calvin Streeting Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 13 hours ago, BobM said: this time of year as 'spring arrives' I hope it does soon as rain / wind/ etc.. is getting a bit boring but no problem modeling is best for those long dark nights 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Evening Guys, I hope that all are well.......? Apologies for the recent 'radio silence'.....no real reason for this, just busy 'doing things'....you know how it is...? Anyway, with a day away from the normal Thursday SVR routine, (the 'Gasman coming') during the morning, this allowed a quick trip down to Kidderminster and a visit to 'Footplate Models' and on the return home, calling into Penn Models in Kingswinford for bits and pieces.... So all being well, have now the necessary 'tackle' to commence the next stage of the small street scene abutting the Lllangeitho Road bridge phase of Cambrian Street,,,,,update may not be this evening or the coming weekend, but (who knows) will post when I've begun the work..... Have a great weekend folks...... Regards always.... Bob Edited April 12, 2019 by BobM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 It's always good to see pics of progress Bob, so looking forward to seeing what you've done, keep up the good work mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted April 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2019 I'm flat out building big planters in the garden Bob so I know exactly what you mean mate. I have done zero work on the layout. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, lezz01 said: I'm flat out building big planters in the garden Bob so I know exactly what you mean mate. I have done zero work on the layout. Regards Lez. Hi... With all the time / effort connected to SVR and gardens at Arley coupled with here at the nursery, my back garden at home to my shame (being in horticulture business for 35 years) has through lack of time to me become a bit of a wilderness, so it has got to be tackled..especially as I have set the 7 year retirement clock ticking down to sell up and move.....I have a goal at least to get everything straight for then....but have got to be disciplined with myself (some chance there then)...! Regards always Bob Edited April 13, 2019 by BobM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Evening Guys...... Hope all's well...? Hope this image provides a flavour of what I hope to achieve...? Using sets as paving and a stone wall (both just placed into position) still contemplating using spear top fencing as an alternative feature instead of a wall....? (Has this site been 'down' lately or is it just me...?) Regards always.... Bob Edited April 13, 2019 by BobM 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 (edited) Hi.... One last post prior to 'Mr. Sandman' calling....and hopefully sprinkles his magic in these old, tired eyes... This is the alternative.....using combined wall and 'spear top' and is I have to say my preferred option, comments....? Regards always.... Bob Edited April 13, 2019 by BobM 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Streeting Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I prefer the railings there as allows to see the pavement behind, and if placed on top of the wall, it looks like that kind of health and saftey added it later as to many drunks ended up on the railway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted April 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 14, 2019 Looking good Bob. You could also go with 2 or 3 course high brick wall with the railings fitted into the top You would see more of the paving sets as Calvin mentioned and more in keeping with the buildings and bridge. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 I think just the wall bob. Railings on top might be abit modern? might be wrong mind 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37Oban Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 15 hours ago, BobM said: Hi.... One last post prior to 'Mr. Sandman' calling....and hopefully sprinkles his magic in these old, tired eyes... This is the alternative.....using combined wall and 'spear top' and is I have to say my preferred option, comments....? Regards always.... Bob Hi, a low wall with the spear top was really common, especially before the WW2, when a lot of the spear tops were cut off flush with the top of the wall for the 'war effort'. You can still see walls like this in various places, although it did sometimes survive intact. Were I live both can be seen within a 2 minute walk. Roja 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) Hi.... With the kind comments (above) taken onboard.....could go with this.....a small wall (brick paper effect ) and spear top fencing...? Weathered sets, weeds and grass in both this and ballast...? Regards always..... Bob Edited April 14, 2019 by BobM 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted April 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2019 I recon it looks good like that Bob. it's your call though. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Hi...... Hope everyone's Easter has been good....and all are well...? Ater a busy half term / Easter weekend at the nursery have had an hour or so on Cambrian Street, progressing (hopefully) albeit slowly, with the build of the low wall to carry the spear top and placing the scenic break wall which'll extend eventually to the station itself... Regards always......Bob Edited April 22, 2019 by BobM 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) Hi.... Hope all's bonzer....!.....(Sorry Australian Childhood creeping back ) Akin to pushing a heavy boulder up a steep slope, 'we' make progress hopefully..... have this evening set out here where the end cottage and its dividing wall will sit......insset the broken (serendipitous) piece of spear top to fill the gap and then the indication of the stone wall that will run through the where the signal box will stand and the scenic break wall to edge the layout...... Will next commence to tie all this together by setting down the granite set paving, complete the wall. weathering and painting / weeding the surface, consider a couple of street lamps, people maybe a horse at a trough, whilst the rider downs a pint....ballast the track and bring this into the goods yard area...? Any good..? Comments appreciated as always guys.... Regards always... Bob Edited April 23, 2019 by BobM 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Looking excellent Bob, real craftsmanship and modelling mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 10 hours ago, Andrew P said: Looking excellent Bob, real craftsmanship and modelling mate. Cheers Andy.... Coming together slowly...hope alls' well..? Regards always Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 12 hours ago, BobM said: Hi.... Hope all's bonzer....!.....(Sorry Australian Childhood creeping back ) You may or may not be pleased to know that the word "bonza" (the preferred spelling according to some) has fallen out of fashion with most people. It still shows up in business names from time to time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bogie said: You may or may not be pleased to know that the word "bonza" (the preferred spelling according to some) has fallen out of fashion with most people. It still shows up in business names from time to time. Strewth....it has been nearly 60 years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 Strewth on the other hand is still going strong! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted April 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hi Bob. That is all looking fab mate. Have you noticed how good a modeler you have become? You've come a long long way in not very much time Bob. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Streeting Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 nice tidy little scene full of character 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 13 hours ago, lezz01 said: Hi Bob. That is all looking fab mate. Have you noticed how good a modeler you have become? You've come a long long way in not very much time Bob. Regards Lez. Cheers for the kind comments Lez, couldn't have completed any of this without the guidance and support of guys such as yourself on here... Regards always.... Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 13 hours ago, calvin Streeting said: nice tidy little scene full of character Thanks Calvin.....making progress slowly, will tie everything in this area together and weather it up....thanks for all the support... Regards always.. Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) Evening all...... 'Breezy a' it' ! The previous images have shown a low stone wall between the cottages and the station / street scene itself...this I forgot to mention that this was only for effect and was not to be the intended permanent feature...... I have begun the process of fashioning a more 'robust' and station-like feature.... ........a 12' brick wall......wrapping the wall into the smaller cottage wall and will weather and tone this to match the bridge colour when applied...hoping this a more suitable urban feature ? Regards always...... Bob Edited April 26, 2019 by BobM 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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