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Thank you Phil.
I'm afraid it's the sun. It is so bright at the moment that good photos can only be taken early in the morning or late afternoon, to avoid high contrast and strong shadows.
Grant.

Great lighting - gives it loads of atmosphere

LNR wrote: ↑Thu Mar 30, 2017 10:00 am Thank you Phil.
I'm afraid it's the sun. It is so bright at the moment that good photos can only be taken early in the morning or late afternoon, to avoid high contrast and strong shadows.
Grant.

Nothing to be afraid about there - it adds to the atmosphere of the tableau - you can feel the warmth (or would heat be more appropriate?) at the end of a hot day - roll on summer!

Some Pics. from Down-under.
Thought I'd catch the lads doing the pre trip inspection, they weren't that happy about it. Ignored me completely!
The view from down under. Jim doesn't have to worry about oil in his hair. Loco is all there, passed to run the morning mixed.
Grant.

I should add that this mornings driver (no names, no pack drill!) got a "Please explain" as to why he was seen doing (it is believed!!!) in excess of thirty miles an hour down the bank from Warringine.
Grant.
PS never had to run so fast.

" I gave the young bloke a go on the throttle, never again!!!"
I Think the lads are getting their story straight, before they front S.M. Leawarra!
Grant.

Love that inspection bay of yours Grant, that would be ideal for coal fired locos when it is time to drop the fire.

Reckon you should be due a months free time to use "Smokey Sophie" after all this computer business is behind you Tom.
Grant.

More wonderful shots Grant. I think the last one could be the first we have had on here of a disciplinary hearing!

Andrew

LOL - is the bloke with the hammer the union rep?

Visiting an old Photo Shop, I came across a photo of Leawarra workshops.
Grant

Wow, all the detail of your models and the way you have staged them is fantastic Grant. It feels like we are there in the shot and part of the scene. Thanks Dave

I totally agree about the detailing in everything you do Grant... your creations are more than models, they are real life in miniature. Although I am not an engineer and don't understand the mechanics of steam locos, all the fine detail looks functional and necessary for the task. Superb.... nothing less!

The open workshop is a bright idea worth copying It really looks splendid!

I thought as a change, I'd cover some of the vehicles that frequent the area around the LNR.
Modelling around 1927, all vehicles have been chosen with this in mind, though I have to admit I've pushed the envelope in the case of the dozer (70's weren't built til 30-1). the vehicles are 1/18th. scale, and are still left hand drive as I wanted to leave the steering intact. These two are standard diecast, a 1917 Reo top and a 6cyl. 1920 Cleveland weathered to show use. The Doctors Bentley was cut up from a Mercedes with a Weyman cloth body added, rear tank and piping etc..
(Yes I don't imagine there ever was a left hand drive Bentley but "my railway") The Cat 70 dozer started life as a Bruder D5-6 using the tracks and undercarriage to construct a steel body, engine winches
and sundries along with a Le Tourneau blade. (Cat didn't build their own blades till later) It shouldn't be as weathered as it
is (should be new) but hey! I don't like new as you might have gathered. A slower means of transport but important for the period. This was hand built to ease frustration of another repetitious
engineering project, and I wanted to see if I could build a spoked wheel in this size.
More to follow if interested.
Grant.

All nice Grant, but I do love that bike!
I've been looking for one for a long time but never found anything the right nominal scale that didn't look as though it was made of scaffold poles! TBH it never occurred to me to try making wheels.

How did you make those spoked wheels on the bike Grant?

Definitely interested in seeing more. My railway is set in 1932 and so very interested in your vehicles. I like the subtle weathering and, like others, love the bike. I think I'd tear my hair out trying to make those spokes. Which reminds me, I seem to recall someone describing making bike wheels using his own hair as spokes in Railway Modeller around 40 years ago.

Rik

ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:22 am ... making bike wheels using his own hair as spokes

That lets me out then!!

I'm presuming you have curly hair then Philip perhaps curly spoked wheels would be your go
Grant.