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Fantastic start Frank, looking forward to more.

cheers

Mike

Thanks Mike,

I have since added a better shade of silver grey and toned down that blue hue.

In reality it's not that bad, I think a lot of the effect was due to low light level outside when I took the pictures.

 

On with handrails next!

A lovely bit of work there Frank, I like your idea of modelling the scene at low tide with plenty of channels and pools. Have you ever tried the card peeling technique for building up sand and mudbanks, it really works a treat ?

 

 

It would be nice if this new layout could one day become an extension of Pen-y-Bont ?

 

Cheers Mate

Really nice piece of work there, Frank.

 

"This is very close to the estuary and I think it will be modelled at low tide. so not too much water to model!"

 

True, but the mud will be an interesting challenge: I look forward to seeing how you do this - if your workmanship matches that on the bridge, then we are in for a stunner!

 

Re the colour: have you tried a thin (5% paint) wash (or washes) of gunmetal?

Hello Simon, Long time no speak!

Thanks for your comment and input, I never thought about using gun metal wash so may give it a try.

Having said that I have since given the structure another dry brushing with a better shade of silver grey.

Re the mud, i have got an idea that i have seen used by another modeller so I'll try his method first.

I'll post more when I reach that stage.

 

re my workmanship, If it turns out as well as Pen Y Bont I'll be happy.

 

Cheers!

Frank

Hello Simon, Long time no speak! Thanks for your comment and input, I never thought about using gun metal wash so may give it a try.

TBH, I use it all the time to create the impression of weathered creosoted timber. If you use the metallic stuff, you can get some interesting silvering effects!

If it turns out as well as Pen Y Bont I'll be happy. Cheers! Frank

So will I!

 

Having just seen your update, I must say that is gobsmackingly good.

 

Simon