RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 8, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2021 Perhaps another evening, I might wind the clock forward to February 1959. The railcar isn't exactly exciting to run. I was worried that where I removed the posters it looks a bit rough, but I think it captures the effect of posters having been removed in the past. At least that's my excuse anyway! 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Chris Chewter Posted February 9, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) I thought this focus stack came out quite well. The signs announce something new, but for now 1474 hauls the service train into Tetbury. Edited February 9, 2021 by Chris Chewter 27 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yan Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Photos work well. Really like the first one as it shows the curvature of the track well. Excellent modelling. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I must say that ever since you've added the lighting and photo stacking the photographs your work has certainly come to life. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted February 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2021 Very convincing photos. The modelling, the depth, but also that strong pale light. Inspirational. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Very effective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Chris Chewter Posted February 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) I know they're not prototypically accurate, but for the sake of variety, I thought I'd post a few photos of the Manor today: A shot from the top of the cliff looking down to see Lechlade Manor on a short train. And the same view trackside. Edited February 11, 2021 by Chris Chewter 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Like the manor pics Chris. I can sympathise with the urge to run somthing different (bigger). On Helstonish it usally translates into a 2-8-0 or 2-8-2 on a freight twice the length the normal rules allow). How many coaches could you squeeze into the platform? You could consider the odd excursion, either with a larger loco at the front (rule 1), or headed by a pair of tanks. That would allow for a shunt release, for max coaches. As happened at St Ives. I've been really impressed (envious) with your progress bringing to life a place I've only known from sitting in the current car park, eating my lunch! All the best TONY 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I would like to echo those sentiments, except that I have only seen it on a pilgrimage detour from the motorcycle rally that used to be held near Kemble airfield. We would go out during the day for a run round that invariably took in all of the ruins on the branch. Someone applied for permission to convert the goods shed at Culkerton into a house. No idea if that ever happened though. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2021 The photos have improved immensely since you started photo stacking. Great photos. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Chris Chewter Posted February 12, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) This has got to be one of my favourite focus stacks to date. Whilst its similar to the 1664 image the other day, the colours seem to have turned out better on this one. Edited February 13, 2021 by Chris Chewter 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 11/02/2021 at 09:26, Chris Chewter said: I know they're not prototypically accurate, but for the sake of variety, I thought I'd post a few photos of the Manor today: A shot from the top of the cliff looking down to see Lechlade Manor on a short train. At least in BR days there are lots of recorded incidences of locos turning up on branches which really shouldnt be there. Such as 94xx making it to both Calne and Cheddar (both should never have seen a red route loco), at Cheddar there are also mentions of a single visit by a Manor. While I have seen mentions of Castles having made it to Yelverton (but no photographic proof) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12, 2021 I too, have heard of a Castle making it to Yelverton on a 10 or 12 coach Sunday excursion train, on at least one occasion and possibly more than once, It couldn't beyond as it was too big for the tunnel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 13, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2021 A quick view of the goods shed. That fella by the black car is still trying to evade being in focus! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 13, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2021 I’ve been trying to tidy up various bits in the layout and my eye fell on a section of dodgy ballast near the head shunt. I’ve been putting it off because trying to match ballast is an absolute pain! Ballast applied, and as suspected, the stuff left over in the shaker tub is lighter than the ballast on the layout. It’s the left overs from when I originally ballasted the layout, so why the difference in shade, I have no idea! I tried to weather it down using the same technique as several years ago, but you could still see that new ballast had been applied. It wasn’t a good sight! In fact, it looked so bad, I didn’t take a photo. Ballast removed where poor, and reapplied. It was then sprayed with grey primer to give the ballast a uniform shade. Looking a bit blue, this was toned down with a spray over with black. Unfortunately I’ve applied too much black, but at least it’s a uniform shade! Its not what I wanted, but for tonight, that’ll do. It’s also an improvement on the original patch ballast from attempt one. I was too embarrassed to even take a photo of that one! At least the area now looks passable. I think I might stick to something safe tomorrow, like wheel cleaning! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 If anyone asks why that patch is darker, tell them it's where they park the railcar! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2021 It looks like an area where a kettle has had its fire cleaned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 Well this morning I thought I might as well use the same technique for the running lines. Three hours later and here we are. Its darker than I’d like, but looks better than wafting some diluted black acrylic around! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 12/02/2021 at 06:58, The Fatadder said: While I have seen mentions of Castles having made it to Yelverton (but no photographic proof) Still no proof as in those days I didn't even have a camera, but I did see a Castle at Shaugh Bridge heading toward Yelverton and later coming back tender first. The Yelverton T/T was too small ! Interestingly though in a new Transport Treasury book, there was a sequence of the train at Princetown where the loco was turned on the shed line turn table. I was always under the impression that locos were to heavy even if they were small enough to fit! Brian. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) A couple of check photos taken tonight to review the ballast weathering. A look down the bank at the 64xx in the station. And the view from the cottage hospital Edited February 15, 2021 by Chris Chewter Improved photos uploaded 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2021 10 hours ago, brianusa said: Still no proof as in those days I didn't even have a camera, but I did see a Castle at Shaugh Bridge heading toward Yelverton and later coming back tender first. The Yelverton T/T was too small ! Interestingly though in a new Transport Treasury book, there was a sequence of the train at Princetown where the loco was turned on the shed line turn table. I was always under the impression that locos were to heavy even if they were small enough to fit! Brian. The T/T at Princetown and Yelverton, were provided to turn 0-6-0 tanks on snow ploughing duties, as the plough was bolted to the front buffer beam after the buffers had been removed. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2021 I've run some better stacks from the photos taken yesterday. Another view of the 64xx sat in the platform waiting for the fireman to unhook. Someone's going to be annoyed when they find those bicycles all over the floor! (One disappeared up the hoover nozzle never to be seen again!) The image below must have been taken another day, as the 64xx has been turned Lets face it, I just turned the loco around with the assistance from the Hand of God for the sake of variety! Still undecided whether the ballast is too dark. Not too sure how to lighten it to be honest. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted February 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi Chris, I honestly think the ballast colour is fine. I think it is just the fact you were used to seeing it a different shade before and you will need time to get used to the new shade. Ballast got pretty mucky. I can illustrate with an aerial photo taken in the 1930's at Malmesbury which I am modelling. The track next to the platform is black with dirt. Cheers, Ade. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: The T/T at Princetown and Yelverton, were provided to turn 0-6-0 tanks on snow ploughing duties, as the plough was bolted to the front buffer beam after the buffers had been removed. Ah yes, but this was a Prairie tank! Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted February 16, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2021 I think you might be right Adrian. It looks OK from this angle. Just looked at this photo from DaveF, and that track ballast looks remarkably dark! 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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