Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
The above post from Rob completely illustrates a fear I had when reading this thread. IMO there's a danger that some of the comments made so far could be taken as anti anything not hewn out of brass using complex machine tools.
To my mind Rob's photos show what can be achieved with intelligent use of RTR and RTP material. It's the artistry that lifts it to another level and to me makes the end result totally suitable for showing on WT.
I'm probably not correct here, but I think the intention is that WT content stays away from:
The problem is that we all have a different view in what constitutes making or modelling.
There are some of what I would call elite modellers on here but I've always liked that there's not been signs of elitism. Their work has been something to aspire to and it's been great that help and advice has been freely given.
There are also though those at the other end of the spectrum, and I count myself in their number, that are more into the artistic side of making. I've had several unsuccessful attempts at loco building which have left me somewhat deflated. But I am at heart a scenic modeller and enjoy making buildings and scenics.
I'm hoping that all we're trying to do is stay away from content that would be a forum equivalent of "Sam's Trains". Just box opening, no modelling, ill informed comments and content designed purely to generate "likes". IMO Rob's work definitely doesn't fit in this box.
I've always considered WT a warm, friendly and welcoming forum but I am wondering whether it's only my Pencarrow thread and not my Polsarrett one that is worthy of future posts.
To my mind Rob's photos show what can be achieved with intelligent use of RTR and RTP material. It's the artistry that lifts it to another level and to me makes the end result totally suitable for showing on WT.
I'm probably not correct here, but I think the intention is that WT content stays away from:
- Wishlisting
- Moaning and arguing over whatever Hornby et al have or haven't produced
- Politics
- Generally unkind comments that end up with entrenched views and keyboard warriors flaming each other
The problem is that we all have a different view in what constitutes making or modelling.
There are some of what I would call elite modellers on here but I've always liked that there's not been signs of elitism. Their work has been something to aspire to and it's been great that help and advice has been freely given.
There are also though those at the other end of the spectrum, and I count myself in their number, that are more into the artistic side of making. I've had several unsuccessful attempts at loco building which have left me somewhat deflated. But I am at heart a scenic modeller and enjoy making buildings and scenics.
I'm hoping that all we're trying to do is stay away from content that would be a forum equivalent of "Sam's Trains". Just box opening, no modelling, ill informed comments and content designed purely to generate "likes". IMO Rob's work definitely doesn't fit in this box.
I've always considered WT a warm, friendly and welcoming forum but I am wondering whether it's only my Pencarrow thread and not my Polsarrett one that is worthy of future posts.