Anglian Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 John, This is fabulous, oozing bags of atmosphere. Could you tell me where you source the synthetic hair to chop up? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm 0-6-0 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 That scene with the sand piles and the workmen examining the digger is very realistic. Well done. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 19 hours ago, Anglian said: John, This is fabulous, oozing bags of atmosphere. Could you tell me where you source the synthetic hair to chop up? Thank you very much, I get my synthetic hair from green scenes, it’s a small bag but a little goes a long way 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rugd1022 Posted May 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2019 Have to say, this is one of the very best images posted on RMWeb in its long history.... just superb...! Looks just as good in black and white too, if I may be so bold... 18 3 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Rugd1022 said: Have to say, this is one of the very best images posted on RMWeb in its long history.... just superb...! Looks just as good in black and white too, if I may be so bold... Thank you so much for your kind words, the layout has been a long time in the making and everyones comments on here make it all worthwhile this particular view will be much better now it’s got a backscene behind it, it’s just a difficult angle to get to at the moment, I look forward to setting it up somewhere and trying to recreate it Many Thanks John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johndc120 Posted May 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 23, 2019 on the yard end the only thin left to add is the provender stores, they have been made from the ratio kits although with several alterations. they have now had the base colours done and just need a bit of weathering to finish 20 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 The coaching stock for my SLS special has arrived, I've added some appropriate coach boards, E wheels and kadee couplings. Just a bit of weathering required and I'll have another passenger train for a freight only line 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineas Cubanas Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 20:14, Johndc120 said: Still work in progress but one of the last items left to finish on shwt is the crane, this is a Ruston bucyrus 22-RB which is a white metal kit by langley models. It’s certainly not for the faint hearted and this kit has taken almost as long as the layout to build Hi Great work here. Shows you what can be accomplished with a small layout One question and I may have missed this in the thread: The derelict building above on the left...is that a kit or did you scratch build yourself as I am looking for something similar for my layout Thanks Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, Lineas Cubanas said: Hi Great work here. Shows you what can be accomplished with a small layout One question and I may have missed this in the thread: The derelict building above on the left...is that a kit or did you scratch build yourself as I am looking for something similar for my layout Thanks Matt Thank you very much Matt, I haven’t put anything about it yet, I’ll post one in a bit for you Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 By far the biggest building on Shwt is/was the engine shed. Taken out of use when LNWR absorbed the line just after the turn of the century. having lost it's roof the building has rapidly deteriorated and nature is slowly taking it back. loosely based on the shed at Abbotsbury (although the brick chimney omitted) this structure was scratch build using foam board covered in Das modelling clay. Once dry the stonework was then carved into it, before each individual stone painted. The base had a layer of static grass applied before mininatur foliage was applied to make the ivy and bushes inside 13 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johndc120 Posted May 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) The footbridge on the layout started life as a Bachmann scenecraft bridge of Sheffield park on the bluebell line. It was the wrong hand, the steps were one solid piece of plastic and the stations weren't to my liking. but I really liked the etch sides, something I'd been looking for ages for. so stripped it down to just the flat etches. Cut out one centre section of the etch. Soldered brass angle to the top edges of the etch to make a hand rail. Soldered on girder work to the bottom of the etch Added new posts and cross pieces which protruded out for the supports Added T section brass supports for the bridge sides Added some Smoke deflectors to the underneath directly over the centres of the tracks It was then painted and the deck was added some of the step boards have been removed and used to block the entrance to either side of the bridge (I found a great example of this in a photo) plastic card pieces were put in on the platforms for the stonework The finished bridge, more hours work than I really want to know but hopefully will be a nice feature of the layout and worth the effort. A real labour of love Edited May 26, 2019 by Johndc120 17 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just discovered, or re-discovered this and what a gem! One thing I particularly like, is the sense of space which really adds to the impression - especially the photos. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Really like this layout, found as an RMWeb "pick", very similar to what I'm hoping to achieve with a small O gauge project in being a run down and clinging on to life branch. Will go back and read the whole thread again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Patrick Posted May 27, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) Just wanted to add my voice to the list of admirers here; truly inspirational stuff! It's given me some ideas for a project I'm slowly formulating. I love the use of the level crossing/lifted section to 'book-end' the layout as opposed to a more traditional branch line terminus or goods yard. It really adds to the rundown nature of the scene, too. I really hope I get to see this on the exhibition circuit at some point! Edited May 27, 2019 by Patrick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johndc120 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2019 An SLS visit to Shwt. Pulled into the old station, the Jinty the uncouples, pulls up to the old signal box and runs round the train ready for the return trip 25 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 And are you going to model all the passengers all over the track? it seemed to be a regular thing while the loco was running round and taking water on these railtours. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Worsdell forever said: And are you going to model all the passengers all over the track? it seemed to be a regular thing while the loco was running round and taking water on these railtours. it's the one thing that makes this move totally unrealistic, we need a mass of middle aged gentlemen in tweed jackets getting everywhere they shouldn't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2019 Page 5 and it just keeps getting better and better! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2019 29 minutes ago, Johndc120 said: it's the one thing that makes this move totally unrealistic, we need a mass of middle aged gentlemen in tweed jackets getting everywhere they shouldn't! And not forgetting us young lads that tagged along with our dad's ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 And a few bored looking wives holding the coats and wanting to not be there. They wouldn't tolerate it nowadays but divorce was still a bit of a stigma in the early 60s. There might be a couple of tartan Thermos flasks and travelling blankets, also tartan, in evidence as well... Seriously, this is a remarkable layout showing an exceptional awareness of general feel of the period on very run down lines hanging on by a thread; the recovered track, overgrowth, and general dereliction but still providing a service to the gravel pit and coal yard despite it all. Everything is superbly modelled, but the trackwork especially is very convincing, and it's an unusual idea very well executed. I've only just discovered it, but it is rapidly becoming one of my favourites on this site! 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Johndc120 said: it's the one thing that makes this move totally unrealistic, we need a mass of middle aged gentlemen in tweed jackets getting everywhere they shouldn't! Not that old really. 4 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted May 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 26/04/2019 at 14:01, Johndc120 said: Yes this is a Heljan class 14 but with ultrascale wheels. I still need to paint the wheels and add the brakes yet Just recently found this thread, what a Superb Layout. I'd be interested to know how you went about converting your Class 22 to EM Gauge? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 7 hours ago, Pannier Tank said: Just recently found this thread, what a Superb Layout. I'd be interested to know how you went about converting your Class 22 to EM Gauge? Thank you very much The OO gauge wheels on the Class 22 can just be opened out to EM gauge, some people say they need to be turned down to reduce the flange thickness but I find it goes through my point work okay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Pannier Tank Posted May 29, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2019 9 hours ago, Johndc120 said: Thank you very much The OO gauge wheels on the Class 22 can just be opened out to EM gauge, some people say they need to be turned down to reduce the flange thickness but I find it goes through my point work okay Thank you for your reply. I have seen mention of reducing the flange width but have no means of doing so and was looking for someone to confirm that it was possible to re-gauge the Wheelset. I note you are using Ultrascale Wheels on your Class 14. I have an EM Gauge Ultrascale Wheelset ready to drop into my Class 14. I would have liked to have taken the same route with my Class 22 but unfortunately Ultrascale have yet / unlikely to produce a conversion pack. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pannier Tank said: Thank you for your reply. I have seen mention of reducing the flange width but have no means of doing so and was looking for someone to confirm that it was possible to re-gauge the Wheelset. I note you are using Ultrascale Wheels on your Class 14. I have an EM Gauge Ultrascale Wheelset ready to drop into my Class 14. I would have liked to have taken the same route with my Class 22 but unfortunately Ultrascale have yet / unlikely to produce a conversion pack. I would guess eventually they will do a conversion pack for the Class 22, like everything with ultrascale they will take their time getting there though. I gather a lot of the ime the conversion packs come from people forking out to get ultrascale to do conversions done for them. The Class 14 conversion has been really successful, I've since fitted it with with replacement coupling rods from brassmasters which make a big improvement as well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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