D9020 Nimbus Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I thought I recognised the Metcalfe farm buildings. They look very appropriate in the scene. It's not easy to tell from the photograph what weathering you've given them, but the Metcalfe buildings represent limestone whereas (yellow) sandstone would be more appropriate for most of the north-east. Seen from a distance they don't obviously look like the wrong colour stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 The farm and associated church was made from an outcrop of limestone carried on the backs of Nordic Squirrels from the secret limestone quarry 😉. Weathering on the buildings was limited to a few streaks from chimneys and some powder to take some of shine off, helps on photos where flash picks it out. Pretty happy with how the walls have turned out. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 Easter Express Freight….. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMD Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Thought it would be the Easterner for Easter…! Looks and sounds good 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 The story so far …. A short film 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Busker Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Absolutely superb work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 I agree - a lovely layout. What size is the layout - sorry, can't be bothered to scroll back🤫 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 @Bulleidboy, it’s an enormous 3.2m x 1.2m and the dock section not in the video is 3m x .25m with a small link section. It’s a decent space but TT:120 makes it a completely different opportunity. I’m looking forward to seeing some monster builds running full length trains (read 125s 🤣) Thanks for nice comments as always. I did the short on YT to get the point across that you can build and run a decent layout with what is available now. A little modellers licence here and there. I doubt many layouts are 100% strictly prototypical and who cares if they are or not. The hobby is meant to be fun not a penance! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 As usual, quality work.. Maybe more buildings needed to house more items? The walls (sauages) look great. Quiet a few hours taken i bet.. But so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Thanks Dodge, I think the area has reached its development limit. Parish council are very picky about new buildings. So glad I found a method of making decent (I think they are) but really inexpensive walls, there are miles of them! The ones you buy are either very expensive and passable or overpriced and rubbish. Hmmm next plan….. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Please don't degrade RM's thread with mention of Walls sausages ... only ones worse are Richmond. Get some proper Newmarket ones, your taste buds will love you for it 😆 Sorry, I'll get me coat 🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 I have run out of likes! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Considering (a) what Newmarket is famous for & (b) the supply-chain ‘problems’ that Tesco (amongst others) experienced a few years ago… I’m surprised that sausages & Newmarket are a good association?! 😳🤷♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Superb layout with great scenics @Rallymatt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Hornby Username Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 03/04/2024 at 08:23, Rallymatt said: The story so far …. A short film What scale is this? It's surely not TT. Everyone knows that you can't do serious modeling in TT scale! 🤣 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Fantastic layout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 6 minutes ago, Generic Hornby Username said: What scale is this? It's surely not TT. Everyone knows that you can't do serious modeling in TT scale! 🤣 Well it’s clearly not OO or N as the bodies match the gauge of the track! 😉 I’m sure non of the doom and gloomsters will take any notice of my amateur video efforts and what I have managed to bodge together on my layout 🤣 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 You are a champion bodger 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Considering the quality of the modelling on display at High Fell - I think the only part that might genuinely be described as a bodge (and even then not a serious criticism) - is the handheld/tripod-less camerawork. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 I only film with phone and although I have a basic tripod it doesn’t swivel. Wobbly camera work is like a trademark now 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 A Wobbly Bodger? 😂😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Chris98 said: A Wobbly Bodger? 😂😂😂 I feel a Gimbal coming on!!! 📹 I'm just a guilty when filming.. Edited April 5 by Dodge1965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted April 5 Author Share Posted April 5 I have foolishly put it to a YouTube poll…. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM67 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Superb as always 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSR_NSE Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 (edited) If you happen to possess either: • a swivel/wheeled stool or computer chair or • an ordinary stool/chair & a modeller’s turntable/lazy susan Then (with an appropriate sized box to achieve desired height) a bodger’s moving tripod can be achieved. I accept that not everyone will have access to the above - but they are slightly more common than specialist photographic equipment. Edited April 5 by LTSR_NSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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