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    toboldlygo

    Posted

    Wow! 

     

    Although the prototype didn't have a good reputation the Trumpter kit has. I remember the kit being well received when it was reviewed.

     

    Having seen the preserved Wyvern in the flesh it's always been a favourite and one I should build.  Nice work and looking forwards to seeing the finished article.

     

    On the subject of the RNAS how about the Revell 1:72 Westland Merlin? 

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

    bcnPete

    Posted

    Evening Pete,

     

    Great progress and the backscene sets the scene nicely. Perhaps agree with David about the larger tree to the right.

     

    The mock up building looks great and must lift the modelling mojo no end?

     

    Class 25 looks good! ;)

     

    Look forwards to further updates.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

    bcnPete

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    Nice progress Pete ;)

     

    Good to see it coming together and glad to hear it all works nicely too.

     

    Regarding the clay wagons would the Graham Farish variants fit the bill and speed things up a bit if they were re-wheeled? Kernow do a nice three wagon set by the looks of things: 

     

    http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/40806/377-475Z-WSL-Graham-Farish-China-Clay-5-Plank-Wagon-Flat-Triple

     

    Your Class 25 is looking good as well ;)

     

    I'm looking forwards to seeing the scenics and buildings get underway.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

    46444

    Posted

    Thanks Pete ;)

     

    Agreed. Even though the bush was neat in the previous set of snaps it did overpower the situation.  Still need to fix the proper backscene on to the photo plank mind.

     

    Gordon's book is fab and a great read. Well worth getting.  I think Simon at Titfield Thunderbolt Bookshop would supply one ;)

     

    Thanks once again.

     

    Mark

    46444

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    This whole scene really does looks excellent. The tank wagons of course, but also the grass and shrubs on the embankment, which is very inspirational as I really need to learn how to model such things.

     

    And like Rob's Mutton layouts this shows just how effective a simple blue background can be. It's not just an easy solution, but actually highlights the simple, low key appearance that so many railway settings had (and have) in reality.

     

    Thanks Mikkel for your kind words.

     

    This is my photo plank but it develops on techniques learnt from my layout Juniper Hill. Nothing to complicated. Hanging basket liner glued down and pulled up with grass fibres applied through a very basic static grass tool.  Held together with hairspray.  There's some Heki foliage in there as well.

     

    Gordon Gravett's book on Grasslands and Landscape by Wild Swann is worth a read for inspiration.

     

    These photos were shot in doors with a cream piece of card acting as the backscene. I think light and editing has changed their appearance.  I have a photographic backscene to add to this photo plank.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

    46444

    Posted

    This is a lovely looking conversion, Mark.

     

    I have one question for now, what was it like removing the auto-fitted box from the buffer beams, please?

     

    Thankyou CK.

     

    To be honest I really can't remember how difficult the auto-fitted box from the buffer beams was. I've a feeling it was simply a case of prising it off with a scalpel blade and filling the holes leftover.

     

    Tom's article was a real inspiration in doing the work.. 

     

    Hope that helps? 

     

    ;)

    46444

    Posted

    On the other hand, the hedgerow behind invokes a feeling of a deep, dark forest behind the railway, in which lurk all manner of horrors (such as rucksack wielding gricers, rivet counters and the Finching sisters).

     

    All of the above more than likely CK plus a family of Tree Sparrows....And the odd ferule cat taking shelter at times...

    46444

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    Nice work again Mark :good:

     

    Wonder if its worth putting a simple blue sky back scene behind the photo plank - that would keep the eye on your beautifully detailed and weathered stock rather than the 'overscale' bush.

     

    Thanks Pete.... ;)

     

    Yes totally agree re: backscene. There's one already in the wings and a suitable piece of wood waiting to be fixed to the Ikea Lack shelf. More soon

     

    I modelled 46444 many years ago on my return to railway modelling...I was a bit braver with my weathering then... Also 46444 was weathered with enamels applied by airbrush. The real loco was a regular on the Kettering-Cambridge line based at 15B.

     

    Cheers.

     

    Mark

    46444

    Posted

    No need to further the gags on neatly trimmed bushes then... ;)

     

    Great work Mark - some excellent weathering and they all look to compliment each other very well.

     

    Photographing them outside on your photo plank looks to have played dividends with the light too.

     

    Good to see you back posting again :good:

     

     

    Think we'll brush over the first comment...... ;)

     

    Thanks Pete,  One of those projects which came together nicely in the end. The T-Cut does lift the paintwork nicely.

     

    More blog entries soon... :D

     

    Cheers,

     

    Mark

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