RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 9, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 9, 2019 The first power for Bryford has had a test run, courtesy of Ray and "End of The Spur" and Jack Taylor's "Tighte End Yard" ex-CN GP40-2W, now in the ownership of Railcar limited (RMPX) arrives with a few cars for VIP Foods CSX MP15AC 1155 enjoys the covered comforts of Jack Taylor's "Tighte End Yard" (current day 00!) Cheers, Mick 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 9, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 9, 2019 So this is what you spend your appearance fee from “I’m a celebrity on Hattons tv” on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 10, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 10, 2019 I wish..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 16, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 16, 2019 And something mostly yellow..... 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 21, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) Time for an update. I've decided to keep any stock work on here, as well as work on the layout. There is an *almost definite* plan to commence tracklaying in the next few days. In the meantime, I have been busy on the graffiti front, painting up these three, rather than relying on decals: All copied from prototype pics. There is more weathering to be done over the top of the graffiti. Edited December 21, 2020 by newbryford 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Much as I don't like graffiti, it is part of the modern scene. You are going to tell us how you did it, aren't you? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor quinn Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 That is some of the best modelling of graffiti I’ve seen - really well observed and executed 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, F-UnitMad said: Much as I don't like graffiti, it is part of the modern scene. You are going to tell us how you did it, aren't you? Goes to look for some in-progress pics of the US wagons and surprisingly, I haven't any...... I've done them the same way as my British graffiti by building the paint up in layers - small brushes and a reasonably steady hand - but TBH, it isn't critical if a colour goes slightly astray! Here's a link to some of my HRA shorties. Showing the "layering" edit: found a WIP shot. 1 hour ago, doctor quinn said: That is some of the best modelling of graffiti I’ve seen - really well observed and executed Thanks! I have a load of saved photos on my PC to go at. I find them a "quick win" modelling project. More soon. Off to lay some track! Edited December 24, 2020 by newbryford 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) And so it begins. There are 3 points switches under there. My now preferred method of tracklaying. Small amount of PVA glue every 3-4 sleepers. Weighed down to let the glue dry. To get an even load spread, I have a few pieces of 12mm MDF cut slightly larger than a house brick. The MDF provides a smooth transition between any weight applied. I could use any random weights, such as paint tins etc, but I have a few bricks left over from a house extension project and kept aside for this purpose. More track soon! Edited December 25, 2020 by newbryford 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 2, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2021 All track laid (for now) There has been a possible (positive) development on the future of the Bryford County Railway. Details later! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Can never have enough bricks, you've done well obtaining Peco 83, or did you stash them before covid set in!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted January 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 13/04/2019 at 12:44, PaulRhB said: throw a sicky and wear a mask so no one knows when we post pics on here Ah well you might have the module finished for the next one How remarkably prophetic... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 4, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 4, 2021 13 hours ago, long island jack said: Can never have enough bricks, you've done well obtaining Peco 83, or did you stash them before covid set in!! Stashed before anyone ever heard of Covid19! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 6, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2021 Wiring is complete and trains were running last night....... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 12:24, newbryford said: Wiring is complete and trains were running last night....... And a few more nights after that. CSX MP15AC hauls a cut of hoppers to the paint/graffiti/weathering shops...... I do have a few cars in mid-graffiti phase. I have taken WIP pics, so will post them all together shortly. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 4630 Posted January 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, newbryford said: And a few more nights after that. CSX MP15AC hauls a cut of hoppers to the paint/graffiti/weathering shops...... I do have a few cars in mid-graffiti phase. I have taken WIP pics, so will post them all together shortly. I see that with the mix of ownership of the various hoppers and the CSX switcher, even Union Pacific (UP) is getting in on the act with your trackside structure there - just needs some yellow paint. Edited January 13, 2021 by 4630 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 is there a transition between the 5mm foam down to 3mm for all your spurs of the mainline, like the real railroads do!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, long island jack said: is there a transition between the 5mm foam down to 3mm for all your spurs of the mainline, like the real railroads do!!! It's all laid to mainline standards...... There is enough distance between main and spurs to raise the ground 2mm instead! I did initially look at using a mix of Code 83 and Code 75 but eventually decided against it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 14, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2021 21 hours ago, 4630 said: I see that with the mix of ownership of the various hoppers and the CSX switcher, even Union Pacific (UP) is getting in on the act with your trackside structure there - just needs some yellow paint. Some of the hoppers will be going into new ownership. The (currently unregistered as far as I know) codes CCAX and CCMX may give a clue as to my fictional cement/aggregates operations. The logo may be red and castle shaped............. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 21, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 21, 2021 (edited) Time for some WIP tagging. All the tags illustrated are copied from similar car types and in some cases - only removed by a few numbers from the prototype. Most of them have been found on http://rrpicturearchives.net/ but every now and then, a screenshot of one of the many US videos on youtube is used (DTC and the potash hopper are from such a source) Staring off with a boxcar. In most cases, the tagger usually leaves the number clear, but in this case, they didn't. Staring off with the basic layer: A big chunk of black is added - following faint pencil lines. The a few white details: And a dusty wash to tone it down. There will be a bit more detail weathering to complete Next up, rail level spraying; Pencil outlines Followed by the background silver and white Layering of the lighter colours on the right, outline on the left: More colour Outline around RIVER, more colour on SVORO, then it's ready for a bit of extra weathering This one will have different tags on either side - first up GALA - the easy one In this case, the outline was done with a fine Posca paint pen in black, but because the line wsn#t fine enough, I made it thinner by tickling the inner edges with white. And a bit of detail to finish off the tag - there will be some more weathering. One big advantage of this form of model "painting" is that if it goes slightly astray, it's easy to add a bit more paint over the top. In that respect, it's far easier than finishing off the edges around a yellow panel on a Brit loco! There are a few more also in progress. One of them is a Railbox that is quite eye-catching. Edited January 21, 2021 by newbryford 6 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 30, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 A bit of patch painting and weathering. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 30, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2021 Playing trains again. An ex-UP Dash-8 sneaks around the back of the weathering tracks. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 13, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2021 Time to unveil the railbox Straight out of the cardboard box A quick layer of white to take out the bulk of the base branding Main "undercoat" applied Then it's time for the outline detail Filling in a bit more Final detail And a pale thin grey gray wash to tone it down. And the other side of the potash hopper. In this case, I used a fine POSCA paint pen for the outline, rather than a brush Thinning down the black outline with white on the inside Managed to miss out recording a step - black - but then patched over with blue. A bit of tidying up with a fine brush Add the yellow and then another pale grey wash. There is a bit more topcoat weathering to be done using powders. More on the way. 3 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted February 22, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Another hopper - with full height tagging. I'll let the pictures show the steps. The above has had a thin dusty wash to tone it down - there'll be some weathering powders added to finish it off. Edited February 22, 2021 by newbryford 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Now that is some skill you have there Mick! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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