Andrew P Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: No, Southbridge fell apart, so I built Pig Lane. When that was causing more problems than it was worth I built a bigger version, Hanging Hill. Brisbane Road was built as I wanted another small depot. Hanging Hill fell apart, all exhibition layouts either fall apart or end up like Triggers broom were every thing needing replacing. So that was cleared off to make Sheffield Exchange Mk1. Mk1 was stopped owing to a house move and me wanting to build Mk2 (which you have still to visit). Pig Lane (Western Region) was made as a side project for a Lyddrail competition. All other projects canceled through lack of interest. You see it is all one big Flying Circus. I will be making arrangements for the ROYAL VISIT once back from a short break, I'll give you a ring and sort it mate, AND I am looking forward to it, I'll bring me Stetson. Seems you've had as many failures as me, haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 Better get some cake and biscuits at the ready Clive.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 Well over night / 2am this morning to be precise, I came up with an idea for adding more interest and the possibility of a meadow or Lane and Cottage at the lower level at the front of the Layout. So basically I've added 6 inches to the board width but tapering out from the Station area. This will give a lot more room for Scenic development of the two sidings, and also increase the run of the Embankment along the front and take away the Flat Earth look. I still have to do the front facia, but that may well have to wait until I come back from Holiday, unless my Bouncers / Boys do it for me whilst I'm away. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 I did do the facia this afternoon, well the start of it at least, it will be cleaned up, screw heads filled and painted when I get back. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted July 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 4, 2019 Looking good Andy. Always a pleasure to see how well your getting on, but it does remind me that my progress is the total opposite!! Enjoy the break - take care mate. Rich 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted July 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 5, 2019 Only just sorted this one - looking great and now on 'follow' so will not miss. Need to remove a few from follow - its getting crowded. Peter 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I reckon you could make a few quid painting backscenes Andy, those are by far better than some “ professional “ ones I’ve seen 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hi Guys, Back from a week in Devon, we laid Mum's Ashes with Dads at Exeter Crematorium on Tuesday, and that was the reason for the trip. This morning I fitted the Farmers Crossing Gates, they don't need Lamps or Red Discs, as no Vehicles other than the Farmers own can use it, as it only gives access to the old Monastery field for Sheep and Cattle. The Crossing and Junction will be protected by a Signal. 8 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 This morning whilst waiting for the F1 Qualifying to start I decided to paint the Rail Sides prior to Ballasting over the coming days. It's all Tamyia Acrylics applied through my Air Brush. For the Main lines I made up a mix of a light Grey, Deck Tan and some Nato Brown. I then added more Brown and Matt Black for the Slow Loop for a contrast, and then more Black for the Points and Crossings and near Signal positions where Locos might stop. Finally I did the Sidings with the same mix and then went along the Rail Sides with a light Rust, (that has come out a little Pink in the photos. Some areas will get re touched after the Ballast has gone down. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Looking good Andy. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2019 I like the colours and the way you have left some rust on the rail tops just in front of the buffers. Cheers, Ade. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 16 hours ago, Barnaby said: Looking good Andy. 9 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said: I like the colours and the way you have left some rust on the rail tops just in front of the buffers. Cheers, Ade. Thanks Barnaby and Ade, I'm please with the way it's all coming together so far. Thanks for you continued interest. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted July 14, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2019 Before watching todays British Grand Prix I decided to lay the Ballast. It is still dry, and will be treated tomorrow I hope. First job was to cut away the Cork to form Ballast Shoulders and a Cess. Some notes on what I've used. The Two Main Lines are a mix of Gaugemaster GM 115 N Gauge Ballast and Woodlands Scenics B75 Fine Grey. The reason for the mix is that sometimes the GM on it's own can come out a little darker than when dry, and so I wanted a light colour for the Main Lines. The front loop is mainly just the GM 115 on it's own plus a small amount of WS B76 Fine Cinders added to just darken it in places. The two Sidings at the front, and the one at the back are the same, but with more Cinders added. For the Branch, I've used some Woodlands Scenics Fine Lime but I cant find the number of that, also I've added a small amount of the GM 115 to give some variation to the tone. Finally for the Cess, I have again used the same mix as the Sidings, but with a little more Cinders again. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Very smart, really changes the appearance. After the excitement of the F1 I do hope you didn't watch the cricket as well because that'll have shredded your nerves to pieces...! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 24 minutes ago, KNP said: Very smart, really changes the appearance. After the excitement of the F1 I do hope you didn't watch the cricket as well because that'll have shredded your nerves to pieces...! I'm not into Cricket, but proud of any Brits that can produce winning, or even brilliant results. In MY DAY, Cricketers wore whites, my Dad would be horrified, haha. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted July 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2019 Choosing F1 over cricket, you've gone down in my opinion Andy!!! Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 F1, cricket final and Wimbledon, missed them all for a sleep in the sun on an island off Africa. But still time to imagine my next layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Coming together nicely mate, will have to have a visit soon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, georgeT said: Coming together nicely mate, will have to have a visit soon. That would be good. I have an Arla Railway Club meeting tonight in Branston at John B's, with John B and Binny / Jeff H. Then tomorrow night it's the Swad Modellers Group of John M and Mark O at my place. Possibly Thursday or Friday is the Old Grumpy' s meeting at mine with a couple more mates. Then next Monday the Arla Railway Club have their Annual Convention and Committee Meeting at mine. And in the next couple of weeks John M, Binny and myself have a day out at Clive Mortimore's Sheffield Exchange near the Lincolnshire Coast. I need a lay down. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: That would be good. I have an Arla Railway Club meeting tonight in Branston at John B's, with John B and Binny / Jeff H. Then tomorrow night it's the Swad Modellers Group of John M and Mark O at my place. Possibly Thursday or Friday is the Old Grumpy' s meeting at mine with a couple more mates. Then next Monday the Arla Railway Club have their Annual Convention and Committee Meeting at mine. And in the next couple of weeks John M, Binny and myself have a day out at Clive Mortimore's Sheffield Exchange near the Lincolnshire Coast. I need a lay down. PM me with some suggested dates ......so I know when to get all my multi-coloured cut and shut coaches with no glazing and passengers. Or seats for the passengers. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted July 15, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) This morning I wet the Grey stuff, so the Ballast should be dry by tomorrow with this heat, if not before. I also fitted the Signals, (one more to order later), and fitted some security fencing around the yard. The Feather on Platform 1 for the Branch will be worked via a Micro switch on the Point, with the rest worked from the switches. I will wire them up when the other Signal and Micro Switch arrives in a few days. Edited July 15, 2019 by Andrew P add? 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted July 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Andrew P said: That would be good. I have an Arla Railway Club meeting tonight in Branston at John B's, with John B and Binny / Jeff H. Then tomorrow night it's the Swad Modellers Group of John M and Mark O at my place. Possibly Thursday or Friday is the Old Grumpy' s meeting at mine with a couple more mates. Then next Monday the Arla Railway Club have their Annual Convention and Committee Meeting at mine. And in the next couple of weeks John M, Binny and myself have a day out at Clive Mortimore's Sheffield Exchange near the Lincolnshire Coast. I need a lay down. All this AND progress on the layout ..... I don't know what pills your taking Andy but throw some in this direction!! Or have you found that elusive 12 extra hours in the day that the EU nicked from us years back hehe!! Seriously, layout looks good. Its always amazing how a few signals and the ballasting completely change the look from track on wood through to a believable scene. Just slow down a little bit tho will you - your F1 style action is making us lot seem like snails that are superglued to the spot .. .well me anyway!!! Rich 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 6 minutes ago, MarshLane said: All this AND progress on the layout ..... I don't know what pills your taking Andy but throw some in this direction!! Or have you found that elusive 12 extra hours in the day that the EU nicked from us years back hehe!! Seriously, layout looks good. Its always amazing how a few signals and the ballasting completely change the look from track on wood through to a believable scene. Just slow down a little bit tho will you - your F1 style action is making us lot seem like snails that are superglued to the spot .. .well me anyway!!! Rich Cheers Rich, Feet up time now for the afternoon, I do need my lunchtime kip in the chair, haha. I've just ordered the last Signal and Micro Switch, and had a message to say that the Signal Box, (Barrow Hill / Model Rail Ltd Ed) should be here about Wednesday. I did have a little run yesterday to ensure all the Points are still working O.K. and that no Ballast had gone where it shouldn't, and so I might have a proper run tomorrow before turning the Boards over to wire up the Signals. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Andy, have you thought about wiring the feather upto the point, so, when it changes, the feather will light up depending on the route required. Keep up the good work Regards Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 minute ago, phixer64 said: Andy, have you thought about wiring the feather upto the point, so, when it changes, the feather will light up depending on the route required. Keep up the good work Regards Jeff See Post above Jeff, = The Feather on Platform 1 for the Branch will be worked via a Micro switch on the Point, with the rest worked from the switches. That is already to be done with the Micro Switch fitted to the Peco Point Motor. Thanks anyway Jeff, I was going to do it via a switch, but last week I decided to add another Signal, so needed the space in the Switch Panel, it will also look and work better. Glad your keeping me in check mate. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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