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That does look good, Philip. Really taking shape now. Did you add dye to the mortar or is it down to the sand you used?

Rik

Another milestone, Rod. Keep up the good work (but gently does it).

Rik

What a great spot for the engine shed. Looks quite natural under the trees. Some really great shots. Very atmospheric.

Rik

Well, I'm really disappointed ........ you should have bashed the loco to resemble a Castle or King class .......

Another clever and imaginative build, Peter. Love the shed. You have a knack of choosing just the right colour scheme.

Rik

I think Yatton stuff is Deltang unless things have changed recently. If the rx is cutting out it sounds as if the two motors are overloading it. Does the rx feel hot after it cuts out? How recently did you buy it? It might be using one of the new Rx66 receiver / controllers or the Rx65c. Does it hav...

Looks like a great improvement. R1 reverse curves and crossovers are a challenge for most sorts of rolling stock (I speak from experience). Like you, I've been steadily replacing my R1s over the past five years or so as funds permit. In the process, I've discovered Trainline R2 points. A bit harder ...

A brilliant bit of lateral thinking, Greg. I'm sure there must be a growing need out there for a gadget like this.

Rik

Nice one Andy

Rik

Peter Butler wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:17 am

That's a very pleasant surprise Rik, and a nice birthday gift too! I had no idea it was so well received. All down to your expert filming and editing really.

Happy birthday, Peter.
Glad the two coincided.

Rik

Wow..... That's very nice of you all, thanks folks. I have to admit, I hadn't intended simulating weathered wood - I was just weathering the grey painted wagons. A moral in there somewhere. This is the sort of standard I would love to reach, one day, in my imaginary future........ a bit of a journey...

Just had a message from YouTube telling me that the video of Peter Butler's collection of Rowland Emett's Far Twittering locos and rolling stock has just passed 10000 hits. What a credit to Peter's modelling skills and the universal appeal of Emett.


Rik

Good to see work on the extension into a cutting. Will be interested to see how the rail tractor develops.

R

I felt a gasp in my breathing when I saw the finished articles Rik.... they are just amazing! You have mastered the weathering process with 'Honours', we need a 'how to' from you now. Top marks... again! Very kind of you Peter. I'm still experimenting with weathering, not sure I've mastered it yet,...

Now managed to weather four of the wagons. Slow process, but quite satisfying. Also adding brake gear as I go. . .
Rik

I like the way the distant trees seem to be in scale. Almost as if you planned it that way .......

Rik