RMweb Gold tractionman Posted December 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2018 Love the cottages, looking very much like a slice of Derbyshire. Inspiring me to put some track down and get a bit of modelling done. Cheers, Keith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 8, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2018 I didn't realise my plank was Ladmanlow Sidings, albeit with an extra siding top right, just goes to show there's nothing new in the world! Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 8, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2018 Thanks Keith. Hi Mike, I think it's quite a common shunting puzzle arrangement, I've seen quite a few similar, which is why I settled on that design, it provides plenty of moves. The extra siding adds to that of course. Nice to hear from you, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) This Yesterday morning, I decided to add some crew to my loco fleet. Some time ago I bought some of the Modelu laser scanned and 3D printed figures, and here's how they arrive. So I stuck them in my specially acquired, immensly expensive spray booth (a cardboard box): and gave them a blast of Matt Black from an aerosol as an undercoat: Then, after a lot of painting, they turned out like this: I took two more and gave them the same treatment: I painted them as well, however the paint I used for these two didn't seem to like the base coat, and they were not as successful, but they'll do at a distance: Anyway, here's a few photos of the crews in the locos: More in a minute. Al. Edited December 9, 2018 by Alister_G 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) Yesterday afternoon and evening, now that the locos had crews, was time for some extensive playing TESTING Here's some photos: Driver Bill Wheatcroft watches cautiously as 68068 manoeuvres round the run-round loop: A long shot down the sidings in the sunshine: Fireman Andy Moss sneaks a quick drink whilst 68012 rumbles into the headshunt: Bill Wheatcroft and Clive Holdsworth discuss who's loco should be doing more of the work: Turns out it was Bill! And Clive looks on: Three locos all together? there must be something wrong here: A final look at the scene: That's all for now, thanks for looking. Al. Edited December 9, 2018 by Alister_G 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 So here's a question for you all to ponder: Should I just add grass and fields at the back of the layout, probably with a hill rising up on the back left, or should I make it a set of quarry sidings, like for instance Longcliffe or Minninglow was, and have a quarry face at the back left, instead. If I do the first, there needs to be a reason for the yard to be just stuck in the middle of the countryside, and I'm not sure what that would be? If I do the second, I don't want to overpower the rest of the layout and detract from the open countryside setting which is quintessentially the look of the C&HPR. Hmm, more thought needed. I've plenty to do before I get to the stage of worrying about that, anyway. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 One of the reasons sidings were where they were on the C&HPR was to facilitate splitting/rejoining trains which were too big/heavy to go up the next bit of line, there doesn't necessarily have to be a raison d'etre for them. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Loving the pics so far mate, excellent stock as well. I liked the cottages, but more sidings would give more operation long term and stop it from stagnating, however, as is often said in these pages, Less is More. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I use Halfords primers, so far without any adverse effects with other manufacturers paints. Go for less is more. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 First bit of video, just to prove the layout works! Enjoy! Al 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 Hi Al, the layout is coming along a treat, I like the idea of a quarry plenty of modelling oppurtunities. All the best Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I think the real Ladmanlow Sidings worked as a small goods yard and exchange sidings for the branch to Grin Quarry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted December 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 I think the real Ladmanlow Sidings worked as a small goods yard and exchange sidings for the branch to Grin Quarry. This might help https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16.88401313483467&lat=53.2432&lon=-1.9397&layers=168&b=1 All the best, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steaming_chris Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I like how this is developing nicely. Well done Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 I think the real Ladmanlow Sidings worked as a small goods yard and exchange sidings for the branch to Grin Quarry. This might help https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16.88401313483467&lat=53.2432&lon=-1.9397&layers=168&b=1 All the best, Keith Brilliant. Thanks both of you, that's very clear, and gives good justification for the yard. This won't be an attempt in anyway to model the prototype, but it's good to get the history of the real thing. Thanks, Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 9, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 9, 2018 This evening, a quick experiment regarding the ground cover. If you look at photos of the yards around the C&HPR you can see that they don't have visibly ballasted rail, instead there is a compacted ash surface up to the top of - and even above - the sleeper tops: Copyright John Evans used with permission When I started my Cromford Wharf layout, I tried to replicate this with DAS clay: Which whilst partially successful, was quite messy, and needed a lot of remedial work afterwards to clear the clay from the rail sides. So thinking about this, i decided to try a different approach. I had a sheet of 10thou styrene which had been sprayed in Humbrol Matt Black, which I used for the windows of the Grindleford Cafe. So I took the sheet and cut it into strips, to fit between the rails. Here's what it looks like: Obviously, it's too black and plain at the moment, but some weathering and static grass will soon tone that down. My plan is to present the yard as quite overgrown in any case, as most of the C&HPR was by the 60s so I'm not looking for a pristine finish. The advantage of the styrene sheet method is that I can cut it precisely around point blades etc, and it can be made removable - if I use some 40thou styrene underneath between the sleepers, it will be rigid enough just to lay in place, and the gaps can be staggered to fix strips seamlessly together. Yep, I think this is the way I will go. Thanks for looking. Al. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 This all looks splendid, Al. I shall look forward to the updates as and when. I would have no issue with the middle of the fields thing. Few buildings and lack of height will add to the open feeling of it all. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted December 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-lightweight-filler-white-1ltr/88504 I've used the Spanish equivalent of this on my plank, goes on easily without a lot of mess or working in, and can be easily cut afterwards with a craft knife. For the between the tracks bit I run a spare bogie up and down the track and this makes the required clearance inside the rails, and can be easily adjusted and trimmed afterwards if need be. Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 This all looks splendid, Al. I shall look forward to the updates as and when. I would have no issue with the middle of the fields thing. Few buildings and lack of height will add to the open feeling of it all. Rob. Thanks very much Rob. The simplicity of Sheep Lane impressed me very much, and I would like to try and get that same feel. Cheers, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 https://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-lightweight-filler-white-1ltr/88504 I've used the Spanish equivalent of this on my plank, goes on easily without a lot of mess or working in, and can be easily cut afterwards with a craft knife. For the between the tracks bit I run a spare bogie up and down the track and this makes the required clearance inside the rails, and can be easily adjusted and trimmed afterwards if need be. Mike. Thanks Mike, I've used a similar plain filler before, and it is quite amenable to hacking about once dry. I'm interested to try the styrene approach, just to see how it works though - I may well give it up and go back to filler or clay. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) I had a sheet of 10thou styrene which had been sprayed in Humbrol Matt Black... ...Obviously, it's too black and plain at the moment, but some weathering and static grass will soon tone that down. Could you make up a mix of greys and black plus talcum powder and try stippling onto the styrene sheet to replicate the ash texture? Edited December 10, 2018 by Tortuga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 Could you make up a mix of greys and black plus talcum powder and try stippling onto the styrene sheet to replicate the ash texture? I was thinking of trying some real ash, sieved and crushed a bit. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted December 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 I was thinking of trying some real ash, sieved and crushed a bit. Al. sounds like a good plan, something similar that might be of interest here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/136923-cwm-prysor-the-bala-branch/?p=3377017 all the best, Keith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 10, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2018 I was thinking of trying some real ash, sieved and crushed a bit. Al. A bit like this... Al. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Unfortunately IMHO the curving of the base card an that the ash does not go under the rails and around the chairs spoils your effect. Perhaps experiment on a separate short length of track separate from the layout. Glue the card down first with castellated sides to pass under the rails. Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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