Killybegs Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Dave, It's all done in plastikard built up in layers. From the bottom (mm thickness) 1/0.5/1+0.75/0.5/1/0.5/1.The dendritic pattern is formed with individual bits of 0.5. The sloping 'roof' is two layers of 0.5 (to create the step) on a 1 thick backing. On the real thing these are blue brick 'specials'.See below for support structure. Hope this makes sense. The most 'difficult' bit was the getting the fit of the sloping roof right. Even with everything drawn up on CAD it still needed a bit of fiddling. John 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted November 11, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 The chimney is now pretty much finished but won't get painted until the factory has also been built. The next job. Here it is temporarily in place. ... and a bit more detail of the top showing the steel strapping that was often found on tall chimneys. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted November 11, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2014 I thought it was about time we had a wider shot of the layout showing where the canal area sits in the bigger picture. Once that area is finished, I am going to have to bite the bullet and make a start on the loco shed which sits this side of the canal. 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 The standard of work on that very impressive chimney is just so tidy considering the taper and you must have had some joins somewhere (but I can't see them!). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted November 14, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2014 And now for something completely different. Although work has now started on the main factory building, I decided that I needed a short break from the world of styrene. As a result, mogul 5326 finally has some coal in the tender and a crew on board. She also has lamps. This gave me a bit of a dilemma as, prototypically, she should be carrying code 'G' headlamps to run light engine from Worseter station to the shed. I have yet to find a way of having easily removable lamps without modifying the loco, so, having made the decision that 5326 will be operating local passenger services, I am afraid the crew will have left her 'B' headlamps in place! 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2014 (edited) A lovely posed shot John.I blame GWRROB for everyone shewing their moguls at work.Is yours the original Bachmann chassis or is it something else.Looks great. Edit.Just remembered you're P4 sorry.Comet chassis perhaps ? Edited November 14, 2014 by gwrrob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 A lovely posed shot John.I blame GWRROB for everyone shewing their moguls at work.Is yours the original Bachmann chassis or is it something else.Looks great. Edit.Just remembered you're P4 sorry.Comet chassis perhaps ? Thanks Robin. It's a Malcolm Mitchell kit with High Level gearbox and Mashima motor. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Hi Mate, Some really great modeling and really inspirational, hope you wont mind but heres a couple of pics of another Manor for you from the SVR last week. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thanks Robin. It's a Malcolm Mitchell kit with High Level gearbox and Mashima motor. More photos please with that pedigree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 More photos please with that pedigree. What exactly did you have in mind Robin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 16, 2014 A few 3/4 views of 5326 would be very nice please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2014 Stunning modelling John, thanks very much. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted November 17, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) A few 3/4 views of 5326 would be very nice please. I thought that I had posted pics of the mogul on RMWeb when I completed the build at the end of last year but checking my blog, I see that it had been a bit dormant for a while and the Worseter thread was started sometime after that. So firstly, here is the 'publicity shot' taken at the time. The photographer has been out this morning and captured 5326 coasting over the viaduct. The fireman obviously has time on his hands as he checks out the fisherman down on the canal tow path. This is an enlargement from the above. Hope these fit the bill. John Edited November 17, 2014 by Killybegs 35 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2014 John, The Fireman leaning over the sidesheet like that captures it to perfection - not only does the engine look superb but the pose turns it into reality and very, very difficult to tell apart from the real thing for those of us whose memories include looking at 43XX just like that. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I thought that I had posted pics of the mogul on RMWeb when I completed the build at the end of last year but checking my blog, I see that it had been a bit dormant for a while and the Worseter thread was started sometime after that. So firstly, here is the 'publicity shot' taken at the time. 5326 on shed 02w.jpg The photographer has been out this morning and captured 5326 coasting over the viaduct. The fireman obviously has time on his hands as he checks out the fisherman down on the canal tow path. 5326 on viaduct 01w.jpg This is an enlargement from the above. 5326 close up.jpg Hope these fit the bill. John That coaling stage looks very nice - different to the usual brick built ones!Any chance of a few more pictures? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 That coaling stage looks very nice - different to the usual brick built ones! Any chance of a few more pictures? The coaling stage is based on that at Stratford upon Avon, but mirrored. More pictures as requested........... and here it is 'in the white' so to speak ........ John 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thank you - and nice to know what it is based on: I am tempted to attempt a copy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2014 Crikey, is that really all plasticard? Fabulous! Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted November 18, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2014 One last pic of the mogul before it goes back into 'storage'. The background on this occasion is photoshopped but the Malvern hills will feature in the panorama that will be used for the backscene. I just have to get over to the UK in the summer, climb either (or both) Cleeve Hill and Bredon Hill on a nice clear morning to take the appropriate series of photographs that can then be stitched. Sorry if you've already seen this under 'How realistic are your models'. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Don't apologize, it's fantastic work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 And now for something completely different. Although work has now started on the main factory building, I decided that I needed a short break from the world of styrene. As a result, mogul 5326 finally has some coal in the tender and a crew on board. She also has lamps. This gave me a bit of a dilemma as, prototypically, she should be carrying code 'G' headlamps to run light engine from Worseter station to the shed. I have yet to find a way of having easily removable lamps without modifying the loco, so, having made the decision that 5326 will be operating local passenger services, I am afraid the crew will have left her 'B' headlamps in place! Time for chat.jpg Great photo. Who makes the driver leaning out of the cab please? aac Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Great photo. Who makes the driver leaning out of the cab please? aac Dart castings. See http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys.php#RAILWAYSTAFF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aac Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Dart castings. See http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys.php#RAILWAYSTAFF Many thanks. One to hunt out at Warley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted November 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2014 Brilliant stuff. I've followed your website for ages John, I didn't realise you had a thread. The bridge scene is lovely. Look forward to seeing future updates. Kind regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Outstanding work John, that Mogul really is a beaut, thanks for taking the time for a few photos. Top work on the backscene photoshopping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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