kirtleypete Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Only a week to Telford so time for an update. I'll be on stand 30, and will have all my usual goodies plus some finished buildings; Nailsworth station building, a Settle and Carlisle two bay station building, Chappel and Wakes Colne goods shed, Wateringbury station building, a small LBSCR signal box plus some smaller buildings. The MR engine shed layout has made progress so here are some pictures: We have since found out that the yellow colour wasn't used on water columns until 1907 so they have been repainted in cream which look a lot better. I wouldn't normally paint brickwork but my customer insisted. Peter Edited August 26, 2017 by kirtleypete 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 I'll be at the Reading trade show on Saturday with all the usual goodies. Finished models on the stand will be Nailsworth station building, an LBSCR signal box and low relief stone house. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 13, 2018 Author Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) I have replaced my website - the address is now www.kirtleymodels.co.uk ...I'd be interested to know what people think of it. I've redone our layouts site too - it's now www.smithslayouts.co.uk Peter Edited February 13, 2018 by kirtleypete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger123 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi Pete I've looked at the kirtleymodels site and thought it look good well layed out with the product speaking out loud got me thinking all the best Pete Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks, that's encouraging, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 The overall roof is about finished; all I need to do now is fill in the gaps around the station building. It's removable for obvious reasons which means it has had to be made strong enough to put up with being moved. It looked lovely when all the cream paint was bright and shiny but west Yorkshire in the 1930's meant it needed to be covered in sh........sorry, heavily weathered. I must kill the shine on the platform surface. Peter Marvellous work and something I am trying to create in my own modest way. Are the roof supports 3D prints? (sorry if I missed the answer in the thread). Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 They were laser cut in 2mm thick acrylic by York Modelmaking. Sadly this project never went any further. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Hi Peter, I was given a copy of your book ‘Scratchbuilt Buildings the Kirtley Way’ as I often use textured papers for my models when there is a time restriction on a project. Very impressed with the commissions you have undertaken - lovely work! When I first used downloaded photo textures the photo paper to hand had a silk finish, but I was able to dull it down with a coating of spray matt varnish. I now use a matt photo paper and the detail seams OK, but still have to varnish before doing any careful weathering! Sorry to read your recent project was not going ahead - disappointing after so much intensive work. Marlyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'm glad you enjoyed the book. I've just been able to buy some tins of Dullcote after it seemingly vanished from the face of the earth for six months. Using it kills any shine on the paper. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 KETTERING TRADE SHOW I'll make a decision tomorrow on whether I will be attending the GOG show at Kettering on Saturday and will post it here. At the moment the weather forecast isn't encouraging. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I'm going to give the guild a call later. I have a feeling that they might cancel it looking at the weather conditions. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I've made the decision that I won't be going to Kettering. The forecast this morning suggests that Friday will be awful and I'm not prepared to take the risk. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I phoned the guild yesterday. They said that the show will go on unless the weather gets really bad. Other exhibitions have been knocked on the head. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 The problem is that by the time the weather gets really bad on Friday it will be too late. Of course if there is no snow I'll look an idiot, but it won't be the first time!Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Very true. We have about an inch here. it all depends on where the weather front hits the cold air. As it stands we should be OK until we get close to Birmingham as it stands. We have paid for our accommodation so we are sort of committed. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Good luck, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 might need it Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 Peter, I saw your post yesterday and thought it a sensible and pragmatic decision but continued dithering myself, I had already decided in deference to the weather that we would travel friday, in daylight and allowing plenty of time. That means i need to be loading the car today. The weather has helped me make my mind up, snow and ice underfoot, biting wind, drifts and more snow - been out in it for half an hour and have retreated to the warm thinking stuff that for a game of soldiers. Certain guild officers posting "everyone will have to decide for themselves" are getting the air of a bloke on the titanic shouting "its not sinking" 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 I'm with you mate. I think it should have been cancelled this morning, then it's done and dusted. Happily on Saturday morning I won't be getting up at 6am, loading the car and driving to Kettering........................I'll be having a lie in!Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 .I'll be having a lie in! Me to. I wonder how many more aren't going that we havent heard about. I was supposed to collect some motor/gearboxes and out of courtesy dropped them a line to say I'd not be there to get the reply that neither would they. That collection was one of the arguments on the `still go' side of my internal dilemma so i could have been really miffed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The communication between the guild and traders isn't exactly great. But the OXO train must go on regardless. Interesting considering the new high vis jacket requirements! Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Tower, Invertrain, Slater's... the list is getting longer. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I might be on my own by this time tomorrow! Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirtleypete Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just think...those six punters all to yourself!!Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 That's 3 more than normal could be a good show then Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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