Albion Yard & Others

[PMP]

Hi Tim,
I’m doing two, this one will be 7444 of Carmarthen shed, the second will be a South Western engine either 45 or 46, yet to be decided.
The supports are part of his normal range, and if not in stock, have a relatively short lead time as I understand.

 

[PMP]

Bit of a dull day on Shelfie2

 

[Flaxfield]

Well, if that photo doesn' t inspire anyone to model industrial steam, I don't know what will.

Great photo, Paul.


Rob.

 

[freelance7]

Wow, that photo has great atmosphere.

Paul

 

[Osgood]

What a great photo - someone should make a model of that scene.


What?

 

[keefr22]

What an absolutely superb piccie! And enlarged full size it looks even more realistic!

Keith

 

[PMP]

A bit more woodland dropped into Shelfie2. The backscene and lights have all been changed in the past month, and were well received at a 2FS group meeting recently. A bit more work on the backscene to do and final details, then it’s on to Shelfie3, which has already had the station throat track work commenced.

 

[Captain Kernow]

Lovely, delicate touch with the trees and undergrowth, Paul. Looks quite autumnal. I do like the mud path coming down the bank, so typical.

 

[GrahameH]

Couldn't agree more with the above comments, simple but extremely effective and considered modelling skills employed.

 

[PMP]

Thanks for your kind comments, it means quite a bit

Today Shelfie1 left the building to a new owner out west. It taught me a lot and it did a little bit of good. There’s a few notes here for those interested Shelfie1, Thanks For Your Service.

In the meantime here’s the last train out..

 

[steve50]

Just read the note to Shelfie1. I'm a big fan of this layout, it showed what could be achieved in a small space with regards to both operation and scenically.
The bit about loaning the layout was pretty moving, the fact it gave someone pleasure and comfort in difficult times goes to show what a positive impact our hobby can have.
Well done Paul.

 

[PMP]

A bit of ‘old school’ pannier action on Shelfie 2

 

[Jon Gwinnett]

Nowt wrong with a proper pannier, lovely.

 

[Alan]

If I can get Blakeney to look anywhere near as good as your FoD layouts I shall be more than happy.

 

[PMP]

If I can get Blakeney to look anywhere near as good as your FoD layouts I shall be more than happy.

Thanks Alan, looking at your recent images I think you’re more than well on the way to achieve that

 

[PMP]

Playing with some new vans this evening, fresh finished off the shelf of doom, five year residents I think!

 

[PMP]

 

[PMP]

I’ve been working over some Heljan 4mm Hymeks this week, adding the numbers with Shawplans etched set. 22 individual etches per loco. Not been swearing much, (surprisingly)

 

[Captain Kernow]

I remember talking with you about this at Warley in 2006, Paul.

I still haven't done anything with my set of etchings!

 

[PMP]

@Captain Kernow I’m using the infamous Johnson’s Klear floor polish which dries pretty quickly. Once the etches have grabbed, I use a hair dryer gently wafted over it and it cures the varnish faster. Once set an overspray with satin or matt varnish will blend the high gloss into the overall body colour. Pictured above is one of the three starting the weathering.
2006, blimey that’s a while on the shelf of doom!