Category Archives: life

Definitely Define

Posted on January 10, 2019 by bawdsey

Well I’m definitely getting there, not just with the layout but to Define 2019 this weekend. Define will be a first showing for the layout, it’s a one day event, sort of a social/open house thing by the Define group. … Continue reading →

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Thank You and Happy New Year 2019

Posted on December 31, 2018 by bawdsey

Just a quick note to wish readers a happy new year and to say thanks for taking time out of your life, to read the blog. It means a lot that you visit, it really does, and it’s a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday (Space Connections Part 1)

Posted on December 27, 2018 by bawdsey

This hobby covers a good spectrum of social aspects, most modellers I know aren’t club members but either work alone or in small groups. ‘Space’ in the UK is often at a premium and frequently costly, so it’s no surprise … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas 2018

Posted on December 24, 2018 by bawdsey

It’s that time of year again! This one seems to have flown past! So just a quick line to wish you readers a very happy Christmas, and to take a moment or two to think about those whom are by … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Show Manchester 2018

Posted on December 1, 2018 by bawdsey

If you’ve got time tomorrow, this years Manchester Show is really worth making the effort. If you like Minories, and BR Blue, Alan Whitehouse’s Hallam Town in 2FS will float your boat, Geoff Kent’s sublime Black Lion Crossing features EM … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday, (Illuminating Shelfie2)

Posted on November 29, 2018 by bawdsey

These images are about two years old, I find that surprising because sometimes time seems to stand still with a layout, despite progress being made. Shelfie2 has had a bit of a Byzantine journey, ranging from a North Wales DMU … Continue reading →

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More thoughts from Warley 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by bawdsey

Well, back from Warley, and back from this mornings equine lawnmower entrapment scheme, here’s a few more images from the 2018 Warley show. Oxfords OO N7 decorated samples, the announcement was covered earlier here Toy Fair . The appearance looks … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday (Laramie)

Posted on November 14, 2018 by bawdsey

A 1:48 scale working diorama of the final days of steam in Wyoming

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We Will Remember Them

Posted on November 11, 2018 by bawdsey
Posted in 3d, 3d printing, blog, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour, finescale, flanders, Great Western, gwr, history, HO, hobbies, life, LMS, LNER, menin gate, model, model photography, modeling, Modelling, Modelu, O Gauge, o scale, OO, OO Gauge, Photography, remember, remembrance, Southern, the great war, world war one, world war two, ypres | 2 Comments

#justdoit the colours of autumn

Posted on October 21, 2018 by bawdsey

It’s probably no great secret to long term readers of the blog that I like the Autumn or Fall season. I’m lucky in my occupation gives me time out and availability to capture and enjoy the seasons that perhaps nine … Continue reading →

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