:oops: Thanks all, and for the nomination, if you lads like it then I'm heading in the right direction.

Just the telegraph wires to do one day and then it's finished.

Oh my goodness, March 17th, 2008 was the start date, I've learnt so much during the process and had a lot of fun too.

I really can't recommend strongly enough that someone starting out in the hobby experiment with something small like this as a taster.

Being small it's more likely to be completed and the skills test lets you know what you are in for.

… and yes John, I haven't forgotten about a video… sooner or later…

cheers

Marty,
        I've been re-reading the whole thread again.Have you had any thoughts about adding fiddle yards either end and turning it into an operational diorama??
   You could turn it into a small exhibition layout very easily.:twisted:;-);-)
(And its high time we had the video,mate!!!)

Cheers,John.B.:thumbs

P.S.congrats on another header pic……well done!!!

Now you've got me worried Marty !!

This module proves that you are a very accomplished modeller and you've just informed me that you started it 2 years ago.

I've got just 5 months left to do mine :shock::shock::shock:.  I've bought the wood……………………………….

Marty, I have been staggered by the quality of your modelling as shown in the last set of pics, so much so that I have just started to read the thread right from the start.  I only got as far as the first page when I saw the size of 440mm x 220mm and that's when it hit me.  My crossover was still sitting on the kitchen table and I was shocked to visualize your whole diorama was half the size of my crossover….:shock::shock:

To show so much detail in such a small area is mind blowing….Bloomin' marvellous.:cheers

:oops: Thanks lads, awfully chuffed and humbled to have the header picture, had to show Tracy straight away :pathead

John, one day, when things are not so hectic, fiddle yards and a video will be forthcoming.

Petermac, at least you've got the wood!!!

Gordon, I had a lot of fun detailing the diorama, the whole project caught my enthusiam and it was a proof of concept for the Newcastle Emlyn layout.

Once I showed Tracy the completed diorama, the whole concept of a bedroom dedicated to a model railway layout was much easier for her to come to grips with.

[user=19]Marty[/user] wrote:

Once I showed Tracy the completed diorama, the whole concept of a bedroom dedicated to a model railway layout was much easier for her to come to grips with.

. . . so no DCC sound, then?  It'll keep her awake. 

Who knows, she may fall in love with it... toot toot.

[user=19]Marty[/user] wrote:

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Once I showed Tracy the completed diorama, the whole concept of a bedroom dedicated to a model railway layout was much easier for her to come to grips with.

Funny you should say that Marty - exactly the same thing happened with Liz when she heard the sound locos Max did for me. thumbsthumbs

Thanks for the reminder Bob.
This was a lovely little project that I really enjoyed.
Here are a couple more photos.




cheers
Marty

That finishes it perfectly Marty. Great photographs which future members will be seeing as header pictures I'm sure.

I have just read this whole thread through after seeing the Header picture.  absolutely stunning work. Thanks for posting and sharing Marty, Its a real inspirational piece.  Makes me realise I should get off the computer and actually get on with things!

Thanks Garry, glad you enjoyed it.
I had a great time doing it.


Starting with something small like this diorama is a really good way of experimenting and building up the skills.


I also find that choosing a real place as inspiration is easier than trying to invent something. The world of real railways has lots of little quirky bits that we couldn't dream up in a thousand years.


Go one, start up a topic, you know you want to.


Cheers

Marty

I look at your stuff, and think.. thank goodness I still have (hopefully) a long time to bring my efforts up to your standard.

The detail you get into N gauge (a gauge I can barely even see) is amazing.

Me..  I paint with a very broad brush !!  ;-)

Fantastic modelling Marty.The thread was a joy to read and congratulations on the centre pic.

I liked it before and still do, Marty.
Great stuff.

Thanks Andy, Alan and DD,
One more photo which didn't make it on before but one which, I think, is a good overview of the halt area itself.



…and of course, the same area is being rebuilt all over again, with some improvements I hope, on my layout. The bridges are done and the mill buildings on the photographers side of the river are under construction.


cheersMarty

Great modelling as always Marty (but what's that horrible looking brightly coloured caterpillar doing there? —  I know, it must have crept in there when you weren't looking!!!!!)  ;-)  

Ken

 I was never going to get any diesels Ken, but a few have snuck in.
cheersMarty

Good to see Pentrecourt Halt again Marty. Top class modelling:thumbs

Cheers Woody.