Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
After the sad news about the real Lydd Station being devasted by fire this week I had to update my own model of it so it was prototypical
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Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
I'm currently trying to get a rise out of the model railway community with that video. As you know, I like models, and fishing 
locomotive
come on baby, do the locomotion
I'm currently trying to get a rise out of the model railway community with that video. As you know, I like models, and fishing
It's pure art. I hope you get the rise you're looking for.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Ceci n'est pas un train
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
The London Festival of Railway Modelling 2023
The ‘Ally Pally’ show is regarded as one of the biggest and best railway modelling exhibitions in the UK.
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Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Slight progress on Narrow Gauge coffee table layout. The loco is working (at times)
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Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Totally!! Its going to be mountains and caves and crazy bridges. Its a fantasy layout. Not trying to make it look like anything, part of the aim is to muck about with modeling techniques I've not done before, like Das clay for stone work, making wooden trestle type bridges, that kind of thing.
The idea for the "fantasy" side of it is best described by comparing to steam punk but instead of a steam future it's a steam fantasy world where steam existed before it actually did. I've described it as if Hobbits had steam trains to people before! So think if Hobbits lived in a rocky cornish port and had steam trains!!!
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
This is a refreshing antidote to the - very worthwhile, but sometimes stultifying - modelling approach which, at its apotheosis, starts getting worried about which species of grass is in the meadow just past the station.
Disclaimer: I am fascinated by the kind of modelling which, when carefully photographed, is difficult to distinguish from the prototype. I know I could never apply that kind of rigour and attention to detail to it.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Oh god yes! That's my main bag too to be honest, but from a realism perspective, not a train nerd one ( I am a bit train nerdy)This is a refreshing antidote to the - very worthwhile, but sometimes stultifying - modelling approach which, at its apotheosis, starts getting worried about which species of grass is in the meadow just past the station.
Disclaimer: I am fascinated by the kind of modelling which, when carefully photographed, is difficult to distinguish from the prototype. I know I could never apply that kind of rigour and attention to detail to it.
You remind me, I found these pics on Facebook and I was amazed!!! I genuinely had to zoom in and check at first!
Dif layout, not quite as real but still!!
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
Those ferns on the embankment look a bit iffy, if you ask me. Especially if this is supposed to be North Wales
They nailed the mist, though
But yes - that's getting close to model railway porn, right there.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
I think that might be up there with the most realistic picture of a model railway I have ever seenThose ferns on the embankment look a bit iffy, if you ask me. Especially if this is supposed to be North Wales
But yes - that's getting close to model railway porn, right there.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
How am I doing?will it be finshed before crossrail?
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
These 2 pics are about my best attempt at models that fool the eye. And in fairness this was a small railway diorama and you can't even see the track or trains!!!Those ferns on the embankment look a bit iffy, if you ask me. Especially if this is supposed to be North Wales
They nailed the mist, though
But yes - that's getting close to model railway porn, right there.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Actually, you can see a loco on the embankment to the left in the bottom pic
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Yeah, track does look good in P4.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Do you mean as in they've got it right?
Crispy
The following psytrance is baṉned: All
Yeah, bang on.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
In P4 you also get nutters who hand build things like this:
Never mind hand making 10 crossing V’s and fitting all the blades in, imagine trying to work out the wiring for it…
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
It is beautiful!! I'd live to see what the layout, the best of the best would build in all areas, track, signals, locos, scenery etc
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
The Scalefour Society
A society for railway modellers working in 4mm/ft, to the P4 standards. Steward of that standard, and host of model railway shows, area groups and a discussion forum.
www.scalefour.org
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
There was some incredibly detailed small layout that kept getting recommended to me on Facebook last year, but can’t for the life of me find it now. Possibly sponsored content so others of you may have seen it.
Heaton Lodge is an amazing layout, and also insanely big given it’s O gauge.
www.themodelrailwayclub.org
Heaton Lodge is an amazing layout, and also insanely big given it’s O gauge.
Heaton Lodge – one man’s memories in 7 mm scale - The Model Railway Club
It is not often that news about a model railway spills from the pages and forums of the modelling press onto the pages and screens of the national press but Heaton Lodge, a 7 mm scale layout based upon a section of line in West Yorkshire has done just that. We sent our West Yorkshire ...read more.
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
I’d love to have a go at building something like this but haven’t a scooby where to start. Kudos to you that do though, love looking through them
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
You are best starting with a huge disposable income and massive amounts of time, sadly 2 things I don't have, but it's a hobby for life, not just for Christmas!!
Dovydaitis
Official fishco fish groupie
Unfortunately neither do I. Will carry on admiring from afar
StoneRoad
heckling from the back!
Perhaps, you could join one or other of the Model Railway Clubs ...
Most urban areas have such things.
For example - Warley MRC is based in the West Midlands, and hold an enormous show at the NEC in late November.
Mumbles274
running from law and the press and the parents
Few bits of progress with track laying. I've got enough points and track to finish the basic loop now with various sidings/ passing loops. I couldn't resist using some cardboard I had to simulate what it might begin to look like when landscape starts. I've also got a new railcar kit. More to come on plans about that later. For now.. Pics!!
