Patrick Davey

The Das coping stones have been fitted - a bit more sanding and trimming needed but I do like how the clay dries to a good representation of stone. When the finished bridge is on the diorama, much of the lower stonework will be hidden and some of the upper stonework will be clad in ivy

I will definitely be retaining a few of these

Waiting on the next puns. The suspension is killing me

I was going to try out a few of the above puns myself but I was worried I could be pillar-ied for it.

Weathering looks spot on!

Currently building a small stone bridge to cross the river below the cottage. The basic structure was constructed from mount board then Das clay was applied, once this was dry, the stonework was scribed. I have used the stone coloured variety of the clay and when it is fully dry, it gives a really authentic base colour which would probably only need weathering to complete the effect, although I am going to follow the example of Alan @Tullygrainey and paint the stonework in various colours of beige and brown. The extra slab of clay in the final photo will be used to create the coping stones and these will be applied individually.

Superb Derek - I love the authentic cobbled surface created using Das clay I guess? Very nice build, really looks the part, especially how you have built it to fit the location. Looking forward to seeing the finished structure.

Nice prototype Kevin! Lovely model too of course!

Nice - some amusing cameos!

Hi @Darius43 - another masterpiece! I'd love to know how the metal body kits differ in weight from a comparable RTR model? Am guessing the finished models are much heavier, so does that translate into greater pulling power?

Still loving my palvan @Past-Avenue - looking forward to seeing what you bring to us next Enda!!

And another...... KLM2.mp4

Another attempt at artistry...... KLM.mp4

So not quite the 80 class this time Nice addition though

80 class would be nice though……

Superb!

Probably something relatively small after the last announcement......

Hup!

I think I read on Facebook.....something about an announcement..........?

Wow - plenty of space! Enjoy!

Thanks John. The owner is hoping to create a small historical display for visitors to the commercial side of the property, with the diorama in a glass case as the centrepiece. Chuffed!

So it's getting close to the time for me to say farewell to my Knockloughrim 'working diorama', as it will shortly be moving to a permanent home in the actual station building itself. I ran the final trains today - it was an emotional time for all present (me). Knockloughrim, Winter 1958.mp4

More BR blue yummy-ness. Fabulous stuff.

Superb Alan!

Once again, your output and swiftness are both very impressive! BR blue is iconic and looks well on those units.