Tricky Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 I guess i should have worded it as 'reminds me of....'. When i think i London,i think of the yellowish bricks that (to me) seem typical of the buildings down that way.But as the link show`s it seem`s to be dependant on when a building was built... https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/3319290003/in/album-72157606494889854/ This one has the yellowish bricks i was refering to,along with a building in a darker brick. https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/4391550735/in/album-72157606494889854/ The pictures above are from this flick group;https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/albums/72157606494889854 There are quite a few interesting pictures in it from the quick look i`ve had,so you might find something of interest in it yourself?. But anyway, i would imagine that London was a pretty dirty place around the turn of the C19th,so your shed will be right at home in the goods yard. Hope i haven`t confused thing`s any further!. Brian. Thanks Brian, fantastic photos there and yes, the yellow brick is very reminiscent of my time in SE London back in the 70s and 80s (my formative years!). Pretty sure I can incorporate some yellow brick buildings, especially non-Railway ones. Just can't justify Yorkshire looking stone still...Hum. I desperately need to see a precident then I will rest easy...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Quite a busy day at 'Monks Gate'. Goods office largely complete, just need lead flashing once it's 'planted'. I have also been mocking up with mountboard how the buildings at the other end of the railway will look. Maybe not quite happy but it's easier to visualise once something of volume is there to look at from all angles. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thought I'd post an update of latest progress. The goods office is finished and planted, a little lean-to has been built next to it of unknown use at yet! Gate post with lamp, just needs glass. Next step ground work, cobbles and infiltrate between tracks. The ground frame has also been christened! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The shed look`s well suited in it`s new home. And perhaps the little lean-to could house either wood or coal for the offices stove?. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 The shed look`s well suited in it`s new home. And perhaps the little lean-to could house either wood or coal for the offices stove?. Brian. Yes, could do; or someone's bike...?! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted April 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thought I'd post an update of latest progress. The goods office is finished and planted, a little lean-to has been built next to it of unknown use at yet! Gate post with lamp, just needs glass. Next step ground work, cobbles and infiltrate between tracks. The ground frame has also been christened! Very nice Richard, Your modelling capabilities are superb! That shed looks like it's stood their for years! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 A slight revision to the far end composition of building with the card mock ups, still mulling it over and refining it. Your comments would be really very welcome...! Ned has made a brief appearance, and groundworks under way. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 Realised I posted the wrong photo-here's one with some indication of what the toy-town buildings are supposed to be...!! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I see that you`ve not got the big warehouse in the revised picture. Is it because it dominated that end too much,or that you just did`nt like it?. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 I see that you`ve not got the big warehouse in the revised picture. Is it because it dominated that end too much,or that you just did`nt like it?. Brian. Hi Brian, good spot. I reduced it partly because as you say it dominated, partly because the platform edging it would go on which is already built is part brick and part wood so they wouldn't have built it over a wooden foundation and partly because I didn't fancy building something that big! It would go on for ever! I also fancied a tall chimney by way of a visual 'full stop' and also give the footbridge somewhere to terminate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 28 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 A slight revision to the far end composition of building with the card mock ups, still mulling it over and refining it. Your comments would be really very welcome...! Ned has made a brief appearance, and groundworks under way. Wow! Having just read through this thread from the beginning I am in awe of your modelling skills. The photo of the yard entrance and lean to office has such wonderful colour and weathering. Superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Wow! Having just read through this thread from the beginning I am in awe of your modelling skills. The photo of the yard entrance and lean to office has such wonderful colour and weathering. Superb. Thanks Steven, that's very encouraging. Cheers, Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 The yard is looking a bit more yard-like, ground colour and a bit of straw makes quite a difference. Cobbles to finish between the tracks plus adding the ubiquitous crates and barrels. Ned and her dray are coming along and will make an appearance soon. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hi Brian, good spot. I reduced it partly because as you say it dominated, partly because the platform edging it would go on which is already built is part brick and part wood so they wouldn't have built it over a wooden foundation and partly because I didn't fancy building something that big! It would go on for ever! I also fancied a tall chimney by way of a visual 'full stop' and also give the footbridge somewhere to terminate. Ahh, did`nt spot the the wooden platform!. And i can totally understand why you would`nt want to hand carve something as big as a warehouse though,but i bet it would have look impressive though!. Nice work and details in the last set of pictures also Richard. Only noticed the rope on the lean too the second time round!. Great stuff, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Today I will mostly be making horse poo... And some other stuff maybe. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2017 Today I will mostly be making horse poo... And some other stuff maybe. I'll be looking forward to a detailed description... How did you do the straw, btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 Detailed poo-making to follow.... Straw is simply chopped-up cheap coarse brush bristles sprinkled on a dab of pva. When it's good and hard rub it over with a finger to soften it and dislodge odd long bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 For those of you interested in how to make horse poo (!), the first photo is the raw ingredients; slightly dilute pva, dab of fairy liquid, seived soil and seived sharp sand. Mix together and leave to go off for a bit. When it's of a suitable consistency to hold shape but still stick, blob in horse-poo-looking piles. Smaller than you think. I also blobbed a bit of superglue just to help stick and sprinkle with soil to blend. When completely dry, chip or scrape off any bits of poo you don't want and hoover up. Job done! I believe there are other websites you can visit if you have a more particular interest in poo... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 17, 2017 Exquisite excreta! Your method certainly does the job... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Not a lot happened at Monks Gate today, although all the main buildings are built from ply and mdf structures. Will need to stock up on Das! Less obvious brickwork will be in Slaters embossed so as to prevent complete boredom....! Happy with the layout of buildings and the 'feel' of it all. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 18, 2017 I was showing my senior granddaughter how I made trees this weekend (points were deducted for the amount of green scatter powder on the carpet!) She was really gobsmacked when I showed her that you could make horsepoo for the layout. Something for the next visit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Good old Ned, ready for action... 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted April 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 19, 2017 Looks as if he's been in action? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 He gets a bit over excited. It's his age. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Huxley Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Or it's the strain of pulling the cart that does it Edited April 19, 2017 by Mike Huxley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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