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Fablewood (Coed Y Chwedlau)

Discussion in 'Members Personal Layouts' started by David Hennessey, Feb 29, 2016.

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  1. Oct 26, 2016 #21
    Toto

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    Hi David,

    Fable wood is looking top notch. Some great touches you have added which has help it mature nicely. Nice to hear that it's been well received in another exhibition outing.

    Looking forward to seeing the oil etc being added. Remember the pictures good Sir.

    Cheers for now

    Toto
     
  2. Oct 26, 2016 #22
    David Hennessey

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    Toto wrote:
    Thanks Toto!
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  3. Oct 26, 2016 #23
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    Nice layout :)
     
  4. Oct 26, 2016 #24
    paul_l

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    Good progress David, keep it comming
     
  5. Oct 26, 2016 #25
    David Hennessey

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    clive_t wrote:
    Thank you Clive!
     
  6. Oct 26, 2016 #26
    David Hennessey

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    paul_l wrote:
    Thanks Paul!
     
  7. Oct 27, 2016 #27
    SMR CHRIS

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    Great Update David the layout is really looking good it's a credit to you.

    Like the new loco it fits nicely with the Fablewood fleet congrats on finding it.:thumbs:
     
  8. Oct 27, 2016 #28
    David Hennessey

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    SMR CHRIS wrote:
    Thanks Chris!
     
  9. Oct 27, 2016 #29
    Gary

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    Looking good David, nice little additions that keep the spectators eyes wandering over the layout. :thumbs:

    As for adding the oil stains etc to the ballast, I used Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and weathering powders.
    Photos here : http://www.platform1mrc.com/view_post.php?post_id=11607

    I dip a small brush into the IPA and whilst still wet, pick up a small amount of weathering powder. Lightly brush or stipple the tip of the brush onto the ballast. Allow this to dry before repeating. Going slowly and cautiously is the key. You don't want to put on too much, on the first application. Steadily build the colour up to gauge where your at until you build up the desired look.

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  10. Oct 27, 2016 #30
    David Hennessey

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    Gary wrote:
    Thanks for the tips Gary!
     
  11. Nov 14, 2016 #31
    David Hennessey

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    11th and 12th November 2016

    On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November 2016, Fablewood made a surprise public outing. Only it wasn't to an exhibition somewhere in the North West, but a very unlikely location... The store of Hatton's Model Railways! (The one relocated from it's old base at Smithdown Road in Liverpool, to the present base on Montague Road near Widnes)
    The shop was marking it's 70th anniversary, and contacted me three days earlier to ask if I wouldn't mind bringing Fablewood down, to form a small display as part of the festivities. Well, this was one offer too good to refuse, and I was only too happy to oblige (not to mention being honoured to help mark a very special milestone for the former Liverpool-based business)!
    Fablewood performed very well as usual, and shop customers showed great interest and left very kind comments. Below, is a selection of pictures taken over the two days of operation...
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    Yours truly, in his element!
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    (For those wondering what the 00 is on the left, it's the shop's 00 scale DCC layout called Atlantic Road TMD. This was on display alongside my own setup, and had a variety of DCC chipped locos in action).
    A great few days out, and as mentioned earlier, it was a real honour to be part of a very special occasion for Hatton's.
    Comments welcomed as always.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2016 #32
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    Congratulations David, and you look like you were having a good day as well.

    Paul
     
  13. Nov 14, 2016 #33
    Toto

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    Congratulations David.
    What an honour indeed. You must be made up over that. To be recognised by hattons, well, it doesn't get much better does it.
    Fablewood is looking good and I'm sure it will be making many more appearances elsewhere in the future. thanks for keeping us in mind with the news. A very proud moment.
    cheers ...... http://www.click
    Toto
     
  14. Nov 14, 2016 #34
    David Hennessey

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    paul_l wrote:
    Thank you Paul!
     
  15. Nov 14, 2016 #35
    David Hennessey

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    Toto wrote:
    Thank you Toto!
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  16. Nov 14, 2016 #36
    Toto

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    No worries David.

    Will you be attending the Glasgow show in February ? I will be posting up a post very soon to see if we can get a platform 1 meet on the go. I'll get it up early as the more warning the better.

    I know so far that myself, Paul and red piper Bob will be in attendance. As soon as I mentioned beer, Bob was right in there. Hope is isn't going to lead Paul and I astray.:avatar:

    It would be great to meet you again for a catch up.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  17. Nov 14, 2016 #37
    David Hennessey

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    Toto wrote:
    :thumbup:

    You have a message, Toto...
     
  18. Nov 14, 2016 #38
    Toto

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    Hi David,

    That's great. Keep in touch as we get closer to the date kind Sir.

    Cheers for now. http://www.click

    Toto
     
  19. Nov 15, 2016 #39
    Gary

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    Fantastic David, you look chuffed in the photo, and so you ought to be ! That is certainly an honour to be asked to exhibit your layout by Hattons.

    Well done. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2016 #40
    David Hennessey

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    Gary wrote:
    Thanks Gary!
     
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