31/01/2024
I've been recreating some scenes on the vale of Neath line in train simulator. :)
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27/01/2024
Caledonia works WIP GWR 56xx on a little jaunt along the Vale of Neath Line. :)
20/01/2024
So.....Who did it first?.......
DIVIDES THE INTERNET
20/01/2024
KHAKI!!!!!!
Old vs new.
THERE IS A FREAKING LEE ENFIELD RIFFLE IN THE CAB.
And the last screenshot shows what happens when you touch them together....
11/01/2024
Sam Steventon they were driving just like us even back in LNWR days 😆
Photo courtesy of the LNWR society.
04/01/2024
My Christmas present, from me, to me finally arrived XD
I've wanted one of these beautiful little engines ever since they were announced. I took advantage of the rails of Sheffield Christmas sale.
So, I suppose I better start restoring this bombed out western front shunting layout!!! :P
If any modellers out there have any suggestions for ww1/ww2 era assets for OO gauge, such as suitable rolling stock, vehicles, people, etc that would be appreciated.
31/12/2023
Hello everyone, it is new years eve here in the UK, and I thought it was about time to give you guys a little update about what has been happening in the world of Angry Welshman Productions this year. I am in a surprisingly good mood considering how exhausted that I am after spending christmas with 2 very excited little boys! (YES, ITS F**KING EXHAUSTING).
But I am bouncing around on my chair whilst listening to James' Jazzy theme, from the Thomas Reorchestrated Sodor Symphony album, so, without any more stalling, LETS BEGIN!
On the surface, it would appear to not be an awful lot (Only 3 videos and 4 live streams….wow thats not much, I didnt realise it was so bad :(), but a lot has been happening in the background. I was hoping to create a Christmas day video update just like I did last year, but unfortunately the run up to christmas was just so busy for me I wasnt able to find the time to make it.
This year was particularly busy for me work wise. We are down on pilot numbers and we have all had to "Muck in" and keep the ships moving in and out of our ports. Whilst we have recruited new pilots, it obviously takes time before they are trained and ready to go, so until that time, work will continue to be busy. I achieved a promotion this year, and I am already training for the next one.
Basically, 2023 has been the year of Commissions. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Dane Forth, at 4ths Games, for being so amenable, and cooperative in the face of all of my random requests for Commissions.
This year, we have seen the following assets created for use in Over the hills.
The Heavy Haulage Truck assets.
The Llandeerdog district fire engine assets.
Locomotive restoration tent asset.
Office interiors & Office interior assets.
Movie making assets (Camera, wooden mounting stand).
Church Interior and Church Pew Assets.
The creation of these assets has really thrown a curveball to us here as we write the scripts, as each time an asset has been made, new and exciting opportunities to write them into stories have been emerging and the overall story ark has been changed significantly, and most definitely for the better!
We do have a few more assets planned to be made by Dane in the coming months, but for now my wallet needs a chance to recover!!! Commissioning assets is expensive!!!
In addition to these physical assets, we have also seen Jordan at Jordans Railway Simulator working away on many different projects for AWP. Most of these are Name Plates and locomotive scripting to attach faces to locomotives. I would like to take the opportunity to thank Jordan for his hard work this year.
Unfortunately, with regards to the "Other" commission, which was the locomotive commission of GWR 813 from Caledonia works, as you have probably seen in my recent posts, this commission has been cancelled. Whilst this decision was very disappointing and upsetting for me, I understand the reasons why. I cannot go into the details about this, but all will be revealed in time.
Fortunately, Kris has decided that he will create an alternative locomotive of my choice as his next locomotive after making the GWR 43xx Mogul. So, in the spirit of democracy, lets go "INTO THE FIRE".....Sorry, (Yes, we saw Sabaton live this year at Cardiff and I am STILL Buzzing from it, and I cant wait to see them live again when they tour again).
Anyway what the frig was I talking about? Oh yes, the commission from CW. Well, the decision as voted for by you all, was to instead create a brand new GWR 56xx pack for train simulator. I have to say, I was very surprised that this engine received such a high number of votes for a remake. The Victory works one has been around for a long time now, and it really was my favourite locomotive to drive for several years after it was released.
But that was over a decade ago now, and time really has moved on with regards to the quality of locos being made for train simulator. It is a real shame that VW never took the opportunity to re examine that pack ,but it is what it is. This locomotive will be very much appreciated by the GWR Fans of train simulator, and will be a fantastic addition to Ben Salters "Vale of Neath" route.
As 813 was planned to heavily feature in Over the hills, and obviously this has been cancelled, an alternate loco has been planned to feature in its place. I had this locomotive on standby for a while now, as I wasnt entirely sure where I would introduce it to the series, but I had always planned that if anything happened to the 813 commission, that this would take its place. Good thing I planned ahead eh 😛
It is of course the GWR Buffalo tank engine as created by Joel Tonks and Ben (AKA Mr. Dexby from TONW and RTR). She is an absolutely stunning little engine and will now heavily feature as a main character in the series. This will obviously provide a bit of a challenge to create a convincing back story of how the engine came to be preserved, but lets see how it goes :P
Sam at has been chipping away at his Castlemoor colliery route, and this is important because it will feature in over the hills when it is completed.
I have also been working away on the scripts as and when, as well as working on face scripting myself for various locomotives that will feature either in Over the hills, or in other videos I am planning.
Whilst this year we havent achieved as much video or live streaming content as I would have liked to, we have achieved a good few live streams.
In August, we conducted a charity live stream and drove 6024 King Edward I From London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley, a live stream that took us more than 8 hours to do! But the fantastic part of this was the fact that we raised over £2000 for the Railway Children Charity. This feat alone fills me with pride as we end this year. Given the Success of this event, I believe we may try again next year but with a different locomotive and a different route. But time will tell! (Cough, maybe London Paddington to Penzance with the BMG Castle class?).
So, the last bit of news for you? Over the hills will return in 2024.
Yes, you read that correctly. I have had a bit of a change of heart over the last six months, and that is quite simply, that this project has become so large, it is just not realistic to get everything written and filmed before releasing it in one go. Also, as this year has proved, it just means that time is marching on, and no progress is being made towards that achieving goal.
I know this is a complete 180 turn from what I have announced previously, and I know that I am prone to those sorts of decisions. I cannot tell you exactly when in 2024 that the first episode will be uploaded, but it will be advertised and patreons will indeed be given early access to the episode.
The script is in a very good place, and is being finalised and made ready for voice acting. I am not rushing to get this done as I want it to be as good as I can, but yes, its very nearly time to begin hunting for voice actors XD. (DMS Are about to take a pounding).... Just be patient guys. There will be a recruitment and auditioning process involved in this.
And so I end this new year statement by wishing you all, a very happy, and prosperous new year.
Lets make 2024 the return of AWP to youtube.
(As Ive written this section, Ive been listening to "Calon Lan" as sung by the Black Mountain Male Voice Choir at full blast, and am feeling rather patriotic right now :P
29/12/2023
The people have spoken.
The Taffy Tanks are coming.
29/12/2023
So guys.....some rather unfortunate developments today. But maybe it's a blessing in disguise.
Basically, my commission of GWR 813 has been cancelled. I won't go into the reasons why but all will be revealed when the appropriate parties are ready to do so.
But it basically means I have a loco commission slot for a GWR loco to be made by Caledonia works, but no loco yet chosen to be built. I am very upset that 813 won't be made but at least it means that I can choose something else instead.
So....here's a couple of ideas.... vote for your favourite one to let me know what you think.
Do we go for a new 56xx/66xx pack?
Or do we create a fictional GWR 9800 class, what could have been "Swindons 9F"....
Like your favourite loco drawing to cast your vote!
23/12/2023
I love this. Absolutely love it.
its as close as we will get to seeing 813 in game anytime soon, but its a good substitute :D
06/12/2023
This is absolutely worth the copyright strike XD
With major thanks to Blast Pipe Productions & 4th's Games for making this a reality!!! I cant wait to feature him in a video soon!
(I hope you guys can hear the music).
05/12/2023
Steam test was a success, only a few problems on the way, all of which were rectified. There was a problem with the superheater leaking into the boiler flue which put the fire out, but with a bit of jiggery pokery it was tightened up.
The blanking plugs fitted by Tony needed a bit of tightening but the loco passed her steam test with flying colours.
Sadly refitting the cab and tanks is proving to be rather troublesome...... I've lost one bolt, and been swearing rather a lot at it..... :P
05/12/2023
Steam test is under way at last.
Me and Countess just had a big fight, and I won because thread sealing tape always wins.... :P
05/12/2023
I finally found the time to do some model engineering at last. After many months my workshop is (well, sort of) tidy, and the work bench is clear of sh*te and able to be used. A number of outstanding jobs are being done today.
1. (Roundhouse billy). Boiler citric acid treatment and flush, and a quick visual inspection and will be back in traffic.
2. (Roundhouse VOR). The replacement servo arm which I bought and fitted does not work properly. Each time it is attached it spins around on the servo motor shaft. So my suspicion is that I have the wrong size servo arm. Either that, or the servo motor itself has rounded and no longer meshes with the arm properly.
The most annoying bit about this is the fact that it's a 30 minute job that is becoming a farce because I can't find the correct parts.
The VOR has also had boiler citric acid treatment and will be flushed out as well today. Unfortunately she will remain off rota until further notice.
3. (Onion Ring - Countess). The boiler was returned from Tony who has removed the gauge glass and banjo fittings and fitted blanking plugs. Whilst this is annoying, as I had hoped to have the boiler repaired, it will at least function until such a time as finances allow me to send the boiler to be repaired by someone more competent than myself.
The engine has been reassembled to the point where it can be steam tested, to make sure that the blanking plugs fitted are correctly tightened and no steam is escaping.
Provided that this is successful, then she will be fully rebuilt and put back into service.
4. (Pearse models Princess): this engine is under complete overhaul, which will necessitate the construction of an all new chassis, and motor/drive chain. I have a plan for this but we shall see how it comes out. This is going to be a long and drawn out rebuild and I need to get myself a lathe.
5. New build. I am in the process of designing a new build locomotive. Not 100% sure whether to utilise Roundhouse components or not just yet but it is likely. The intention is to create a narrow gauge version of brookfield.
6. Llandeerdog Queen (paddle steamer). Costings for components have been made, and the finances are being put together to buy the first part, which is the paddle engines.
03/12/2023
And Sam Steventon looks at his phone messages with dread every time I message him..... :P
02/12/2023
Im doing a thing..... :P
02/12/2023
CILLIT BANG
BANG, AND YOUR BOILER IS GONE
(I'm using this to descale my live steam boilers) :P
27/11/2023
Anybody remember this guy?.... :P
22/11/2023
Dovetail released another fine quality update for the core game I see 😜
08/11/2023
Nice to see the Train Simulator page being fact checked at last XD
07/11/2023
So I've been testing the church interior scene, and this happened..... XD
07/11/2023
Filming has begun for Super Pugs documentary.
Super Pug - Beyond the limit.
Coming soon to cinemas somewhere.
07/11/2023
HAGGIS MAC BAGGIS :)
IT WORKS SO WELL
Blast Pipe Productions
07/11/2023
I still can't believe than a random AI artwork has inspired an actual asset to be made for train simulator. Maybe this AI artwork generator could be used to come up with story ideas too?... :😜
07/11/2023
Dane at 4th's Games has completed the bag pipes 😆 don't they look amazing!!!
Hopefully they will be delivered very soon.
Yes, there will be a return of Scottish themed videos.... 😆
06/11/2023
A new developer on the scene, and he has released his first asset pack! Go and download it now!
This will make for some fine shenanigans :P
https://www.71erailsimulation.com/downloads/assets/
05/11/2023
My name is Duchess of Penwyth, and I wanna eat your toes.
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This is absolutely worth the copyright strike XD With major thanks to Blast Pipe Productions & 4th's Games for making this a reality!!! I cant wait to feature him in a video soon! (I hope you guys can hear the music).
Steam test was a success, only a few problems on the way, all of which were rectified. There was a problem with the superheater leaking into the boiler flue which put the fire out, but with a bit of jiggery pokery it was tightened up. The blanking plugs fitted by Tony needed a bit of tightening but the loco passed her steam test with flying colours. Sadly refitting the cab and tanks is proving to be rather troublesome...... I've lost one bolt, and been swearing rather a lot at it..... :P
Breaking my journey to Grimsby today by visiting the GWSR for a return trip. Its my first time here at the GWSR since 2007 when I rode behind City of Truro. I have to say, from the moment I arrived, every single member of staff who I have encountered has been very friendly and welcoming :) And some proper job traction on the front too :P
Was that enough nightmare fuel for you all last night. Have some more!
Corris Railway no.7 needs your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle....for Corris related things....
I REGRET ABSOLOUTELY NOTHING IN MY LIFE
Hey, Andy! Imagine if the Brecon Mountain Railway had actually bought the Vale of Neath railway track bed???? :P
On an absolutely foul day, typical for the South Wales Valleys, in the early 1960s, an eastbound local passenger train hauled by a Pontypool Road based locomotive departs from Crumlin (High Level) Station, and heads east across the infamous Crumlin Viaduct.
So i had time to kill while waiting for glue to dry today.... :😜
After spending an hour giving the track a good rub with a track rubber, and applying some "Track magic" soloution to clean it up a bit, I managed to get the track working on the new French layout. Surprisingly, James seems to run rather smoothly even considering how tight the radiuses are.... Time to fit it for DCC..... let's see what happens...
Myself & Jordan of JRS - Jordans Railway Simulator had a conversation a while ago about how to fit the AWP Faces bin files onto a loco, and Jordan wanted to try to script them in the same way that headboards and lamps are scripted. I'm very happy to say that Jordan has managed to fit the AWP Dai faces onto the 7F model, in a scripted way which means that one engine can utilise all variants of the faces. This is absolutely amazing news because it means for the first time since Over the hills production began utilising the faces, episodes can be made where the scenario dosent have to be reset to change the face setting. This will speed up filming immensely! (Literally filming a 30 second scene could take 1-2 hours previously due to this). So, now that Jordan has it figured out, the plan is to come up with a long list of locomotive characters and what faces need to be applied to them, and hopefully Jordan will be able to script them in the same way. 🙂 MORE COMMISSIONS INBOUND JORDAN.... 😛 AWP NEEDS YOU
Dai has been giving his thoughts on the progress of the AWP Video update 2022. ......
Model railwayisms
The layout is running! Anybody recognise anyone?.... 😜
Roger is not pleased
Sam this is almost like one of the virtual footplate runs we've done 😜 *not my video, stolen from discord *
Princess on test
And here's a clip of princess on test :)
Princess
After several days In the workshops, princess has finally hit the rails and all appears well! I can't wait to get her down to Cardiff to put her in front of her new rake of coaches :) Massive thank you to laurence Smith for doing the work and getting her up and running again :)
Been flicking through an old hard drive, found a video from the good old days..... anyone remember this?
45960 Leander passes through Pontypool and New Inn
Just saw Leander at my local station :)
Trainspotting 21
I finally got to the station in time to see a railtour pass through. If I had been 10 seconds later I would have missed it.
High Speed Billeh!
So I wanted to film a video of a run past of Billy.... but... I put the radio controller down, and when I did, I accidentally opened the regulator fully....which resulted in said Billy becoming a HST for a moment.... :P High speed billeh!
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