RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted May 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2019 Steve, I'm just starting a 7mm MR shed layout and so far have made the baseboards with 6mm birch ply tops. I'm aiming to lay the track straight onto the ply, as I think you have done, and then use your methods of ballasting and I'd like to ask whether you seal the ply before laying the track and if so, what do you use? I wondered whether it would risk damaging the surface of the ply just to place the sand on top and then spray with thinned PVA without sealing the surface first. Excellent modelling by the way. I hope that I can get anywhere near your realism. Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) I would seal the ply with a few coats of gloss varnish or an MDF sealant. I didn’t on this one and I’ve had some movement, luckily Ive tested it all out and I’ve not had any issues. Shed track work Wasn’t exactly well looked after but you don’t want any derailments. Shed and coaling stage roof added this evening Edited May 22, 2019 by steve fay 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted May 22, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thanks for that Steve. I think that you have achieved about the best rendition of shed trackwork and accompanying grot that I've ever seen so your advice is much appreciated. Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 Shed vents on 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 superb representation of a loco shed ballast/ash, easily one of the best versions of something that does seem tricky to model faithfully. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) Canton Mk2 footbridge Under way Edited May 24, 2019 by steve fay 13 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 A few visiting locos from earlier in the week 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Superb! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 On 22/05/2019 at 22:06, Dave Hunt said: Steve, I'm just starting a 7mm MR shed layout and so far have made the baseboards with 6mm birch ply tops. I'm aiming to lay the track straight onto the ply, as I think you have done, and then use your methods of ballasting and I'd like to ask whether you seal the ply before laying the track and if so, what do you use? I wondered whether it would risk damaging the surface of the ply just to place the sand on top and then spray with thinned PVA without sealing the surface first. Excellent modelling by the way. I hope that I can get anywhere near your realism. Dave Always best to at least seal saw cuts, especially if the layout is in a garage, a coat of sealer or paint all over helps too. If you lay cork atop the ply it saves the ply for future projects if you want to use the boards again. Hope that helps. Atvb 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave Hunt Posted May 25, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 25, 2019 Thanks CME. After advice from Steve and others I've decided to go with an allover coat of thinned waterproof PVA followed by a coat of grey paint. As far as cork is concerned, I reckon that the layout will probably take me a good few years to complete and since I'm 72 I doubt that I'll be concerned with reusing the boards! My good friend the late David Jenkinson would have described the present undertaking as the last great project. Cheers Dave 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Earl of Pembroke Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 How do you so effectively simulate the mucky, ash ballast of a loco depot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Base is kiln dried sand, I also add talc for a compacted ash look, I spray the whole lot Matt black and weather with powders and paint mixed with talc 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl of Pembroke Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 14 hours ago, steve fay said: Base is kiln dried sand, I also add talc for a compacted ash look, I spray the whole lot Matt black and weather with powders and paint mixed with talc Steve, That's very helpful. I think I have some kiln-dried sand in the garage of the type for brushing into block-surfaced driveways. Regards, Charles 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 That’s the stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve fay Posted June 4, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 4, 2019 Bridge decking added today along with some additional bracing and the walk way along the shed roof. 17 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Parting company with the my diesels, still have falcon and D1000 available if any one is interested Edited June 8, 2019 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted June 8, 2019 Share Posted June 8, 2019 On 25/05/2019 at 22:08, Dave Hunt said: Thanks CME. After advice from Steve and others I've decided to go with an allover coat of thinned waterproof PVA followed by a coat of grey paint. As far as cork is concerned, I reckon that the layout will probably take me a good few years to complete and since I'm 72 I doubt that I'll be concerned with reusing the boards! My good friend the late David Jenkinson would have described the present undertaking as the last great project. Cheers Dave I fully understand Dave, my layout will be of a similar nature. I was lucky enough to exchange a few letters with DJ, as I was one of Jack Ray's many pen pals. 22 minutes ago, steve fay said: Parting company with the my diesels, still have falcon and D1000 available if any one is interested Sorry to hear that Steve, I must have missed a Post? Going all steam outline now?? Atvb CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 8, 2019 Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 Yes for now, or at least no yellow panels allowed! Im not against diesels but I remember diesels best in the late 80’s early 90’s so if I was to model them that would be my era. I have to admit this class 22 issue has left a bitter taste as well but I guess that’s another story. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I understand Steve. A change is as good as a rest. I hope that a sweeter taste soon returns. Very best wishes, M. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve fay Posted June 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2019 I decided to give Lightning a little spruce up! 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Superb pics of the tapered boiler beauties Steve, very atmospheric indeed. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmeaden Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Superb model - kit built or ready made? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Lightning looks absolutely fantastic! Those Brits are a seriously impressive looking engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) DJH Kit built by them from the custom build range. They are a good looking engine. Still waiting on the turn table. Supposed to have been 6 to 8 weeks from the Bristol show! Greenwood are not very good at communicating! Edited June 12, 2019 by steve fay 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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