On video: Kenny Hill layout tour...
I’m being lazy today, rather than write about something new I’m sharing the video for Kenny Hill…
In my defence, if one were needed, I actually only edited this yesterday! It seems the layout was well received so here, see a train run as I discuss various aspects of its construction.
Not riveting stuff, I’m afraid, but hopefully an enjoyable 15-20 minutes! I’m planning on filming a proper Denton Road introduction this week and probably some sort of 2025 review as well, so a few more things to come before the year is out! Until next time, more soon…
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You may not think the video was riveting, but actually I got a lot out of it.
ReplyDeleteMany little tips on making things (the superglue fixing the ink is an absolute gem, no way would I have thought of that!) and it's also interesting to see you doing something you perhaps wouldn't normally do (both the Australian theme and the length of the layout).
The gradient and summit really are very apparent, it would be lovely to see some pics of it with its intended Australian stock...
Off to do some work on the 0-16.5 layout now, as I have the house to myself today...thanks for the inspiration!
Simon.
Excellent, always happy to hear my work encourages or enthuses others to the bench themselves! Thanks Simon!
DeleteEnjoyed the video of Kenny Hill on YouTube last night James. It was interesting to note you were using some different modelling techniques and playing around with cardboard to form the lovely grassed area to the back of Kenny Hill. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kevin, yes worked well but not my idea, credit to Chris for it! Glad you enjoyed the video!
DeleteI think the video is better than you are giving yourself credit for, and the layout is an example of why your models are greater than the sum of the parts. What I mean by that is when the color and textures are right, the mind fills in the missing details without even realizing that its doing it. It draws you more into the scenes.
ReplyDeleteJoe - that is very kind of you and an interesting observation. It is always fascinating to hear what others see in my work.
DeleteHi James
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others that the video is interesting with some ideas I had never considered, including going back to the newspaper and cardboard formers of my early attempts at modelling, but with the twist of new materials.
The finished scene is very atmospheric and you seem to have caught the essence of the Australian landscape. It was good to see the Maritimes 70-tonner going through its paces and proving the ideas your customer had have been brought to life by you
Best regards
Alan
Thank you Alan, that is very kind.
DeleteLovely, James. It really captures the feel of even this short train working hard to surmount the summit, and then pick up speed as gravity takes over on the downgrade.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see an NSW 48 Class working up the grade, but seeing the CN GE 70-tonner in action doesn't hurt at all, although I'm hard pressed to think of a grade like this anywhere on the island Provence.
As I'm about to start modeling some land forms on my own layout you've made me regret that I just put a pile of scrap carbard out for recycling. No worries, there will be plenty more where that came from.
Well done. Looking forward to what you whip up for Ceede.
Jim Eager
modelingthejointline.blogspot.com
Creede isn’t quite the plan for the Rio Grande N - instead Hanna is… I’ll write about that over the holidays.
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