Hesperus Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Its looking great, can't wait to see the real thing again in person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 The more I looked at the platform the more I disliked it. I tried adding the ballast, hoping that would help. It didn't - which is hardly surprising as I didn't like the ballast - so the platform is gone. This is the view at Little Lawley now. No platform. No trains. I've decided to start a bit of ballasting whilst I work out how to sort the platform out - luckily I kept the template for the platform top! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The more I looked at the platform the more I disliked it. I tried adding the ballast, hoping that would help. It didn't - which is hardly surprising as I didn't like the ballast - so the platform is gone. This is the view at Little Lawley now. No platform. No trains. I've decided to start a bit of ballasting whilst I work out how to sort the platform out - luckily I kept the template for the platform top! When I wanted a textured platform top in oo gauge I used beach sand which I then painted with thinned enamel paints. Maybe something similar would work on your platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSWM Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The more I looked at the platform the more I disliked it. I tried adding the ballast, hoping that would help. It didn't - which is hardly surprising as I didn't like the ballast - so the platform is gone. This is the view at Little Lawley now. No platform. No trains. I've decided to start a bit of ballasting whilst I work out how to sort the platform out - luckily I kept the template for the platform top! How about using a fine grit sandpaper or wet and dry paper for the platform surface, that might help. Regards John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thanks for the feedback, gents. I must admit the sandpaper idea, sprayed with primer and then dry brushed, is one I was beginning to think would be 'the winner.' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Thanks for the feedback, gents. I must admit the sandpaper idea, sprayed with primer and then dry brushed, is one I was beginning to think would be 'the winner.' Good idea. Using just the sand can make it look a bit coarse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted March 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2018 The concrete struts up the front of the platform are too prominent. Try weathering with diluted Matt black wash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 The concrete struts up the front of the platform are too prominent. Try weathering with diluted Matt black wash? I was going to weather them but, having decided to restart the whole platform i’ll trial a wash first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted March 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2018 For the platform surface, try a gloss enamel paint - black or grey or cream - sprinkle talcum powder onto the wet paint and tip off the excess straight away. I made up some test patches, and when dry wrote on the Humbrol paint number so I could recreate them. The talcum powder soaks up the carrier in the paint, so the area becomes touch dry very quickly. If you spread the paint on thickly (much more thickly than if simply applying a coat of paint) you can try distressing the surface whilst still soft to make it look worn. The basic idea here is from Gordon Gravett's excellent book on modelling ground surfaces. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 21, 2018 Author Share Posted March 21, 2018 Ballasting. My new least favourite job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Share Posted March 28, 2018 Motivation... draining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 It is probably one of my least favorite jobs to do too. At least you only have to ballast one point...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellingMatt Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I'm not looking forward to ballasting my layout! I'm seeing how many other jobs I can do first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Chris I think with ballasting everybody has their own techniques you either like or don't like it I know when I ballast I always panic but as long as you take your time you won't go far wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Thanks Luke, Matt and Shildon. Luckily, I finished the last of the ballasting last night (hooray!) so it’s currently setting. I also ordered some static grass, so building up the basic ground cover and re-making the platforms are my next job to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Sadly, at this moment I think the layout is receiving the Beeching axe. All enthusiasm, as usual around this time, has completely gone. I need to remember that I really enjoy working on kits, stock and buildings, but I really struggle with keeping the motivation for a layout, so anything planned needs to be micro-micro, nano, if you will. I’ve been mulling lots of things recently; possibly 0 gauge (ruled out, too expensive) or building up more 00 gauge wagon kits (possible). . For now, no major modelling. Not a bad place to be in as, even though it’s Easter, I have lots of university work to do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Chris give yourself a break away from your modelling I find if I bombard my head with loads of ideas I loose interest a little. Move away from the layout and have an egg or two Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hope you will come back when your university things are done. Regards Armin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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