wiggoforgold Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: Great stuff, is that a trace of moss at the lowest end of the timber? It's also got me thinking about ash surfacing on platforms, because that is where I am at with my own model, having just put a coat of primer on the plasticard surface. I meant to add: the ash surface of the platform is a mix of 3 parts chinchilla grit to one part grout. Sprinkled on to wet pva, then soaked with a "wet water" mix, and a mix of dilute pva applied with a dropper. For a finer mix, I have used sieved soil from the garden, mixed with grout. When dry, the surface is lightly sanded, and gone over with a stiff brush (I use an old stippling brush.) The surface can be tinted with weathering powders. Alex 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2021 If you are looking for something different to the string of 44/45xx on the branch, @brianusa has posted a memory seeing a Castle at Shaugh Bridge heading towards Yelverton, and then reversing back later in the day. I had heard mention of a Castle reaching Yelverton from a few sources, but this is the first time I’ve seen a first hand account. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 I beleive the branch was cleared for castles as far as Yelverton, but I've never seen a photo. I'm quite happy with a string of 45xx though. Alex 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks for the information on the ash platforms Alex, I was going to conduct a few experiments to see what works. What I will do now is a test piece using your technique (because there's bound to be a way I can **** it up!) Then attack the platform surface that is now heftily primed. Time to post an update. Rob. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted February 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2021 The disused Princetown platform. A bit more bedding in is needed round the base of the building. A view through the trees of the footbridge and platforms. The footbridge is reworked Hornby/Gaugemaster. I'm going to have another go at the legs. The row of huts behind the signal box lead to the end loading dock. The slightly wonky buffer beam is one of those happy accidents. It slipped while the glue was drying, then I realised the real one wasn't straight either. Alex 27 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted February 21, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2021 Lovely atmospheric photos Alex. The door ajar is a nice touch and brings life to the picture. Cheers, Mark 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, 46444 said: Lovely atmospheric photos Alex. The door ajar is a nice touch and brings life to the picture. Cheers, Mark It was the gents. Forget the romance of steam, one suspects they may have been somewhat insalubrious! Alex Edited February 21, 2021 by wiggoforgold 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted February 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) I'm not entirely sure how this happened. I started out this weekend testing the wiring. The good news is I have power to all the sections of the layout. The less good news is that I have managed to bypass the section switches so all the sections are live all the time. I've worked out what I've done, and am putting it right. Somehow, I found myself working on the signal box. The sides an floor were laser cut for me by Charlie Foxtrot models, from my own plans (which were worked out from photographs and by reference to the Churchward Models etched window fret) The brick work is Scalescenes. It should be a bit pinker, but I couldn't find anything light enough, so I used London brick. It will have a detailed interior. I realised it's position on the layout allows the viewer to look straight in to the cabin. I did the basic floor and interior walls before assembling the sides. Alex Edited February 28, 2021 by wiggoforgold 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 As someone who saw the condition at this time, I can vouch for its authenticity. It looked just like this as did the other buildings interiors; no new paint or polished floor. Sad to see! Brian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted March 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2021 One of the advantages of my fenland layouts has been the lack of trees. I reckon I've slayed that particular demon. This is Station Road, Yelverton. Alex 17 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted March 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2021 A couple more shots of station road. Alex 30 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 I've got a bit further with the signal box. I've been experimenting with Mig shaders. Alex 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted March 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 27, 2021 Signal box nearly finished. Lust needs steps, interior finishing and I'm going to fit a light. Alex 24 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, wiggoforgold said: Lust needs steps Alex Comes to us all.......... 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Comes to us all.......... That'll teach me to type standing up in the garage Alex 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 5 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Comes to us all.......... I damn well hope not! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 6 hours ago, wiggoforgold said: Lust needs steps "I'm sorry, officer - it won't stand up in court!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 7 hours ago, wiggoforgold said: Lust needs steps... Not to be confused with Lustleigh Cleave... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 27, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27, 2021 1 hour ago, 46444 said: Not to be confused with Lustleigh Cleave... Near to the local hill top beauty spot, Cleave Edge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I've driven through there a few times... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 28, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 21/02/2021 at 10:08, wiggoforgold said: The row of huts behind the signal box lead to the end loading dock. The slightly wonky buffer beam is one of those happy accidents. It slipped while the glue was drying, then I realised the real one wasn't straight either. Alex This collection of huts is just splendid but don't overlook the over grown surface of the loading dock. Top stuff. Rob 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Thanks Rob. No more grass planned. I need to finish the hedgerow at the back, and there's a bit of rusty iron fence for the end of the loading platform, but I won't put that in place until I've finished the work at the back. Alex 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Top of the morning to you all Alex 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted April 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, wiggoforgold said: Top of the morning to you all Morning Alex, Lovely shots. That Plaxton Beaver looks suitably at home on the bridge. Remember these on the Western National country routes and scurrying around Plymouth. I spent a placement in Devonport and Stoke using them in the 1990's to get around on. Your take on Yelverton is looking superb Alex. Happy Easter. Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, 46444 said: Morning Alex, Lovely shots. That Plaxton Beaver looks suitably at home on the bridge. Remember these on the Western National country routes and scurrying around Plymouth. I spent a placement in Devonport and Stoke using them in the 1990's to get around on. Your take on Yelverton is looking superb Alex. Happy Easter. Mark You probably used this one then. The destination blind says Ford and Keyham. Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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