ess1uk Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 So with decisions to make there, I may go back to my discharge building, how would you go about weathering that dusty shed all ideas welcome Talc?Really thin white paint? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks ess1uk (and I had wondered about those ideas) but at the moment I think I am going to hold fire and do some research and practice In the meantime however, having fettled the edge of the platform by the point to enable running round and having got the wall in position it was time to tackle the last major bit of ballasting, here is the scale of the job....not that big really in the scheme of things That's enough for one night Back on it again the following evening And at last more of the dreaded plywood has disappeared Obviously it was then time for the best 50 ever to take centre stage, just ignore the container and Evoque!!! I will probably add some extra surface textures in some of the wider areas but I have deliberately left them slightly lower so I have some options at a later date. Then, I really wanted to get round to some serious testing but somehow Christmas and a requirement to decorate the kitchen seem to have got in the way, however I did like these few sneaky pics, a little night time ambience on the depot And a lovely South West sunrise Anybody out there had problems with Heljan 33 lights? The loco suddenly stopped working, research told me a higher rated (amps) decoder was probably more the order of the day. I briefly put a cheap decoder in to check it was working, it was with lights as well so I got a Lens decoder put that in and the movement is fine but the lights have stopped. I briefly put the cheap decoder back in, loco still moves but no lights. I've put the Lens one back in now and the control is ace but I've got no lights and can't find any loose wires and so any suggestions would be very welcome. Also a this point in time, many thanks to all of you that popped by over the last few months and I would just like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted December 21, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2016 "Best 50 ever"...... ......I can't see Fearless in any of those pics !! Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Sorry Phil but "priorities" ...............that one is way down my list My collection is a far cry from yours........................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted December 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 22, 2016 You'll catch me up. Your Centurion looks good in the Sun Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 It's should do.......you weathered it for me before I started to have a go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 So as we embark on 2017 I'd just like to wish all of you that have either browsed, commented or even followed my humble Teignquay layout thread a very happy and healthy New Year 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 "Best 50 ever"...... ......I can't see Fearless in any of those pics !! Cheers, Phil. I cant see Ajax either. Happy New Year to you and your family Adrian. All the best for 2017 Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I've got Ajax still in it's box from it's release last year, now what a machine she was in the final years Got to up my weathering game before I have ago at that though Any Gala's planned this year and the same to your family too....... Edited January 1, 2017 by Iron Horse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) I've got Ajax still in it's box from it's release last year, now what a machine she was in the final years Ajax - only good for cleaning sinks. And hoovers are also good for cleaning. Win win situation methinks. Cheers, Mick Edited January 2, 2017 by newbryford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ajax - only good for cleaning sinks. And hoovers are also good for cleaning. Win win situation methinks. Cheers, Mick and sinking pocket battleships !!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ajax - only good for cleaning sinks. And hoovers are also good for cleaning. Win win situation methinks. Cheers, Mick If your cleaning your sink with something this dirty, you got issues !! Cheers, Phil. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hiya Phil, sorry I'd forgotten, how did you fade that paintwork again bud? Cracking example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted January 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2017 Couple of coats of thinned matt varnish sprayed on, until the paint starts to look pale. When thoroughly dry a very pale Grey weathering powder (a mix of Humbrol Black & White, mixed myself) was lightly brushed on, then gently scrubbed off again with a toothbrush moist with thinners. Repeat until happy with the look. The marks on the roof were done with a brush in a minidrill, but I did Ajax from an Ark Royal, so the roof was Grey under the Black I applied. ! Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thanks Phil and also a big thanks to Stephen (ayrmrg) for his help with regards to the lights on my 33, all is perfect on it again now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 So a brief update with hopefully more to add as the week progresses. So firstly for Christmas from my daughter I got a fishmonger But that needed the roads permanently glued down. Now I liked the method I used to make them (found it on here somewhere) but I know they could probably be better....yes kerbs are still to be added Then it was time for a little play, 45036 enters the docks on a trip working. And 50031 enters with a local service from Plymouth Finally as a taster for further updates this week my daughter also got me this mess room for the rear corner. It's a tight fit and I know it's not scratchbuilt (promise on my next layout much more will be), but there is an overall depot plan.......it's a shame for starters that the corner there is made up of 2 layout extensions that aren't flat!!!!!! Thanks for looking.......I will try and get some more pics up tomorrow 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 like all the 50 action mate . some great modelling work pal nice road way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Why thank you indeed If you're enjoying the 50 action, 50032 turned up on another trip working.......... 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparxD428 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 That is a cracking job on number 32 mate. Keep the vacs coming. Cheers Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Love the palm tree , it's little details like that that set the location. Great work ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Better late than never.......So I hacked some of the hillside away and marked a siding length Got the slitting disc on the dremel (thanks Phil) and made some cuts and then boiling water on the ballast and a few minutes later away it all came So I think the VGA would be the largest wagon to deliver the spares and the fork lift can just about get them to one of the stores Time to level the area out......various materials used......and a lot of PVA!!!!! Concrete sheeting glued down and weight added Mess room located, along with potential stores container. Buffer added to siding and VDA for effect. Still got ballast to add to the edges of the concrete and lots of weathering/weeds but I think the essence of the depot corner is looking a bit better now 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 So somehow last week ended up working back on stock again. First up detailing and a light weathering on Dauntless Completely debranded 50013 and made 50027 the last 50 my Dad and I needed for sight before they went and named them all And then having detailed it I felt the Bachmann weathering on this example was a tad monochrome........so I had a go....... As you can see I'm no expert at weathering but don't mind having a go, certainly not worthy of a workbench thread but I'd hate to think you were all thinking that nothing was happening on the layout........ 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2017 25279.jpg As you can see I'm no expert at weathering but don't mind having a go, certainly not worthy of a workbench thread but I'd hate to think you were all thinking that nothing was happening on the layout........ Shiny Peak - my eyes - they burn! Keep up the good work, but don't get distracted by too many Hoovers.......... We know someone who did and look what happened to him - he moved onto 47s. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I got a Biffo decoder for the peak at Stafford.............I absolutely love it, possibly even more so than my 50's..............I ask you, when does a 50 basher say that!!!!!! It's quite high up my list of things to do...........but then again I don't want to wreck it!!!!!! Cheers Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted February 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 9, 2017 I got a Biffo decoder for the peak at Stafford.............I absolutely love it, possibly even more so than my 50's..............I ask you, when does a 50 basher say that!!!!!! It's quite high up my list of things to do...........but then again I don't want to wreck it!!!!!! Cheers Mick I know you got all the Hoovers for haulage, but you'll be losing your '50 Basher' badge for saying things like that !! Cheers, Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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