FB Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 its the little detailing i like, the bucket under the tap on the tank, the tools in the shed, the logs to the side of the railway, the moss/rustic look on the barn ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 A busy seen in the yard one summer?s morning. The three locos are about to set off for the fields to collect the loaded wagons. The empty wagons were left in the fields overnight and will be loaded with early potatoes by the time the locos arrive. The wagons will be used later in the year to bring in the wheat harvest, this will be in sacks too as the early combines were only small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogreengelb Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hiya,where do you get your 1/32 figures are they from the German firm Preiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 stunning detail to a layout that looks bigger than it actually is :) but then thats the whole point isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 The figures are all Tamiya military personnel that I?ve modified. The two bending figures in overalls are from the tank maintenance kit which at about a fiver is not bad because you get a few other bit and pieces you can use as well. There is another source that I?ve not used and that is George Turner Models, he has a web site. His figures look very good and worth looking into. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 A birds eye view looking down the yard as the Porter 0-4-2 pushes a few wagons out to the fields. The Fordson Major having its rear tyre pressures checked is a Scaledown kit. This morning I went to a toy fair and bought a UH ready made Fordson Power Major, superbly detailed with a lifting bonnet for ?15, which I thought very reasonable. The drivers of the Davenport and Barclay wait patiently for the Porter to clear the yard points so they can collect their trains from the fields. In the greenhouse a gardener tends his growing tomato plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Two Sister?s farm made its exhibition debut at Crewe last Sunday. We had over 600 visitors and were able to give our two chosen charities over ?750 each. One of my fellow model railway club members took a few pictures of the layout. The lighting in the hall was very yellow giving the photos a late Summer?s evening appearance. The first picture shows a general view of the Workshops looking towards the bridge. The Fordson E1A is the UH models version which the farm have on trial from their local dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 The Chevrolet is seen arriving at the yard with several tractor drivers sitting in the back After a day working in the fields. Shortly after the Opel Blitz arrives pushing a side tipper from a nearby field having tipped its load of manure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Looks **** a lovely summers evening down at Two Sisters Farm. How much intewrest did your diorama generate then? Did you meet any members from here at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Most of the people admired the layout Tris, but nobody admitted to being a member of the forum. One chap thought the tomatoes were ready for picking. The ladies noticed and liked all the small details. Most people had never heard of the potato railways that existed years ago in Lincolnshire. I will post some more pictures soon. We have been invited back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I certainly hadn't ever heard of them untill this Topic began Peter. It was a completely new one on me. It is a nice way to combine two interests though and in the way you have done it, well it is sure to blow anyone away to be honest. I am glad it generated lot's of interest for you, it would be nice if I could see it one day but we'll just have to wait and see on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 The new Major is being checked over after working all day. It has proved popular with the drivers because of its easy starting and more powerful engine. It will simplify re-fueling too, as it needs a tank of diesel and not the petrol and TVO that the older Fordsons require. Tris don?t forget I?ll be at Wincanton in October when you can have a drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Oh yeah!!! Should have remebered that one!! See you there then. I am showing mine tomorrow at Shepton Mallet and again in April at Spalding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremner_metallica Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 some brilliant picturs there great detail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 The last three pictures were taken by a fellow Cheshire Model Railway club member at our exhibition at Crewe. He is incidentally a professional train driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 A reminder about Northampton Model Railway Show at Moulton School on Saturday 1st March. I will be there with Two Sister?s Farm, stop by to say hello. There are 20+ layouts on show in all scales and gauges. There is also trade support so there is something for everyone to enjoy. For more details see their website. The picture was taken at the Crewe exhibition by a visitor. The odd lighting at the venue gives an effect rather like a late summer?s evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 A couple of photos taken by a visitor at Moulton School exhibition in March this year. As a result I have two more exhibition dates, Banbury 28th September, and Northampton 29th November. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I was disappointed in not being able to get to the Moulton School exhibition. Perhaps I shall be able to make the next one. The layout looks stunning and I still want to pinch see the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sue you can catch up with Two Sister's Farm at Toytrac in October because we will be there. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I am determined to be at Toytrac having missed Spalding. I have enjoyed watching as Two Sisters develops and want to see it in the flesh, especially that tree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Who made the veggies in the coldframe? Absolutely fab stuff - really inspirational and jolly clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bROADOAK Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I?m afraid I did, they are made of two part Milliput modelling putty. Which you mix together like plasticine for about five minutes. It is fairly soft so you can shape it, then you leave it to harden for a few hours. It sets hard enough for you to drill and tap it if you wanted to. I made some marrows and cabbages then painted them with acrylic paints. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 cant wait to see this in the flesh at toytrac i must say, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 great work!!!....annoyed i cant see the pics at work, but well worth the wait when i get home!!! ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Ferguson Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I?m afraid I did, they are made of two part Milliput modelling putty. Which you mix together like plasticine for about five minutes. It is fairly soft so you can shape it, then you leave it to harden for a few hours. It sets hard enough for you to drill and tap it if you wanted to. I made some marrows and cabbages then painted them with acrylic paints. Peter Thanks for that Peter - I've been advised to use Milliput before, so will definitely buy some and try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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