Nettlebed Lime

[Giles]

My lovely wife having bought me a Slaters Hunslet kit a few years ago started something. I finally got round to building it, but swapped the motor for a slow speed N30, and fitted radio control. Whilst I was at it, I thought I would have a play with an ultrasonic mister disc and driver, and got a very nice chuff from it.... this led to building a layout, and a commitment to an exhibition (Uckfield-this year) , which in turn of course needs a second loco.....
I had already drawn up a Kerr Stuart Tattoo in 7mm, so I enlarged it to 16mm, and printed the bits up on a Mars 2 Pro. This was also fitted with steam effect ( about an hour before refill). Also radio controlled, it should have a duration of over two days, but we will see! The loco is geared right down with a small motor for slow speed work.

[Peter Butler]

Another masterpiece Giles, wonderful slow running and great detailing, especially the turning head.
Tchaikovsky 1812 overture is a personal favourite, but perhaps a little overdramatic for the action?

[drewzero1]

Hello Giles, I've/we've been admiring your work on YouTube recently (see https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14862) but I had no idea you were on the forum! I think I might've even heard a mention of your smoke generator on the Model Rail Radio podcast as well.

[ge_rik]

I missed the swivelling head on the first viewing. I was too busy watching the point blades slowly moving.
Excellent work. Watching the valve gear and chuffs is mesmerising

Rik

[LNR]

Taking realism to the nth degree. Truly amazing engineering and electronic work.
Grant.

[Andrew]

Oooh, that's really lovely!

I particularly like the bridge, and the weathered finish on the loco... Great slow running too...

[Lonsdaler]

That is amazingly realistic, and the driver's head moving adds to the realism too. And whilst the music may be 'overly dramatic'; who doesn't like a bit of Beethoven*

(I know it's Tchaikovsky's 1812!)