RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Glimpsed through the doorway of the waiting room a passenger waits for the next train due at 10.30. Complete with suitcase and newspaper although he looks to be falling asleep to me. So you'll be chopping out this 8" square section of the layout for the Cakebox Challenge then ? Edited January 3, 2019 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PUASHP Posted January 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2019 Finished weathering the Metro today. A coat of Satin varnish then once dry a mix of various Humbrol enamels in brown and blacks (numbers 33, 72,79,116). Finally some weathering powders and adding the fire irons, lamps etc. The head code is set for the morning milk, fruit and parcels service comprising fully vacuum fitted stock. It has a Zimo MX623R DCC decoder fitted and runs like a treat when tested last night. Very happy wit( the results. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Superb layout. I have very much enjoyed reading this thread. Thank you for posting.One small point - gutters and downpipes on the station building and signal box?Added guttering, downpipes and steps to the signal box tonight. Another item off the list. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 Looking good. If I might be so bold, it would look even better if the barrow crossing planks came right up to the outside faces of the rails.Finally got round to filling in the gaps in the crossing. Not easy with the chairs in the way and needing to provide clearance for the flanges, and over a point as well. The correct viewing angle helps. Bit more work on the signal box as well. Gradually working through the list of remaining detail items. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Quick shot of the station building interior before the roof goes on for good. The doors will be open and the interior will be lit so you should be able to still see inside. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCGWR Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Looks Fantastic! What particular colours did you use for the building colours (GWR Light Stone, Dark Stone), were they Humbrol or another brand? Regards Connor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Looks Fantastic! What particular colours did you use for the building colours (GWR Light Stone, Dark Stone), were they Humbrol or another brand? Regards Connor The light stone is Phoenix Precision P21 mixed with a bit of Humbrol 121 to give a slightly faded feel. The dark stone is Phoenix Precision P22 mixed with a reasonable amount of Humbrol 118 as the colour looked a bit too much like red oxide straight from the tin. The important thing is to check under the correct layout lighting as it will appear a different depending on the lighting conditions. I hope this helps. Paul 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Station building is now finished, guttering and internal lighting added, and planted on the layout. Only 9 items left on the detailing list still to do. Then just finish the wiring and add the fiddle yard and presentation. 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2019 Lovely look and feel to this. Very nice indeed. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 Not sure when the next train is due but a couple have appeared on the platform so it must be due fairly soon. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Finally finished the two private owner coal wagons for the layout seen in a much earlier post in September 2017. These are Slaters kits from POW sides and come already lettered with transfers. Weathering is a mix of thinned matt Humbrol enamels and weathering powders. They are filled with genuine Welsh Steam Coal form South Wales. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 22:42, PUASHP said: Not sure when the next train is due but a couple have appeared on the platform so it must be due fairly soon. Lovely attention to detail! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Bit more work today on the lever frame. These are Cobalt-S from DCC Concepts. Should add a bit more interest and realism. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Wired up the signal today with a Heathcote Electronics bouncer controller. Really easy to install and works a treat. I’ll try and post a video later. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I'm summing up courage to add signals to Barkham Green so following your endeavours with interest, who makes your signals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Signal is scratchbuilt from components from Wizard Models. They do a kit to get you started but I have used a brass post instead of the whitemetal one in the kit. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Just been looking at their website it is a real pain to navigate, could you post a link to the kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, vulcanbomber said: Just been looking at their website it is a real pain to navigate, could you post a link to the kit This was the kit. Home/ Signal Kits and Components/ S4/KW1: GWR Wooden Post Lower Quadrant Signal Kit Also finished the wiring, so much for a small layout. Not my favourite job so no bad comments please. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 On 19/07/2017 at 21:44, PUASHP said: Dave, I have my first invite already to the Wimborne Model Railway Show in March 2019. It's a lovely little 2 day show that runs biannually and usually has some great layouts so really looking forward to being there. Sorry, there is no published articles on the Stanton diorama yet but watch this space. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Oooops, messed up that quote! Paul, are you still attending the Wimborne show - couldn't see Hembourne listed? Rgds Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Should have said in earlier post that this is a brilliant cameo. Track plan is a dead ringer for a simple layout By Ian Futers "Ashleigh" which featured in the first Railway Modeller I ever bought - September 1972! I'm also a fan of the Golden Valley Railway. There's still quite a lot visible if you ever go that way. Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUASHP Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Martin, Sorry but the first show for Hembourne will now be Warminster in July, although I will be at Wimborne on the Sunday helping out on the Merstone layout. Please come and say hello if you are about. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Can't make Wimborne unfortunately. I will certainly be at Warminster however, so will look forward to that, as I'm hoping to have seen the other cameo layouts at Railex a few weeks before. Really going to Railex to see Leighton Buzzard as I'm a devoted fan of the late Rev Denny, and have never seen this layout before....not that I've ever been able to build anything in EM!! Will certainly say hello at Warminster!! Rgds Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 27/05/2017 at 15:31, PUASHP said: Whilst the back scene is drying out and the bubbles are disappearing I thought it would be good to post another couple of pics of the yard hut. The building is a model of that at Marlborough on the old MSWJR and has once again been built in card, scribed and painted. I still need to finish the roof, add the chimney, guttering etc. Paul Can I ask what type of card you use, and where do you get it from?? I've struggled to find a card which suits the "Pendon method" of construction. Thanks Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martync Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Paul I discovered this piece of video about the last train on the Golden Valley Railway https://www.herefordshirehistory.org.uk/film Thought it might be of interest! Rgds Martyn 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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