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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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I couldn't resist just plonking the old tractor down beside the stable with some wild flowers, it still needs bedding-in but we just returned from a bimble around the lanes and felt it appropriate.

The stable (and farmhouse) are to be found within 25kms of Ebermannstadt as are almost* all the features on Pottendorf, well worth the effort rather than a generic layout.

Tim

*The cottage is the exception but it bears a remarkable likeness to a tiny fachwerkhaus (below) in the Bad Windsheim museum, also in Franken, Faller offer the building but so far it has eluded me.

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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Just a trial placing in order to see how it all the various buildings fit with each other, the idea was taken from an image on DSO of a farm near Berching-Plankstetten.

Please note, nothing is finished, there is a great deal of work to be done, if there are mistakes, it is best to find them now. For example, I do not like the silo, it is ugly maybe a tree would be a more 'natural' feature.

Tim
 
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timbowales

timbowales

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Tim Hale said:

Just a trial placing in order to see how it all the various buildings fit with each other, the idea was taken from an image on DSO of a farm near Berching-Plankstetten.

Please note, nothing is finished, there is a great deal of work to be done, if there are mistakes, it is best to find them now. For example, I do not like the silo, it is ugly maybe a tree would be a more 'natural' feature.

Tim
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Unfortunately, depending on your timeframe, silos become more common than trees the more you progress thriugh the century.
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Yorkshire Dave

Yorkshire Dave

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Tim Hale said:
Please note, nothing is finished, there is a great deal of work to be done, if there are mistakes, it is best to find them now. For example, I do not like the silo, it is ugly maybe a tree would be a more 'natural' feature.
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A gnarled old tree would be more aesthetic.

In my opinion it would be unlikely a silo would have been built there as there appears to be limited access for the original construction materials and crew (unless there is off scene acces at the rear of the building). The silo would have likely to have been built next to the wooden building.

I would retain the silo - in a different location - to add a nod to post-war farming modernisation and industrialisation.
 
Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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The silo serves two additional purposes; 1. View blocker for the mousehole, 2. Stork nest, this latter role is one of the essentials of Pottendorf althougth all three of the agricultural structures are reasonably suitable except the silo is much taller therefore more likely. Maybe move the silo behind the wooden barn with clear vehicular access AND replace it with a tree thus blocking the mousehole and retaining its purpose as the stork family home?

Sounds feasible.......

Tim
 
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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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The silo is 15% too large, it is also 10 years out of sync, not in widespread use until the ‘70s but it balances the tree.

Tim
 
Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Dusty Roads and station yard

The roads are nominally 60mm wide pieces of picture mounting card covered with a base layer of Heki textured concrete road paint with chinchilla dust as additional texture. The dust is fixed with dilute PVA glue.
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This is an example of AK Interactive 8021 Light Earth, dabbed on with a stiff stencil brush.

Tim
 
Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Just an observation, I post on the German DSO forum, not often (for good reason) but each time, the reaction is inevitable and usually from just one or two regulars. Despite meticulous research using standard works, there is always the same outcome, the declaration that the research is wrong and ‘this would never happen in Germany’ despite the initial post featuring images captured in the region. And invariably, when it is revealed where and when the image was captured, there is always outrage……whether it is merely the problem is confined to a few is uncertain but the reaction seems to be a trait and as expected, I ignore the adverse comments.

This is the original thread that has caused apoplexy amongst the pedants Click here it is my intention is to scratchbuild this tiny dwelling due to dissatisfaction with a commercial product.

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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Although unfinished, the scene of a farm bisected by a railway line is slowly getting there, the 'mousehole' will be blocked by a carefully placed tree otherwise it is normally unseen.

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The green bits of Frog tape denote where the turnout lanterns will be placed, their fragility means that they will amongst the last details, whilst the station buildings remain stored until needed, no need to run the risk of damage whilst work is still ongoing.

Today, the much anticipated batch of Heki static grass is due to be delivered, work will re-commence on the layout.

Tim
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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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After almost finishing applying vegetation to the far side of the layout, a start has been made on the long bare area between the trackbed and the front edge of the layout together with the working area of the farm. As soon as the scenic adhesive has set tomorrow, the excess will be recovered and the remaining area set out to grass.

Images of the old locoshed at Kößlarn have been most useful as that branchline shared many features with other Bayerische nebenbahnen. The loco shed was at the opposite end of the station yard and was surrounded on three sides by long grass, it still survives despite being abandoned by the DB., unfortunately, the images are unable to be shared.

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Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Despite it being Sunday morn when progress is a priority, there is very little visible. Just some faffing around the farm buildings, mostly thanks to a trip along the road to Bradford Abbas. The roadside is a riot of lush growth as befits the area, the drainage ditches are choked with reeds and irises, a mental note to fill the ditch beside the cottage. Meanwhile, more greenery around the farm buildings is appropriate.

Tim

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AJC

AJC

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Tim Hale said:
Despite it being Sunday morn when progress is a priority, there is very little visible. Just some faffing around the farm buildings, mostly thanks to a trip along the road to Bradford Abbas. The roadside is a riot of lush growth as befits the area, the drainage ditches are choked with reeds and irises, a mental note to fill the ditch beside the cottage. Meanwhile, more greenery around the farm buildings is appropriate.

Tim

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I love this angle, Tim.

Adam
 
Tim Hale

Tim Hale

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Heather Kay said:
Yes, I think we are. I certainly appreciate watching developments here.

I realise you are essentially repeating your blog posts here, but if I may say WT is a slightly different audience.
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Hello Heather,

The blog is essentially my first priority, otherwise I only post on WT and DSO (the latter, only infrequently) it makes sense to post only some of the blog but I am becoming less and less interested.

Tim
 
Heather Kay

Heather Kay

Western Thunderer
Well, I would find a pity if you stop updating here. However, I understand how long it can take, and completely respect your decision if you decide to concentrate only on the blog. At least we know where to find you!
 
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