sulzer27jd Posted February 4, 2019 Author Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 28/01/2019 at 17:47, Regularity said: I sent a link to this thread to Barry Norman, and his response described it as, “...finely modelled and of a rare prototype”. Thank you. And thank you all for the positive feedback. It is way too cold to be in the attic at the moment, so I have some other projects to keep me going. I am hoping to get the west end of the layout completed when the temperature starts to come up a bit. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 (edited) Now that the attic temperature is more hospitable I can hopefully do a bit more on the layout. The winter has been mostly spent building stock for the earlier pre-grouping period, so has been quite productive. Today did though see the first train of the season running after a bit of tidying up and rail cleaning. BR era in my 1952 timetable. This is the 10.23 am from Fraserburgh approaching Rosehearty; The leisurely pace over the 3 miles 65 chains from Fraserburgh means there is time to get a second photograph at the platform in Rosehearty before the service heads to the branch terminus at New Aberdour; Hopefully, I will now be able to make some progress with the left-hand end of the layout and finish off some of the areas that are requiring attention. Cheers John Edited November 6, 2022 by sulzer27jd 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Accord Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Very nice indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianathompson Posted March 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2019 Like the station building. It captures the GNoSR atmosphere very well. What was the prototype? I measured up Dufftown before settling on Portsoy. Ian T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 11 hours ago, ianathompson said: Like the station building. It captures the GNoSR atmosphere very well. What was the prototype? I measured up Dufftown before settling on Portsoy. Ian T Thanks, Ian, it is not based on any specific prototype but I have tried to capture the feel of the company' stone-built stations. The main dimensions were extracted from the drawing of Brucklay in the Railways of Buchan book. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sandpiper Posted March 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 30, 2019 14 hours ago, sulzer27jd said: Nice to see a working trap point rather than a dummy one. And that's a very elegant locomotive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Here is the branch train returning to Fraserburgh; John Edited November 6, 2022 by sulzer27jd Images replaced 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brylonscamel Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 33 minutes ago, sulzer27jd said: Here is the branch train returning to Fraserburgh; John I'd Just like to say that I like the approach you've taken to painting the stone finish. It really "looks right" on the station buildings. These buildings in the North East have epic mortar courses between the granite blocks and I can't imagine you'd find any embossed card that reproduced the effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, brylonscamel said: I'd Just like to say that I like the approach you've taken to painting the stone finish. It really "looks right" on the station buildings. These buildings in the North East have epic mortar courses between the granite blocks and I can't imagine you'd find any embossed card that reproduced the effect. Thanks for that. Getting the effect of the textured but flush finished stonework was a key challenge as it is so distinctive. The harsh northeast climate means that every joint and recess gets filled flush to prevent frost damage. I did try other options, such as filling embossed sheet but in the end, I settled for the pained effect. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks, John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sulzer27jd Posted May 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Shunting the pick-up goods. A New Aberdour to Fraserburgh freight is photographed working the yard at Rosehearty. I have been busy this week on a couple of projects so this was a bit of light relief. It's amazing how you can occupy your time with just a few wagons and a couple of sidings. The goods train arrives into Rosehearty and the crew prepare to shunt the yard; Wagons are cut off and head to the ground frame, where the token will unlock the entrance to the yard. A few moves later and a loaded fish van and empty mineral head out of the yard to be added to the train. A very different pace of life. John Edited November 6, 2022 by sulzer27jd images replaced 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 23, 2019 Very nice indeed Mr.Sulzer, I've just come across this project via your post on the Realistic Photos thread. All the best, Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted December 12, 2019 Author Share Posted December 12, 2019 An unusually busy yard at Rosehearty John 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted December 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2019 Outstanding modelling and photography. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 (edited) A couple of new built wagons added to the layout; LMS 12t open, as built during the war in unpainted livery. Unfitted 12t LNER Van (edited to replace out of focus image) John Edited December 15, 2019 by sulzer27jd 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 The bare wood on the open is brilliant! How did you do that? Best I've seen Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 5 hours ago, ianblenk said: The bare wood on the open is brilliant! How did you do that? Best I've seen Ian B Many thanks Ian, much appreciated. The wood effect starts with white primer which is then painted with a light mix of Tamiya deck tan and white. For older wood I omit the second step and just stay with the white primer. This wagon represents one that is 5-6 years old so is still reasonably young wood. I then wash over the planks with a very thin wash of black artists oil in turpentine. The metalwork was picked out roughly in a bauxite colour and the whole thing sprayed with Testors Dulcote. Lettering was done and another spray of Dulcote. The weathering is a two stage process using firstly the same wash applied along all the lines, seams and edges, then I use PanPastels powders to build up the grime. I only really ever use 2 colours of oils and 4 colours of PanPastels. thanks again. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Another view of the wooden bodied open. john 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Hi John. Thanks for taking the time to reply, I will give that a go, I have a couple of wagons to do, but I will have to practice first! Looking forward to more of your posts! Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 The railway can be approached by walking down through the woods; Until you come to the cutting; But right now there is no sign of movement. This is the lever frame for the yard as seen approaching from Fraserburgh. John 15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Latest addition to the motive power on the New Aberdour branch is the last of the GNSR R Class, now LNER G10 no. 7505. John 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aberbrothock Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Everything beautifully caught, including the "casual concentration" of the loco driver as he goes about his business. I've gone far too far in OO gauge to consider changing at this stage in life, but your O gauge scene is so full of well-observed detail......... Looking forward to more. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 The pick-up freight waits for the Annett’s Key to be released from the ground frame. The shunted wagons will then rejoin the train which waits in the platform before continuing on its way to Fraserburgh. John 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted April 20, 2020 Author Share Posted April 20, 2020 A quite country station yard. With a couple of coal empties waiting for the next days pick-up to collect them. John 12 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Overlooking the goods yard entrance at Rosehearty. John 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer27jd Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Heading away from the station and back towards Fraserburgh, the branch passenger saunters past the yard at Rosehearty John 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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