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Finescale with tolerance

Thinking about a couple of recent posts, it occurs to me that maybe with the inherent care involved with a finescale approach to the hobby, comes more appreciation and tolerance of the efforts of others?

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This entry was posted in S Scale on June 22, 2014 by Simon.

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Finescale with feeling

I am not the most prolific of modellers, but once in a while I do get on with it. Not being shy about having opinions, you are more than likely to see my views expressed here, rather than modelling per se.

“Finescale with feeling” is my own phrase, in an attempt (quite possibly a pretentious attempt) to reconcile fidelity to prototype with the warmth that comes from a love of the subject matter, rather than the production of a perfect but sterile recreation of the real thing. I see nothing wrong with trying to get things right, but one has to know when to stop – usually when the engineering tolerances produce human intolerances. Where this lies for any individual, only they can say, and no one can judge: least of all me.

Modelling wise, I am gradually regaining my focus: I have acquired the famous Lydham Heath layout, which has revitalised my interests in English minor railways, to the extent of re-acquiring my original S Scale layout from the mid 1990s, “Sulgrave Manor” (better known as “Llanfair”) as a layout on which to run and test my small collection of EWJR locos (2), coaches (3) and wagons (quite a few more!)

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S Scale

  • S Scale MRS Website UK-based Organisation for railway modelling to 1:64 scale
  • NASG US National Association of S Gaugers
  • Témiscouata Railway Matthieu Lachance’s blog devoted to the Connors Branch of the Témiscouata Railway.
  • Canadian National Park Head Branchline It took some arm-twisting, but Andy Malette is finally recording progress with his S scale model of the CNR. This promises to be a classic layout.
  • ATSF San Jacinto (in France!) Ed Fairlane’s lovely blog about a lovely branchline: and a lot nearer to me than most of the people modelling USA railways in S scale!

Modelling

  • A Model Meander A small Canadian National layout in P:48, but very much in a style common in the UK. This is one of those blogs where the quiet, unassuming style of writing grabs you and draws you in.
  • Albion Yard Paul Marshall-Potter’s 00 yard, located roughly in the Forest of Dean.
  • Algonquin Railway Ryan Mendell’s exquisite exposition of quality over quantity.
  • Ben Brown's Eastport Branch The late Ben Brown’s informative blog on modelling the MEC Eastport branch in P:48.
  • Blakesley station in 00 Si Donal’s model of a simple but attractive prototype, complete with a representation of the 15″ gauge miniature line up to Blakesley Hall.
  • Burford Martin Goodall’s P4 GWR might have been layout. If you follow it in MRJ, you will find this forum thread more up to date.
  • Canadian National Park Head Branchline It took some arm-twisting, but Andy Malette is finally recording progress with his S scale model of the CNR. This promises to be a classic layout.
  • Dominion & New England Wayne Slaughter is creating a lovely little branchline in P48. This is one of my go-to sites when I am looking for some inspiration to keep going.
  • Elgin Car Shops Pierre Oliver’s outstanding freight cars
  • Hedley Junction Matthieu Lachance’s thoughtful blog on modelling the CN Murray Bay Subdivision in the 1980s.
  • Iain Robinson Something different. Iain has retired from professional model making, but he wrote superb articles in the Railway Modeller very much in the style of E.L. Moore. I learned a lot from these about such esoterica as brick laying bonds. Have a look around!
  • Jack Hill’s Chicago and Indiana Jack Hill’s H0 single module layout.
  • Jack Hill’s New Castle Industrial Railway Sadly defunct, but a fascinating insight into modelling a modern railroad.
  • Lakebank 3mm scale model of a Furness Railway might have been.
  • Liberty Street Not your usual H0 model railway!
  • Louisville and Wadley Southern Railroad Steve Flanigan’s record of his H0 layout based on Louisville, Moxley and Wadley.
  • Maine Central Mike McNamara’s blog on modelling the MEC in H0.
  • Model railroad imagineerings Interesting, very interesting…
  • Off the Beaten Track Geoff Forster’s previous blogs, the Chronicles of Penhydd and the Chronicles of Llangunllo, are unfortunately no longer available, but this new blog brings the story up to date. If you are interested in the concept of “less is more”, start here!
  • OST Publications Mike Cougill’s thought provoking and stimulating blog – join in the discussion!
  • Ouse Valley Modeller Andy Jones presents to you his wonderful “Herstmonceux” and now “Tarring Neville”. Not all 00 layouts are set track or Peco Streamline!
  • Pembroke:87 Rene Gourley’s blog, devoted to doing it right in H0!
  • Pottendorf + Beyond Something different. Continental outline in H0 gauge in a small space with the accent on achievable simplicity.
  • Proto48 Modeller On-line magazine and resource for 1/4″ scale modelling. Modelling doesn’t get any better.
  • Quebec South Shore Railway Matthieu Lachance’s interesting blog on getting an interesting H0 layout into a reasonable space.
  • Stephen Gardiner Stephen Gardiner’s blog about railway modelling in an apartment.
  • The Hill’s Line James McNabb’s replacement layout for the “Grimes Line”.
  • Windcutter Ian Fleming’s 4mm scale blog: expert information on BR mineral wagons and weathering, plus sundry other items.

Prototype

  • Central of Georgia American Rails page devoted to the C of G
  • Blakesley station in 00 Si Donal’s model of a simple but attractive prototype, complete with a representation of the 15″ gauge miniature line up to Blakesley Hall.
  • The SMJ Society On-line Society for discussion and sharing of information on the SMJR.
  • Central of Georgia Historical Society The place to go, to find out more about The Right Way.
  • Témiscouata Railway Matthieu Lachance’s blog devoted to the Connors Branch of the Témiscouata Railway.

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