If you haven’t already purchased the Gordon Gravett books on making trees, well… why not? But if you’re still on the fence about these, the December 2013 issue of British Railway Modeller magazine includes a four-page article by Michael Russell … Continue reading
The word always sets off the Genesis song of the same name in my head, but I braved the earwig and added ripples to the Lynn River this afternoon: (Click on either image to view a larger version) I followed … Continue reading
Yesterday’s post was a teaser of sorts for this one. I’ve been working on the trees near the depot in St. Williams and I have – finally – built some that I really, really like. I’ve been working for a … Continue reading
One of the satisfying things about writing a blog is connecting with people you might not have otherwise. S scale enthusiast Peter Vanvliet, for example. Peter commented on a few of my posts, and I followed the link he provided … Continue reading
(The alliterations continue…) I’ve been having misgivings about the trees behind the St. Williams depot. I’m very happy with the trunks and branches, but less happy with the canopy. A couple of off-line discussions with friends confirmed that there was … Continue reading
Chris Abbott dropped in today en route to an appointment in my neighbourhood. We enjoyed a quick lunch at The Burgernator in Kensington Market, followed by a pause for a pint of Conductor’s Craft on the patio at Templeton’s. Nothing … Continue reading
My copy of Volume 3 of the scenery series by Gordon Gravett arrived this week, and it includes a section on modelling roads. As it happens, I had a couple of roads that needed painting, so I read through Gordon’s … Continue reading
I made significant progress in St. Williams over the weekend. In addition to building a baggage wagon for the station, I also paved the road and crossing, built and installed crossbucks, and added fence posts to define the railway’s right … Continue reading
(With arms waving, I give David Reilly the guided tour) Last week, my friend and neighbour David Woodhead emailed to say he had a friend coming to visit his layout – and would they be able to come over to … Continue reading
It sure looks that way, doesn’t it! Over the past couple of evenings, while camped in front of the television, I’ve been following the inspiration found in the series of scenery books by Gordon Gravett and twisting up tree armatures … Continue reading