小ノ島釜倉観光電鉄 (Onoshima Kamanokura Kankô Dentetsu)

The second in the little layout review series already! This one is a special one for me, as it has inspired me a lot in the way of modifying my buildings and working in stages on my own projects. Next to that, the layout gives off a great atmosphere and has many custom made buildings. All is lighted and illuminated as well!

The layout is named Onoshima Kamanokura Kankô Dentetsu (Onoden) (小ノ島釜倉観光電鉄)and is based (by the looks of the name, rolling stock, etc.) on the Enoshima Dentetsu (Enoden) (江ノ島電鉄) formerly known as the Enoshima Kamakura Kankô Dentetsu (江ノ島鎌倉観光電鉄), hence the name. This IRL company is known for its short trains (2 to 4 cars), sharp turns, street running and the fascinating scenery of the Shonan coastal area. Not only is it a popular point of interest for railway fans, but the Enoden is featured very often in anime series, both in the present and the past. I think it has something to do with the route running alongside the Shonan beach and girls in bikini's... Could be wrong though.

Now, let's step into the works of this interesting little layout! Just for starters an example of what a few simple modifications can do to a Greenmax small house kit. Just the connection of several parts and the simulation of steel plate work can change the feeling of, this otherwise quite bland, kit dramatically. Next to modifications to kits, the author scratch-builds his own buildings. An example of this is the quite modern looking milk shop which he

has build in several stages (1, 2 and 3). Doesn't this want to make you create such buildings yourself? It's very simple to do it, cheaper than building a kit and much more satisfactory than building a kit! When it's finished you have a building that is unique and very personal. You can always change things to it, since you know how it all sticks together, whereas with some kits this can't be done that easily.

Next to the amazing self made buildings, this layout spends a great deal on details. Just look at this post on the detailing of the main street! Or maybe even the building of a garage with fine interior detailing (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9). What is also amazingly inspiring, is the building of those ever present electricity poles with street lights attached to them. He uses, like in real life, wood for the construction and lets the wires for the street light run visible as well. This may sound a bit odd, as nowadays we're used to more modern poles with the wiring inside (here in west-Europe), however it gives off a very realistic feeling. Especially when you realise that the layout is situated somewhere in the late fifties or early sixties.

Well, the blog on this layout has too much to show to tell and discuss it all, so why don't you have a look at this amazing layout at: http://ono-den.at.webry.info/

This is a repost from 12.05.2011

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Beer of the post: Störtebeker Schwarzbier (black beer);

Location of consumption: my room;

Now, this is a beer to my liking! A very black beer with a great caramelised taste (thanks to the added caramelised and toasted barley). Not truly Rheinheitsgebot style brewed, but still a great drink. This is one which makes your chest hair grow a little bit more and makes your body produce a bit more blood, thanks to that typical black beer rusty taste. The thing with these kinds of beer, unfortunately, is that it's quite hard to get around here (ed. Bonn) and not very cheap. That makes however a good excuse to enjoy it even more and not go on a binge with it.

This beer is more of an every man's drink than the previous one, but still quite special if you ask me. If you ever get the chance to taste it, please do! It will be worth the try. Maybe you'll even have seconds, thirds and more. *laughs*

Cheers!

Toni