Old Newbie !

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Old Newbie !

Post by MikeB33 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:02 pm

So, I bought an Lgb starter set 30 odd years ago with the idea of extending and running it round the garden for my children. At that time I realised I couldnt afford the track to do it, so it ended up being occasionally being run round the front room. Now my son has two boys of his own, so I thought it was about time it went out in the garden for my grandchildren. That is now done if only, for the moment a simple loop but a big one. I originally had a Stainz loco as a part of the starter set. I made an attempt to anglicise it a bit(though not any particular engine) and then put a digital board in it. I also bought a second LGB loco and a Piko controller(love it)
I then started to build some trackside buildings for the layout. Havent got far yet, but thought I'd share what I have done so far.
Everything is totally scratch built and I am enjoying myself doing it.
Not experienced in Railway modelling, but made my daughter a dolls house years ago and I also have a scratch built 1/8th scale lightweight landrover half done and what will be(maybe one day) a working scale model of the Falkirk wheel. I have not (shock horror) made an attempt to replicate real existing stations etc,I make it up as I go along to suit myself albeit with reference to photographs and adapting them for my own ends. I started with a very vague theme of the Railway Children because it was my daughters favourite film as a small child. That set a time period of early 20th C.
I have seen that there are some very skilled modellers on here and it would be good to connect with some of you and pick your brains.
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Re: Old Newbie !

Post by philipy » Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:41 pm

Hi and welcome.

Looking at those pictures, I think some of us can learn from you!!
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Post by Peter Butler » Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:22 pm

Hi Mike and welcome,
impressive structures you have there, the detailing on your signal box, station building and footbridge are all beautifully done and have great character.
I would love to see pictures of the dolls house you made, perhaps on another 'Off Topic' thread?
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Post by Andrew » Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:28 pm

Hello!

What great pictures, thank you! I'm particularly enjoying the figures, which are beautifully painted.

A working Falkirk Wheel sounds intriguing, and quite a project!

I look forward to further pictures (of any of your projects!) in due course...

All the best,
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Post by BorisSpencer » Wed Dec 11, 2019 4:19 pm

Are you trying to tell us something about blondes in red dresses?

Nice work.

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Post by LNR » Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:08 pm

Welcome aboard Mike, some very impressive work there. you have a good eye for detail. Good to hear that your scratch building and enjoying yourself doing it, the basis for any good hobby.
Looking forward to more as you progress.
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Post by invicta280 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:23 pm

Do I detect an outbreak of Suffragettism ? !
I like the cameo of the Gent getting caught by 'the missus' ogling at the blonde.

Nice signal cabin too :)

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Post by MikeB33 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:45 pm

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Dec 11, 2019 3:22 pm Hi Mike and welcome,
impressive structures you have there, the detailing on your signal box, station building and footbridge are all beautifully done and have great character.
I would love to see pictures of the dolls house you made, perhaps on another 'Off Topic' thread?
Lives with my daughter now, I'll have to take some pictures when I'm next over there. Thanks for the comments.

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Post by DonW » Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:49 pm

Lovely figures and buildings.

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