Nicely done, these small dioramas are a good way to try new techniques rather than on the main layout. Is it me or have other folks noticed how expensive it is getting to buy all the add on materials we now use. A few pots of paint, some glue and static grass and before you know it a hundred quid has done a runner from your wallet !!
Yes absolutely, products are expensive to buy, but that’s an initial outlay for the majority of products such as paint, then they’ll last over a few builds - some of my paints were bought about 15 years ago and I’m still using them 😅
Quality once again. I too lament the lack of scalable LED string lights for this scale. Perhaps a lit Christmas tree, if one can be found, outside on the station's platform might make the tarpaulin doors seem less ominous. LOL. Enjoy your holidays George.
I'm a New Englander so I know ice, and the river was excellent. The footprints and 'half cleared' look was very real and slushy looking. However one detail, the path and handrail need scuff. Those are huge snowflakes but definitely in the range if real. One last detail, the train should start and stop slower.
Yes I was unsure about the size of the snowflakes, but they’ll have to do now! Not sure I’d use them again. I’m glad you think the scenes ok, it’s a first time for me so wasn’t the easiest
Great episode as always fella all the best to you and your family from me and mine love the layout I would love to give one ago someday especially narrow gauge keep up the great 😊
Well done George it looks brilliant, I am feeling really cold sitting my armchair with the heating on looking at it Brrrrr! I wouldn't like to come out the front door of the house having had a Christmas tipple you would either get run over by a train or fall in a frozen river! Merry Christmas.
Lovely little diarama George. You build up the layers so well. I'm definitely going to try using tile grout. These narrow gauge layouts really appeal to me, I'm hooked on 009 and have frequent trips to North Wales. If you are considering ideas for future projects (after Nant Gwernol). I for one would be really interested to see what you could do on a 4'x2' board. Its a readily available size, still relatively compact and yet offers a lot more scope for detail. Hope your Corris picture wins!
This episode was sheer Christmas magic!! From nowhere, and this is never going to be done, to ta complete scene. Wonderful. Too much shading on the figures though.. In snow you get powerful up light off the ground and almost no shadows, hence the unreal quality everything gets in snow.
Thanks, yes I must say this week was a push, I’ve had a lot going on so it’s a miracle this was completed. The shadows are dark, but I like them like that, it gives strong contrast to the scene, plus it idea is it’ll be lit up like a very dark day, so shouldn’t have such a intense light on the snow
The bridge and steps remind me of constitution hill and the cliff railway in Aberystwyth. Another really great film 👍 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to yourself and your family George.
That's a really great Christmas/winter scene, the snow looks great, well the whole scene is superb. Have you seen my grandson's 'Christmas in Dylington' video? On his Dylington Model Railway channel. If you get chance to watch it, it will certainly get you in the festive mood..... Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year cheers James 🙂👍
Fantastic models there. And I do have a question. Will you be showing any 16mm scale models on the channel as I feel that's something that is really lacking on UA-cam videos like yours where you make the models but in 16mm scale
I’m actually half way through a 16mm model of ‘Sir Haydn’. I’m also about it begin a 7 1/4” in the garden, so both may feature on the channel next summer
Even though there's no slow down/accelerate feature in the shuttle unit, by running slower the stop will be less abrupt. Will the loco run slow and smooth?
Good question. I tend to model the same railways as that’s my area of interest, but I’d love to model the Cambrian mainliner. Llangollen also strikes me as a fun one to do. We will see!
Ooo, I was really looking forward to this and it defiantly didn't dissapoint. I love the idea of doing a snowy/ icy part to my layout so I was very interested. Really impressive work. Do you think it might be manageable to do 2 scenes identical (so you can swop out yhe 2 modules) and then do one like this? How much more dull/ muted were the colours to start with than normal is what I guess I'm asking, would be easier for me to do 2 the same then winter one up, but unsure how much the white primer does... Also, when mixing resin products, I was always taught to mix and then pour into a second container to do a final mix before pouring/ using... this is to avoid the inevitable not fully mixed bits on the sides from becoming 'incluisions' in the pour. Or sticky pockets on the surface. Unsure if it's as needed with those resins but some I've used before were a pain so did 3 mixes to ensure. :) hope that's a helpful idea.
I know a few people who have made multiple identical layouts in different seasons/eras, it’s an interesting concept, but not one I’d personally spend time doing! Yes, before I toned down the colours it was pretty bright, and could easily pass as spring/autumn colouring
@@GWilliamsonModels sorry for the delay in replying, I've been crazy busy. ah fair enough. that's both good to know and valuable to know. I might end up planning a section of mine so that I can try producing 'replacement' seasons some day. ... far too many ideas to ever get round to, planning it seems like a lot of fun though. :)
Hi George, do you have any recommendations for me and others who don’t necessarily have much money but want to get into airbrushing? Merry Christmas and I hope you get some nice 009 scenery and stock.
So my airbrush is actually budget, as I don’t have the funds for fancy ones. I think I paid about £15-£20 on eBay and it came with multiple nozzles. They won’t be brilliant for really fine work, but for what I do, it’s absolutely fine, so don’t be put off by cheap ones
@@GWilliamsonModels Just wondering, i hear you require an air compresser for them to work. Are these expensive or is there a bugit verson or an alternative? Many thanks and good luck modelling Nant Gwernol :)
@@TheModellersMess yes you need a compressor, but again, you don’t need to spend £100s on one, even second hand as long as it works will be fine! Thanks!
The most magical process of completing a Layout: Scenery! It breathes life to what would have been a dull board!
Quite right Scott, and my favourite part of the hobby
Fantastic George, Loved watching all your builds.
That’s great to hear, thanks for watching!
Very interesting, very relaxing, and very spooky background music...
Ah yes, good ole’ spooky christmas
Nicely done, these small dioramas are a good way to try new techniques rather than on the main layout. Is it me or have other folks noticed how expensive it is getting to buy all the add on materials we now use. A few pots of paint, some glue and static grass and before you know it a hundred quid has done a runner from your wallet !!
double it if like me you're ordering from the UK and shipping to the states. LOL. But I would trade the quality of product.
Yes absolutely, products are expensive to buy, but that’s an initial outlay for the majority of products such as paint, then they’ll last over a few builds - some of my paints were bought about 15 years ago and I’m still using them 😅
A beautiful creation George! Your videos are great inspiration to me, this one almost makes me want to forgo autumn and do a frosty layout! Well done!
Give it a go, it’s a lovely atmosphere when you make it. If you follow the channel, you’ll see autumn modelling on the Nant Gwernol layout
I have done since I believe your first or second video 😁 love them so far!
Hah! Zoroark! I saw that little cameo! :D
Well spotted
Excellent. Merry Christmas George.
And to you Julian
Quality once again. I too lament the lack of scalable LED string lights for this scale. Perhaps a lit Christmas tree, if one can be found, outside on the station's platform might make the tarpaulin doors seem less ominous. LOL. Enjoy your holidays George.
I’ll once bought a few from America, and they really were miniature, pretty much to scale on my 5.5mm layout - but very expensive and delicate!
I'm a New Englander so I know ice, and the river was excellent. The footprints and 'half cleared' look was very real and slushy looking. However one detail, the path and handrail need scuff. Those are huge snowflakes but definitely in the range if real. One last detail, the train should start and stop slower.
Yes I was unsure about the size of the snowflakes, but they’ll have to do now! Not sure I’d use them again. I’m glad you think the scenes ok, it’s a first time for me so wasn’t the easiest
Also the shuttle unit gives no control over start and stop speed, and that really bugged me 😅
Looks good George. Have a great Christmas. Best Wishes Peter.
Thankyou, you too
Great episode as always fella all the best to you and your family from me and mine love the layout I would love to give one ago someday especially narrow gauge keep up the great 😊
Thanks, and to you, have a lovely Christmas
Well done George it looks brilliant, I am feeling really cold sitting my armchair with the heating on looking at it Brrrrr! I wouldn't like to come out the front door of the house having had a Christmas tipple you would either get run over by a train or fall in a frozen river!
Merry Christmas.
Quite right, but then again it’s only knee deep, I’d suggest just wear shorts just incase ;)
Fantastically created winter diorama.Well done mate.😊
Thanks Peter, have a lovely christmas
I like your presentation style very much, even though I am not a modeler.
Thankyou for watching!
I like that they all have legs
I also like how they have legs
Nice to see you do hedges the same way as me. Great layout
It’s a great technique, nice to know you do it aswell
Lovely little diarama George. You build up the layers so well. I'm definitely going to try using tile grout. These narrow gauge layouts really appeal to me, I'm hooked on 009 and have frequent trips to North Wales.
If you are considering ideas for future projects (after Nant Gwernol). I for one would be really interested to see what you could do on a 4'x2' board. Its a readily available size, still relatively compact and yet offers a lot more scope for detail.
Hope your Corris picture wins!
Good question, I’ll think about that!
Merry Xmas George
And you mate
what's your favorite locomotive? very simple question but a fun one to ask anyone 😁
Good question! I’ll need to think about it!
This episode was sheer Christmas magic!! From nowhere, and this is never going to be done, to ta complete scene. Wonderful. Too much shading on the figures though.. In snow you get powerful up light off the ground and almost no shadows, hence the unreal quality everything gets in snow.
Thanks, yes I must say this week was a push, I’ve had a lot going on so it’s a miracle this was completed.
The shadows are dark, but I like them like that, it gives strong contrast to the scene, plus it idea is it’ll be lit up like a very dark day, so shouldn’t have such a intense light on the snow
The bridge and steps remind me of constitution hill and the cliff railway in Aberystwyth. Another really great film 👍 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to yourself and your family George.
Yes I can see that actually Rob!
Thankyou, and you too
However have you managed to complete this😢 very, very proud of you! It's just wonderful x
It was a tough one this week
@@GWilliamsonModels just awful💔
Superb workmanship......extend it now....
Thanks! Maybe that’s what I do next Christmas
Brilliant 😊. What’s your next project
I’m currently in the middle of a 009 Talyllyn layout, then I may cross over to standard gauge..
That's a really great Christmas/winter scene, the snow looks great, well the whole scene is superb. Have you seen my grandson's 'Christmas in Dylington' video? On his Dylington Model Railway channel. If you get chance to watch it, it will certainly get you in the festive mood..... Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the New Year cheers James 🙂👍
No but I’ll check it out today!
@@GWilliamsonModels I hope you enjoy watching it 🙂👍
Looks amazing, dont suppose you have a direct link for the carol singers and people, struggling to find for myself? Many thanks
Here are the Carol singers www.modelu3d.co.uk/product/9012/
Fantastic thank you so much. Very impressed with video. Lots of inspiration
Fantastic models there. And I do have a question. Will you be showing any 16mm scale models on the channel as I feel that's something that is really lacking on UA-cam videos like yours where you make the models but in 16mm scale
I’m actually half way through a 16mm model of ‘Sir Haydn’. I’m also about it begin a 7 1/4” in the garden, so both may feature on the channel next summer
Even though there's no slow down/accelerate feature in the shuttle unit, by running slower the stop will be less abrupt. Will the loco run slow and smooth?
Yes but even when I run it as slow as possible, it still stops suddenly, it’s just something I’ll need to accept on this one
Hi George! Do you have a link to where I can get the tiling grout you used? I'm also trying to create a tramway effect
Sorry I got mine from a local DIY, but if you search online for ‘grey tile grout’, they all look pretty similar
Hi George! Whats a prototype youd love to model outside of ones you already have (and are planning to) model(ed)?
Good question. I tend to model the same railways as that’s my area of interest, but I’d love to model the Cambrian mainliner. Llangollen also strikes me as a fun one to do. We will see!
@@GWilliamsonModels Standard gauge? How daring...
Ooo, I was really looking forward to this and it defiantly didn't dissapoint. I love the idea of doing a snowy/ icy part to my layout so I was very interested.
Really impressive work.
Do you think it might be manageable to do 2 scenes identical (so you can swop out yhe 2 modules) and then do one like this? How much more dull/ muted were the colours to start with than normal is what I guess I'm asking, would be easier for me to do 2 the same then winter one up, but unsure how much the white primer does...
Also, when mixing resin products, I was always taught to mix and then pour into a second container to do a final mix before pouring/ using... this is to avoid the inevitable not fully mixed bits on the sides from becoming 'incluisions' in the pour. Or sticky pockets on the surface. Unsure if it's as needed with those resins but some I've used before were a pain so did 3 mixes to ensure. :) hope that's a helpful idea.
I know a few people who have made multiple identical layouts in different seasons/eras, it’s an interesting concept, but not one I’d personally spend time doing!
Yes, before I toned down the colours it was pretty bright, and could easily pass as spring/autumn colouring
@@GWilliamsonModels sorry for the delay in replying, I've been crazy busy. ah fair enough. that's both good to know and valuable to know. I might end up planning a section of mine so that I can try producing 'replacement' seasons some day. ... far too many ideas to ever get round to, planning it seems like a lot of fun though. :)
Hi George, do you have any recommendations for me and others who don’t necessarily have much money but want to get into airbrushing? Merry Christmas and I hope you get some nice 009 scenery and stock.
So my airbrush is actually budget, as I don’t have the funds for fancy ones. I think I paid about £15-£20 on eBay and it came with multiple nozzles. They won’t be brilliant for really fine work, but for what I do, it’s absolutely fine, so don’t be put off by cheap ones
@@GWilliamsonModels Just wondering, i hear you require an air compresser for them to work. Are these expensive or is there a bugit verson or an alternative? Many thanks and good luck modelling Nant Gwernol :)
@@TheModellersMess yes you need a compressor, but again, you don’t need to spend £100s on one, even second hand as long as it works will be fine!
Thanks!
@@TheModellersMess if you can afford it, something like this will be grand - eBay number 364498152256