LDM34046 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) This should keep me busy for a few days! Really impressed with the quality and the scale. Went with the panelled fencing in the end, should look once painted and weathered! Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Thoroughly impressed! Now glued and in the garage drying after a coat of primer and brown paint. Once weathered and distressed they’ll suit the space perfectly. I decided to have the posts facing inwards to give the impression of the back of an unit. Having the fence face forward looked a bit plain. The supports add a bit of detail and will be great to weather. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 Details & Co. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Probably slightly out of place and not the most prototypical but I can’t resist a set of China clay wagons! Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) How things began this afternoon after a thin coat of primer and brown spray. Time to detail and weather. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) And just like that. Dry brushed with a lighter brown before being weathered with a mix of powders and acrylic paints, the same technique I used on the rolling stock. A light dry brush was added over the top. Individual planks were then painted lighter brown to represent replacement planks and some painted darker to represent rot. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 I'm liking that colouring a lot. Even though it reminds me that I have a lot of open wagon interiors to paint! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I'm liking that colouring a lot. Even though it reminds me that I have a lot of open wagon interiors to paint! Thank you! Rather impressed with it, tomorrow’s job is to get it installed on the layout as well as a bit of re-flocking the grass. You best get on with those wagons! They won’t weather themselves! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Note to self. Don’t use bootleg cheep static grass applicators off eBay. Just given myself one hell of a shock! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 There are two possible responses to that post. 1. Hope that you're okay and can get yourself a better applicator. 2. It's very selfish of you to electrocute yourself like that when none of us were there to point and laugh. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) On 29/07/2021 at 12:37, MrWolf said: There are two possible responses to that post. 1. Hope that you're okay and can get yourself a better applicator. 2. It's very selfish of you to electrocute yourself like that when none of us were there to point and laugh. The second is more than appropriate! Nothing more than a shock to the system! Maybe in the future I’d look at the better systems, they’re expensive for a reason. Despite being extremely bootleg it seemed to do a relatively good job. Much better static and happy with the results. I must say the WWS Grass tuffs work a treat! Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Maybe spend another £1 on a roll of insulation tape? Those tufts look good though, they remind me of those moorland boggy patches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Maybe spend another £1 on a roll of insulation tape? Those tufts look good though, they remind me of those moorland boggy patches. I’ll wear some rubber soled shoes next time! Tufts look great, got a mix of 4mm and 6mm. Once the glue has dried and the excess cleaned up I’ll post some photos! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) There's something satisfying about getting a good morning's modelling done. Scale Model Scenery fencing glued in place and then a few layers of 10mm dead grass and 6mm tufts added to give the impression of it being grown over. This particular area below the tree is my favourite. Once fully dry my plan is to add a rusty oil drum, some old newspapers and dead leaves. Adding some much needed finer details to the layout. A poster was added to the fence to break up the panels and add some details. A2 posters scaled down to 1/76th scale work out about 7.8mm. I printed a few out before trimming to size and gluing on with a bit of superglue. A left over used cotton bud with weathering powder was used to dull down the brightness and rough up a few edges. Quite pleased with the result. Other items such as railway signage and newspapers were also printed to add to the general railway detritus. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 29, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2021 That looks brilliant mate, just right. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Just now, Alister_G said: That looks brilliant mate, just right. Al. Thank you Al. Your advice played a big part. Blending the WWS tufts into the existing grass and then adding a few more layers over the top worked a treat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) A few more photos of the rest of the layout showing the refreshed grass. The existing grass was removed and relayed with WWS Tufts and 4mm, 6mm and 10mm blends of grass. A better view of the grass showing the height. Achieving the desired look of a slightly overgrown rural yard. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted July 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2021 Excellent use of restraint in creating that area. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dragonboy said: Excellent use of restraint in creating that area. Thank you! A few little details here and there but overall I’m happy with the look! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Rightly so, I hope that I can get static grass to behave like that, especially as I have an awful lot to do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Rightly so, I hope that I can get static grass to behave like that, especially as I have an awful lot to do. While still maintaining a slightly dead arm I strongly recommend a decent applicator! As for technique I can’t say I’m well versed. Create a nice blend with different colours and then build up layers to the desired height. Areas I couldn’t reach with the Sieve of Death I used the original puffer bottle method to reasonable success. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Would be rude not to… Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted July 30, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, LDM34046 said: Thank you! A few little details here and there but overall I’m happy with the look! Modelu now have a dented oil drum in their range which might be of interest in case you haven’t spotted it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Dragonboy said: Modelu now have a dented oil drum in their range which might be of interest in case you haven’t spotted it. Doh! That’s a pain, I’ve just had a delivered a set of 3D printed oil drums for the layout. I did have a novel idea of using the 3D printed model as a template to make a few out of tinfoil so I can create my own dented and battered drums. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Snapped this shot this morning before heading to work. The early morning sun through the window creates some lovely lighting on the layout. Edited April 2, 2022 by LDM34046 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 30, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2021 Now that's just lovely. Another candidate for the "how realistic" thread, I reckon. Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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