RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 12, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, brossard said: I'm, very impressed by the excellent work here. Can you expand a bit on how you did the grass around the buffer stop? John Many thanks John The grass is mainly Green Scene static grass. I use slightly diluted PVA glue onto which the first layer of 'spring' or similar fibres are applied - using the Green Scene applicator. Then when dry, patches of hair spray - the cheapest and stickiest - is applied and then further grass fibres - a slightly lighter shade. Then a third patchy layer can be added using much lighter fibres. I hope that this helps. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks Mud, that is most helpful. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 That Crane looks superb mate, I thought your OO ones were impressive but that is even better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 12, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andrew P said: That Crane looks superb mate, I thought your OO ones were impressive but that is even better. Thanks Andy. I have also made these in 00. I will be making a few to sell. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 28, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2020 Long overdue progress on the diorama. Back some months ago, I bought some figures from Modelu3D, including a seated chap with phone up to his ear - would look great in an office on the diorama I thought. Finally, I've made a start on said office - being positioned at edge of diorama, I can effectively leave one wall off, allowing viewing into the office. This has been completely scratchbuilt from plasticard with South Eastern Finecast bricks. The next job will be the roof, which will be removable for the time being to allow better access to fit a fully detailed interior. The space behind the office will be filled with an extension to the main depot building. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 That would make an ideal figure sat at the end of a bar if it wasn't for the phone! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Looks excellent Richard, nicely executed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WM183 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Your weathering is amazingly well done! As is the entire diorama but the weathering is really top rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Excellent 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 1, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2020 A bit more work on the office this evening. I've made three filing cabinets and a bench. The tool box is from the excellent Severn Models kit. 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2020 A bit more progress on the office the other day. Adding a desk with phone, coat and Modelu3D coat hanging, plus a few spanners from Scale Model Scenery on the bench. 9 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 7, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2020 I also took a few items out of their boxes. 13 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joner Posted April 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2020 That is truly an awesome office diorama. Well done. Paul 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 It's coming on really well Richard, some very clever work going on here. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2020 Another photo taken the other day. Both figures from the excellent Modelu3D range. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 On 09/04/2020 at 19:06, mudmagnet said: Another photo taken the other day. Both figures from the excellent Modelu3D range. Oi Richard, You pinched my Shunter from Seven Mills, and I thought it was in it's box ready for moving. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 15, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2020 A bit more progress on the diorama. 1) I've made another hoist - this time I've added the tare notice that this clearly seen on the prototype (Hitchin Depot) and more heavily weathered, with faded yellow paint and a few rust spots - this one does sit outside after all! The other one has been sold, hence needing to make another one! 2) Added a roof, guttering and downpipes to the office, all scratch built, plus weathering on the brick work. I have also made a start on the interior for the small building next to / behind the office - but not taken any photos that clearly show, so you will have to wait until this is revealed. The interior is something that I have not seen modelled before, so hopefully unique! 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun VI Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Excellent work there, Mudmagnet. Would you post a photo of the whole diorama please - I appreciate that it may still be a work in progress, but it would be nice to see an overall picture of the area you are working with. Also, I do like the interior of the office. How did you make the filing cabinets? They do look very convincing. Please check your incoming messages re the hoist. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 16, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Sun VI said: Excellent work there, Mudmagnet. Would you post a photo of the whole diorama please - I appreciate that it may still be a work in progress, but it would be nice to see an overall picture of the area you are working with. Also, I do like the interior of the office. How did you make the filing cabinets? They do look very convincing. Please check your incoming messages re the hoist. Cheers Hi Sun Vi many thanks - I've replied to your message. The filing cabinets are scratchbuilt from plasticard, commencing with a 40 thou box and then the drawers are represented with 10 thou overlays. Handles are 0.45mm wire fitted into holes drilled into the 'drawers'. I will find an overall photo, but very simple, two tracks both going 'nowhere'! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2020 Another visit to the depot. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 25, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2020 I recently received some laser cut used sleepers and pallets from Intentio. All painted and a few will be added to the diorama and most of the rest will end up as wagon loads. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 What have you used for the white washing in the office? I am planning to white wash the ground floor at the back of my pub and was planning a liberal coat of white acrylic sanded back with fine W&D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 26, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2020 6 hours ago, D6775 said: What have you used for the white washing in the office? I am planning to white wash the ground floor at the back of my pub and was planning a liberal coat of white acrylic sanded back with fine W&D. I painted the bricks as per the rest of the building and allowed to dry. Then dry brushed white paint over, gradually building the colour, without fully obscuring the brick colour below, 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 1 hour ago, mudmagnet said: I painted the bricks as per the rest of the building and allowed to dry. Then dry brushed white paint over, gradually building the colour, without fully obscuring the brick colour below, Thanks, well I gave it a go, my dry brushing wasn't great so I put more on then rubbed it back! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Can't believe I've only just come across this thread. Absolutely cracking job Richard 7mm just lends itself to such dioramas IMO. I can see how a small project like this can be so relaxing and therapeutic, and produce such a satisfying result. Love the distressed brickwork and the old weathered sleepers - just the sort of details I like adding. But you've done a cracking job here matey Hello from sunny South Wales 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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