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woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 10-03-2012
After modelling 2 layouts at gn15 scale (maple shack and vulcan iron works) I switch to 7/8 th scale (or 1/12 scale, doll house scale). It's a fictional layout for fisherman located at woolacombe (north devon, uk). The size is 140 cm by 72.5 cm plus a fiddle yard not shows). The base is an hollow core door plus pink foam on it and a little plaster.
I made some progress during september : I rust the rail, put 2 layers of sand and I begin to add few plants.
![[Image: IMG_0825.JPG]](http://files.narrowgauge.webnode.fr/200000184-aa791ab714-public/IMG_0825.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_0823.JPG]](http://files.narrowgauge.webnode.fr/200000183-9610798029-public/IMG_0823.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_0821.JPG]](http://files.narrowgauge.webnode.fr/200000185-d5245d722a-public/IMG_0821.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_0822.JPG]](http://files.narrowgauge.webnode.fr/200000186-978d4988b1-public/IMG_0822.JPG)
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - IndyCity - 10-03-2012
Looks like on one of the dutch or german islands in the North Sea.
And I like it.
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 10-03-2012
I agree, the beach and plants from atlantic see (in France, UK, dutch) and those from baltic states also look like equivalent. For the german one, I don't know.
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - Sumpter250 - 10-03-2012
Found this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Woolacombe_beach_1.jpg
Nicely done, on the vegetation !!
Pete
AArghhhh, I do so miss my salt water!
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - Ralph - 10-03-2012
I'm especially impressed by the rugged wood retaining wall with the rusting plates.
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - Sumpter250 - 10-04-2012
Ralph Wrote:I'm especially impressed by the rugged wood retaining wall with the rusting plates.
The wood has the true look of wood aged by sunlight in a salt environment. The color, if you will, of "driftwood".
Don't see much of that here in the Midwest !
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 10-21-2012
The plants grow quickly ... and now seem more natural
![[Image: IMG_0844.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_0844.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0841.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_0841.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_0842.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_0842.jpg)
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - modelsof1900 - 10-21-2012
Very nice modeled and nice pictures also. I'm looking forward what will follow!
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 12-19-2012
This is the crab shack for selling the crabs and fish. I will need to do a little weathering on the roof, add the logo, fisherman and accessories
![[Image: photo-2_zpsecf05c71.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/photo-2_zpsecf05c71.jpg)
![[Image: photo-3_zps06839227.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/photo-3_zps06839227.jpg)
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 12-20-2012
and the photo of a partialy finished loco
![[Image: IMG_0943_zpsdfcea6e9.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_0943_zpsdfcea6e9.jpg)
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - faraway - 12-20-2012
That is amazing. The little engine, the unusual scenery and I think you have far above average skills in photography. Your photos have a touch of artwork.
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 12-21-2012
When I will have finish the loco, wagons and the layout I will took outside photos with a reflex camera. For the moment the quality of photo is poor because it's an indoor one with an Iphone.
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 01-10-2013
I just finish today this boat wagon according a true one one narrow gauge. I have to add two ropes in order to avoid unwanted disembarkation.
![[Image: IMG_1030_zps86b5c464.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_1030_zps86b5c464.jpg)
The crab shack is also now open !
![[Image: IMG_1029_zps69208434.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_1029_zps69208434.jpg)
I will add also a net fishing in the hands of the fisherman
![[Image: IMG_1027_zps5dfb80e9.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/IMG_1027_zps5dfb80e9.jpg)
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - Sumpter250 - 01-10-2013
In that scale, that boat has to be between 15, and 18 inches in actual length !?! ( maybe even longer )
I would think, a boat like that would have "cradles" fore and aft to keep it from rolling sideways off the cart. That would make for better stability than "ropes". I have to admit that I don't have any idea what the local waterman's custom would be, and that it is possible that I am completely wrong. It's just that I've only ever seen cradles, supporting a boat that is being transported on a cart, or trailer, or rail car.
Good looking lap strake construction, nice lines. A good, sturdy, and, I would think easy rowing, boat.
I'm still trying to wrap my brain around that 'modeling scale' :o :o
Re: woolacombe layout at 7/8 th scale - franckcombe - 01-11-2013
Here find tree true narrow gauge wagons. My wagon is based on the first one.
![[Image: 1548565015_71fbf07708_b_zpsd7698781.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/1548565015_71fbf07708_b_zpsd7698781.jpg)
![[Image: blog-dsc_15080-chariot-chantier-naval-bo...75db97.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/blog-dsc_15080-chariot-chantier-naval-bossuet_zpsd275db97.jpg)
![[Image: blog-dsc_3066_pinasse-en-chantier-vieux-...5f073a.jpg]](http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rr313/narrow_gauge_combe/blog-dsc_3066_pinasse-en-chantier-vieux-port-arcachon_zpsc35f073a.jpg)