M.R.P.G Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Fuel tanks are actually grated hard cheese containers costing just over £1 each. They have been filled and sanded down then primed with red-oxide primer. I added pipework to give them a bit of detail Here is a the latest google earth view of Depot Lane. Note the new roof vents on the shed awaiting fitting More to come soon Simon Edited July 17, 2017 by M.R.P.G 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Looking great, I look forward to seeing this layout in the flesh in November. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Hi to all, and thanks Andyram, we are looking forward to the show. Here's another update, Simon has painted and weathered the water tower, its still not quite finished yet though. The fuel tanks are being worked on with more details being added. The fuel pumps are now glued in place, also water taps with grates. We have also added a lighting strip to the shed interior, and wall lamps outside. The shed is not glued down yet as we will be adding interior details. Thanks for looking Shaun M.R.P.G Edited July 26, 2017 by M.R.P.G 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Weathering Hi all, It's been a while since I've posted an update, you've had Simon and Shaun to entertain you in the past few, but now its my turn again! A few weeks ago, shortly after the work mentioned in the last update was completed, I weathered all the track work using my airbrush. I used only a couple of colours from the Phoenix paints range: 'Track Dirt' and 'Dirty Black', I used these 'straight' I just thinned them down of course but didn't mix them with any other colours. I started out by using the Track Dirt lightly sprayed down the sleepers and the outside edges of the tracks. I then gave the whole lot, including the road and hard standing a spray with the Dirty Black, when spraying the latter I paid close attention to areas where locos might be stood to give the impression of grimy oily deposits. After this, we then used some Humbrol Gloss black dry brushed into the aforementioned areas to give the impression of 'fresher' grime. The first two photos give some close up shots... And the third is an overhead view taken from the 'Google Earth Satellite'! The next update will include the addition of more details to the layout. Its really looking the part now so its one not to be missed! Cheers, Matt (Heinz57) (Edited by Simon to correct Matt's spelling ) Edited August 1, 2017 by M.R.P.G 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 You're quite right, it really DOES look the part. Excellent work! Keep it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great stuff - such a simple basic layout made to look great in a very compact area. Love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 You're quite right, it really DOES look the part. Excellent work! Keep it up. Great stuff - such a simple basic layout made to look great in a very compact area. Love it Thanks for the kind comments guys, they are appreciated! Simon (Psiborg) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 UNUSUAL STOCK! I brought some stock around to give Annesley Woodhouse a run and thought while it's here... We noticed after taking this photo that some painting needed to be done... and here is the view after Shaun got his brush out... Cheers Simon 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (could say playing trains) As you build your layout it is a good idea to make sure things are running fine and nothing is amiss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 (could say playing trains) As you build your layout it is a good idea to make sure things are running fine and nothing is amiss Exactly! There will always be someone who spots something you miss! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Hi to all, We have been busy making and painting some details Lockers scratch built by Matt, and the oil drum stand with drip tray by myself (Shaun) . Paul has been painting the details and Simon has made some workbenches. A view of the yard with the new 'Stop' sign fitted outside the shed The fuel tanks waiting for the ladder and walkway to be fitted They are nearly finished, using the same method as on Simons water tower, the ladder is a Ratio signal ladder, with hoops I made from wire and micro strip for the cage. The walkway is from a Knightwing kit and I used pieces of chicken wire bent to shape for the handrails. Thanks for looking Shaun. Edited August 17, 2017 by M.R.P.G 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 The fuel tanks have been toned down with a duller colour and a more weathered look, here's some pictures showing the walkway and ladder attached. Thanks for looking Shaun 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 The fuel tanks are now glued in place. (Also note the extra 'hoops' added to the ladder on the water tower and the base has now been painted and weathered) Cheers for reading Simon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 An operating session with my 'blue' stock... Cheers Simon 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Some videos from the operating session Class 25 arriving at Depot Lane Class 25 departing from Depot Lane Cheers Simon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Class 37 arriving at Depot Lane Class 37 departing from Depot Lane The next update will feature more progress on the layout, cheers Simon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Greenery Pieces of hanging basket liner was glued down using PVA and left to dry. It was then trimmed and woodland scenics applied using hairspray. Shaun 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 This week we have glued some weeds to the wall and are giving the outside of the layout a few coats of paint to finish it off. Then all we need to do is apply some signs and give it a good test and then it's all ready for its first exhibition (in just over five weeks) Cheers Simon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 (edited) VARIOUS STOCK BR Blue Class 24 on shed Various classes of BR Blue stock can be seen in this view Time moves on and class 66s are the usual sight at the stabling point now, EWS sheds Freightliner class 66 stabled Colas 60 fresh from the paint shop Chiltern 68 rests between duties Simon, Shaun, Paul and Matt Edited October 30, 2017 by M.R.P.G 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Looking forward to seeing Depot Lane at the Weston on Trent show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Looks great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazynitwit Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Looks amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Was great to put faces to some of the builders of this layout at the Burton show today. Looking forward to welcoming Depot Lane to Weston on Trent next week for the layout's show debut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.P.G Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE All fascias painted and artwork has now been fixed in place Testing ready for Weston on Trent Show Was good to meet you as well Andy, we're looking forward to the Weston on Trent show as well Thanks for looking Simon, Shaun, Paul and Matt 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 Looks great guys, hope to see the layout in the flesh sometime. How do you plan to operate it, do you have a sequence? I've seen a small depot layout at a show where they started with the steam era and gradually worked through to the BR Blue era, really was interesting to watch. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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