Geoff
Western Thunderer
Morning Rob,
Gordon's modelling is amazing, he's also a lovely chap to boot, no doubt his latest creation will soon be gracing the pages of MRJ.
Geoff
7mm Bleddfa Road
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Gordon's modelling is amazing, he's also a lovely chap to boot, no doubt his latest creation will soon be gracing the pages of MRJ.
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Thank you Tony, I've yet to see it in print as I'm still waiting for my copy of the mag.Nice article in MRJ
Merry Christmas.
Geoff
Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
The photos are very lovely, Geoff, the whole article a most absorbing and interesting read - well done!Thank you Tony, I've yet to see it in print as I'm still waiting for my copy of the mag.
Merry Christmas.
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Thank you Tim, you are most kind.
I wrote the article six months ago and took close on sixty photos for Barry (Norman). I have no idea which ones he selected so I am eagerly awaiting my copy to drop through the letterbox.
Merry Christmas,
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Thank you for your lovely comment Phil, it is surprising what can be modelled in a small space.
I'm keeping an eye out for the postman in hope that my copy of the magazine arrives today.
Merry Christmas,
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Enjoy catching up Dave,
I'm only over here these days, t'other place got too big and the loss of some of my content due to the meltdown was the last straw.
Happy New Year
Geoff.
Andrew
I agree with Alan's post, you should not.
My version of Ebdon Road for the Colonel Stephens Museum
Hesperus (not at Ebdon Road just a short display board)
Hope these are of interest and will encourage you.
Regards
Allen
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Thank you Andrew.
That 7mm itch of yours is going to need scratching soon, resistance is futile so why not have a little dabble and see where it takes you
I was about to type 'Oh no he should' seeing as it is panto season
Geoff
ullypug
Western Thunderer
Those are very nice models Allen.
I built one of the small tractors for the WC&PR group but it was stolen off their display stand
Whats the origin of the Hesperus loco?
Hello Andrew
I got the kit from
Redcraft Ltd
redcraftengineering@outlook.com
Last I heard only the etchings are available but no castings. The only real problem would be the firebox. Sand and tool boxes should be available from some were or even made. I used brass dome & safety valve and modified chimney.
There used to be an advert in G0G Gazette but not in the last couple. Sorry best I can do.
The kit was an original Gateneil, via Home-of-O-gauge from must be 40 years ago. Goes together like many from that time.
I have photos of the construction.
Regards
Allen
P.S. I am a life member of the WC&PR Group
dltaylor
Western Thunderer
Resistance is Useless. 7mm is a VERY slippery slope.
Anyway, I think we're getting a bit Off Topic here..
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Just a brief update whilst I ponder what to do next, at the moment I have several ideas floating around in my head. One involves making a few small changes to the scenery, something like this.
The idea is to open up the scene by modelling a small copse of saplings, which will enable more of the backscene to be viewed through their branches.
More planting is under consideration for this area as well, and I'm also considering revamping an old project from my 4mm scale modelling days
This part built EM diorama, which still exists was my insurance policy should Bleddfa Road have come to nothing, A 7mm scale version of this simple scene really appeals to me, and would represent the fictional engine shed at Prestiegn, this would be the view looking toward the town. A pair of short cassettes would be provided at both ends to allow trains to run through the scene
Anyway returning to Bleddfa Road it is now 1964 and the future of the line is very much in doubt, the pick up goods now only runs as required.
1455 was in charge today and was captured on film as she leaned into the siding loop curve.
In a last ditch attempt to save the passenger service to Kington an AC Cars Railbus was recently tested on the branch.
Here she is again preparing to return to Kington from a deserted Bleddfa Road on a typical grey Marches day.
Geoff
The idea is to open up the scene by modelling a small copse of saplings, which will enable more of the backscene to be viewed through their branches.
More planting is under consideration for this area as well, and I'm also considering revamping an old project from my 4mm scale modelling days
This part built EM diorama, which still exists was my insurance policy should Bleddfa Road have come to nothing, A 7mm scale version of this simple scene really appeals to me, and would represent the fictional engine shed at Prestiegn, this would be the view looking toward the town. A pair of short cassettes would be provided at both ends to allow trains to run through the scene
Anyway returning to Bleddfa Road it is now 1964 and the future of the line is very much in doubt, the pick up goods now only runs as required.
1455 was in charge today and was captured on film as she leaned into the siding loop curve.
In a last ditch attempt to save the passenger service to Kington an AC Cars Railbus was recently tested on the branch.
Here she is again preparing to return to Kington from a deserted Bleddfa Road on a typical grey Marches day.
Geoff
michael mott
Western Thunderer
So much atmosphere in your Bleddfa Road pictures Geoff.
Michael
Michael