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PARENTAL GUIDANCE ADVISED

"Eli, you seem lost in thought", Sylvia gently remarks. "Is everything okay?"

"I could ask you the same, Sylvie." Eli smiles faintly. "You've been quiet too."

"I guess we both have a lot on our minds." Sylvia nods. "I've been thinking about Jeremy and this evening's grand Christmas Ball."

"What a coincidence!" Eli laughs softly. "I've been thinking about Giles and the Ball too.

"Really, Eli? What about Giles?"

"Well, I was just picturing how he would look this evening in the outfit he purchased with Jeremy in London." Eli blushes. "And... I guess I'm a bit nervous about the dancing."

"Eli, Giles will look very dashing!" Grins Sylvia. "Remember, they have both purchased the very best that London's finest gentlemen's outfitters have to offer. And don't worry about the dancing. All of us have practised together enough times in London, remember?"

"Thanks, Sylvie." Eli smiles gratefully. "That means a lot, Sylvie. What about you? What's on your mind about Jeremy?"

"I'm just..." Sylvia sighs. "I'm just hoping that the Ball will be a magical night for all of us."

"Sylvie", Eli states reassuringly. "The way Jeremy looks at you, I'm sure it will be. Let's look forward to it together, okay?"

"Yes, let's do that." Sylvia smiles. "Here's to a magical Christmas Ball!"

Sylvia and Eli, each holding a delicate champagne flute, exchange a knowing look. With a soft clink of their glasses, they tilt their heads back, the golden liquid sparkling in the dim light. The bubbles dance on their tongues as they savour the sweet, crisp taste of the 'Dom Pérignon'. The last drops of the effervescent drink trickle down, leaving their flutes empty but for the lingering scent of celebration.

Setting her empty glass down, Sylvia turns to Eli, a twinkle in her dark brown eyes. "You know", she says, her voice soft yet firm, "I think I know just what we need to help us relax."

Sylvia confidently leads Eli by the hand towards the shower. "We must be ready for our admirers tonight, my dear."

The small side room with its black and white tiling is dimly lit with soft, flickering scented candles casting dancing shadows on the walls. The warm, moist air is filled with the intoxicating scent of exotic flowers and spices, creating an atmosphere of sensuality and pleasure.

Without a word, Sylvia reaches out and begins to unbutton Eli's silk dressing gown, her fingers skimming over the delicate fabric. The gown falls open, revealing Eli's ample cleavage.

In response, Eli reaches out to help Sylvia with her own dressing gown, her fingers deftly undoing the buttons as she admires the beautiful young woman before her.

With their dressing gowns removed, the two women stood before each other, their breaths quickening with each passing moment. Sylvia reaches out to stroke Eli's cheek as she studies her dearest friend. Eli, with her freckles, cornflower blue eyes, and full lips, draws immediate attention, she reflects, wherever she goes. Some are captivated by her narrow waist and broad bosom, while others appreciate the dancer's grace with which she moves. Eli's figure invites both admiration and intrigue—a canvas of curves that gently emphasise her femininity. She carries her form with pride, unapologetic in a world that often demands conformity. Whether whispered compliments or lingering glances, her appearance leaves an indelible impression on those who encounter her. At twenty-two years old, Eli's spirit is as untamed as her hair, and her uninhibited laughter echoes loud and long.

As they move closer together, Sylvia gently reassures her. "Don't worry, dear Eli. All will be fine."

Entering the shower cubicle, Sylvia gently closes the door behind them, enveloping the two close friends in the intimate space. She turns on the water, adjusting the temperature to a perfect balance of warmth and coolness. The sound fills the air, a symphony of relaxation and indulgence.
#2
N Gauge Discussion / Re: Hunslet Shunter RTR or Scr...
Last post by RailGooner - Yesterday at 09:41:32 PM
#3
N Gauge Discussion / Re: The domestic black hole
Last post by JBQFC - Yesterday at 07:17:52 PM
I have just started a TPM 442 kit i have had for years i was sure i had got transfers for it but could not find them so i order some new ones guess what the new ones arrive I open a draw to put them away to see the missing set looking at me I looked in that draw twice oh well i have spares if i muck the job up 
#4
N Gauge Discussion / Re: The domestic black hole
Last post by Dickydcc - Yesterday at 05:38:46 PM
Blimey I thought it was only me that keeps losing stuff! Tools mostly but I've had stock " go missing", some of which herself pointed out I had sold.......
#5
General Discussion / Re: An Eventful Christmas at T...
Last post by Chris in Prague - Yesterday at 05:33:13 PM
Sylvia then recalled a conversation with her mother.

"My dear daughter, never forget, my spirit walks with yours, as does the spirit of my mother, and her mother before her. This lineage of women, along with their steadfast male partners who loved without blood ties, are all with you. Generations of our ancestors watch over you, admiring your growth and progress, living and leading as they hoped you would."

Sylvia nodded.

"When you find yourself feeling low, alone, or unloved, remember them. Feel their presence. They are there with you, their boundless light illuminating all that you do. You are the culmination of countless women who have come before you, and like them, you will prepare the way for those who follow."

"Thank you."

"You are part of a beautiful, enduring legacy, my dear Sylvie."

Sylvia glances at the 'Silver Moon' clutch—with its celestial secrets—resting close by, waiting for its purpose to unfold while she muses. 'Will Jeremy be the next Lord Trevelver, the hero chosen to stand by my side? But chosen by who? Did I really ever have a choice? Did Jeremy? Sylvia and Jeremy; Eli and Giles... Or will fate twist our paths, again, leading us to uncharted waters?'

As the firelight flickers, she wonders if, for a female Trevelver, love can ever be a rebellion against inheritance—a defiance of passion over tradition. Perhaps her female ancestors smile from the shadows, knowing that sometimes, even future queens and captains must surrender to the direction of the heart's compass, to a destiny long pre-ordained, that harbour of calmness that no storm can breach.

Sylvia's attention then returns to the present and Eli, sitting quietly opposite her, lost in reverie. Eli is a study in contrasts. Her freckled face, full lips, and bright blue eyes sparkle with curiosity and a hint of mischief. Taller than average at 5 feet 6 inches, she moves with the grace of a dancer.

But it is her figure that truly captivates—a delightful canvas of curves, with measurements of 37-23-34. Her large bosom catches the eye, contrasting beautifully with her delicate, cinched waist, her magnificent bust accentuating her femininity. Eli is both bold and hesitant, fierce yet shy, a symphony of contradictions that leaves an indelible impression.
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Hunslet Shunter RTR or Scr...
Last post by NScaleNotes - Yesterday at 02:39:41 PM
Don't have experience with building shunters but if this is a passion project and you're willing to learn there is no reason why you can use both materials.
3d print for the basic body shape and etched brass for the details that still look better as etched parts think very thin details like railings and window frames that either won't print or will be too delicate in 3d printed resin.

You'll need to learn a CAD program to produce the 3D model and you'll need to learn a vector graphic program to produce your etches. You'll get a laundry list of packages if you ask which is the best so just experiment until you find one that suits you. You can start with open source i.e. FreeCAD and Inkscape for no cost but other commercial packages often have a free version that you can use.

I never found a single, tell-all how-to, I've learnt techniques from various sources across the Internet as I went and had some useful experience from kit-building when younger but it's not been a quick process hence why I said passion project at the very beginning if you're just starting out.

So, my advice would be start small and build on what you learn as you go. Maybe build a 3d model of something small, solid and relatively simple like an oil can that sits on the deck of the shunter for your first project or make an etch of the fence or gate in the yard that the shunter works in and build from that. If you start small, the mistakes and errors that inevitably occur won't set you back so much in terms of money and motivation or heck just jump right in, you'll know what works for you.
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Hunslet Shunter RTR or Scr...
Last post by ntpntpntp - Yesterday at 02:31:10 PM
These little battery shunting tractors are 3D prints drawn up by a friend, printed and decorated by me.    They're not powered, they sit on old Farish loco front bogies (the ones with the undersize wheels) and even then the model had to be stretched a little to accommodate the bogie wheelbase. 



Unpowered is arguably a better choice for these, they can couple to a loco (eg. overhead electric) and look like they're shunting around my loco depot away from the catenary :)





Of course, no sooner had we produced these then Arnold have announced a working model which I have on pre-order!

If you're going to create a working model make sure there is room to stuff it full of as much "liquid lead" shot as you can if you want it to pull anything :)
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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Hunslet Shunter RTR or Scr...
Last post by njee20 - Yesterday at 01:51:11 PM
Personally for me I'd 3D print, brass strikes me as immeasurably harder, but I can use CAD software and have an array of printers, and can never remember which end of a soldering iron gets hot so I'm maybe not best placed to comment...  :worried:
#9
General Discussion / MOVED: Hunslet Shunter RTR or ...
Last post by Newportnobby - Yesterday at 11:59:36 AM
This topic has been moved to N Gauge Discussion.

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?msg=832500
#10
N Gauge Discussion / Hunslet Shunter RTR or Scratch
Last post by headstone - Yesterday at 11:50:12 AM
maybe its me but as a new naive modeller

first it was (and continues to be) steam trams

and now Ruston / Hunslet diesel shunter,

ive bought a Tomytech chasis which is nearly the right size,

brass or 3d for the body (if i can create a design) ?

anyone out there had experience with creating a little shunter from scratch?

Thankw

Mark
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