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They are magnificent beasts... wondering now whether I have room for two Garratts ?

Following this with interest.... I have a couple of Boot Lane locos and experienced the same issues with surface preparation. However, they do make up into very nice models. Lining problem surfaces with styrene is the best solution (where possible) and gives a much better finish with far less troubl...

What a wonderful finish on your amazing structure, you have every right to feel pleased with it.
The water effect is most convincing too!
Top marks scored.

As previously mentioned some time ago, and a few pages back, my current model is the Boot Lane Works 'St. Crispin' 3D printed kit. Purchased at last year's Welshpool and Llanfair 16mm scale exhibition, it has taken me some time to get started. This model can be built as either Corris Railway No. 4 o...

'...clacks straddling the boiler top, along with suitable firebox-top pipework..." I’m treading on thin ice here, because (likely obviously) I really don’t understand much of this stuff. This one's just a bit of fun though. My usual excuse. You have no idea how much better I feel after hearing...

It looks wonderful to my eyes, another masterful Semi-scale interpretation.

Many thanks Philip and Rik, your comments are much appreciated, but I must remind you that I am totally incapable of doing many of the modelling tasks which you are both so competent at. It is our differences which make others take notice and become inspired by. There would be no fun, or challenge, ...

Final details to complete the Garratt have now been attached. Not important but most satisfying. Firstly, the lamps, front and rear. These comprise a solid aluminium reflector turned by Keith (again) with Plastikard outer casing which I made to suit each end... 100_0696.JPG 100_0697.JPG Last of all,...

I think it's safe to cross now...

Superb print quality there, I'm amazed!

Looking good Aaron, that will be a chunky beast.

There are some magnificent beasts there but finding a way to narrow gauge them to 2ft. might be a problem. Perhaps that's why I haven't tried before?

Wonderful news that the loco survives today, I have read the article and will do more research on it now, so thank you for the information!
I still have doubts it will make an appearance in model form, but it is a definite maybe.

Ironic that following a tragic fire the real coal model could be the only survivor!

Nice one Greg, very watchable.... Merry Christmas.

Thank you Graeme, that is a kind thought and a lovely traditional image. Communication around the world now is so fast it shows how far advanced in time you are from us here in UK. We still have more than 24 hours to go before Christmas Day arrives here but the message is well received and much appr...

As part of my railway collection I have a real coal model of Stephenson's Rocket. I'm confident it would burn but cost more than a whole bag of the raw material.

That's a 'step' in the right direction!

You can't beat real coal in a bunker Peter... :thumbright: I always use real coal but we no longer have multi-fuel fires at home so have to 'borrow' a lump from my son, who buys it for his workshop. I was astonished at the price he had to pay for a bag recently, having been away from the market for...

A guaranteed winner without a doubt. Beautifully composed and perfectly matching the theme. Many congratulations.