Braunton Scale Model Club

Following on from the Worcestershire Model Expo that Sue and I attended with our two grandsons earlier this week I wanted to post these images of the Braunton Scale Model Club display table. The bulk of the models shown are large scale scratch built models by Simon Orrell who was kind enough to spend some time with me passing on hints and tips as to the construction materials and techniques he uses.

His models were of real interest to me as his style and modelling skills are similar to those that I use when working on my narrow gauge railway layouts. We discussed how he (like me) enjoys using different materials to construct his models - materials that would not be obvious choices but just work - like the use of a McDonald's sauce tub to model a stainless steel sink!

I also like his use of 'clutter' something that I also love to include on my layouts.

The final two images were taken from the internet - mainly from the Braunton Scale Model Club Instagram account/page.

I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did and finally, a big thank you to Simon for his time and advice it was very much appreciated.

Tony

Mason's Court - Stratford-upon-Avon

Today, Sue and I went to Stratford-upon-Avon and had fun browsing the shops looking for Christmas presents. I particularly enjoyed the art exhibition, where I saw loads of great original work and chatted to the artists. On the way back to the car I took these images of Mason's Court - an open bay house typical of the medieval period and similar in design to Bayleaf House at the Weald and Down Museum.

I have taken images from the front and right hand side to show the timber frame construction. The brick infill is not original.

Tony

Shrewsbury Steam Rally - part two

One of the highlights of the Shrewsury Steam Rally was the Sentinel Historical Society tent which had a display of models, books and photographs on display.

I was particularly impressed by the wide range of literature and spotted this SKODA - SENTINEL pamphlet. Given my on-line name I thought Dampflastwagon was great fun to find.....

Earlier in the day a series of three new photo albums had been donated and here are some of the images from the first album. I believe that these are the first time these images have been seen on-line.

The second and third album showed images of the WW2 period and were mainly stills of the different production lines and factories.

Another Dampfwagen SKODA - SENTINEL 

And finally this beautiful model of the LMS 7192 Sentinel. The owner was very pleased to pass on information and show work-in-progress shots of this huge battery operated model.

Tony

Shrewsbury Steam Rally

Last weekend, Sue and I visited the Shrewsbury Steam Rally and here are just some of the photos I took. It was a great day out with loads to both see and do. I would recommend it.

I'm sure I will be adding more images soon.

Tony