RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted May 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2016 Good morning everyone. I have been relatively quiet on the post as I have been busy getting on with a few projects for the railway. I have planted the engine shed and make a loco servicing area. Still more detail required but its taking shape nicely. I have also scratchbuilt the water tower, and just completed the kit bashed Ratio Midland Signal Box. I have a few more items in the "to-do" box, so will probably spend the next few weeks getting through a few of those before getting back to working on the layout. Here are a few pics of progress so far. I have posted more info for the water tower and signal box in the "Show us Your Scratchbuilt buildings post in "Scenery, Structures and Transport" so wont repeat myself here. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted May 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2016 Here is the loco servicing yard with a 3F waiting to be cleaned. Water crane is from PD Marsh with added chain. Much of the road surface is Peco weathering powders mixed in with real ash and coal. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted July 4, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2016 Good morning folks - hope you have all been enjoying the interesting weather we have had recently! Still, I don't mind being in the railway room when its rough outside!!! I've been fairly active recently with completing a waiting room for the Up platform and building a footbridge, as well as more scenic work. The waiting shelter was built from the left over parts from the Ratio signal box kit, and the footbridge was on old Dapol kit, slightly lowered and shortened, then painted with LMS colours. Hope you like the pics. Ian 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted July 4, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) Some other pics from around the layout Edited July 4, 2016 by ianLMS 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted September 16, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2016 I apologise for neglecting to add any posts lately. I have been very busy with other life commitments, especially during the summer holidays. I have however, managed to find plenty of time to continue modeling. Current projects I have been working on include Severn Models etched brass greenhouse, furniture, garden and workshop tools (excellent kits - highly recommend them) - post: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/93349-severn-models-buildings-kits-in-etched-brass/. I have also been building laser cut kits from Model Scenery Supplies, etched brass LMS benches, trolleys and barrows from Scalescenes and am currently scratch-building a replacement station building as I was never that happy with the modified Scalescenes kit I had before. I have also been installing working platform and yard lamps (from FMR models) and other detailing parts such as signs etc. No pictures yet, but as soon as the station is finished, I will post them up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted September 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2016 I'll look forward to seeing the pics, your layout really captures the LMS in the thirties I reckon, lovely stuff. Cheers, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeH_83 Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Brilliant layout so far, Love the detail your putting in. May I ask how deep your baseboard is where the station is? I'm liking that whole scene tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted September 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Thanks Keith and Mike, The layout is 14ft at the back, narrowing to 12ft wide at the front and overall, its 8ft deep with a centre access area (2ft x 5ft) so I can get to the corner of the layouts and hidden fiddle yard. The main centre board is 5ft deep which holds the goods area, station area and wagon sidings. Here is a pic showing most of the layout but with the old station building. This still leaves me enough space in the railway room for my work bench, an old wardrobe with fitted shelves for storage and an airbrush spray booth. I have made progress in the left corner's scenic area and will post more pics when I have completed the station and added some more detail. Edited September 19, 2016 by ianLMS 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I have been a fan of this layout since I first saw it. I have not visited for a while, though, and may I say it is going from strength to strength. Your architectural modelling is of a very high standard, indeed. The weathering is very good and, again, this is one of those rare layouts where everything is blended to give a consistent overall effect, which very much aids realism. Cracking layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted September 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2016 I have been a fan of this layout since I first saw it. I have not visited for a while, though, and may I say it is going from strength to strength. Your architectural modelling is of a very high standard, indeed. The weathering is very good and, again, this is one of those rare layouts where everything is blended to give a consistent overall effect, which very much aids realism. Cracking layout. Thank you Sir - I am very flattered and I know I have so much left to do. I have to say I have been following your thread (or at least trying to) since it began, especially as I live in Norfolk, and you have captured the look and atmosphere superbly. I cant keep up with the thread sometimes - so many topics covered with the best combination of information, wit, intellectual discussion and debate I have ever seen. I see you are all discussing water-works and 19th C drainage systems now!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted October 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2016 Here are a few pics of my recent scratchbuild, completed last night. Its a station building, loosely based on the LNWR/LMS ones found in Buckinghamshire and on the Settle & Carlisle line. Overall I am happy with the results - few little areas I could have done better though. It is fully wired up with LED lights and interior using Scalescenes printed sheets and etched brass items from Severn Models. The model is made from 2mm card, over-layed with Slaters plasticard stone sheet. Roof tiles and ridge tiles are York Modelmaking, benches are Shires, windows and doors and window/door surrounds are laser cut offerings from LCut Creative. Guttering is 1.5mm styrene strip and downpipes are 1.5mm styrene rod both from Slaters. Weatheirng is mostly cheap pastels from Wilko's (£4 for 12 pastels) plus Humbrol weathering powders. I have yet to site it properly on the layout. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted October 18, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2016 Here are a couple of general pics from the layout. Still lots to do!!!! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted October 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2016 That station building looks superb Can I ask, what paints did you use for the doors and windows? Lovely layout, an inspiration to prompt me to make some progress on mine! All the best, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted October 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2016 That station building looks superb Can I ask, what paints did you use for the doors and windows? Lovely layout, an inspiration to prompt me to make some progress on mine! All the best, Keith Morning Keith and thank you! The doors were painted using Railmatch LMS Crimson Lake via an airbrush and the windows using Precision Paints LMS Buildings Cream, again using an airbrush. The stonework was painted using Railmatch GWR Buildings Light Stone. Its taken me 3 1/2 yrs to get the layout this far, and I still have a long ways to go before I can even think about the rolling stock and loco's - should see me nicely into retirement (15 years away)!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Here are a couple of general pics from the layout. Still lots to do!!!! I am very impressed with the station building. That last shot with the street leading away from the camera is what it's all about. The illusion of reality deftly achieved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted October 19, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2016 I am very impressed with the station building. That last shot with the street leading away from the camera is what it's all about. The illusion of reality deftly achieved. Purely accidental I can assure you. After finishing adding the gardens, walls, grass verge etc that lane ended up quite a bit narrower than the street, thus creating the view that the lane heads off into the distance. I'll still take the pat on the back though!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well good morning everyone and Merry Christmas. I thought it was about time I posted a few more pics showing a little progress in the detailing side of things - time consuming, but fun. Hope Santa brings you all the latest and greatest models/tools etc to play with!!!! First up, a Severn Models brass etched platelayers hut with added detail (Severn etched tools), a few lengths of track and sleepers and work-gang from AC Stadden. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 Next up are a few shots of the Station area with added detail. People are a mix of AC Stadden, PD March (Monty's), Dapol, Airfix Lufftwaffe crew re-modelled and Langley. Other detail includes PD Marsh MR water crane, luggage from various suppliers, luggage trolleys/seats from Scalelink and scratchbuilt station. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted December 23, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 Brilliant, I think you've really captured a thirties look through this attention to detail. Will we soon see a Coal Tank trundling through the station!? All the best Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 And finally a couple of the goods area. Still lots to do in all areas and add much more detail etc so plenty to keep me busy well into 2017. Then I can start on the rolling stock!!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 Brilliant, I think you've really captured a thirties look through this attention to detail. Will we soon see a Coal Tank trundling through the station!? All the best Keith Thank you for the kind words Keith. I hope to have a nice coal train trundling through behind one of my Jinty's, 3F & 4F tender locos, etc - once I work on the rolling stock that is!! I want to weather the loco's, re-paint & re-number a couple and work on the coaches and wagons, fit 3-links/screw couplings etc and work on wagon loads etc. Sometime in 2017 I should get around to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 And finally a couple of the goods area. Still lots to do in all areas and add much more detail etc so plenty to keep me busy well into 2017. Then I can start on the rolling stock!!!! These look great, had you considered a grass mat to hang down on the far side to conceal the below ground storage yards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted December 23, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2016 I had and its one of the plans i have for sometime in the future. Its probably number 50 on the to-do list. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted January 10, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) Latest pics from around the layout after getting the interior/street lights to work and adding in a bit more detail. Also nice to have a train running session for an evening instead of working on the layout! Interesting how a few months on non-use soon dirties the track up and gremlins creep in. Also, serviced a couple of loco's after following a you-tube video and its amazing how a bit of oil in the right place works wonders for a poor running engine!! clean wheels help too!! First up - a couple of my wagon sidings/goods yard complete with unloaded goods awaiting collection. Edited January 10, 2017 by ianLMS 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted January 10, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2017 Second, a few shots with the lighting. Again, very sorry for the extremely poor photography - its not a hobby I have got into!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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