47606odin Posted July 13, 2021 Author Share Posted July 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said: Excellent Ian unlike you been looking forward to this build , looks the dogs whatsits. My mojo starting to return I find looking through people links spurs me on as I have plenty of scenic work to crack on with. saw you’ve got 50019. I’m a share holder in that machine 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 15, 2021 Author Share Posted July 15, 2021 Using Humbrol 121 as my base concrete colour, I think it’s more accurate than grey for older concrete, I have resprayed over the white to create the base colours for the shed building. From here it’s detailing, and weathering, highlighting and shading. I know what I want to achieve, fingers crossed I can pull it off 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 It’s video time! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just an indication of how much of this water tower will be visible after all this. bear in mind there is no roof on yet, or framework, and this is why I don’t need it to be super detailed on the wall brickwork above the roof line 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 The basics of what I’m aiming for 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Let it dry for a bit, then tone it down with a light grey wash. it’s at this point it’s very bold and in your face Edited July 17, 2021 by 47606odin 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 I’m happy with that….other than dropping the tank and chipping the corner… 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 (edited) Edited July 17, 2021 by 47606odin 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Presumably on the basis of the original photo a 56 or 2 will be heading down under Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 17, 2021 Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 7 hours ago, pwr said: Presumably on the basis of the original photo a 56 or 2 will be heading down under Paul R 56110, but not as Heljan have it, brand new in triple grey construction sector before it was named,, which was on the gypsum hoppers at the time it reversed into Tonbridge west yard, however the points were set incorrectly derailing a couple of wagons blocking the station for a bit…. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Well, I had to, didn’t I? Even though the buffer beam colour is wrong I am a shareholder in the real one after all 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, 47606odin said: Well, I had to, didn’t I? Even though the buffer beam colour is wrong I am a shareholder in the real one after all 50019 1Z99 to Western Australia!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Futile to resist temptation. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 9 hours ago, D6775 said: 50019 1Z99 to Western Australia!! OZ50, light engine 7 hours ago, Baggies1961 said: Futile to resist temptation. I know, the exchange rate is killing it though, especially as they’ve upped the price for weathered paint, which I will probably end up removing……. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 The buildings are now beginning to blend together 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 51 minutes ago, 47606odin said: The buildings are now beginning to blend together Love the stone effect on the main building lan, great stuff... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 Completed the mortar on the block work. Really pleased with the finished result 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, georgeT said: Love the stone effect on the main building lan, great stuff... much appreciated. Mortar added to finish it off. Time to edit the video 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Here’s how I did the concrete blocks. Make a cup of tea and enjoy Edited July 21, 2021 by 47606odin 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I like the sky backscene. Did you paint it yourself or is it a photoprint kinda thing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 3 hours ago, mopar said: I like the sky backscene. Did you paint it yourself or is it a photoprint kinda thing? pits a photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Superb photo's, the layout is looking better and better. Thanks for the video showing how you did the blocks, really helpful 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 With thanks to a very generous David Johnson, he sent me for free a sheerness steel wagon. Very much appreciated 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Just realised 0Z50 allocated 50019 has been taken to the post office. Well, hopefully it’ll be there this afternoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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