"Grandad, did you really drive a railway engine?" Dapol OO/HO Class 9F 2-10-0 Loco.

[spanner570]

What to write?
First, thanks to all you wonderful fellow modellers who posted such great comments, insults, photos, and suggestions during the build for this. I lift my glass to you all!

Secondly, thank you all so much for the really great comments on the finished article. I appreciate every one of them.

I'm so pleased you like the 'Story'. I know for a fact, there are those on here who will consider it unnecessary and stuff all to do with model making, their choice. I would like to think that perhaps a bit of a yarn adds weight to the modellers presentation. Also, if my 'meanderings' brings a smile or tears to folks chops, then that for me is a priceless bonus.

Anyway, thanks once again for the amazing posts. What a great bunch of people you are.

Ron

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry I’m late Ron, I’ve been out for a change.....
Great job on this as always. My favourite shot is the front three quarter In photo 4. That one just looks totally believable. Back story enhances it nicely.
Yours, Bob Riddles

[Graeme C.]

Nice finish Ron, cracking story too.

[boatman]

HONEST Ron you should write a book as im sure it would be a best seller your imagination knows no bounds what a wonderfull thread
jen an chris

[Peej]

Fantastic as always. Don't know what else to say.

[colin m]

I think the word of the day for me is 'Evocative'. That is such a fine dio' I'm there, stood by the side of that engine. Brilliant.

[JayCee]

Sorry I'm late. The story is inspirational and the modelling on another level. Are you sure those are not photo's of the real thing ?
Exceptionally well done. Keep up the good work.
John.

[JR]

One of your best 570 , brilliant modelling, photos and story.
453 in awe

[spanner570]

Wo hey!
What marvelous posts. Thank you all so much. It means so much to me to receive such a great response from you superb bunch of people.

However......My wife has had a look at the posted pictures first and then at the 'Real thing' and was shocked just how small the diorama is. She also observed there were no overall general shots of the model. She has insisted I correct these omissions.

Could it be a Catch 22? Suffer the wrath of the wife - or risk boring my friends on here with a few more photos.

Sorry folks, but NO contest......












Stop Press. She has just kissed the top of my head and whispered in my lug 'ol "There's a good boy, now go outside and cut the grass before it rains!"

Don't you just love a good and kind woman?!

Cheers.
Ron

[Tarps]

Wow! Fantastic modelling Ron. You have produced an awesome diorama.
I have enjoyed following the build of your diorama.:thumb2:

[Allen Dewire]

Fantastic Ron,

The last pic really brings the whole project into perspective. Good of the wife to suggest it.

Looking at it once again though, I have noticed one small bit that you have missed Sir or maybe overlooked...........

There is no rack of beer next to the shed door.........

Prost
Ed the drunk Switcher, Thomas the Engine's brother

[Gern]

There is no rack of beer next to the shed door.........

Prost
Ed the drunk Switcher, Thomas the Engine's brother

What are the chances of Ron leaving any beer lying around? :rolling: Empties maybe .....

[spanner570]

Great posts again. Thank you Kevin, Allen and Dave.

A couple of swift observations, if I may.....

Allen, if nothing else, your comments just go to prove a woman is always right.

David. That is an awful thing to say - I never leave empties lying around. I'm a good citizen and re-cycle every one of them. I do have an extra container, mind...... :hungry:

Yours.
Crosti Boiler

[Gern]

Great posts again. Thank you Kevin, Allen and Dave.

A couple of swift observations, if I may.....

Allen, if nothing else, your comments just go to prove a woman is always right.

David. That is an awful thing to say - I never leave empties lying around. I'm a good citizen and re-cycle every one of them. I do have an extra container, mind...... :hungry:

Yours.
Crosti Boiler

I wasn't implying you'd just leave them lyin' around Ron; I know you'd keep them tidy and eventually recycle them! My point was that any beer bottles left around near you would be empty!

[minitnkr]

You've truly outdone yourself here. Story, vignette modeling, photography, are all superlative. PaulE