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In the wargamers World there are a number of forums, much like this one, but populated by people who are, by their nature, competitive. As a result, some of the posts are, at best, described as vitriolic. The mods let a lot go but I have just spent an evening reading through a discussion on "realism". It all got a bit bloody once or twice as the arguements raged back and forth.
How lucky we are that in the model railway World generally and on this forum specifically, there is a community wish to be helpful, supportive and constructive. Yes, there are differences of opinion but we don't spill blood in the process (even when I suggested that model railway shows were falling short of my expectations, I survived unscathed!).
Long may the environment that has been created here continue.
Barry
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Where's Here and how accurately have you modelled it and to what scale?:mrgreen:Here, here.
Now I've finally started a model railway…I've inherited another…
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[user=388]AUSSIETRAINS[/user] wrote:Where's Here and how accurately have you modelled it and to what scale?:mrgreen:Here, here.
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Can't remember last time we had a thread locked or post deleted on here, unlike some other large model railway forums I could mention (begins with R and ends in b).
Everyone on here is very helpful and I've learnt a hell of a lot and not just railway modelling. History and building construction come immediately to mind.
As you say, long may it continue and heart felt thanks to the late Bob Heath for setting it up.
Ed
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Let's keep it that way.
Enjoy the journey, tell the story, be helpful if you can, if you can't … be encouraging.
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Here Here!I may have mentioned somewhere that in another life I am a wargamer. Its just modelling with a different hat on really - the models are more "representational" because they tend to be handled a lot more and the scenery is somewhat idealised - as long as both players known that its a swamp, for example, it only has to look vaguely like a swamp.
In the wargamers World there are a number of forums, much like this one, but populated by people who are, by their nature, competitive. As a result, some of the posts are, at best, described as vitriolic. The mods let a lot go but I have just spent an evening reading through a discussion on "realism". It all got a bit bloody once or twice as the arguements raged back and forth.
How lucky we are that in the model railway World generally and on this forum specifically, there is a community wish to be helpful, supportive and constructive. Yes, there are differences of opinion but we don't spill blood in the process (even when I suggested that model railway shows were falling short of my expectations, I survived unscathed!).
Long may the environment that has been created here continue.
Barry
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It's just a pity that so many modellers haven't yet seen the light by modelling the LNER ……………
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:hmm Wrong shade of green.It's just a pity that so many modellers haven't yet seen the light by modelling the LNER ……………
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I tend to agree John - I hate the "Apple" green but love the dark "bottle" (?) green of GWR/BR days.[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:hmm Wrong shade of green.It's just a pity that so many modellers haven't yet seen the light by modelling the LNER ……………
Other than the colour, would you be happy with the LNER Mr. Dew ………………………….? :cheers
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The closest we have come is the thread about "Getting fun out of your layout" where I think we all concluded that Rule 1 was the most important.
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GWR changed the shade slightly in the 1920s. The later shade and the BR variant were, I think, called Brunswick Green. I agree with Brendan…..the less said about Hornby's interpretation of GWR Green the better.[user=434]John Dew[/user] wrote:I tend to agree John - I hate the "Apple" green but love the dark "bottle" (?) green of GWR/BR days.[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:hmm Wrong shade of green.It's just a pity that so many modellers haven't yet seen the light by modelling the LNER ……………
Other than the colour, would you be happy with the LNER Mr. Dew ………………………….? :cheers
Regarding the LNER ……I will admit to admiring the Teak coaches!
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The teak coaches are just the tip of the iceberg John, but at least it's a start …………………however, LMS is an acceptable alternative.
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Re Barry's comment. Nice to be in a forum that offers advice and pointers, not criticism, and where all levels of skill are welcome. Long may it continue.
Nigel
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[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:GWR changed the shade slightly in the 1920s. The later shade and the BR variant were, I think, called Brunswick Green. I agree with Brendan…..the less said about Hornby's interpretation of GWR Green the better.[user=434]John Dew[/user] wrote:I tend to agree John - I hate the "Apple" green but love the dark "bottle" (?) green of GWR/BR days.[user=6]Petermac[/user] wrote:hmm Wrong shade of green.It's just a pity that so many modellers haven't yet seen the light by modelling the LNER ……………
Other than the colour, would you be happy with the LNER Mr. Dew ………………………….? :cheers
Regarding the LNER ……I will admit to admiring the Teak coaches!
Well, their color choice for Duck isn't even an interpretation of GWR green (for their interpretation of GWR green, I'd look at non-Thomas stuff), since they were basing it off the TV series. But even for that it's too bright - his TV series green is a light yet dull shade, while the Hornby model is a ridiculously bright day-glo green. I'm talking so bright that it makes Apple Green look like Brunswick Green in comparison.Cheers
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At 6'4'', Bill is a tall chap, then again, when horizontal he is rather long and people often used to trip over him! . . . and so a nickname was born :)
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