d winpenny Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Superb work as ever David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2017 Been a while since an update.. the 8ft section which includes the junction and a fair bit of civil engineering is now complete bar some super detailing. Probably taken me as long to complete this as the previous 20ft of simple grass embankments but I'm pleased with it. I've agonised over the gorse bushes which are in exactly the same place on the real Heaton Lodge as on the model, trying sea moss covered with 2mm static grass fibres but couldn't seem to get it right. That was until I saw the medium bushes range from Polak. I sprayed a few boxes of them with matt varnish before sprinkling on some dark green flock from Carrs. Yellow flowers are slightly bigger flock particles. All secured separately with a hot glue gun. The next 8ft will be slightly less work but the 8ft after that is the start of a double junction crossover measuring 12ft. That's really going to be fun since it includes 2 rail overbridges, a 6ft section of road and dirt tracks. Nothing that hasn't been done so far though.. 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Superb !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 'Bout time we had an update, Simon. I was getting withdrawal symptons ! Looking better by the yard and those gorse bushes are spot on. Can't wait for the crossover, that'll be something else. Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thanks Allan/Steve. just a reminder of the real location in 1986 albeit summer 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class27 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Simon Just to say as well as following this thread with great interest, I have been trying out your techniques and have 2 things to say about this. First the dried crushed earth really is magic powder in terms of toning everything down and second using the food blender to mix the static grass is a stroke of genius, since doing this I have had a massive improvement in the look of the finished item, as spinning it up in the blender gives it a fair static charge before it even goes into the applicator Fantastic all the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Simon Just to say as well as following this thread with great interest, I have been trying out your techniques and have 2 things to say about this. First the dried crushed earth really is magic powder in terms of toning everything down and second using the food blender to mix the static grass is a stroke of genius, since doing this I have had a massive improvement in the look of the finished item, as spinning it up in the blender gives it a fair static charge before it even goes into the applicator Fantastic all the best Thanks for that.. I nicked the food blender idea from Gordon Gravetts book 'Modelling grassland & landscape detailing' really great ideas in it for perfecting scenic modelling. Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Simon. How long do you leave the fibres in the food blender for coz Sylvia has got a spare blender out in the shed that she said I could have so I might give it a go ? Do you put them through the blender just the once, or every time you go to use it ? Cheers mate. Allan Edited July 10, 2017 by allan downes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Simon. How long do you leave the fibres in the food blender for coz Sylvia has got a spare blender out in the shed that she said I could have so I might give it a go ? Do you put them through the blender just the once, or every time you go to use it ? Cheers mate. Allan Hi Allan I mix different shades and stick them in for about a minute. It separates them and they are much easier to discharge from the static grass gun. Don't forget the earth powder or grind up some soil until really fine and sprinkle that on afterwards. That is what makes the biggest difference in my book to the finished grass. Cheers! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for that, Simon.Just a quickie. When you sprinkle on the earth mix, do you glue it down in anyway with a pre coat of spray varnish say or just let it drop into the fibres ? Cheers, mate. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks for that, Simon. Just a quickie. When you sprinkle on the earth mix, do you glue it down in anyway with a pre coat of spray varnish say or just let it drop into the fibres ? Cheers, mate. Allan Just let it drop into the fibres Allan - on to the PVA or whatever glue you use. I usually give the whole lot a spray of matt varnish too. The earth powder 'Treemendus' does is brilliant but a fiver a bag. Crushed dried soil then sieved as fine as poss, is a close second. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Thanks, Simon. I think I've still got a bag of it that you brought over once when we rearranged the World over coffee and cake ! - Oh, and do you dilute the PVA and, if so, by what ratio although I use it neat and maybe I shouldn't ? Cheers. Allan Edited July 11, 2017 by allan downes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just use the PVA neat. I've tried most of the glues but PVA works fine for me! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Just installed the junction sign that lasted a few years at HL during the early '80's. Made by Absolute Aspects I've weathered it with AK interactive weathering powder & model mates rust liquid.. Last pic is the new relay box. I like the AK range and they do a product called corrosion texture which is a nice colour and as it says, leaves a nice rusty like surface.. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 While I'm waiting for the next 2 boards to arrive so I can make a start on the scenery for the next section, I've a couple of projects on the workbench. First is a fenced off concrete compound used to house propane cylinders and a large calor type tank which fed the gas point heaters up to about 1989. Pete Harvey had the fencing etched for me which I soldered together. He also had cast in resin the propane cylinders and the tank itself which I've just painted. They are awaiting 'Calor' logos and weathering. The concrete is Humbrol pale grey with talc sprinkled on to roughen the surface finally weathered with AK Interactive slate grey powder. I'm also teaching myself to get building some rolling stock, and on the bench is my first attempt at a JLTRT TTA tank. I need about 25 of these. I got a spare pack of fitting with it as I knew I'd melt some bits and damage others which is what happened. I'm fitting roller bearing in the axleboxes so they run very free. With 25 behind a '37 they need to be. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Might I timidly suggest that the calor cylinders are a little too intense? A bit of fading, perhaps? Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Where did the relay box come from? I'm in need of a few Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Might I timidly suggest that the calor cylinders are a little too intense? A bit of fading, perhaps? Best Simon Yea I know they are awaiting weathering and Calor Gas logos. There is nothing bright on Heaton Lodge everything is filthy! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Where did the relay box come from? I'm in need of a few Hi Steve I get mine from Ten Commandments via the Invertrains website. Pete Clark models also does resin versions. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomr91 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's been said plenty, but I have to say how impressive this is. Can't wait to be able to see it in the flesh, Every element is just superb. I'm not sure I can fully comprehend the scale of it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's been said plenty, but I have to say how impressive this is. Can't wait to be able to see it in the flesh, Every element is just superb. I'm not sure I can fully comprehend the scale of it! That's very kind thank you. Bit behind schedule but it'll get there in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'm fitting roller bearing in the axleboxes so they run very free. Interesting idea. Please post some photos of how you do this. Which brand of wheels? Where do you get the bearings? thank you, Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hi Graham, The bearings come from M&M models and are supplied with two sets of standard 3 hole wagon wheels. The axlebox of the kit being built needs to be opened up with a 4mm drill bit to accept the miniature bearing. Once fitted the kit runs extremely freely with much less resistance than even normal rtr Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I did one of my LMS brake vans with their ball race bearings and I have to be very careful where I stable it. Just rolls away for fun when you're not looking! JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just seen this steam locomotive on flikr at Heaton Lodge Junction its not my photo but it may be interesting ? https://www.flickr.com/photos/neil_harvey_railway_photos/36394669862 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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