RMweb Premium SHerr Posted February 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 8, 2021 26 minutes ago, slow8dirty said: Hi @SHerr, very approx, the roof is 46cmx10.5cm. The Gable walls are 9cm long , with the building itself 43cm long. Width of the actual building underneath is 4.5cm, 6cm at the bay windows. Hth Thanks that’s brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2021 The Plockton building came to day - from the same design hand as the Pop up buildings so a couple of pics: Close up of the wing building. Nicely printed and sensibly without batten and board as that would be too uneven to model easily - paint and toning I think will be the way forward, or a kilometer of 5 thou by 10thou strip/ sticky label slices perhaps. Something to try anyway. Second pic shows the canopy columns which are really a good effort given the size . To note in the good design book is they are separated from the roof to avoid damage and also on a supporting strip to ensure spaced correctly, this strip neatly locates in a slot in the canopy ceiling inspired work to avoid getting in wrong - as only I could so thanks! Roof in background nicely detailed and strong with slates and blockwork chimneys printed well. Hopefully available shortly from Open factory in Edinburgh. This being an advanced test piece. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian R. Weeks Posted February 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2021 oh oh how nice ! looks like oo oo for birthday! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Pulled the trigger and purchased the goods shed which mysteriously came with a Highland Cottage too (probably should check in on that). Certainly as a design it has its downfalls but has mostly fallen together. My main complaint has been the roof which hasn't sat close to square and has required judicious use of elastic to hold two corners together. Which is to be expected because I completely neglected that two 90 degree corners not at 90 degrees would be uncomplimentary. Coupled with some slightly bent roof sections. Nothing overly un-fixable. But is it better than trying to scratch build? Yes, infinitely. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The cottage is a throw in to thank you for purchasing from him. The kits are in a state of development and a spin off from his main range, which are basically toys, and are a good starting point for a scale model - I covered my goods shed with Evergreen board and batten sheet. Generally the ply is flat but I did have one roof that eventually needed epoxy to hold in shape, but as a rule they more or less fall together. Pop Up will probably replace a warped sheet if you come across this again - he has a very good approach to this sort of thing. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 20 hours ago, Ben Alder said: The cottage is a throw in to thank you for purchasing from him. The kits are in a state of development and a spin off from his main range, which are basically toys, and are a good starting point for a scale model - I covered my goods shed with Evergreen board and batten sheet. Generally the ply is flat but I did have one roof that eventually needed epoxy to hold in shape, but as a rule they more or less fall together. Pop Up will probably replace a warped sheet if you come across this again - he has a very good approach to this sort of thing. Well that is just lovely that its been thrown in. Was going to pick some up further down the line. I had originally made an attempt last night to get the gable ends to sit happily but I've removed them to trim round where the parts meet each other. Got some detailing parts on order as well for a small diorama I'm working on. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian R. Weeks Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2021 I am still plodding on with my goods shed and enjoying every minute. I cannot say strongly enough how impressed I am with this kit. For it's intended market it is phenominal. I for one wished as a 10 year old it had been available and cannot wait for my grandson to be old enough to throw it together and play. For me it represents a great way forward and I am thoroughlly enjoying embellishing it to standards to which I aspire and which are probably beyond my talents. The ERG method of board and batten reproduction is so far proving successful and not to laborious. Unlike the replacement roof trusses which are proving a little difficult. I am trying these so as to suit the whip crane in it's prototype position with the approriate upper support. I hope we can perhaps persuade Iain and Andrew that a seperate sheet perhaps of trusses and internal framing might be made available but I realise this might not be a 'goer' as a business proposition. As an aside it has taken me back to the days when my uncle introduced me to modelling a la Rev Beal and I am nostalgically seeking a copy of his book from the 40's . Regards Ian 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted February 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2021 The thread on card and shellac was my first attempt at school for Georgemas junction box in N - I am sure it was rubbish but it got me started... All these models and skills help recreate the Highland- and of course other railways. Good to see the results of your labours - You can now get sheets of slates to match the kit sections from Pop up. The set up time was not that big so perhaps lifting the truses from the cutting programme to make a sheet of same might me ok - always worth the ask . Robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted February 26, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2021 A new realease from Pop Up based on the waiting room at Duror and Appin on the Oban-Ballachulish line. Designed by Iain Ross once more. https://www.popupdesigns.co.uk/shop/railway-scale-models/oo-duror-appin-shelter-or-waiting-room-1x-a4/ Here is a link to the similar building at Kentallen on the line https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/32/96/ Another wonderful little kit from Iain and Pop Up. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian R. Weeks Posted February 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26, 2021 Absolutely grand. Never has the serious modeller been so well catered for let alone the youngster just starting out , what an encouragement. Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 On its way to Pop Up is the laser version of Plockton - should be available soon, acc to Iain. More Highland temptation.... 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian R. Weeks Posted February 28, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28, 2021 Oh , as you say more temptation. Can not wait, Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 22 hours ago, Ben Alder said: On its way to Pop Up is the laser version of Plockton - should be available soon, acc to Iain. More Highland temptation.... Ben , in your opinion which of the Pop Up kits station buildings (IF ANY) would be most suited to my layout ? Thread here (you have commented in the past on this) TIA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted March 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 26/02/2021 at 10:50, 46444 said: A new realease from Pop Up based on the waiting room at Duror and Appin on the Oban-Ballachulish line. Designed by Iain Ross once more. https://www.popupdesigns.co.uk/shop/railway-scale-models/oo-duror-appin-shelter-or-waiting-room-1x-a4/ Here is a link to the similar building at Kentallen on the line https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/32/96/ Another wonderful little kit from Iain and Pop Up. I would be up for an N Scale version if that is possible? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Shouldn't be a problem - several have been done in 2mm. Drop Pop Up a line and I'm sure Andy will oblige. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 8 hours ago, sulzer71 said: Ben , in your opinion which of the Pop Up kits station buildings (IF ANY) would be most suited to my layout ? Thread here (you have commented in the past on this) TIA Plockton or the soon to follow Dornoch would both look at home, but probably I'd plump for Plockton. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzer71 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Ben Alder said: Plockton or the soon to follow Dornoch would both look at home, but probably I'd plump for Plockton. Thanks Ben , will take a look at Dornoch then make a decision Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Hot news... on its way to Pop Up.. Dornoch, a real charmer... 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
definate maybe Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 That’s a rather pretty building. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted March 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2021 At this rate BR Dornoch models show be a good thing with the pannier on the rtr books. Just need an enterprising company to do the 0-4-4 tanks as rtr ... Sort of thing Model rail would excel at ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 The BR 78xxx ran on it as did a CR 0-4-4T so more options there..... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 28/02/2021 at 14:26, Ben Alder said: On its way to Pop Up is the laser version of Plockton - should be available soon, acc to Iain. More Highland temptation.... Am I alone in thinking, pace Highland fans, that this building would also make a superb freelance Light Railway terminus building? I'm just thinking of an excuse because these look excellent and probably very satisfying to construct. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted March 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 9, 2021 Oh I like that, went past it several times on the way to school.. Might arrive on my Highland railway if they do it in N.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Ask Pop Up and they will do one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted March 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2021 4 hours ago, TheQ said: Oh I like that, went past it several times on the way to school.. Might arrive on my Highland railway if they do it in N.. Hi Up the thread to Feb , page 5 and you and enjoy my 3D print arrival from Open Factory printer Barnabas - he is part of the mighty empire of the Pop up crew ! He even got column inches for 3D printing face visors due to the passing plague... all good folk. Robert. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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