Gedward
RMweb Premium-
Posts
1,387 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1
Content Type
Forums
Blogs
Gallery
Events
Exhibition Layout Details
Store
Everything posted by Gedward
-
- 577 replies
-
- 21
-
I've also been painting in oils for over 50 years. And my paintings suffer from the same dilemma, they're never finished. This has been a real problem when I've been signed on with a gallery. And also with portrait commissions. Always difficult to let go and say done!
-
Today is quite significant, as it’s the 6 month anniversary of the Bovey Tor layout thread. I guess now's a good time to look back and remember where we were in January. A quick recap, baseboards and back scene completed. Most of the track work laid and wired. I think it’s true to say that with all layouts, there are parts you dread and others you look forward too. I enjoy carpentry and my Woodwork CSE has helped me over the years. But the wiring and fitting all the point motors was a chore. The aim was to try to scratch build everything apart from the track and rolling stock. And not having any scratch building experience to lean on, it was a real voyage of discovery. Starting with a narrow boat, which turned out OK. That gave me the confidence to make a start on the most complicated building, the station. I eventually settled on Crowcombe Heathfield as a prototype. My search criteria, it had to be stone or wood chalet built; absolutely no canopy; not a halt/shelter, but nothing too grand either. Materials wise, we did a number of tests and went with the scribed card, AKA the ‘Pendon’ method. I was quite pleased with how that turned out and decided it might be a good time to start this thread. Looking forward, I’m asked regularly, when will it be finished? And my reply is, probably never. Because I truly believe a layout is never actually finished. There is always stuff you can add to it, or tweak and alter older bits. But at some point I know I’ll get bored and move on to the next one. But until then...
- 577 replies
-
- 12
-
Static Grass Tips and Techniques
Gedward replied to MichaelW's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
The first of many bushes and shrubs on Bovey Tor. Sea moss, static grass and scatter material. As described by Gordon Gravett. -
They both have merit. But the 2nd cropped version has a more cinematic feel and gives more of a sense of distance too.
-
"Mmmm. Aye. Oh aye. Y'know?"
-
I know, it's an age thing.
- 577 replies
-
- 11
-
Westerly and South-Westerly winds predominate over Dartmoor. These winds bringing Atlantic air masses release their rain on the first high ground they encounter; Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. As a result, Dartmoor has a climate which is wetter, cloudier, foggier, colder and windier than the surrounding lowlands. The compass is set.
-
Static Grass Tips and Techniques
Gedward replied to MichaelW's topic in Scenery, Structures & Transport
- 458 replies
-
- 13
-
- 577 replies
-
- 19
-
1. Strongly agree. Tick.
-
-
- 577 replies
-
- 23
-
She's obviously hooked.
-
You possibly also fell for just simply 'Wash and go'.
-
I beg your...hic...pardon. Hic.
-
I remember it as. "Are you sitting comfortably? Then, I'll begin."