Saturday, 20 December 2025

That was the day that was

 Big day in the Duchy. Google has mixed the picture order up , don’t know why!

Saturday VWC , great company and photos of projects. First for Model Railway photos this week- PD Hancock’s layout or rather part of it.
Overnight Friday to Saturday my toilet ceased to function, wouldn’t flush , so stressful. It was in backed up in the garden.
Three men working late morning to sort it, successfully thankfully.
Buying the Christmas tree, not a visit to Narnia.
Working on WW2 Swiss during the VWC. Note very nice models of Panzer 39 tanks.
Late afternoon and my daughter fits the lights on the tree , looks magical imho.
Another view of the Swiss, mainly commercial resin prints with a few metal additions.
Finally curry and Strictly final. A big day of highs and lows…


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13 comments:

  1. Anonymous20 December 2025 at 23:14

    Well that was a busy day! Nice way to end it too. You could see what a competitor Karen is. Didn’t realise it’s so long since she stopped playing and she clearly misses the competition and camaraderie. All the best.
    Chris/Nundanket

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    1. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:38

      I was pleased she won as were the others in the photo. It was indeed a good end to the day.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Jonathan Freitag20 December 2025 at 23:42

    A day well spent especially with a functioning toilet! I did not realize you painted while watching VWC.

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    1. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:39

      Started painting during it and it works well for me . It helps if one’s enthusiasm is flagging…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Roger21 December 2025 at 06:33

    Great day in the Duchy indeed. Your Swiss project reminds me about those WW2 Elastolin Swiss soldiers I saw at Galleria Baumgartner this October. It's a small world though, as we met the friendly managers of Galleria Baumgartner at the Model Expo exhibition in Milan the following weekend too. Interesting concept with VWC. So, model railways are OK there too? Interesting screenshot of the layout with standard and narrow gauge on the same layout. Looks like you're ready for the Holidays.
    Merry Christmas Alan.

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    1. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:41

      I recall your Elastolin photos with great affection. We are just starting to show photos from model railway shows.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Anonymous21 December 2025 at 09:52

    Have a very Happy Christmas with your family and best wishes for last year. Blessings

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    1. Anonymous21 December 2025 at 09:54

      Sorry! Make that next year being as last year is as it is.

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    2. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:41

      And to you and yours…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Suber21 December 2025 at 20:39

    Keep it up the good things in the Duchy! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

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    1. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:42

      Thanks! And the same to you and yours!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. david in suffolk21 December 2025 at 21:40

    Looks a great day despite the plumbing problems! Swiss look nice, and those tanks - but who are they going to fight? Which protagonist do you think will rashly invade, hoping to get the Zurich gold reserves? And will that draw in the other side? (Italian mountain troops might be fun?) We shall see, no doubt...
    Railway models were lovely but I think Alan T's Kingdom of Wittenburg is as good!

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  7. Anonymous23 December 2025 at 06:44

    Wittenburg is an ongoing joy. Watch this space for Swiss allies and enemies…
    Alan Tradgardland

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