Duncan. Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Thanks for the pictures - the 58 and trap point really good and so rarely modeled. I felt cold just looking at the bare trees - a great evocation of winter - have a good show Robert Hi Robert, The track work is Peco code 55, and no trap point is made in this range. The trap on the model is home made and is non-operational. The ground signal is also home made it can be set 'on' and 'off# but is not automatic. Full set of photos showing progress over the last few years on Flickr please follow link to view https://www.flickr.c...s/135257675@N08 The signal box faithfully follows the real one and is constructed (kit bashed) from 3 ratio midland boxes has a detailed and lit interior Cheers Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 I'm looking for the brilliant button to hit, like doesn't seem enough. The last photo of the 47 looks just superb. Hi The 47 is a renumbered and weathered Farish model. The footbridge is etched from my own drawings and my wife Janet made the downside station building from scratch. The signal is a mixture of my own etches and parts available from MSE. It is waiting for a handrail around the bracket platform- when I produce my next set of etches. I feel it is essential to make unique buildings and railway furniture when modelling an actual location to maintain the integrity of the model. There are areas where modeller's licence was necessary but I'll let you find those! Cheers Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubber duck Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Duncan, What a lovely piece of work, enjoyed seeing it displayed at Doncaster, right up my street, literally, Understand that compromises have to be made but you've definitely captured the feel of the place. Regards Pete (Shirebrook Signaller) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Duncan, What a lovely piece of work, enjoyed seeing it displayed at Doncaster, right up my street, literally, Understand that compromises have to be made but you've definitely captured the feel of the place. Regards Pete (Shirebrook Signaller) I have to thank 'junglebaldster' (former Shirebrook Signalman) for the many photos he has uploaded to 'flickr' which I have used extensively for reproducing details in the model. Perhaps you know or are indeed 'junglebaldster'. Thanks for your comments rubber duck, perhaps we will see you at the Halifax Show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubber duck Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Duncan, I'm not Junglebaldster but I am familiar with his work, Unfortunately I wont be able to attend the Halifax show as that's my nights weekend, but have a good one. Regards Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 superb work and superb photography, some candidates for the realistic models photography thread on that last page and for N gauge that's something else IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Hi Everyone, We have been making some repairs to the scenery today in readiness for the layout's next outing to the Halifax show on the 22nd and 23rd of this month. I took the opportunity to get some shots of my latest repaints and the weathered class B tanks. I hope you enjoy them. To echo what others have posted, superb layout, attention to detail and the pictures on post #48 look very realistic. It also looks like a very cold day and atmospheric, it certainly has the winter feel. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill badger Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 What a fantastic layout; definitely something to aspire to. I love the way that all the colours in the scenery and the weathering are all from the same palete. I will have a good browse on flickr when I get a moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Brilliant! I have bookmarked your flicker page. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 What a fantastic layout; definitely something to aspire to. I love the way that all the colours in the scenery and the weathering are all from the same palete. I will have a good browse on flickr when I get a moment. Hi Bill, Can you get over to the Halifax show next weekend, the layout will be there. It was really difficult to find winter colours... in the end we had to airbrush the scenery to tone things down , I still think more work need doing. My son is looking at ways to make 'winter trees' in the style of George Illfe Stokes but its a tall order in N scale. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Brilliant! I have bookmarked your flicker page. Hi, I would be interest in your comments when you have trawled through my flickr page, good, bad, or indifferent, always happy to listen to alternative ideas. Cheers Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 My good friend Mark sent me a couple of photos he took of the layout with his phone, I thought I would share them with you here. Cheers. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Kynaston Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone Below are some photos of my recent weathering and repaint projects. 58004 is simply renumbered and weathered down. 56013 is a full repaint with added etched details (arrows and plaques) and a replacement grid grille (correct square pattern mesh - thanks Bernard) and weathered pipe detail at one end. Finally my new revolution class B tanks. I hope Mike and Ben you're not too upset! Duncan, Absolutely superb modelling. Not seen the layout in the flesh so to speak, but wow. I did spend time at Shirebrook that I can (just!) remember when the 58s were around, a remarkable job! As for this picture on your Flickr site, it is unbelievable to think that is N gauge! Wow! You mentioned that 56013 has had added detailing and repaint - can I ask whose etches you used? Richie Edited September 18, 2018 by Richie Kynaston Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Duncan, Absolutely superb modelling. Not seen the layout in the flesh so to speak, but wow. I did spend time at Shirebrook that I can (just!) remember when the 58s were around, a remarkable job! As for this picture on your Flickr site, it is unbelievable to think that is N gauge! Wow! You mentioned that 56013 has had added detailing and repaint - can I ask whose etches you used? Richie Hi Richie, The etches used on 56013 (depot plaques and arrows) are from Shawplan. The replacement 'grids' are from Bernard Taylor and are no longer available, I'm not sure if they ever were but Bernard is a friend and he gave me a few 'tests'. I have repainted many locos and renumbered most, all have been weathered to varying degrees. The model of Shirebrook is just over 20 feet long and is virtually to scale. My wife, Janet, did all the detail work within the shed. The model will be at the Halifax show this weekend if you can get along. Cheers Duncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi Friends, fellow modellers, For those of you that follow this thread I thought I should let you know that Shirebrook had a good outing at the Halifax Show where the layout received many favourable comments regarding many aspects of the model, from the washing blowing in the wind at the station masters house to the stock detail and overall weathering to the operation. On behalf of all the operating team I would like to pass our thanks to the Halifax Club, and to round off an enjoyable weekend we won Best Layout at Show Shield delighted. Pictures to follow later this week, Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Really nice modeling. It is always impressive when something look spot in N guage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi Everyone, Here we are with the trophy, we were surprised and delighted to win the Best Layout in Show. Thanks to all the operators . 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Here are some 'action' shots from the Halifax Show 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Sorry, does anyone know why the occasional upload goes upside down? Really annoying. So from my last post let's hope this time the picture is ok 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Wow what a fantastic layout Duncan. Congratulations on your award. Really like the last batch of pic's. Although it is hard to beat the winter pic's on earlier updates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Wow what a fantastic layout Duncan. Congratulations on your award. Really like the last batch of pic's. Although it is hard to beat the winter pic's on earlier updates. Thanks Porkie, I post many pictures to my flickr page that covers the progress over the last four years check the link below. I have a few more projects to do on Shirebrook and will post here as I do them. Cheers Duncan https://www.flickr.com/photos/135257675@N08/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Just realised I've been following this layout but not actually commented. This layout is superb it took me a while to realise it was n gauge the attention to detail and realism is brilliant David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl. H. Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Some simple, basic weathering. Just finished working on 4 grampus wagons for Shirebrook. The wagons had their taunton concrete works lettering gently scraped off with the blunt side of an OLFA knife blade. I then painted the wagons in railmatch weathered black and then took most of it off with a microbrush or cotton swab. Drybrushing of railmatch dark rust, brake dust and weathered black was then applied to varying degrees. Finally, a wash of the black was applied to tone everything down and tie it all in. All that remains to be done is a coat of matt varnish - the acrylics do have a bit of a plastic sheen, and some silver or chrome for the buffer shanks. The Shirebrook operating authorities will demand it! Cheers Carl 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan. Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Thanks Carl, the weathering looks good, will make a nice mixed cce's train with the dogfish and sharks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) Very Impressive, considering it is a N gauge layout. Cheers Steve Edited October 7, 2018 by SouthernBlue80s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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