bgman Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Napoleon brandy Rather and expensive alternative to misting with IPA ! Other beers are available. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 30, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2019 Just a quick note to say that work on Bethesda Sidings should resume in a week or so, once I've got some other, non-modelling projects done. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Just a quick note to say that work on Bethesda Sidings should resume in a week or so, once I've got some other, non-modelling projects done. Less than 12 months and counting... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said: Just a quick note to say that work on Bethesda Sidings should resume in a week or so, once I've got some other, non-modelling projects done. Has the advert at the top of this thread got anything to do with it ? Van Goff 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 30/04/2019 at 12:52, bgman said: Has the advert at the top of this thread got anything to do with it ? Van Goff I offer you some rude words in response to your suggestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2019 Bit more work done and some test running took place today, with the LNER providing the motive power for the light railway, which has running powers into this BR yard. It would normally be very unusual to see two light railway locos in the yard at the same time, though. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 Spurred on by the lovely layouts on display at Warminster last weekend, I have resumed work on 'Bethesda Sidings' with gusto (he had no choice in it). I have started scribing the cobbles (granite setts, really), which will be the white tile-grouted area in the photo above (most of it, anyway). I'd forgotted how downright laborious it is. Photos in due course. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 It's probably easier to scribe whilst the grout is still not fully set... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Stubby47 said: It's probably easier to scribe whilst the grout is still not fully set... Not so, unfortunately. The grout needs to be fully hardened, otherwise undesirable shapes result. Edited June 12, 2019 by Captain Kernow 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Spurred on by the lovely layouts on display at Warminster last weekend It certainly helps to get the old modelling juices going again, and now I find myself with a new work area so I suppose I should start to do something about it ! Famous last words eh ? G 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted June 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 Far too tidy 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2019 Looks like he's got a post-it note on his screen 'get on with some modelling!'. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Captain Kernow said: Looks like he's got a post-it note on his screen 'get on with some modelling!'. Ok then I will.... Remember that laser cut station I designed ? Here's a start old fruit...... I won't disturb the peace and tranquility that is Beefester Sydings again, well not this week eh ! G 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Captain Kernow Posted June 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2019 Some progress with the cobbling (scribing of granite setts): This is the current state of play and represents about four hours work, over three days: 9 2 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Well worth all the time and effort matey ! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 13, 2019 Top drawer CK. Not easy but worth the effort in the long run. Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted June 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 13, 2019 Great work, do you do contracts, I need about 2 square foot or so doing? I will pay a fiver per square yard! Ok, I've got me 'at n coat! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 15, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 15, 2019 This is the current state of play, not much additional progress really, although cobbling of the goods yard area is well underway and the brickwork on the overbridge has finally been painted and weathered (the girders haven't been weathered yet). The buildings aren't yet permanently attached to the layout, either: 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2019 All looking very splendid, CK. I must say those buildings are just sublime. I take we are looking from the ' viewing side' ? Normally, when I am at this point, a considerable amount of time is spent playing trains............ Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted June 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2019 5 hours ago, NHY 581 said: All looking very splendid, CK. I must say those buildings are just sublime. I take we are looking from the ' viewing side' ? Normally, when I am at this point, a considerable amount of time is spent testing the track and checking building clearances. Rob I'm sure that's what you meant to say. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 16, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 16, 2019 5 hours ago, NHY 581 said: I must say those buildings are just sublime Thanks, but I can't take credit for most of them. The goods shed and matching small office were scratchbuilt by Paul Iliff a few years ago, for a project that was stopped when he changed to 7mm scale. The small corrugated iron huts and slightly larger hut (which I describe now as the Shunters Cabin) were scratchbuilt either by or for the late Mike Casey, for his 'Bodmin General' layout. I am responsible for the road overbridge and any other remaining structures. 5 hours ago, NHY 581 said: I take we are looking from the ' viewing side' ? Yes, photo 1, for example, is indeed taken from the viewing side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted June 16, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2019 Despite the different builders they all sit together remarkably well. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Atmospheric modelling as always Captain. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted June 28, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2019 I have finally finished the cobbling and gave them an initial wash with some diluted enamels this morning: I've also been preparing a Dapol Class 22, to send to Tom Foster for weathering (permanently attaching the skirts, attaching buffer beam pipework and screw couplings): 7 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted June 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2019 Top stuff. Cobbles look spot on. Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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