SouthernBlue80s Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Looking good. I like the wall and the tunnel portal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Very nice. Some lovely modelling going on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the comments. A new wall has been added to the front, this is not only a scenic feature but also because the tracks are close to the board edge, it is a bit safer. Here are a few pictures from a running session on Drabford, The new wall can be seen just before the capping stones were fitted. The covered fiddle yard. The board is not fitted yet as more work to be done on the walls. Shaun. Edited October 7, 2017 by Scooby71 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Covering the fiddle yard, using ply board. A road and low relief buildings are planned to be added soon. Removing the wash colour on the red brick area, leaving it in the mortar, its starting to look more colourful now. Shaun. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Covering the fiddle yard, using ply board. A road and low relief buildings are planned to be added soon. IMG_2479.JPG IMG_2478.JPG Shaun. Hi Shaun, will you be having moving vehicles like the faller cars / Mimic motorways or just stationary like mine ? Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Hi Shaun, will you be having moving vehicles like the faller cars / Mimic motorways or just stationary like mine ? Regards Simon Hi Simon, the vehicles will be stationary, I have bought a few 1980's era vehicles from the Oxford range. Thanks Shaun. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jamest Posted October 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Hi, Really liking the layout - the track plan is very interesting and provides a lot of moves in the relatively limited room you have. I especially like the photos in post #53 above looking at the bay siding and platform from the throat. You've made the feel and look of the layout much better with the gentle curves - it could be done straight and/or parallel to the board edge and be no-where near as visually interesting. Like the originality of the station building/goods shed too. Might even nick some of your ideas if that's ok. Looking forward to your updates. Regards, James Edited October 10, 2017 by jamest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hi, Really liking the layout - the track plan is very interesting and provides a lot of moves in the relatively limited room you have. I especially like the photos in post #53 above looking at the bay siding and platform from the throat. You've made the feel and look of the layout much better with the gentle curves - it could be done straight and/or parallel to the board edge and be no-where near as visually interesting. Like the originality of the station building/goods shed too. Might even nick some of your ideas if that's ok. Looking forward to your updates. Regards, James Hi James Thanks for the good comments and glad you like. I got my ideas and inspiration from looking at the real railway, taking bits of it that I liked and recreated them to suit the layout. The track plan originated from Bradford Interchange, but this was too large, so I took parts of it and compressed it. The large retaining wall idea also came from Bradford Interchange, but also the walls at Sheffield Midland with the red brick areas, and the tunnel portal. The station building and shed is from Glossop, and the Clasp building from Nottingham. The buildings I intend to make for the upper level will also come from real ones, but I am still looking for ideas there. Shaun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great work so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) More progress pictures of rubbing off the wash of paint on the red brick area, but leaving it in the mortar lines. Edited October 17, 2017 by Scooby71 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Painting the sandstone walls and making them look weathered. The Sheffield retaining walls I am using for reference for colours Shaun. Edited October 31, 2017 by Scooby71 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) A few pictures of the finished walls with buildings in position Edited November 11, 2017 by Scooby71 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Nice little layout, will follow with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 It's looking awesome! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 For my platform surfaces I have used fine sand, glued on with PVA. When dried I have painted the surface with acrylics. The final colour is not finished yet however. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jamest Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 Hi, Nice job on the platform surfaces - and the retaining walls. I use Scalescenes papers a lot, and for brickwork they are quite effective, but for surfaces like tarmac and concreate etc I think these types of methods have the edge - and you can 'form' the surface instead of having everything flat. Really enjoying the build. All the best, James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2017 The retaining walls and tunnel looks superb! Really well modelled and adding the colour tones/ weathering certainly looks the part! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Really nice craft work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted November 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2017 What a great layout thread. Very enjoyable watching it develop as things have progressed, and how 'right' it all looks with the different aspects blending together to produce that typical blue era look many of us will remember. Will echo what has been said about the craftmanship. Thank you for posting about it. Izzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That sand is very effective, I might pinch that idea ! Well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby71 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi to all, and thank you for the kind comments and likes. "Layouts 4 u" platform lamps are now wired up. The next part is the ballasting, and I'm not keen on that. Shaun 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I don't know if it's me or not, but that photograph certainly looks very lifelike indeed and captures the scene nicely. I love the way that the lights are reflecting off the rails. Looking forward to seeing the layout when the ballasting is completed. Regards,Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Legroom Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi Shaun I've just spotted this thread. What a cool layout! I like the way you've avoided trying to cram in too much track and got the balance and atmosphere just right. All the best Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 Those lamps are really the biz. That last picture is so atmospheric, captures the feel of a cold November evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 So pleased I just found this thread. Ticks all the boxes for me, dcc, diesels..... Looking forward to more developments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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