RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted November 30, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2020 It’s clear that the basing sand it a little on the light side, so I’ve ordered a couple of samples in darker colours 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Re. developments elsewhere... Don't worry, it's not a proper GWR loco. (Valve gear on the outside - I ask you!) Keep the faith, something's bound to turn up! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MAP66 Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 13/03/2020 at 18:30, chuffinghell said: Well too late now, it’s all glued in place So if it’s wrong it’s wrong permanently Chris Congrats on getting into Januarys edition of BRM with your super detailed waiting room interior. That fire place is something else. Very well done Sir. 3 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Harlequin said: .....it's not a proper GWR loco. (Valve gear on the outside - I ask you!) Well you know Phil I didn’t like to say anything and upset anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, MAP66 said: Chris Congrats on getting into Januarys edition of BRM with your super detailed waiting room interior. That fire place is something else. Very well done Sir. Seconded. Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 3 hours ago, MAP66 said: Chris Congrats on getting into Januarys edition of BRM with your super detailed waiting room interior. That fire place is something else. Very well done Sir. 1 hour ago, Alister_G said: Seconded. Al. Thanks guys It was just the boost I needed to reignite the enthusiasm 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 26/11/2020 at 18:57, figworthy said: Looking good. For various reasons, canal water levels do vary a bit over time, so when you come to paint it, you _might_ want to consider a green "tide" line just above the water level, suggesting that the level is down slightly. Adrian would this suffice? I’ve basically used the first mortar line as a guide It’s a guess because I’ve no idea how thick/thin the resin will be when poured 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I don't see why not, if your water level ends up higher, (due perhaps to heavy rainfall or some chump missing the bridge with a bus), then you can always repaint the high water mark. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 23 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I don't see why not, if your water level ends up higher, (due perhaps to heavy rainfall or some chump missing the bridge with a bus), then you can always repaint the high water mark. I’ve used weathering powder at the moment, a main concern with painting after adding the resin would be making a pigs ear of it Edited December 1, 2020 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 minute ago, chuffinghell said: I’ve used weathering powder, a main concern with painting after adding the resin would be making a pigs ear of it Weathering powders are something that I am not familiar with using, but having seen the results others get with them I will have to have a go. Can you add more powder if need be and simply wipe any overspill off the resin water? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: I’ve used weathering powder at the moment, a main concern with painting after adding the resin would be making a pigs ear of it How deep do you plan on doing the resin? I'm guessing you're painting the base of the canal prior to filling with resin? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, MrWolf said: Weathering powders are something that I am not familiar with using, but having seen the results others get with them I will have to have a go. Can you add more powder if need be and simply wipe any overspill off the resin water? I’m not sure as it tends to get everywhere when I use it 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: I’m not sure as it tends to get everywhere when I use it I think that is a private matter between consenting adults. Better make sure that Mrs Chuffinghell doesn't find out either..... Edited December 1, 2020 by MrWolf Stupid autocorrect 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, LDM34046 said: How deep do you plan on doing the resin? I'm guessing you're painting the base of the canal prior to filling with resin? I’m assuming/guessing it will be between 2-3mm. Once it’s fully made I should be able to work out the volume and take it from there. I will be painting the base of the canal but from what I’ve seen you can’t really see the base when using tinted resin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I think that is a private matter between consenting adults. Better make sure that Mrs Chuffinghell doesn't find out either..... Or you could simply raise your high water mark up by a course of blocks before adding water. Especially if it darkens the existing green band in the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Just now, chuffinghell said: I will be painting the base of the canal but from what I’ve seen you can’t really see the base when using tinted resin. Interestingly, on a previous project we painted the base and then poured the two part resin on top. However we later redid it and painted directly on top of the resin however this was replicating lava (don't ask) and the first method looked like water. I suppose it depends how murky you want the canal. I reckon with only 2-3mm it should be fine, coupled with some nice tuffs of grass waters edge. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 (edited) It's a lousy photo I'm afraid, but I have a sort of mud colour with the high water mark in light over dark green in a slightly more impressionist style. Still got to paint the heavy concrete flaunchings though, not happy with the colour. Edited December 1, 2020 by MrWolf Picture no load! 8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2020 42 minutes ago, LDM34046 said: Interestingly, on a previous project we painted the base and then poured the two part resin on top. However we later redid it and painted directly on top of the resin however this was replicating lava (don't ask) and the first method looked like water. I suppose it depends how murky you want the canal. I reckon with only 2-3mm it should be fine, coupled with some nice tuffs of grass waters edge. did you use a clear resin? I’m planning on using woodland scenics murky 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 Oh b**ger off Bertie Any excuse to have your photo taken, I don’t remember Bertie’s narcissistic tendency’s ever being mentioned in the books 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Experimental railbus. 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Eventually the technology will exist to send a Terminator back through time to seek out he who was the first to put a bus on a bridge on a model railway. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: did you use a clear resin? I’m planning on using woodland scenics murky How times have changed! I didn't realise they do 'murky' resin now. We did this about 6-7 years ago and I think it was just crystal clear resin of eBay. Interesting to see how the woodland scenics resin turns out, not seen or heard of it before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 12 hours ago, chuffinghell said: would this suffice? I’ve basically used the first mortar line as a guide It’s a guess because I’ve no idea how thick/thin the resin will be when poured Personally I'd go a fair bit darker at the bottom and graduate it. I found the Vallejo light and dark slimey grime worked wonderfully for this kind of thing... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 It seems ages ago you filled in the gaps between the setts but it has made an excellent job and no more twisted ankles. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, LDM34046 said: How times have changed! I didn't realise they do 'murky' resin now. We did this about 6-7 years ago and I think it was just crystal clear resin of eBay. Interesting to see how the woodland scenics resin turns out, not seen or heard of it before. It’s quite murky by the looks of things.... ....hence why I'm not sure if painting the canal base would make much difference Edited December 2, 2020 by chuffinghell 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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