RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted December 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just a reminder that Dock Street mk I will be at Monmouth on 16th February 2020 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Cockburn Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Re Dock Street Sidings - a simple concept, but very nicely modelled, well done! (it reminds in fact of one of my own micro-layouts, Short Street Sidings, which you may/may not have seen previously on the BRM forum). The new project also looks interesting, look forward to seeing it develop further .... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2020 On 04/12/2019 at 13:35, 27016 said: Both layouts looking great. On your new layout 'Penmaenbach' what materials did you use for building the road-over bridges? Regards Mark P.S. There is also a message for you. Hi Mark - I've just seen the post so apologies for the delay! Bridges are Slaters Plastikard on Evergreen sheet core with Evergreen used for the trim. Girders are from strip using the Slaters rivet sheet. Short plate girders on two small bridges at left on Micro-Engineering (US HO) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2020 I really ought to start a thread for the new layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 15 hours ago, Gilbert said: I really ought to start a thread for the new layout... Yes, I think the new layout deserves a thread all of its' own. Also, when I first saw the pics of the new version - it confused me, as I already had the original layout in my mind.... Of course, I'm increasingly easily confused these days.... as many others would confirm, I'm sure Looking great @Gilbert. This one will be up to your usual standard, I'm sure And I think the running line in the foreground will add much operational interest and variety to the layout "That's crackin' that is" - As Nessa would say 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Hi Could you tell me what paint colours you used for the ground area and the ballast. I am very impressed with your layout. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RusselBridge2017 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 07/01/2020 at 17:52, Gilbert said: I really ought to start a thread for the new layout... Are you sure, you will have sold it by Easter... LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, RusselBridge2017 said: Are you sure, you will have sold it by Easter... LOL Due to be at StowRail in May so hopefully not.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 17 hours ago, devious diesel said: Hi Could you tell me what paint colours you used for the ground area and the ballast. I am very impressed with your layout. David Thanks David Track is spray canned with Phoenix weathered sleepers paint ( I think its a dull grey) rails are picked out with their "Rusty rails" paint Ballast is a mix of fine buff and gray Woodland scenics plus some Greenscenes grey Cess is laid before ballasting and is ash recovered from a log burner. Whole thing is lightly dusted with airbrush with Phoenix weathered sleepers paint to tone everything down Basic ground cover is Humbrol spray can grey (#64 I think) with ash scattered on a pressed in before removing. I also tend towards more olive/burnt grass tones for the veg - it seems to go better with the light coloured track and ballast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thanks for the info. Looking forward to seeing how the new layout develops. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, devious diesel said: Thanks for the info. Looking forward to seeing how the new layout develops. David Here you go - building etc just loosely in place and much work to do on scenery... 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That's a tantalising glimpse Gilbert, the layout's looking good 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 Steve - that's most of the layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, Gilbert said: Here you go - building etc just loosely in place and much work to do on scenery... Another excellent layout. More pictures please. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, devious diesel said: Another excellent layout. More pictures please. David The rest of it! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 an over view.... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thank you Gilbert, it does look excellent! I love the bridges, the right hand scene looks superb. how did you paint the stonework? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 38 minutes ago, sb67 said: Thank you Gilbert, it does look excellent! I love the bridges, the right hand scene looks superb. how did you paint the stonework? A mixture/palette of Humbrol enamels with different stones picked out with slight variations then a dark wash wiped off when slightly dry. I used an article by Karl Crowther in MRJ as a start. Edited January 17, 2020 by Gilbert 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thanks Gilbert, they do look good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2020 24 minutes ago, sb67 said: Thanks Gilbert, they do look good. I experimented a bit on some small pieces of plasticard first 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Looking superb as ever @Gilbert In fact, other than "Bakewell Street" I think this is your best layout yet.... So it's your best 4mm scale layout 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Gilbert Posted January 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, marc smith said: Looking superb as ever @Gilbert In fact, other than "Bakewell Street" I think this is your best layout yet.... So it's your best 4mm scale layout Cheers Marc - your approval is always appreciated! Having said that I was not 100% happy with the overall appearance so I've messed about with buildings and scenery the portacabin is currently "stored" and everything is just sat in place while I work on the ground cover in the rear yard. Edited January 22, 2020 by Gilbert 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 More great photos @Gilbert Actually, it's a good idea, and a standard practice of mine, to not fix all buildings into place until I've "tweaked" things a bit. I've usually got a good idea of composition of structures on a layout - but sometimes just moving one or two structures around, a little bit of repositioning, and sometimes crucially..... leaving one or two structures out! Can help improve the composition and look or atmosphere in a layout. I mention "leaving out" structures here, because as I've often said - less is more (or can be) I liked the portacabin, it's well made & painted - but I think that end of the layout looks more spacious without the portacabin. Of course, you can always re-introduce it at some point.... possibly even with some other scenic items that "sit well" with it? Or possibly in a slightly different location? Keep tweaking the building positions - and do it maybe whilst shunting some stock around Sometimes the presence of a loco or wagon just add to a hut being in one position or another. Anyhow - you are at a stage where such "playing" is great fun, and your layout seems to grow each time you make a decision. Another note here - with something like a Portacabin, you don't really even need to glue if permanently in any one place.... Perhaps keep it in your stock box, and add / remove / reposition it at will.... on a whim, depending on mood etc Looking fab Gilbert. If only I had time to do some modelling.... this would be among several layouts on here which I'd be looking at, to inspire me 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted January 22, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2020 Cheers again Marc. I've just ordered a Scalescenes stacked container office which has a smaller footprint. Will report back... Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 22, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2020 Well. This is all rather jolly I must say. Top stuff, Chris. Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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