EnglishElectricFan Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'd say it was a bit more than similar, the only thing missing is the SWITCH logo! I had noticed the 'professional modeller' advertising it on ebay a few months ago and asked him when I could expect the commission cheque, needless to say the pics disappeared very quickly! I'm glad that my humble efforts helped inspire you Simon. Hi Ian I would hardly call your modelling efforts Humble !! Tidworth is a cracking layout. I hope you are saving up for a couple of 4TC sets from Kernow models ! On the plus side about the warehouse, you know where there is a spare should anything happen to yours! (hopefully not). The only niggle I have with it, is the loading platform was built the same height as a normal platform, so any goods vehicles that use the warehouse, the van side doors are below the surface height ! Will you be bringing Tidworh 'Up North' for any future exhibitions? Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Last weekends final job, was to un-weather the nose front on the class 40 as it was too dark in appearance. With a subtle coat of sleeper grime, it now looks much better in my eyes.Just need a final coat of matt varnish to tone the yellow down and another is ready to be fitted with sound. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted August 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 16, 2016 Will you be bringing Tidworh 'Up North' for any future exhibitions? Regards Simon Thanks for the praise I'd happily bring Tidworth up north I just need an invite! Furthest north scheduled to be Warley 2018 so far. I have a NSE 4TC on order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just a quick update from Newton Harbour. Not much has been done with the trackwaork of late, as I have been concentrating on the stock front. I have now completed my rake of VEA vans with the last one painted and ready for transfers. I will be attempting more on the electrics and track as I need to get stuck in as I now need some running sessions!!! The weather has slowed me down from August as I needed to utilise the garden for some 'digging' out of the polystyrene under the layout for the point motors. This will now have to be done in the conservatory during autumn (hoover at hand). I have posted a couple of photos of my push pull set, just need bachmanns DBSO niow ! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Due to family matters and my workload taking all my time up, Newton Harbours progress is somewhat stagnant to say the least. However, I have been doing the odd renevation job on detailing parts that have become unattached from their respective loco etc, and also in the progress of renumbering and detailing stock . Of which is a class 26 I picked up (pre-owned) 2nd hand ! The loco's previous owner had not fitted the discs to the front of the loco, filling in the lights with clear fill solution as a flush front modified example. Also an Eastfield Westie had been attached to both sides. It looked fine, but very incorrect as the water/fuel tanks remained as a pre modified type. So it was out with the craft knife, re-open the holes for the marker lights etc and remove the Westie from the sides. I have attached discs to the front and now only need to matt varnish the sides to cover the shiny paintwork were the Eastfield hound once graced. Heres a few shots of the loco with a TPO van in the platform. I will be re-wiring the layout in the summer months, then hopefully can get the scenic work started once all is running smoothly. Edited February 8, 2017 by EnglishElectricFan 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 26 looks super Simon, really admire your weathering skills as with your other locos. Can't beat the feeling of buying a "bargain" and making it look the part! Martyn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 26 looks super Simon, really admire your weathering skills as with your other locos. Can't beat the feeling of buying a "bargain" and making it look the part! Martyn. Just need to weather the ploughs now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 A couple more from the Blue period 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Due to family matters, progress has been slow. However, the freight yard has made good progress with all ballasting done, painted and weathered. A few pics to show the work so far. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted April 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2017 This looks terrific, great pics, love the seventh one down, I thought it was the real thing! Superb weathering. Thanks for posting. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Good looking layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Nice work, the whole scene looks very convincing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Edited April 9, 2017 by EnglishElectricFan 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Not much done today unfortunately. Had planned to static grass the front roadside, but ended up toning the road down with weathering powders . I used Vallejo pigments of varying shades. First time I've done this. Check out the difference of the non weathered at the rear to the weathered road at the front. The interlopers will be used when the layout is run as a south west harbour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Not much done today unfortunately. Had planned to static grass the front roadside, but ended up toning the road down with weathering powders . I used Vallejo pigments of varying shades. First time I've done this. Check out the difference of the non weathered at the rear to the weathered road at the front. The interlopers will be used when the layout is run as a south west harbour. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 normal service resumed 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Cant beat bit of BR blue diesels.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Some photos of some of the wagon fleet. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Turning the clock back to 1979/80 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Buffer stop weathered and glued in place with static grass added 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Great looking stuff, bringing back great memories of wandering round millerhill, plenty 26s and 27s. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Multiple likes on the Traction fleet. Good Jock 26 and Split box 40 rare as anything now. One observation the ID backscene of Stoke distribution depot is a bit modern. Any alternatives considered? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Multiple likes on the Traction fleet. Good Jock 26 and Split box 40 rare as anything now. One observation the ID backscene of Stoke distribution depot is a bit modern. Any alternatives considered? Ian Hi IanI'm going to replace the Backscenes as a you so rightly say, it's too modern. I have a dockside scene which will be used on this board and the next two boards. (Covers approx 10ft in length). I also have some Victorian warehouse fronts which I may place behind the warehouse so the top floors are just visable over the roof. Thanks for the comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Pair of 40s whistling away. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Love that shot of the 40s. Brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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