Port Bréige

[KMCE]

Really have not been doing any modelling for a while - kinda been struggling through Chemotherapy.  For those who don't know, I was diagnosed with cancer in July and have been going through some aggressive treatment since.  I got a weeks break between chemo sessions, and feeling a bit better, I turned to the modelling for a much needed diversion.

I decided to work on the Micro Port model as I have been thinking for a while that it needs some activity to bring a bit more life.  I had a limited amount of figures to work with (more on order) but with what I had, I was able to make a start.

 

Some time ago, I developed a model of a Galway Hooker which I printed in 3D, but never got round to rigging it, so no time like the present.  It needs some more work, as it is painted without any weathering, which will need to be heavily applied.  The Galway Hookers were used to service the Islands and were effective cargo vessels & I have seen a photo of one packed with cattle, so a big enough boat & capable of handling the off shore conditions.  The scene needed more boats, and I still think a few more wouldn't go astray.

This boat is in from the Island with a load of milk for the creamery, and some empty beer barrels for re-fill.

 

Some more activity on the pier.  The buildings needed some purpose, so I added some signage, but some more evidence of products to be added yet.

 

I decided the front building would be good as a malt house with the drifter delivering a load of bagged grain for malting. Helps to tie the scene together.

 

I have some more figures on order, so hopefully in a while I will be able to add to the activity.

 

Anyway, all for now.

Ken.

[Galteemore]

So sorry to hear the news Ken - I hope that the treatment is helping. Delightful work as ever. Great to see you back posting here. 

[murphaph]

Look after yourself Ken. You've been missed. Modelling top drawer as always!

[flange lubricator]

Sorry to hear your troubles, good to see you back doing a bit of modelling look after yourself.

[John-r]

Sorry to hear this news, please look after yourself, your attention to detail on your modelling is superb.

[Sean Hogan]

Keep up the amazing work best of luck. 

[Bob229]

Sorry to hear that  best of luck with the treatment, excellent model great detail 

[mmie353]

@KMCE awesome work, I am sorry to read what is going on, good luck with the treatment. take care of yourself man. 

[J-Mo Arts]

Take care Ken, sorry to hear the news. Lovely work with the layout! 

[Noel]

10 hours ago, KMCE said:

I decided the front building would be good as a malt house with the drifter delivering a load of bagged grain for malting. Helps to tie the scene together.

Anyway, all for now.

Ken.

Extraordinary scenes Ken, Delightful atmosphere and realism.  I can hear noises coming from the malting house and quay side activity, flange sequel as locos shunt the quay. Sorry to hear of your health woes, may the modelling be a positive distraction and bring some joy. Wishing you well, comfort and total success in treatment. Take care. Thanks for posting those beautiful scenes.

[David Holman]

Can only echo everyone else's comments, Ken. Hope the modelling is proving to be good therapy - the results are certainly doing the rest of us good!

[Mike 84C]

If the power of thought could cure, you would be felling better already Ken. Wishing you well and your treatment is successful and yes your brilliant modelling is doing us all a power of good!

Thinking of you, look after yourself.

[StevieB]

I’ve had both surgery and radiotherapy as part of cancer treatment but chemo is in a different league. Keep strong and you’ll come out the other side. My very best wishes.

Stephen

[Patrick Davey]

Sending you lots of good wishes Ken and my compliments also on a fantastic model.

[jhb171achill]

Very best wishes for recovery, Ken, and we look forward to seeing the further fruits of your labours!

Edited October 24, 2022 by jhb171achill

[WRENNEIRE]

Keeping a little corner in Bray for you Ken, hurry back I am running out of people to insult! 

[2996 Victor]

So sorry to hear your news, Ken - along with everyone else, I'm sending you all best wishes for a speedy full recovery.

Stay safe and keep strong.

Mark

[KMCE]

First of all, many thanks for the heartfelt good wishes, they are much appreciated.  My treatment is going well and in time I should be back fighting fit.

 

In the meantime, I have been doing a bit of detailing on the port layout and some additional figures arrived from Dart Castings which helps to populate out the layout somewhat.

 

 

The drifter needed quite a bit of work with wheelhouse painted to brighten up the look, the lifeboat finally covered, hatch opened and stocked, some mooring lines, etc.

 

The Galway hooker got some weathering and stocked with some goods for market from the islands.

 

Some additional figures help to add to the business of the port.  That poor guy on the hoist finally got some assistance!

 

Unloading grain from ship in the day was a manual and laborious process, but it's got to get done, and the gaffer is keeping a good eye on progress.

 

Back to the milk run from the island - the man from the creamery cannot be overly pleased with having to lug those churns up the steps to his cart.  "And now he wants me to take the empty beer barrels to the pub for refilling!"

 

Anyway, all for now, more when time and energy allows.

Ken

[2996 Victor]

Fantastic news, Ken - keep at it!

Some lovely little bits of progress on the Port, its the details that make the layout come to life and its certainly doing that. I do like Dart Castings products - their conical milk churns for instance are, imho, the best available (no association with them except as a satisfied customer). I don't think I've said before that I think the Maltings are superb, although all your buildings are excellent.

Nice convertible, by the way  

Stay safe, keep strong, and keep getting yourself better

All the best,
Mark

[murphaph]

Great to hear you're doing well Ken. The backdrop on Port Breige is nice and subtle isn't it? Did you fade it to give that hazy appearance? There is something jarring to me when the photo backdrop is too clear. In the real world things get hazy in the distance. This one really works well.

[DJ Dangerous]

Lovely to hear that you're feeling better. Fabulour photos. Stay strong!

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, KMCE said:

First of all, many thanks for the heartfelt good wishes, they are much appreciated.  My treatment is going well and in time I should be back fighting fit.

 

In the meantime, I have been doing a bit of detailing on the port layout and some additional figures arrived from Dart Castings which helps to populate out the layout somewhat.

 

 

The drifter needed quite a bit of work with wheelhouse painted to brighten up the look, the lifeboat finally covered, hatch opened and stocked, some mooring lines, etc.

 

The Galway hooker got some weathering and stocked with some goods for market from the islands.

 

Some additional figures help to add to the business of the port.  That poor guy on the hoist finally got some assistance!

 

Unloading grain from ship in the day was a manual and laborious process, but it's got to get done, and the gaffer is keeping a good eye on progress.

 

Back to the milk run from the island - the man from the creamery cannot be overly pleased with having to lug those churns up the steps to his cart.  "And now he wants me to take the empty beer barrels to the pub for refilling!"

 

Anyway, all for now, more when time and energy allows.

Ken

Well done Ken, in both your treatment and the latest developments at the port!

[LARNE CABIN]

So good to hear this more positive news, Ken. All best wishes for a continuing recovery. Port Breige is so inspirational to many of us. So much going on and so much detail in that last post. Terrific work. Stay strong. God Bless.

[KMCE]

4 hours ago, murphaph said:

The backdrop on Port Breige is nice and subtle isn't it? Did you fade it to give that hazy appearance?

Phil,  the standard backdrop supplied as part of the scalescenes kit was already faded so it does give a nice effect.  What I did was to mirror the image, print both and find a line where they could be spliced together with out being too obvious - although, I could do with smoothing out that seam somewhat!!

I have to agree with the sentiments though, the muted image is more in keeping with reality as colours and detail fade with distance. 

Ken

[Georgeconna]

Really looks fab, Lots too take in!

[David Holman]

Lovely work, Ken and notes have been taken for when I get round to detailing Northport Quay!

 Great to hear you are also coming along well too.

[Bob229]

Great to hear you are doing well, Port Breige is progressing nicely lots of detail to take in, the boats look excellent and I really like the figures,  a good way to spend a few hours, best of luck in your recovery 

[Tullygrainey]

What a fine bit of modelling - subtle, detailed and perfectly proportioned. Inspirational!

Best wishes, Alan

[Patrick Davey]

Delighted to hear of your progress Ken, great news.

And that is one incredible layout, detail everywhere, and all very realistic!!!  Your 'gaffer' must be a close relative of my 'Mr. Weaver' at Brookhall Mill!

[Noel]

Good to hear your positive news Ken. Port Breige looks stunning, it feel alive with activity.

[Mike 84C]

Positive news, that's good to hear Ken. Keep plugging away with the treatment. Port Breige and its workers reminds me of some dock work I have done  in the past driving HGV's. All B----y hard work! I love the pattern of bags in the coasters hold, very well observed.

[John-r]

Delighted to hear your news Ken, gave myself a bit of time to study properly the photos of Port Breige, and it's just really something else the detail is brilliant. 

[KMCE]

Little bit of work on the layout.  Some fine 3D printing allowed me to add some wildlife to the scene.

First up, a few ducks to bother the skipper of the Galway Hooker - got any bread????

 

And no port would be complete without the ubiquitous seagulls, or in this case seagull.  Very fine print and only one of the models came away intact from the supports.  Need to re-visit the supports and run off a few more.  Some sitting gulls needed for the rooftops to complete the look.

 

More as time and energy permit.

Ken

[David Holman]

Those birds are tiny, but can nevertheless see we have mallard (ducks and drakes), plus herring gull. Fine painting to go with the printing, Ken.

[Bob229]

Hope you are keeping well, the details really add to the layout, looks excellent