RLWP Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 On 28/06/2019 at 15:04, Mike said: Last building before I start on the baseboards. I haven't a clue what the valves and pipes do. I used to know some of the facilities guys at Longbridge car plant. As most of the pipework in the roof had been installed by contractors over the decades, and no-one kept proper records, they didn't know what most of it did either Richard 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Berry Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Wonderful work. I'm following with a great interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Hard standing fitted (requiring a minimum of gap filling). with the track-work inlaid. Buildings just plonked but loco testing went well and no derailments - sighs with relief 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Mike, those industrial buildings ard absolutely superb. Wonderful modelling. The inlaid track also looks very effective. If you don't mind me asking, what materials and techniques have you used? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 05/07/2019 at 07:21, south_tyne said: Mike, those industrial buildings ard absolutely superb. Wonderful modelling. The inlaid track also looks very effective. If you don't mind me asking, what materials and techniques have you used? The buildings are constructed from suitably braced 2mm LitePly and covered with embossed PlastiCard it's just my preferred method of construction. Back and end board painted but not with any sky detailing. Buildings not in their final position (still loose) as the paint was still wet. Second photo shows how the background will be treated. 7 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Fantastic layout Mike, I love the scene and industrial buildings, look forward to seeing more. I'm following this with interest as I've got a scalscenes boxfile to build! Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Thanks for that explanation Mike. Those buildings really are superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulBee Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 13/07/2019 at 07:00, Mike said: The buildings are constructed from suitably braced 2mm LitePly and covered with embossed PlastiCard it's just my preferred method of construction. Back and end board painted but not with any sky detailing. Buildings not in their final position (still loose) as the paint was still wet. Second photo shows how the background will be treated. Hi Mike, Thoroughly enjoying your build. May I ask what glue you use to glue the embossed PlastiCard sheet to LitePly? Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 On 14/07/2019 at 18:53, PaulBee said: Hi Mike, Thoroughly enjoying your build. May I ask what glue you use to glue the embossed PlastiCard sheet to LitePly? Thanks Paul Hi Paul, sorry for the delay in replying as my wife has spent time in hospital due to a re-occurrence of her cancer. The glue I use very sparingly is contact adhesive. I have now finished the construction of thew last building and once I have added the background I can fix them in place and finish them properly. 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 Simply superb Mike, with all the character of a HG Wells novel. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulBee Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike said: Hi Paul, sorry for the delay in replying as my wife has spent time in hospital due to a re-occurrence of her cancer. The glue I use very sparingly is contact adhesive. Hi Mike, no need to apologise and thank you for the info. Sorry to hear your news, I hope your wife's situation improves. Best wishes Paul 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Boxing day, well almost,. At least once it's finished I know the lighting works. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Looking good Mike. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted August 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2019 Very nice indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I like it alot Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 New Level Mill ready for its first exhibition. Solihull November 9th 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Video failed so here's a couple of stills from todays play. Loco is a kit built ex Southern B4 once owned by Stewart and Loyds so technically a Black Country engine. 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2019 Mike great layout and modelling, you should be proud. I am thinking about 0 gauge as my eyesight is not what it used to be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) Nice to catch up Mike and your new layout looks very good I'd like to see a video if you can make one work? It is typical of your micro's, small well modeled and full of inspiring detail. Best Edited September 10, 2019 by Barnaby missing word Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Boxing clever or just in case. I have constructed perhaps better described as butchered some wood a folding base support for the layout. It's rather like a folding paste table which can be carried like a suitcase and then opened out to allow the lockable legs to fold down and the whole thing act as the supporting structure. Lightweight, compact and easy to transport. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Mike, All looking good. What materials did you use for the inset track, looks very effective? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Hello Alan long time no read, have you started any new projects yet? Regards EDIT just had a look at your profile on here and can see you have been posting. Some of the topics look of interest to me so I'll be visiting them. Also there are a few names on there that I remember that I seem to have lost touch with since the server upgrade. Edited September 22, 2019 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Barnaby said: Hello Alan long time no read, have you started any new projects yet? Regards EDIT just had a look at your profile on here and can see you have been posting. Some of the topics look of interest to me so I'll be visiting them. Also there are a few names on there that I remember that I seem to have lost touch with since the server upgrade. Hi Mark, I have a small cameo layout on the go but progress is very slow. I haven't got round to starting a thread yet. Alan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Absolutely stunning layout, Mike. Truly epic. Love it. Do you have any other exhibitions lined up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 13, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2019 Great project Mike. For the inlaid track (which looks great!) did you use ply or filler? I noted you included a checkrail on the built trackwork and looking at the pics it looks like you have templated and used infills of thin ply? Staying tuned for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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