pwr Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Any update on this fine layout Chris Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Any update on this fine layout Chris Paul R Paul, I have been very busy with business. I am working on a second full relief Nissen hut and I think the goods yard, such as it is, would benefit from a grounded van body - perhaps a buckshee Minerva Iron Mink - for goods storage. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted January 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10, 2019 It seems to have been an age since I have done any work on Tonfanau Camp, but today I completed this little cameo scene. It is a grounded Minerva GWR gunpowder van body masquerading as a small goods lock-up and is quite unremarkable. Chris K 32 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Wow Chris, that is some excellent weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hi Chris, Very well done, was this achieved with an air brush or just weathering powders? Regards, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Hi Chris, Very well done, was this achieved with an air brush or just weathering powders? Regards, Martyn. Martyn, I am usually too lazy to crank up the airbrush. I rubbed down the van body with a fibre-glass pencil to fade the markings, followed by some judicious brush painting of rust patches, streaks and marks and finished with weathering powders. For the roof, I painted an undercoat of rust-coloured paint with talcum powder worked in in places. I then applied blotches of Maskol masking fluid and when it had cured painted over with grey paaint. When the paint was set I peeled off the Maskol and finished the roof with powders. Regards, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Martyn, I am usually too lazy to crank up the airbrush. I rubbed down the van body with a fibre-glass pencil to fade the markings, followed by some judicious brush painting of rust patches, streaks and marks and finished with weathering powders. For the roof, I painted an undercoat of rust-coloured paint with talcum powder worked in in places. I then applied blotches of Maskol masking fluid and when it had cured painted over with grey paaint. When the paint was set I peeled off the Maskol and finished the roof with powders. Regards, Chris Thank you Chris, I must admit the use of my air brush is not very appealing especially this time of year, so I will have a go with your methods. All the best, Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJB Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 It seems to have been an age since I have done any work on Tonfanau Camp, but today I completed this little cameo scene. It is a grounded Minerva GWR gunpowder van body masquerading as a small goods lock-up and is quite unremarkable. Chris K It may be quite unremarkable - BUT it is very atmospheric and understated. A first class piece of modelling. Gerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Hello Chris Unremarkable my foot! That grounded van is a brilliant piece of modelling. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 While I must join with all the others applauding the marvellous weathering of the grounded van body, I am slightly surprised to see a "Gunpowder Van" - Improvised or not - used as a general store. Presumably all the wooden floor and linings would have been stripped out of the van and burnt, in a safe location, and then the metal parts further cleaned to remove all traces of powder. Can anyone put my mind at rest regarding my niggling doubt? RegardsChris H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted January 11, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2019 Although called a Gunpowder Van, it was a general term for the explosives, which weren’t carried “loose”, but packed in protective packing. Things like sticks of dynamite in wrapping and in small wooden crates, so you would never get spillage from powder out of sacks. The unloading staff, specially clothed and booted, would deal with any problems straight away. The inside of the van had a wooden lining secured by gunmetal screws, which was intended to prevent any sparks being struck accidentally, but the lining wouldn’t have been contaminated during its working life, so there wouldn’t be a need to remove it to serve as a store. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have more or less finished weathering my Ixion Hudswell Clarke HAWKESBURY. Here it is on Tonfanau Camp with an ex-works photo for comparison. Regards, Chris 17 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Haven't been on rmweb for some time, sadly. But as soon as I'm on here... I'm looking at this superb layout. Love the grounded Gunpowder van 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 As usual Chris super job. Will you be at Bristol at the end of the month? Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Any joy with suitable squaddie hauling trucks yet? There seems to be another batch of these critters on the market at present: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEDFORD-OYD-MODEL-TRUCK-LORRY-1-43-SCALE-MILITARY-ARMY-GREEN-BRITISH-WWII-IXO-K8/202605659431?epid=19029587816&hash=item2f2c3d0527:g:Z5cAAOSwxphccQos Edited October 30, 2019 by Osgood 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Osgood said: Any joy with suitable squaddie hauling trucks yet? There seems to be another batch of these critters on the market at present: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEDFORD-OYD-MODEL-TRUCK-LORRY-1-43-SCALE-MILITARY-ARMY-GREEN-BRITISH-WWII-IXO-K8/202605659431?epid=19029587816&hash=item2f2c3d0527:g:Z5cAAOSwxphccQos Someone is working on a Bedford RL kit for me. I will have about half a dozen and he will probably produce more for general release. CK 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 All looking superb Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 This has been a very nice memory jogger few posts. Great work as usual Chris. As the House of commons chair would say - The detail has it, the detail has it. Best. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 I have recently completed building a Parkside-PECO LNER Toad brake van. The photo shows it ex-works alongside its Eastern Region running mate D2241 on Tonfanau Camp temporarily masquerading as an East Anglian RAF station. The van is a straightforward build, with ballast weight made from lead roof flashing, but the mounting hangars for the footboards are weak as they are on all Parkside brake vans. The loco and van now join the long queue of rolling stock awaiting weathering. Regards, Chris K 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Looking good Chris! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted January 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) I recently finished weathering this Bachmann brass Drewry 0-6-0DM, later BR TOPS Class 04. It is shown on Tonfanau Camp, which on occasion masquerades as a station serving an RAF station in East Anglia. The crew and guard appear to have nipped off to the NAAFI. Sadly, the LNER TOAD in the earlier post rolled off my bench and suffered catastrophic injuries so a BR 20T has been substituted. Chris K Edited January 13, 2020 by 81A Oldoak Typo correction. 16 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I too have a Bachmann brass class 04 which has been weathered, numbered, crewed and sound fitted by Jintyman. Mine runs very well, smooth, quiet and powerful. It is used to bring tank wagons into Ramchester. I purchased it from Tower Models at an exhibition - a bit of an impulse buy even though it was on at a very special offer. I am so glad that I took the plunge and flashed my plastic as it looks really nice on the layout. Rod 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 81A Oldoak Posted March 2, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 2, 2020 The sun came out briefly yesterday and our roving photographer just happened to be visiting and captured these shots of 3702 in the yard. Regards, Chris K 20 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I thought you were going to show us pics of your Layout Chris, not the real thing. 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 02/03/2020 at 08:24, Andrew P said: I thought you were going to show us pics of your Layout Chris, not the real thing. And here is 3702 in black and white. 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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