Psiborg Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 It's coming on now mate, looking good! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Hi all , and thanks Simon Now the wall is almost complete I decided to have a running session and invited Simon and Matt to bring some stock. Pictures taken with phone so apologies for quality 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) More running session pictures Shaun. Edited July 26, 2017 by Scooby71 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Now that the retaining walls are completed and after a few running sessions, work has started with fitting a scenic area above the fiddle yard. I have fitted brackets to support a piece of ply cut to fit. I will be adding a road and a few low relief buildings. On the front of the layout a fascia has been added, and work has started on the cutting using pieces of carved polystyrene glued down with PVA. The signal post is an old Meccano type with the arms removed. Its not the most realistic but it is metal and sturdy for use close to the front of the layout. As mentioned earlier, these are truncated tracks and the signal post is a remnant of the former running lines. It is also to mark the position of the magnets under the track. The other track has two sleepers beside the magnets. I am experimenting with small Neodymium magnets for use with Kadees. Close up of the Neodymium magnets when I was fitting them. They will be covered with false sleepers and the ballast. A view through the bridge. Thanks for looking Shaun. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Good progress has been made pal, awesome stuff! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi all, and thanks to Simon and those that liked. More progress pictures with the cutting now reaching the end of the first baseboard. The polystyrene has been covered with strips of paper glued on from an old phone book. Thanks for looking Shaun. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Hi all, and thanks to Simon and those that liked. More progress pictures with the cutting now reaching the end of the first baseboard. The polystyrene has been covered with strips of paper glued on from an old phone book. IMG_20170416_225106.jpg IMG_20170416_224713.jpg Thanks for looking Shaun. I can`t remember the last time I used a phone book, so I may take your idea and put it to use on my next project when I scrap Carr Crofts its a good idea ! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Here is a quick video from a recent running session with class 47 arriving at Drabford Enjoy 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 (edited) Hi to all, Here are a few update pictures of the front completed embankment. I have just painted it brown to seal it all up for now. Edited August 15, 2017 by Scooby71 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) A few running session pictures of Drabford Note the new station lamps from 'layouts 4 u' As you may notice I have been adding to my BR Blue stock collection. Thanks for looking Shaun Edited August 18, 2017 by Scooby71 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Buffer stop lights. This method I have also used on Depot Lane http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/123198-depot-lane/#entry2772356 using LEDs and resistors from Layouts4U The idea came from Sheffield Midland. I have used tower lighthouse style LEDs and cut the towers off, but next time I will just buy square types. Thanks for looking Shaun. Edited August 20, 2017 by Scooby71 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Clasp building Hi to all, here are pictures of the construction of the clasp building that I am scratch building from a sheet of plasticard. It is loosely based on the one at the London Road end of Nottingham station. It is a little larger than I had planned, so had to cut a bit of bankside away to fit Edited September 2, 2017 by Scooby71 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 A few more clasp building progress pictures Thanks for looking Shaun 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi to all, I have added the roof to the Clasp building, and the panels have had a few more coats of paint. Also put up some nice British Rail orange curtains, (just paper painted). Note the old telephone, waiting for the crews next call. Also guttering, facia panels and the roof has been felted. The building is sited on a cork tile to represent the concrete base. The retaining walls have been painted with a wash of paint just for a base coat, and to blend in the different types of plasticard colours. Thanks for looking Shaun. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Clasp building interior. Fitted a table and chairs with crew, also posters and a clock. Im only doing the rooms that can be viewed from the front windows. I will be fitting interior lights later when the building is fitted to the layout. The front embankment has also been finished off. Class 47 and 24 stabled. Edited September 12, 2017 by Scooby71 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Road bridge construction update. Slater's embossed brick sheet stuck to the inner walls. Added the top capping View of finished walls and road bridge. Next to do is finish the tunnel portal. Thanks for looking Shaun. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi Shaun, Drabford is certainly making Good progress. The road bridge & retaining walls will look stunning when they are finished. Won't be long before it's ready to go on the exhibition circuit. Cheers, Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Some great work Stu, I'm really enjoying the photo's. I really like the clasp building, did you scribe the panels on it or are they strips of plastic? Thanks. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hi Shaun. Drabford is coming along nicely, and the retaining walls will look brilliant when completed. Won't be long before it's ready for the Exhibition circuit !!! Cheers & thanks for posting your updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Some great work Stu, I'm really enjoying the photo's. I really like the clasp building, did you scribe the panels on it or are they strips of plastic? Thanks. Steve. Hi Steve, the panels were scribed against a steel rule. Thanks for looking Shaun. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Tunnel Portal (scenic break) Adding the Plasticard to the top wall Tunnel wall piece glued in place S Strips of cork added for the cover to sit on Piece of thin ply for the cover Capping stones added Sheffield. Where the idea came from. Thanks for looking Shaun. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) That one in Sheffield looks all out of scale - O gauge tunnel mouth on an OO layout maybe? The track looks a bit rough too. Good to see yours is much, much better. Edited September 30, 2017 by Echo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 That one in Sheffield looks all out of scale - O gauge tunnel mouth on an OO layout maybe? The track looks a bit rough too. Good to see yours is much, much better. Yes I agree with you, the real one does look too big. I was using it for ideas with the masonry. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted September 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2017 Was the right size for two tracks in 1970. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 This picture was taken before the tunnel portal was finished. View from fiddle yard. Shaun. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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