RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2021 You don't want them to look too heavy Bob. So I would go with paint or a marker as you said. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) Evening guys.....Hope all are safe on this wet and windy night....? Having had a think, yes I know I've been warned about thinking as it'll be my undoing.....but having testing the various 'easy options' by placing the 'glazing' on the upper surface, it just didn't look right, so have spent a while, measuring and cutting to size, separate pieces of acetate to fit and then stuck onto the glazing bars beneath, these now as they should be above the 'glass' .....hope and believe this has produced the desired effect? Regards always Bob Edited March 10, 2021 by BobM 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Evening Guys..... Just a quick posting..... Forming up out of balsa ( to see how this looks) the wall that sits on the parcels platform...... Regards always Bob 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 That canopy looks just the job now Bob. You definitely made the right choice regarding the glazing. John 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 16 hours ago, BobM said: Evening Guys..... Just a quick posting..... Forming up out of balsa ( to see how this looks) the wall that sits on the parcels platform...... Regards always Bob When you first talked about modifying the Airfix canopy I have to admit I thought it was a bad idea , but you have proved me wildly wrong. I think you’ve made a cracking job of it and it really looks the part . Well done. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, jazzer said: When you first talked about modifying the Airfix canopy I have to admit I thought it was a bad idea , but you have proved me wildly wrong. I think you’ve made a cracking job of it and it really looks the part . Well done. Hi... Thanks Jazzer... There's no one more surprised at the outcome than myself! Regards always Bob Edited March 12, 2021 by BobM 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2021 Personally I never had a doubt Bob. Regards Lez. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share Posted March 15, 2021 (edited) Hi Guys.... Just a courtesy message, to send my apologies in advance, if postings go quiet on here for a time, as sadly I have had a family bereavement in the early hours of this morning concerning my only living relative, so given the current Covid situation and restrictions, settling these matters is not going to be as uncomplicated as they normally would be? So will be back on here when able. In the meantime, please remain safe and hope to be in touch soon, Regards always Bob Edited March 15, 2021 by BobM 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'm very sorry to hear that Bob. Be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers. PM me if you feel the need to talk mate. Regards Lez. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted March 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2021 I'm really sorry to hear that Bob. Thinking of you my friend. Gary 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 Hi Bob, really very sorry to hear such news. All the very best to you. Be safe in the knowledge that when you're ready, the folk here in the community will support you as we can. Take care, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 Evening guys, Hope all are well and keeping safe? Slowly getting back on track personally and organising the necessary arrangements and legal stuff, so hopefully will be able to have some layout time soon as a distraction, I know that may sound a bit selfish but it’s been one hell of a week on top of everything that’s going on, but need a an hour or so unwinding. To that end I am going to work on something simple, building the parcel platform wall I think, nothing too taxing but can loose myself in perhaps? Will update soon, take care guys..... Regards always Bob 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2021 Welcome back Bob. How are you holding up my old mate? Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, lezz01 said: Welcome back Bob. How are you holding up my old mate? Regards Lez. Hi I am okay thanks, you know how it goes, swinging from okay to lower moods but trying to concentrate on important matters to deal with the grieving feelings as they surface. The funeral can’t be held until late April sadly, but that’s just how it is so can’t do anything further, as there is no one else it’s down to me to sort matters. Thankfully my aunt was exceptionally organised and everything is to hand to help sort out her affairs. Even so being the last remaining family member, it leaves a huge hole in my life, but still keeping positive in all ways! Regards always Bob 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2021 Chin up mate. You can always PM me if you feel the need. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hi Bob, I hope you manage to do a bit on the layout to help take your mind off things even for a short time. I got back into railway modelling after losing my Mum and I can honestly say it helped. Cheers, Ade. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Good to hear you back on here Bob. I can vouch for Ade's comment as having this fantastic hobby slowly helped me to gain a sense of normality after losing my parents. Even if it's a case of loking through magazines or threads on here just as a distraction. Just take one day at a time Bob take care. Steve. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2021 13 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: Hi Bob, I hope you manage to do a bit on the layout to help take your mind off things even for a short time. I got back into railway modelling after losing my Mum and I can honestly say it helped. Cheers, Ade. Same here. I got back into RM after losing my wife in October 2019. Like you say, swinging from OK to lower moods is exactly right. But a distraction is always therapeutic for us and there's no guilt in that. 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) Afternoon Guys....... Hope is all well with yourselves? Spent an afternoon beginning to 'clad' the balsa wood walls in 'Wills English Brick' panels, the next stage will be filling the gaps and then taking the red effect off with a base coat of grey... Will post when done...stay safe please, Regards always Bob Edited March 28, 2021 by BobM 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 Looking good Bob. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) Evening guys, Cracking day back at Arley today for a station site inspection, great to be back....! The rather horrid plastic red colour of the Wills English Brick has been erased with a base colour of grey, prior to the blue brick hue being applied.... Regards always Bob Edited March 30, 2021 by BobM 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted March 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2021 It’s all coming together very nicely Bob 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted March 30, 2021 Author Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) Evening all, Cracking day eh., snow next weekend? Artex has been rubbed in and the excess removed for basic mortar effect.....will dry brush over with lighter blue brick next and highlight a random few red...? Will keep you posted.....stay safe please... Regards always Bob Edited March 30, 2021 by BobM 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2021 Love it Bob. You're really getting the hang of brickwork mate. Regards Lez. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 Evening Guys...Hope all are well...? Part of today has been spent sitting in the garden enjoying the spring sunshine forming up a canopy for the parcels platform out of an LCut kit and scraps of corrugated sheeting for the roof....made it somewhat 'scruffy' as befits the time period....? Regards always Bob 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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