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Wasn't Marks Models in Fermoy back in the day?

cardboard box insert

Thanks for that @Broithe. Might have a go at something like that....... Or just buy one if it's possible.....

The ol crane is pretty c****py now that I see it close up. It was a real rush job, and boy doesn't it look it? I am happy enough with the black parts (arm, cable and grab) but the cab and base are heading for the bin. The design came straight out of my head, so if any of you could provide me with pics of something more true to life, I would be eternally grateful.

Made a coal yard, just outside of town. Have a look, see what ye think First of all, the basic yard... Then some additions... and then some business...

Aaargh! I have just read all 43 pages of this tread, eagerly waiting to see how far it got , only to find out the terrible outcome. It was like reading a great page turner, only to come to the big plot twist at the end. Turns out the villain was some maniac with a big hammer and a crowbar. Seriously though this layout was absolutely fantastic as it was developing. I should have smelled a rat when the updates went from almost daily to a lot more infrequent. (and the pic of the "bombed out" attic on the right of the page was a bit of a giveaway). Still I understand how life can get in the way of these things. Looking forward to the second coming of Amiens Street Terminus

Love the signal box, Kevin

Ah shur, I said I was saying nothin. And it's Dave needs the spoon. I'm sure the coaches will be beautiful, but I don't really need a lot of stock, and with the cravens I got I will be just fine. No really. I will just be over here in the corner silently sobbing Best of luck with them

Dave , you must have very big spoons with the amount of stirring you are doing

saying nothin

Absolutely fantastic! I love looking at Alan's tread on The Stone Yard ( The Narrow Gauge One) as well as Loughan Key. I think half of his view count could be down to me. The level of detail is exceptional. A true masterclass. . And great pics Patrick by the way

Thanks Kevin, it looks great. I have a box of Woodland Scenics water which I am working up the courage to have a go at.

Looking forward to this one Kevin. I seem to be asking everyone this lately, but what did you use for the water effect. And any chance of a closer look at it please?

Sheesh, never came across that stuff before. It does look a lot simpler than the W/S stuff ok. Oh well, I have it now so I am gonna use it even if it kills me. The W/S water was a lot more expensive too- 33 euro I think. And I am not too sure how much it will cover. Hopefully do my river from one box. Hopefully.............

Very nice. What did you use for water? I have a Woodland Scenics kit for a while but haven't gotten around to using it yet. Roll on next month

God John, ye were spoiled in Dublin with such a choice of shops stocking model railways. The only alternative we had in Limerick to Tots to Teens was when Ryans Hardware (also on Patrick St.) would stock up on toys for the Christmas season, and a few train sets would be included. We didn't know how to handle all of the options

Christ! Shocking stuff, but well told

The model shop of my childhood was a toy shop on Patrick St. in Limerick called "Tots to Teens". It had a basement entirely devoted to model railways. (Hornby and Lima). There was at least two layouts set up, running trains. My mates and I would haunt the place a couple times a week , driving the staff mad, drooling over stuff we could never afford. Pure magic memories- those were the days.

speechless!!!!!

Have to say I agree here. I thought the roof was a tad steep too, but didn't like to say. The making of it ( and indeed the shed itself) is excellent though.

Fantastic pics as usual Patrick- especially number 4, the two lads shooting the breeze in the glow of the loco lights. Pure magic

Nice looking layout too, @DoctorPan. But that is one serious wrinkle in the sky Bridge to the beach is excellent

Fantastic Kevin. Your buildings put everybody else in the ha'penny place. How many clones of you are there? Production rate is off the scale! Your level of detail is simply mindblowing.

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Thanks, have to give credit to @fergalm1 here. His bridge on BORRIS was the inspiritation for mine. shur we have to get our ideas somewhere Yeah, from DAS clay. Made a template to get the overall shape and etched out the stones while clay was still "wet". I showed some basic shots of it earlier in the tread. Thanks for the kind comment