Popular Post Rush and Lusk Posted April 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hello, I reconnected with this great hobby about 12 months ago, my only previous experience was glorified train sets in my early teens, (a long time ago !). I have thoroughly enjoyed the past year in the hobby and learnt so much from outstanding resources such as this illustrious forum, reading and of course the world of YouTube. I have only been to one model railway show, the Wexford Model Railway Club Open Day, last October where I learned so much and was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm - I hope to get there again in a couple of Weeks’ time for the 2022 Exhibition. To practice and apply a whole range of new skills for the very first time (track and scenic planning, construction, track laying and ballasting, painting, trees, bushes & grass etc.) I decided to attempt a small diorama on an unused IKEA shelf ( 42x50cm 17x20”) I had over from another project. The intent was to have a raised railway line passing through a hilly/mountain landscape including a disused former mining/quarry branch line, with accompanying scenic to enhance the viewer’s experience. Overall, I’ve learned a tremendous amount from this experience - satisfied with some aspects, others I will approach quite differently next time. Finally, I am taking the liberty of sharing this on the forum, amongst some incredibly accomplished modellers, but this is a broad church, and my first attempt effort may prove useful to some early phase modeller - go easy ! Rush & Lusk (George) 28 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishmail Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Nice work there, plenty of detail in a small space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Wonderful work. That's a really nice scene. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Cracking good diorama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Hi Irishmail, Thank you for the positive comments George Hi irishthump, Thank you for the very encouraging comments. George Hello Noel, Greatly appreciate the positive comment George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thank you Broithe, KMCE, BosKonay, Billlycan, Murrayec Thank you DJ Dangerous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Brilliant stuff. Some really nice detailing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Looks very effective to me. Well done you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 Thank you so much JasonB and David - very much appreciated George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Very very good indeed- excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 You are most kind Rob - thank you for the encouragement. George 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 I love the rusted rail in the siding, well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Excellent work and this is your first attempt, also shows the various A Class very well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Well done George,you have many useful talents,look forward to more updates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 What all of them said! Great work, well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Just found this now. A proper little gem - very well done indeed, and I also like the rusted siding. Very nicely lit photos too - very realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB JOE Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 lovely work!!!! well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 First attempt? I look forward to seeing more of your excellent work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Beautiful work, absolutely superb! Cheers, Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Perfect for testing out skills before tackling a large scale layout - looks amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Hello All, I want to extend my sincerely thanks to the Bandon tank, Bob229, ttc0169, Galteemore, jhb171achill, DB JOE, Mike 84c, 2996 Victor and skinner75 - and all those who very kindly pressed the "like" and "WOW" buttons. I am genuinely buoyed-up and flattered by all the incredibly positive and encouraging responses, particularly from such a body of accomplished and experienced railway modellers. Thank you sincerely, George PS - I hope to possibly meet some of you in Wexford 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Well done George, great debut! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Just found this, that's a great little layout, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 Oh, Thank You Adrian & Gabhal Luimnigh - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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