RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 4, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) On 04/01/2013 at 03:05, twa_dogs said: I'm intrigued by the process of ascertaining the contours of the surrounding landscape when making the internal "ribs" in the boards. Start by working out the gradient of the track beds over the length of the base boards (In this case 6’ 4’ and 6’), then the roads, rivers, building foundations etc. I drew a full size drawing of the view using different colours starting at the back and working to the front. The insulation is 3” thick so I placed the ribs 12” apart then marked these on the plan and view drawings. Edited October 15, 2021 by Sasquatch 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cgraham Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) I bow to your Kung Fu - especially in regard to your detail in the landscaping around Goathland Station. Amazing work, and I admire your keen sense of appropriate modeling subject matter. I chose a very similar subject, but modeled as portable HO scale modules as part of a modular RR club. Here is a taste of my stuff. I used many of the same structures you used for the station, but my castle is entirely scratch built. -Cgraham Edited January 4, 2013 by cgraham 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 4, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) That castle is a thing of amazement. How long did that take you to make? Edited January 4, 2013 by Sasquatch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgraham Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Thanks! I spent about 5 months - a couple of hours 2-3 evenings each week and several hours every other saturday. The buildings are mostly balsa, bass plywood and poplar dowells.I struggled with finding a way to get a stone-wall look surface on flat and curved surfaces. I wanted it to look the same whether it was smooth PVC or grainy balsa wood. I ended up pouring room temperature vulcanizing mix on a sheet of stone texture styrene to make a big, rubber “stamp” that once cured, I laid flat on a table. I then spread embossing ink (from the scrapbooker’s section of Michael’s Craft Shop) on the rubber “stamp” with a roller and then pressed (or rolled if cylindrical) the model part on the stamp. While the ink was wet, I sprinkled black embossing powder on the surface and zapped it with a heat gun. The result is a very convincing stone wall texture; the process also worked for roof shingles. LED light test in basement: Edited January 4, 2013 by cgraham 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Sasquatch Posted January 4, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Some more pictures which are not of good quality. I might just treat myself to a camera stand today. Edited January 4, 2013 by Sasquatch 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgraham Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Stunning work, simply beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaymzHatstand Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 You've certainly captured the essence and atmosphere of Goathland and the surrounding area very well! I particularly like the shot of Beck-Hole with the viaduct behind it, makes me want to pop in for a pint and pok pie! Looking forward to more photos! Cheers J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great modelling. Captures the area well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Great pictures of the layout. There is one picture in my gallery that I took of the real location that you have captured in your pictures of the layout. Superb work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn-on-the-platform Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Sasquatch this is fantastic! Its an instantly recognisable little piece of Yorkshire. You've blended the buildings in fantastically and the rest of the scenery is top notch too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 5, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2013 Eh up lads, I`ll get down t` Walmart n git miself that new camra stand.Eye! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 5, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Thank you for all your encouraging posts lads n lasses. And to Mrs Sasquatch for her scenery work. Edited January 5, 2013 by Sasquatch 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave.C Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 What an excellent layout. Thanks for sharing your method on the board construction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Very impressive detailing!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 Now a couple of images for all you doubters out there! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Had some time to photograph some trains on the layout today,appologies for the bad images they will get better I promise. Preserved GNR N2 drifts down the viaduct with LNER twin set. BR days. WD 8f makes light work of the 1in 50 gradient heading north with an unusual short empty banana trian . So much so that the fireman seems very relaxed. Busy moment as unidentified LNER Rod takes on water while waiting for an up pigeon local hauled by J72 number 2313. The little jordy tank also pauses for a drink. Edited January 6, 2013 by Sasquatch 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Ex great Central goods engine number 6190 waiting for the off as the short pigeon special passes heading north. Edited January 6, 2013 by Sasquatch 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Back from the new pizza joint where we recieved free pints because our order was taking too long! Nice!! Back to these pics. Pigeon train has an empty fish van tagged on (Baffling ) . These shots involved climbing onto the mobile work bench which I neglected to lock thus nearly falling onto layout. The 4' center board seen from above. I can`t help noticing the lack of cable trunking and point rodding which is being added to my hobby check list for this winter as I type. Edited January 6, 2013 by Sasquatch 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgraham Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Squatch, Its freaky wierd seeing another's take on the same subject as one I modeled. You do some things wth your surrounding environs that I wish I could do - and there's real genius in your scenery technique. -Cgraham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 Cgraham Forward thinking thats all. Maybe I do have tools that the average modeller does not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 6, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2013 Here`s number 6190 on the bridge. The layout is disassemled at present for further work, which allows photography from the back side! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 7, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2013 As the sun appeared at the end of the day yesterday, Mrs Sasquatch and I opened up the workshop door and wipped out the camera. Heres the results. 1966 and Class 108 eases off the throtle as it reaches the summit. Steamers passing. Posty collects the evening mail. J94 with empty hoppers. Very North Eastern. 1960s, with DMU service. Honeydukes Tea Rooms ready to close up for the night. I like this although its just the old Hornby kit. Last orders at the bar ladies and gentlemen please. You can almost hear the glasses clink clanking in the Birch Hall Inn. Mines a pint! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Sasquatch Posted January 7, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2013 The advantage of the camera stand is clear here, On the double slip which gave lots of trouble My favourites J39 and WD 2,8,0 passing with kit built stock. This is a retouch of a picture above which I think back dates it rather well. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Some of your village detailing is awsome!!! you realy are Top modeler.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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