Marcus 37 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 That looks absolutely top notch Cav. No mistaking that as Burton. I know what you mean about the acrylics. Unless the plastics primed it does take ages to build up the colour. The shed I've just done was primed so took three coats but, would have been more if I had just gone on the bare plastic. The only advantage of course is you don't have to wait so long between coats as you do with enamel. Anyway, regardless, you've done a fantastic job there mate. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Cheers Marcus. I do like how recognisable it is! As for the paint, I did prime it and it still covers like rubbish. The primer was pretty dark though and the paint light so would always be a pain to cover! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Also forgot to mention. I'm looking forward to seeing the beat up, unloved grid. Knowing your weathering techniques, that's going to look awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yes looking forward to doing it actually. I like a brave weathering job. It's an art to not make it look like a scrapper! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Just received this from shapeways today. Pretty pleased with this. Its very fine indeed in Hi Def Acrylic. Needs the pillars straightening up and there is some layering on the sides which I'm ok with for this application but other than that it's very nice indeed. Edited December 22, 2016 by RBE 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Very Nice indeed. Looks just like the prototype. Some really intricate detail there, especially considering its 2mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Agree! It looks great and will really look the part on the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 It's a lovely print. Hoping to get that area ( the station and car park) well underway if not complete during the week off between Christmas and the new year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) Few pics of todays progress. The station building is pretty much done now barring seating and a few support columns at the southern end where the canopy cantilevers out. Pretty pleased with how its going though. The canopy is still removable at this stage so with be treat with a little weathering along the edges in due time. I've topped the platforms themselves with grey card and painted on edging stones with acrylic paint and marked joints, cracks and general wear and tear labouriously with pencil. Still need to add white platform edging when I decide how I will do it!! Edited December 29, 2016 by RBE 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Nice to see some modelling progress on the layout - it's looking very good and promising. Do you still expect it to be ready for the March show? G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Hi Graham, no I can't see it being done for then to be honest. I really didn't end up with the time over the last year to progress the layout disappointingly. I'm planning to hit it now over the next few months but even if the layout was done for march the stock wouldn't be so can't see it running then. Hopefully I can jump onto a show later in the year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Looking really good Cav! I'm sure you will get some bookings for later on in the year. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Cheers Jeremy. I'm sure that I can get something. The Lichfield show wanted me to do their show this year but I haven't heard anything since Mansfield last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnesiac Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Can't half tell that's Burton! Great modelling there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 WOW!! That is absolutely stunning mate. No mistaking whatsoever that it's BoT. You've definitely pulled this off to a tee. Fantastic work indeed. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Looking brilliant David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 That's spot on great modelling what are you going to put where the old bays was thinking back too spotting days 80s/90s there was just a few bushes/weeds on gravel and roses beds along the platform where the chain link was hope this helps. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Yes that's exactly how I plan to do it with low scrub and weeds. I am still in two minds whether to do the edge of the canopy in a sandy brown colour as it was in around '92/'93. I was hoping to date the layout as a range from 88 to 93 so chose the green based on a single pic from '91 which is not that clear in any case. I have far more pics showning the brown and of course the subsequent blue after privatisation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2016 Fantastic Cav. Always look forward to updates. Cheers, Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 30, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2016 Cracking job on the station mate. It's very easy to forget this is 2mm modelling, it looks so good, and with so much detail. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 A bit more done. Grassy area between the platforms covered in woodland scenics coarse turf and WWS static grass. Still got some shrubs and such to add but the look so far is defineatly what I'm after. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HealeyMills Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Hi Cav, BOT is looking very good. You've added some nice 'every-day' details which make it really stand out. What did you use for the platform retaining walls as they look superb? Now you've got a bit of momentum it would be nice to see you make quite a bit of progress with the build. Cheers Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 Cheers Lee. I tend to have some time around Christmas. Its just keeping it up when work and family commitments take over thats the problem. The platform walls are printed brick and blockwork that I made using the superb paperbrick website. Highly recommended and free to use. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Fantastic stuff mate. Your attention to detail is second to none. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenc Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Wow that's looking great wot a different the the grass makes I can just picture myself still sitting at the end off the platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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