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allan downes Legacy Member
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Though I'm only scratching the surface here where a good deal of what me and my ego would like to share with you was never recorded and, of course, never filed back in the 'good ol' days ' before we got bogged down with computers and stuff. There's thousands of pics to choose from ( read that as many hours of ploughing through files and magazines ) so I aplogise if you find this thread something of a long haul and especially where I shall have to limit six pictures to each post. So, and without any particular reason, I would like to kick off with a selection of church pics and, as one will notice, built out of Wills stone sheets that, for me, took over where fire cement ended way back in the 70's/80's. Allan       |
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Next up. Cottages and the first buildings I ever modelled using fire cement over card where the stone work was worked in by hand with a guitar pic. The finish left a lot to be desired but back in the 70's - well, what else was there ? Here then a Cotswold village theme, in 4mm and in black and white photographed by Mike Boardman on a hill somewhere is Sussex. Allan       |
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Cottages continued where later models benefited from modern materials - or did they ? Could be like comparing the clock work key to DCC. Allan.      |
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And recent additions. Allan       |
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And the old Post Office, Tintagel. I don't very often model prototypes - too many restrictions where what is, is more important than what isn't. So, modelling Tintagel Post Office proved to be a right PITA since there were no plans available ( which was just as well because I couldn't have read them if there was ) and a trip down to Cornwall with tape, rule and ladder was definitely out of the question which had a lot, if not everything, to do with wifey's map reading. Anyway, Tintagel Post office, the fire cement version. Allan       |
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GreenBR Full Member 
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Hello Allan, Its only me again! I must say Tintagel post office is a real gem ATB Stephen ____________________ Acording to a recent visit to a supermarket at check out time, I an not loosing my memory it has been downgraded which means i am not stupid afterall - Sorted! - What a relief |
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Your modelling has enthralled we mere mortals for many years Allan - I'm certain it was your use of computer chads that nearly drove me insane trying to source them in the days when, to me, an abacus was an advanced piece of mathematical engineering !!! You were demonstrating at some model railway show I attended just because you were going to be there !!! Don't remember the layouts nor the venue but I do remember seeing what I suspect was probably your steel works on display..............  I was blown away then and still am.Seeing these shots simply boggles the mind !!! Absolute masterpieces, each and every one of them. Looking forward to seeing more.  ____________________ 'Petermac |
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allan downes Legacy Member
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Many thanks for your kind comments, Peter. Most appreciated. I think I remember that show, wasn't you the dashing gent that my wife was forever going on about ! Anyway, it's always nice to see one's work appreciated and there'll be more to follow. I did try to copy paste what I had posted on here and share it with RM web of whom I also subscribe to - but first the photo's came up , then they disappeared ! So, I had to start all over again, rummaging through my files which takes hours. Again, many thanks Allan |
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allan downes wrote: ........................................ Spot on Allan - that was the show.   ____________________ 'Petermac |
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And a little Welsh narrow gauge.    |
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Barchester Administrator 
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Though I'm only scratching the surface As you mentioned Alan only scratching the surface ! So I decided to see what I could find and have taken the liberty of gathering a few links together so other members (and me ) can easily find and browse more of your work I will also put a link to this Topic in a Scratchbuilding photo box on the right of the forum front page so it's easy to find Cheers matt ____________________ Wasnie me, a big boy did it and ran away "Why did you volunteer ? I didn't Sir, the other three stepped backwards" |
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"Just scratching the surface" Pun intended? Your work is quite lovely throughout ____________________ My workbench, AKA an exercise in insanity 
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The passing of a legend ? Just saw this and thought I would link it here (hope thats ok Spurno ) link re Alan Downes from Rmweb Such Sad but not unexpected news Matt ____________________ Wasnie me, a big boy did it and ran away "Why did you volunteer ? I didn't Sir, the other three stepped backwards" |
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Such sad news.RIP. ____________________ "The only stupid question is the one you don't ask" Regards. Tony. |
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Oh yes, not the best news but it was not unexpected. RIP Alan ____________________ Ron NCE DCC ; 00 scale UK outline. |
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We knew it was inevitable, but still extremely sad news. ____________________ Jeff Lynn, Amateur layabout, Professional Lurker, Thread hijacker extraordinaire |
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Such sad news.A huge talent lost to the hobby but we are lucky that Allan was a part of our forum and he has left us with many examples of his work. RIP Allan. ____________________ Regards Alan Born beside the mighty GWR. |
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