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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.

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I added pipework to give them a bit of detail

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Here is a the latest google earth view of Depot Lane.  Note the new roof vents on the shed awaiting fitting

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More to come soon

Simon

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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.

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The fuel pumps are now glued in place, also water taps with grates.

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We have also added a lighting strip to the shed interior, and wall lamps outside. 

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The shed is not glued down yet as we will be adding interior details.

 

Thanks for looking

Shaun

 

M.R.P.G

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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...

 

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And the third is an overhead view taken from the 'Google Earth Satellite'!

 

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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 :declare: )

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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)

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UNUSUAL STOCK!

 

I brought some stock around to give Annesley Woodhouse a run and thought while it's here...

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We noticed after taking this photo that some painting needed to be done...

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and here is the view after Shaun got his brush out...

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Cheers

Simon

 

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(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 :jester:

Exactly!  There will always be someone who spots something you miss!   :yes:

 

Simon

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Hi to all,

We have been busy making and painting some details

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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.

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A view of the yard with the new 'Stop' sign fitted outside the shed

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The fuel tanks waiting for the ladder and walkway to be fitted

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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.

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 Thanks for looking

Shaun.

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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.

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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

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VARIOUS STOCK

 

BR Blue Class 24 on shed

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Various classes of BR Blue stock can be seen in this view

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Time moves on and class 66s are the usual sight at the stabling point now, EWS sheds

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Freightliner class 66 stabled

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Colas 60 fresh from the paint shop

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Chiltern 68 rests between duties

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Simon, Shaun, Paul and Matt

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CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE

 

All fascias painted and artwork has now been fixed in place

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Testing ready for Weston on Trent Show

 

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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

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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.

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