Richard Scott Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 15/01/2018 at 11:00, marc smith said: Yes, it's amazing how us modellers seem to strive for neat ballast and smooth slowing trackwork...... ... yet so often in real life - things can be rather different! How I recall seeing so many over-grown sidings, dust & dirt where ballast should be and rusty, wonky rails And often where there was ballast in a yard or depot.... you couldn't see its' colour for all the oil & filth it was covered with.... Nice photo there - very inspirational view that The thing with neat ballasting and well laid track on a model is a sign of showing you have taken your time, bad ballasting is my biggest pet hate, I’ve seen some lovely layouts ruined by bad ballasting, I’ve declined booking layouts for our show as it doesn’t look right. If care is taken at this stage it exemplifies the layout. I do do agree though that there is a massive difference between the real thing and a model. Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D602bulldog Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Very nice indeed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Richard Scott said: The thing with neat ballasting and well laid track on a model is a sign of showing you have taken your time, bad ballasting is my biggest pet hate, I’ve seen some lovely layouts ruined by bad ballasting, I’ve declined booking layouts for our show as it doesn’t look right. If care is taken at this stage it exemplifies the layout. I do do agree though that there is a massive difference between the real thing and a model. Richard. Actually, I wasn't talking about "bad ballasting" on a model - I was talking about how, in real life, many yards especially, the ballast is sparse, or covered in oil, filth & grime. Quite a different factor from bad ballasting. I know what you mean about badly ballasted layouts, But that is not what I was discussing at all. Bad ballasting, and modelling prototypically sparse ballasting (or areas so covered in filth, you can't see the ballast or its' colour) are two quite different topics. EDIT: In fact, neat, clean, tidy, well laid ballast can just look "wrong" in some situations - as it would on this fine micro Which was the whole point of my post.... Just making my point clear Edited March 12, 2019 by marc smith 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Me again! Lol. I really like the half built? / Half demolished? wall at the back of the depot building. Again, something we don't see modelled often enough IMO Along with the pile of aggregate / ballast, these are the sort of details that give a layout or a scene a sense of atmosphere 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, marc smith said: Me again! Lol. I really like the half built? / Half demolished? wall at the back of the depot building. Again, something we don't see modelled often enough IMO Along with the pile of aggregate / ballast, these are the sort of details that give a layout or a scene a sense of atmosphere Thanks Marc. A sense of atmosphere is what I am after 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, SouthernBlue80s said: Thanks Marc. A sense of atmosphere is what I am after Please put me out of my misery though SouthernBlue80's..... Is it half built? Or is it half demolished? lol 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 It is...... ...half demolished. You will be able to sleep soundly again tonight Marc 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Crisis Rail Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, marc smith said: Actually, I wasn't talking about "bad ballasting" on a model - I was talking about how, in real life, many yards especially, the ballast is sparse, or covered in oil, filth & grime. Quite a different factor from bad ballasting. I know what you mean about badly ballasted layouts, But that is not what I was discussing at all. Bad ballasting, and modelling prototypically sparse ballasting (or areas so covered in filth, you can't see the ballast or its' colour) are two quite different topics. EDIT: In fact, neat, clean, tidy, well laid ballast can just look "wrong" in some situations - as it would on this fine micro Which was the whole point of my post.... Just making my point clear 20 hours ago, Richard Scott said: The thing with neat ballasting and well laid track on a model is a sign of showing you have taken your time, bad ballasting is my biggest pet hate, I’ve seen some lovely layouts ruined by bad ballasting, I’ve declined booking layouts for our show as it doesn’t look right. If care is taken at this stage it exemplifies the layout. I do do agree though that there is a massive difference between the real thing and a model. Richard. Yes open to debate - I usually ballast "nice" and then ballast "bad" with all the accompanied detrius - Oil - Stone Dust - Cement etc that goes with it - one thing I do find hard to replicate is overgrown sidings - one or two on this forum do carry it off well with the right bits. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, SouthernBlue80s said: Crompton central - can't beat a (Southern) Type 2 anyday again! Excellent Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2019 6 hours ago, Crisis Rail said: Crompton central - can't beat a (Southern) Type 2 anyday again! Excellent Ian Agree with the sentiment, but type 3! BRCW got type 3 power with ETH into the body shape of the type 2s; can't beat that (even with a big stick!) 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 17 hours ago, Crisis Rail said: Crompton central - can't beat a (Southern) Type 2 anyday again! Excellent Ian 11 hours ago, Ramblin Rich said: Agree with the sentiment, but type 3! BRCW got type 3 power with ETH into the body shape of the type 2s; can't beat that (even with a big stick!) Of course, you are both wrong. Can't beat a Class 37.... anywhere! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted September 28, 2019 Author Share Posted September 28, 2019 More 33s at Shillston Road....not a 37 in sight. (No time for modelling so just resorted to posting pictures) I hope you are all well - Steve 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Nice work 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Nice pics Steve, keep on posting Steve. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Cockburn Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Very nicely done! Simple but effective I'd say, and the scenic work, ground cover, grass etc. looks very realistic. Well done! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Any updates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi I got stuck into this micro. And then 2020 has really not been a good year for me in many ways. So modeling had stopped, but I have a plan to get going again in December. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just wanted to add:- I enjoyed seeing that micro / plank / diorama too @SouthernBlue80ssome nice rusty, overgrown track there. Looks great with those weathered wagons on too - scenes once so common in my neck of the woods..... 2020 has been pretty awful for so many of us mate. I had some "mojo" back a short while ago - but that has waned, as I really should have a good clear-out, with regard to my modelling "stuff" - layouts and locos included, before I can start any new projects..... But the bottom line is, I know my modelling mojo will return again one day - and I'm sure you'll start your modelling again soon too mate All the best from (locked-down) Cardiff 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 I enjoyed looking through your photo plank thread, always good to see photo's of your work Steve. I'm sure you'll get your modelling mojo back, I'm enjoying the darker eves now, just makes me want to build stuff! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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