Peterkern23 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi folks. Slow burner this one due to third child being imminent, but it's my first ever layout. Any tips welcome - especially where wiring and points are concerned! I am still in the planning stages. Will post some of my ideas and work in due course. In the meantime, here is a mini diorama I made and photographed as a sneaky peek at the flavour I'm going for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stueyboy43 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Really like the look of your diarama. Has a good feel to it and I like the tones and textures. I am also thinking about a layout around this size, so will follow with interest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 If your other threads are anything to go by this will be good, looking forward to seeing it progress. Best tip I can give is share your stuff with us, you'll get plenty of help and support and above all enjoy Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Thanks folks. I'm looking to replicate this signal box but I can't seem to find an image of the back of it anywwhere. Would anyone have a rough idea of what it might look like? It needn't be exact, just an idea, is not well versed in the subject of signal boxes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted May 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Thanks folks. I'm looking to replicate this signal box but I can't seem to find an image of the back of it anywwhere. Would anyone have a rough idea of what it might look like? It needn't be exact, just an idea, is not well versed in the subject of signal boxes!IMG_2470.PNG Hi The back of a signal box, unless there were any lines it controlled, would be plain brick/timber, without any windows. This photo http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7I-WOSO2Q_4/VdzQ3Rw74AI/AAAAAAAAJuY/vYLAWSAvk3w/s1600/signal.box.papercraft.via.papermau.002.jpg is of a model, but illustrates the principle. For Carr House box I would replicate the brick panels, but without locking room windows, and the upper part would be vertical broading. HTH Moxy Edited May 14, 2017 by Moxy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 That's great Moxy I would have assumed that eventually but it's great to find out from someone more experienced than myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 I have been very keen to have a go at weathering some track, having never done it before properly. So before I even have a plan for it I have jumped straight in. Work in progress. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) This one is finished Edited May 14, 2017 by Peterkern23 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Looks good, how did you acheive that? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2017 Unless you need the pips on the tiebar and the holes for the pointmotor, Peco points are visually much improved by some careful sculpting around the heel end. The weathering looks excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Thanks stubby. Have no ideas what looks right and doesn't but some research has helped and I will remove the excess around the big sleepers, fill in the holes an add sleepers into the gaps. How should the tiebar look? Just sticking out flat? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 On stubbys advice I have fettled a bit and removed excess plastic and filled holes in. Is it any better now? Ongoing advice is much appreciated from all. I realise it's never going to be hand soldered P4 - I just don't have the time! Compared to box fresh turnout: Pete 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Looks good, how did you acheive that? Steve. Thanks Steve, Here is my method. Humbrol matt 73 and revell Matt 75 equal parts. Mix in some humbrol brown powder and paint the rail sides and chairs. Add some humbrol Matt 82 orange in tiny amounts for rust to the sides of the chairs where they connect to the rail. Then wipe off the top of rail and let dry. Weather with brown powder all over. Then paint all sleepers in tamya xf68. Then highlight with xf52 then mix in some xf2 white and dry brush. Using a pin or scribe tool, scratch some cracks and splits into the sleepers randomly. Weather with brown and black powder from humbrol. That's it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2017 I think the point looks much, much better. Prior to fettling, when taking a photo along the line, those tiebar pips just stand out - your points no instantly longer look like peco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2017 Looking good. Those trees are superb. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Going to follow this with intense interest Peter. My main man delivers again ! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 The point weathering is great, thanks for the 'how to do it' I think it makes a difference cutting the pips off especially when on the layout and maybe with a dummy point lever next to it. I'm hoping to do that on my layout. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 The signal box I want to Make will be the focal point of the layout. I have been doing some calculations based on what few photos of this box exist. I want to change the roof to a normal pitched roof as I prefer that, the box will be fictitious. Does anyone think it's too wide or are the dimensions okay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2017 Perhaps not quite up to your standards but there is a free download for this type of cabin available. http://www.smartmodels.co.uk/rail01---free-signal-box.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks for that. I have been working on it and I have improved it and now I'm happy. Plasticard and balsa to start, with some scribing to make the plasticard look like weathered timber with nail holes. I'm using the drawing as a template. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Some more gratuitous shots of my evenings work: 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just come across your thread and work Peter and just wanted to say how marvellous it is. I am sitting back in the armchair and admiring and looking forward to seeing this progress. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thanks envelope! Some more to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Main porch finished. Working on the staircase in plasticard strips. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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