RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2019 7 hours ago, Martin S-C said: This what you need. I think a man of your skills could knock that up in ten minutes. An Allan Downs trick was to use a wide strip of plasticard, drill holes down the middle, then cut in half through the holes. Not quite as fancy as shown above, but still effective from a few feet away. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Yesterday evening I was very tired but decided to start weathering the roof of the pump house using my Citadel nuln oil Unfortunately I applied far too much and it was drying really quickly, so in a panic I grabbed the nearest rag and started to wipe it off What I didn’t realise was the rag had enamel thinners on (I think) and it appeared to make a real mess, taking off paint layers as well as the wash So I put it to one side with a view to striping it back and starting again However I’ve come back to it this evening and it actually looks quite good, so it was a happy accident....I’m sure I couldn’t replicate the ‘incident’ though Ignore the shine, I’m still waiting for my Matt varnish to arrive The smaller roof in the photo is me practicing adding moss with powders (because that’s all I have to hand) You'll just have to take my word for it that it looks better than the photo suggests Edited August 1, 2019 by chuffinghell 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 It can be very annoying when a stack of circumstance leads to a nice result you'll never duplicate. 1 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) I’ve added a little green weathering powder.....not sure if I’m happy with it though Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 They look fine in the photos, Chris and when they are on the layout they would never be seen this close up. Photos can be very cruel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rowsley17D said: .............when they are on the layout they would never be seen this close up. Photos can be very cruel. In this case the pump house is located at the front on the layout, right under my nose although it won't be viewed as up close as the photo It is true that photos are cruel because at this stage I'm contemplating a strip back and redo just based on the photo Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Whilst at work I’d basically decided that the first thing to do when I got home was to strip the roof before I do I went mad with the green powder I think I prefer it like this, I’ll give it a blast of Matt varnish and see what it looks like in the morning before I decided what to do Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 It might be better to leave the final weathering until the buildings are installed on the layout. You can then give them all a similar treatment to blend them harmoniously. 1 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Stubby47 said: It might be better to leave the final weathering until the buildings are installed on the layout. You can then give them all a similar treatment to blend them harmoniously. I’d not really considered other buildings With never doing anything like this before I’m learning as I go, there are only going to be a hand full of buildings I’m basically using this one to practice on (I’ve got to start somewhere) I’m very grateful of your help, tips and advice though, it keeps me motivated I have done a little more since my last post though, I’ve been looking at other modellers work and photos of the real thing....and basically unleashed my entire arsenal of powder Chris 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) I thought this was a companion to the engine shed? Edit: Sorry, re-read your post and understood 'handful' rather than 'not considered other buildings'. Edited August 2, 2019 by Stubby47 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: I thought this was a companion to the engine shed? Edit: Sorry, re-read your post and understood 'handful' rather than 'not considered other buildings'. It’s my poor grammar, I meant I had not considered the other handful of buildings blending in harmoniously with the pump house that still doesn’t read like a proper sentence Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) After a quick blast of Vellejo Premium Matt varnish (my new favourite) I quite like how the roof has turned out, so it looks like I can but the brake fluid back in the shed......for now All I need to do now is finish the bargeboards, facia, guttering and wire up the smoke generator Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell Poor smelling and grandma 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 2, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) Was there such a thing as health and safety during the mid to late thirties? I’ve been wondering if I should put a handrail of some description each side of the steps up to the door Fingers crossed my plasticard strips will turn up in the post tomorrow so I can finish it off, I do miss having a local model shop online ordering just isn’t the same Edited August 2, 2019 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That building looks fantastic. I'd probably put some handrails on the steps but I dont know about health and saftey in the 30's, a bit later any metal would probably have been nicked for the war effort anyway! I'd aggree with stubby about final weathering on the layout, I think it brings everything together, not something I've thought about in the past but I did it on my last layout. I know people use the same pallete of colours for weathering accross the layout as well. I'm just about to attack a building with powders so it's interesting to see how you got on. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Well the smoke generator works, pitty about the ‘clicking’ sound.....is that normal? I’ll just use it as a gimmick to entertain friends and family Edited August 3, 2019 by chuffinghell 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 3, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2019 6 hours ago, sb67 said: That building looks fantastic. I'd probably put some handrails on the steps but I dont know about health and saftey in the 30's, a bit later any metal would probably have been nicked for the war effort anyway! I'd aggree with stubby about final weathering on the layout, I think it brings everything together..... Thank you, I’m still learning as I go along. First building I’ve ever weathered I was being silly regarding the H&S I just wanted an excuse not to fart about with Handrails @Stubby47‘s modelling is superb so if I can do 10% as good I’ll be happy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 That's pretty good for a first attempt, i'll look forward to seeing some more. Like the smoke effect Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 5, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2019 On 03/08/2019 at 15:20, sb67 said: That's pretty good for a first attempt, i'll look forward to seeing some more. Like the smoke effect Steve. Thanks Steve I like the smoke effect too, its just a shame it makes that annoying 'clicking' noise Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 6, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2019 As the pump house project is nearing completion I’m thinking of building up the engine shed next. obviously I have quite a bit left to do on the layout itself but I’m still struggling with a bad back at the moment so I’m taking it easy for a while Anyway, I have a bit of a dilemma regards the engine shed......personally I like the idea of leaving the doors off so you can see the inspection pit more clearly (plus I’m thinking of cladding the interior walls and putting some workshop tools & machinery in there) I’m aware that it’s my layout and rule #1 applies but I wondered what others thought about having the doors left off and just attaching the bases of the hinges 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted August 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 6, 2019 Not many shed doors lasted too long - large area + high wind and they came away, all that was left was the post that held them open. Why not have the far door attached in the open position and the other under repair on a pair of trestles with a carpenter nearby, would make a nice cameo scene. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Sounds a good idea Chris, if you're modelling the interior it would be good to see it. Leaving the base of the hinge there implies they were there at some point. Maybe you could have a new set waiting to be fitted or the remains of the old ones nearby or the idea above is a good idea too. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted August 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2019 On 03/08/2019 at 14:48, chuffinghell said: Well the smoke generator works, pity about the ‘clicking’ sound.... Could you try lowering the voltage to the smoke generator? I wonder if it is due to the rate at which the smoke is generated. A slow lazy stack would look just as good. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 7, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 49 minutes ago, 5BarVT said: Could you try lowering the voltage to the smoke generator? I wonder if it is due to the rate at which the smoke is generated. A slow lazy stack would look just as good. Paul. Its funny you should say that, I’ve since found out the AC to DC converter I have has an potentiometer to adjust the voltage output, it’s factory set at 12v but apparently goes as low as 2.5v I’m yet to have a play with it at the moment Edited August 7, 2019 by chuffinghell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted August 7, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, sb67 said: Sounds a good idea Chris, if you're modelling the interior it would be good to see it. Leaving the base of the hinge there implies they were there at some point. Maybe you could have a new set waiting to be fitted or the remains of the old ones nearby or the idea above is a good idea too. Steve. My main concern was not being able to see the inspection pit with doors in place My plan is to line the inside with embossed stone plasticard painted in an off white I’m not going to go too overboard with the interior details, I was just thinking of a maybe a work bench and pillar drill......maybe? Edited August 7, 2019 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 30/05/2019 at 13:27, chuffinghell said: Not sure if I've fully understood @Stubby47 and again I'm only playing about Is it too late to have an opinion on this? I think a rural station like this would have a cattle dock, livestock transport was a big part of the railways. If you want to have a more is less approach, then removing the siding outside the goods shed between it and the cattle dock might work. How much goods traffic are you expecting? J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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