirror. Whatever it is it's rather lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Wonderful stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 This little layout continues to inspire so it’s great to see some more photos. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Thanks for your kind comments chaps, all of which are very much appreciated. The idea of using a mirror is nothing new really, and is something that I came across many years ago in the Railway Modeller. John Dormon also used the same trick when modelling his 7mm scale roundhouse, which appeared in MRJ No.113. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Only just come across this thread for some reason. An inspiring layout with so much attention to small details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 Only just come across this thread for some reason. An inspiring layout with so much attention to small details. Thanks Larry, the small details help make up for the lack of space, and track. I don't really spend a lot of time on the forum, and when I do update my thread my posts seem to disappear down the list quickly. That is why you probably haven't come across my thread before. Geoff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted April 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2018 The idea of using a mirror is nothing new really, and is something that I came across many years ago in the Railway Modeller. John Dormon also used the same trick when modelling his 7mm scale roundhouse, which appeared in MRJ No.113. There you go again, recycling other people's ideas... Be careful: attention to what other people have done, learning from it, and having a go yourself might catch on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted June 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 1, 2018 I had a little time to kill at Oxford railway station, popped into WHS and found this layout in MRJ 263. WoW - Blown away - absolutely superb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 I had a little time to kill at Oxford railway station, popped into WHS and found this layout in MRJ 263. WoW - Blown away - absolutely superb Many thanks Pete, in my day and age it was a pleasure to kill time at Oxford, how times change! Since the article was prepared a little more progress has been made on the layout. Nothing major mind you, just the addition of a few of those smaller details that can make all the difference. Decent platform and yard lamps are sadly lacking in 4mm scale, these here are a mix of Gaugemaster posts, Langley lanterns and top castings. For the past few weeks I've been busy refining some Ratio line side fencing, the old moulds must be worn out judging by the amount of flash that needs trimming away. Some of the trees have been upgraded, and more will follow in due course. GWR ground signals are available once again from MSE, so a couple of kits were purchased to replace the old Ratio offering . The castings are lovely, and the etched disc, and counter weights are crisply etched. I've also been installing some MSE signal wire posts, which are also very fine castings. What next, well the cottage and signal box roofs will be improved by replacing the current Wills slates with those from York Modelmaking. Once that job is completed I'll be turning my attention to the first of two planned diorama's. Geoff 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2018 Lovely views Geoff. Much food for thought and totally agree regarding the small details. I am at the same point with my own layout. A few well placed 'accessories' can really add to the overall picture. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted September 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2018 This may be of interest for those who don’t yet know about it: https://luggvalleyrailway.wordpress.com 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 This may be of interest for those who don’t yet know about it: https://luggvalleyrailway.wordpress.com Thanks for the plug Mr D. Over the past few weeks I've been putting the finishing touches to Llangunllo, whilst converting my old Class 121 Bubblecar into a Class 122, and planning my next two projects. If you thought Llangunllo was simple then you are in for a shock! In the meantime this is how Llangunllo looks today............ Both the signal box and cottage now have new slate roofs to bring them in line with the station building, once again I used York Modelmaking slates. Signal wire posts have also been installed but still need more toning down. Whilst the cottage was removed from the layout for work on its new roof I took this photo of the allotments huts, which were built and presented to me by Iain Robinson. One job that I had been dreading was adding the line side fencing, it took ages to clean up, and thin down the old Ratio mouldings. Well that more or less brings Llangunllo to a close, I still have a couple of small jobs to do and details to add, but I'm now focusing on Llanbister Road engine shed. Unlike Penhydd the layout isn't being dismantled but will live on, as I have no intention of building a replacement. The new projects that I mentioned being small diorama's that feature other scenes along the Lugg Valley line. Geoff 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Only just found your thread on here Geoff! Great to see Llangunllo again! Always an inspiration! Best wishes Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Only just found your thread on here Geoff! Great to see Llangunllo again! Always an inspiration! Best wishes Tom Cheers Tom, the old layout surfaces from the depths of the forum every now and again :-) Its good to see you actively modelling and posting more of Cym Prysor again. Its coming along superbly, and just goes to show how effective and satisfying small layouts can be. Best Wishes, Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 (edited) Such a lovely layout to look at. It has a peaceful feel to it and lots of small interesting details Best wishes Steve Edited October 15, 2018 by SouthernBlue80s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2018 Beautiful work Geoff, thanks very much. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 I never tire of seeing this layout. Such an inspiration for my own more modest efforts. Top drawer. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks to Steve, Dave, Rob for your kind words, and to everyone who ticked a like against my last post. Rob said that he never tired of seeing the layout, so we'll see if he stills feel the same after viewing the following photos:-) I'll now disappear before I bore everyone to death. Geoff 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 The monochrome photo is redolent of Ben Ashworth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 The monochrome photo is redolent of Ben Ashworth. Thank you, as you know I am a huge fan of Ben Ashworth and Geoff Bannister so many of my model photos are based upon their work. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Thank you, as you know I am a huge fan of Ben Ashworth and Geoff Bannister so many of my model photos are based upon their work. Geoff You are more than welcome, and yes I did know. Of course, the colour ones are rubbish. But you knew I would say that. Edited October 16, 2018 by Regularity Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks Geoff. Great photos. Looking forward to you scaling a lineside tree for that classic B J Ashworth view of the Llangunllo goods..... Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted October 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks to Steve, Dave, Rob for your kind words, and to everyone who ticked a like against my last post. Rob said that he never tired of seeing the layout, so we'll see if he stills feel the same after viewing the following photos:-) Geoff I would never get tired of seeing your pictures, Geoff. I haven't been clicking on Likes etc as I'm using the mobile version so please take this instead [Like, very much] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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