RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted March 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Two things 1 Not sure that I would like to eat 'sooted cabbages' that would be 'well steamed' or 'well oiled' ... you take your pick depending on the locos. 2 Strange how removing the clutter behind layouts make them totally look like the real thing. Edited March 19, 2019 by PeterBB Spelling 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 19, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Stunning mate, Cheers Al. Now say you are going to sell it. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 8 hours ago, PeterBB said: Two things 1 Not sure that I would like to eat 'sooted cabbages' that would be 'well steamed' or 'well oiled' ... you take your pick depending on the locos. 2 Strange how removing the clutter behind layouts make them totally look like the real thing. Quite a lot of Rural Signal Boxes had small Allotments, all lubricated by the wheels of time. And yes Al's rendition of the BIG PICTURE makes it look superb. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: Now say you are going to sell it. It needs a loving home, plus I have things to do, Layout Plans to bring to fruition, and gems of ideas that need nurturing and completing. So yes, it's only another Layout after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2019 I just recognise it is the artist in you. Most artist are always looking forward to the next picture. I dont think Michael Angelo stopped painting after doing the Mona Lisa. Don 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted March 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Donw said: I don't think Michael Angelo stopped painting after doing the Mona Lisa. I think he subcontracted that one to Leonardo... Al. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2019 Done the Water Tower today, the Fire Devil will be done later, as it's away for repair and re painting as it Summer and not being used today. 16 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Looking good, just need to paint the engine shed roof before it rains! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Lovely set of pictures there Bodgit very gert weston ? anyway you can't beat a bit of coal dust in yer cauliflower as we were made of stronger stuff in those days... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 16 minutes ago, KNP said: Looking good, just need to paint the engine shed roof before it rains! Yeah, it had one coat of Dirty thinners when I did the walls, but I'll wait until the Air Brush is out and do a decent job then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 37 minutes ago, georgeT said: Lovely set of pictures there Bodgit very gert weston ? anyway you can't beat a bit of coal dust in yer cauliflower as we were made of stronger stuff in those days... Haha, no room for any other Veg, like Black Oily Carrots, haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted March 20, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just a quick reminder, "Save our Bala Station " meeting after Coronation Street, or for you posh people who watch BBC Eastenders, in the snug at the Engine and Tender, Monday night. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said: Just a quick reminder, "Save our Bala Station " meeting after Coronation Street, or for you posh people who watch BBC Eastenders, in the snug at the Engine and Tender, Monday night. Bring your Cheque Book. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 11 hours ago, Andrew P said: Bring your Cheque Book. How expensive is this pub!!!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted March 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2019 I've scratch built a Building today. It's all Plasticard, and the roof is covered in Masking Tape, this should give a slight crackly look as it dries. It's all painted with Tamya Acrylic and the roof is done with a mix of Matt Black, Matt Earth, and Matt Grey, mixed on the roof as I go. The sides are a mix of Matt Light Grey, Matt Dark Grey, and Matt Brown, again mixed on the sides as I did it. 20 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJB Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It's looking good, Andy. Gerry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2019 Andy making scratch built buildings ... what ever is the world coming to! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 10 minutes ago, GJB said: It's looking good, Andy. Gerry Cheers Gerry, and it's ALMOST square, haha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, PeterBB said: Andy making scratch built buildings ... what ever is the world coming to! I'll be building a new Layout soon, naa never. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Andrew P said: I'll be building a new Layout soon, naa never. Never say never...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted March 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Andrew P said: I've scratch built a Building today. Well knock me down with a feather. Nice one Andy. Al. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Don't get to excited Guys, it's only ONE, I need to make a Hut for the Coal Yard now.INSTRUCTIONS? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted March 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2019 Great progress Andy. Did the water tower go together OK in the end? Cheers, Ade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianlind Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 G'day Andy, Just going back to your difficulties with assembling the Signal Box, I presume it's cast in Polyurethane. If so, the only successful adhesive, other than contact adhesive, is Superglue ( Cyanoacrylate ). I've been manufacturing model railway kits and accessories in Polyurethane for over 25 years, and my recommendation is to roughen or abrade the faces of the joints to be glued. This can be done with emery or similar, or scraping with a knife blade or file. After doing this the superglue will/should go off very quickly, whereas if not treated this way I have found that the superglue will not go off at all. I have found that even the cheap superglues will work well after this basic preparation. Ian Storrie Ian Lindsay Models 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Ianlind said: G'day Andy, Just going back to your difficulties with assembling the Signal Box, I presume it's cast in Polyurethane. If so, the only successful adhesive, other than contact adhesive, is Superglue ( Cyanoacrylate ). I've been manufacturing model railway kits and accessories in Polyurethane for over 25 years, and my recommendation is to roughen or abrade the faces of the joints to be glued. This can be done with emery or similar, or scraping with a knife blade or file. After doing this the superglue will/should go off very quickly, whereas if not treated this way I have found that the superglue will not go off at all. I have found that even the cheap superglues will work well after this basic preparation. Ian Storrie Ian Lindsay Models Thanks Ian, I used the Locktight Superglue on the main body, which is the resin / polyurethane and the components within including white metal parts, and that was fine and no problem, the problem came when doing the plastic steps, they just kept falling apart, despite cleaning and roughing up which seemed strange, all the rest was good, the Locktight gell all purpose worked fine in the end. Thanks for you advice anyway, I'll remember that for any future kits etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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