RMweb Gold Popular Post Howl03 Posted June 6, 2016 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I posted anything, so I thought I would share my latest modelling efforts. Any questions and comments welcomed. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 Restore photos 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Hi Everyone, It's been a while since I posted anything, so I thought I would share my latest modelling efforts.image.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpeg Any questions and comments welcomed. Regards Paul. Nicely done - I assume this is very small? my only criticism concerns the platform - once they have unloaded a wagon where does the goods go, or conversely if they are loading where does the goods come from? A set of doors in the wall adjoining the platform would make the scene more believable (even if the doors are closed). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismears Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Nice looking scene. I like the overall colour tone. I'm certainly interested in seeing more photos. /chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) As there is no flush/paved surface across nearside track, it would be impossible to back a lorry up to the platform. Would not want to be working there having to carry all those items across the track. Continuing the cobbles up to and between the rails would make the whole scene look more practical in reality. In fact there is no reason for any cobbles unless they continue across the track. They are there for a reason, and everything has a purpose. Money would not have been wasted in an industrial area. The thing about small displays like this is that it is possible to put the little details in. A goods siding is not just somewhere to shunt a few wagons. Otherwise nice looking. Edited June 6, 2016 by rue_d_etropal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks guys for your likes and advice, I do need to plan more and research before I start these little projects. But it's still been an enjoyable build and it's been a good practise for my scratch building. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone, Just thought I'd post a few more pictures of the layout. With some overall shots. The scenic section measures 32cm x 20cm, the whole board including fiddle yard is 72cm x 20cm it fits nicely into a plastic storage box that was designed for wrapping paper. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 7, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Been doing some experimenting with the black and white photo settings on my camera. Hope you all like, Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Something else is to actually write a fictional history, to explain what, why and when. It can help cement a project together, and possibly highlight areas that can be changed. Like the idea of the plastic box. The scenic area could have filled the whole box, with fiddle yard(?) on a separate flat board which sits under layout for storage. Maybe an idea for next layout to try out board joins etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesg Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Hi Paul, Excellent work as always. I especially like the two figures with the shovel and wheelbarrow. The dirt ballast looks well aged, along with the old-fashioned (gas?) lamps and cobbles I'd say this is a fairly early scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 8, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2016 Hi Paul, Excellent work as always. I especially like the two figures with the shovel and wheelbarrow. The dirt ballast looks well aged, along with the old-fashioned (gas?) lamps and cobbles I'd say this is a fairly early scene. Thanks James, the figures are from monty's models, they do an excellent range. The dirt ballest is air drying clay painted and weathered. And the gas lamps are from express models. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 8, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) A few night pictures showing the lights working. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted June 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2016 delightful Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inglenookfan Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 delightful Nick Absolutely and totally agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinty3f Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Absolutely and totally agree And inspirational - wish I had the imagination and skills evident here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 9, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the likes and comments. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted June 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2016 Like this, looks convincing - and excellent use of the box which will also protect when not in use, alot to be said for being self- contained I think. out of interest the van in the arch? have you cut it to make fit? - everybody has different priorities regarding realism - as to where the goods go & come from etc. - an attractive scenic diorama you undoubtedly have, according to how you fixed the loading platform down you could either move it to the other side of the front-most siding ( which would allow lorries to back up) - or provide a new platform there and leave the present one looking a but shabby but empty, however if it doesnt bother you just leave it as it is, certainly seen less plausable situations on some exhibition layouts... will have to look out for one of those boxes? - where did you get it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 11, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2016 Like this, looks convincing - and excellent use of the box which will also protect when not in use, alot to be said for being self- contained I think. out of interest the van in the arch? have you cut it to make fit? - everybody has different priorities regarding realism - as to where the goods go & come from etc. - an attractive scenic diorama you undoubtedly have, according to how you fixed the loading platform down you could either move it to the other side of the front-most siding ( which would allow lorries to back up) - or provide a new platform there and leave the present one looking a but shabby but empty, however if it doesnt bother you just leave it as it is, certainly seen less plausable situations on some exhibition layouts... will have to look out for one of those boxes? - where did you get it ? Hi Russ, thanks for the comments. The box came from Hobby Craft. I think it was about £11. It certainly keeps the dust out and helps protect the layout when in storage. The van in the arch was an old Hornby model that I cut down and repainted. I always envisioned that the archway leads to a much larger sorting facility that handles most of the goods and the yard outside being more of an overspill. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted June 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2016 .... The box came from Hobby Craft. I think it was about £11.... http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/really-useful-clear-wrapping-paper-box-22-litres/571746-1000 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted June 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) The van is a Parkside Dundas kit that I modified, to show the doors open. Regards Paul Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongudmund Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Great idea using one of those clear boxes. It means you could see what was in it without having to take the lid off, which is what I always end up doing with storage boxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just found this cracking looking layout and had got me thinking about building something very similar except I will move the loading bay to the outer track on the edge of the baseboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Thanks for all the comments and likes. Here are a few photos I've taken of the layout this morning. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Looks great. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2016 Very nice - love the detail. I love with this hobby its not about skill, money, space or ambition, its about doing whatever you want - everyone can take it in a totally different direction and come up with something interesting. Box files aren't something id personally do, but this is really good and fascinating! Well done. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted November 1, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) 30071 spotted in the yard this evening. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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