Patrick Davey

Superb on every level!

Cheers Billycan - it actually didn’t take that much longer to do two at the same time, might try three next time!!

FOR SALE: GNR(I) SIGNAL CABIN Scratchbuilt in OO gauge, using original GNR(I) architectural drawings Constructed in plasticard with additional detailing Fullly detailed interior - white metal components from Springside Models Detailed cabin steps - plywood components from Ancorton Models STG£120.00 ONO Note: due to the fragile nature of the model, it is really only suitable for locating on a permanent layout. It would not be suitable for sending through the post - I am based in Belfast but travel regularly throughout Ireland and may be able to deliver if required.

Am sure there will be no insults!!! Great layout - looks like there would be a lot of enjoyment in the operation.

More views of the disused cabin - some more weathering still to be done.

Twin GNR(I) signal cabin build, both now officially complete final details included cabin steps, chimneys and - very fiddly - downpipes but all came together well. One of the cabins is finished in a disused condition and I added some foliage appearing to grow out from a hole in the roof Why did I build two? Well…. the disused one is for my next project and the other I have built with the intention of offering it for sale - a separate post about this will follow shortly.

It’s been a chimney kind of week……

I absolutely love everything about this John!

What a lovely video - thanks for sharing @DJ Dangerous

Those steps were fiddly in the extreme........ Still a bit of work to do to the top platform plus the overall height needs looking at.......

I acquired signal cabin steps from Ancorton Models (new to me!) and they seem to be fitting together well, if a bit fiddly. Worth taking the time to get this kind of thing correct. They are made from thin wood. Research shows that on GNR(I) cabin steps, the handrail often matched the colour scheme of the main cabin.

Some lovely views there Ernie! Continued thanks for the great work you do.

Today’s progress on the twin GNR(I) cabins: * roof weathering * heavy weathering of disused cabin * barge boards finished * interior detailing I found some decent laser cut signal cabin steps online so they will be arriving shortly. I have just discovered I am out of guttering though….then it’s just the chimneys left to add…..

DON'T PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alan this is truly amazing, magnificent work altogether, sir!

The decorative barge boards and finials were in my view a particularly distinctive feature of the GNR(I) signal cabin. I was pleased to reach that stage this evening with this current twin build project.

A bit more dereliction has appeared overnight…….

Managed to create some opportunities for progress on this project, should be completed by middle of next week, although I need to order Plastruct steps and railings. Here’s where we are at the moment:

At the risk of sounding like Hannibal Smith from 'The A Team'..... I love it when a plan comes together..... One of the cabins I am currently building will be finished in a decaying condition and I wanted to feature some missing/broken roof slates with timbers visible below. Here's how I did it: 1. Scale Model Scenery produce nice kerb stones, but I was more interested in the 'sprues'...... 2. The sprues were inserted into holes cut in the roof pieces: 3. Scale Model Scenery's lightly weathered roof slates were fixed in position: 4. A few loose slates were added: 5. Job done!

Some small developments today - I opened out the spaces for the window frames in the brick bases and added some underlying roof detail to the decaying cabin - once the roof tiles go on, those 'wooden' beams will poke through a few damaged sections. I'll outline how I do this once it's finished. This cabin will also have the lower window bricked up. Also primed the white metal interior detailing items - I have used these before and they are very impressive. More tomorrow......

Glad the show was a great success - looking forward to more photos and video clips!

Another superb addition to the range - full marks IRM!! Two ordered.

Noel this is superb - any more?

Well done Gerry!!