RMweb Premium Ray H Posted August 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 26, 2021 I isn't my idea. I read it in a magazine article, the author of which had it shown to him. I can't remember either the magazine or the article's author 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 As there is such a large area of brick it needs something to break up the colour of boring bricks, will try, Cheers Guys.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) Orange, brown & black water colour pencils now where are mine. That will make the pick out of individual bricks much easier, great tip Ray H. I'll follow Georges work to see how it goes. Best Went to Prof Google and found this.>>> https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/techniques/model-railways-using-pencils-on-brickwork-top-tips/ Edited August 27, 2021 by Barnaby 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Sounds interesting painting the odd brick or two, will give it a try... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 This was my attempt on Black Notley's signal box Paul R 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, pwr said: This was my attempt on Black Notley's signal box Paul R Very nice Paul, very realistic... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 21:33, georgeT said: Now l have started some work on 'Moss Lane' doing the mortar on the buildings with very watered down white acrylic, and it looks good when dry and takes no time at all to do... having used polyfilla after painting my brickwork, I’m never going back to painting the mortar lines again. The polyfilla looks so much better as it fills the gaps too like proper mortar 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Anything new happened on ML over the weekend Mate? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share Posted August 29, 2021 Hi Andy, Well l have been mucking about with white filler for the mortar on the brick work, as suggested by lan 47606odin (who has posted a very helpful video) and l am very pleased with the results. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 George, this is Vince's website, you should find what you want there if not drop him a message and I am sure he'll sort you out. https://www.protoneo.com/ I've a couple of 31 books upstairs so I'll do some digging on your Dutch one. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Had a quick blast around Flickr, this should give you a starter for ten, 31142/158/188/306/308 were all Dutch with no headlight. I am sure there are more but there were a lot of Dutch 31's!!!! 31142 31158 31188 31306 31308 Hope this helps. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2021 This guide isnt using pencils but worth looking at as shows how random the brick colours can be initially and still blend well. http://intentio.co.uk/painting-tips/ 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 15 hours ago, D6775 said: George, this is Vince's website, you should find what you want there if not drop him a message and I am sure he'll sort you out. https://www.protoneo.com/ I've a couple of 31 books upstairs so I'll do some digging on your Dutch one. Hi Al, Great to meet up with you at Ellis Clarks show on Saturday, nice to see the turbots you have bashed /weathered up (gave me an idea), also thanks for the nameplate guys website, l have ordered some already, thanks again buddy.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: This guide isnt using pencils but worth looking at as shows how random the brick colours can be initially and still blend well. http://intentio.co.uk/painting-tips/ Thanks for the tips.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 6, 2021 Author Share Posted September 6, 2021 Split Personalities at 'Moss Lane' in the form of 37285 in Coal sector, and 37187 in distribution on the other side, sounds crazy but l havent got £700 plus for another O gauge sound 37, and as you only see the one side of the loco l thought. not my idea but l thought it would suit my needs, just have to adjust the weathering to the Coal sector loco... 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Nice idea buddy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 9 hours ago, georgeT said: Hi Al, Great to meet up with you at Ellis Clarks show on Saturday, nice to see the turbots you have bashed /weathered up (gave me an idea), also thanks for the nameplate guys website, l have ordered some already, thanks again buddy.... Was good to catch up with a few people, glad I could be of use! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Cracking idea George makes sense to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, gismorail said: Cracking idea George makes sense to me Hi Martin, Thanks for the thumbs up, l dont know where l saw it done but l thought then it was a great idea, as you only see one side of the loco and it saves you hundreds of pounds too, Hahahaha take care buddy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2021 I've got a few coaches painted differently on both sides but rather stupidly, has never occured to me to do the same with wagons, where I decided to run my blue diesels with 60s era stock to save duplication. I could easily have done both types of numbering, especially when most kits provide both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: I've got a few coaches painted differently on both sides but rather stupidly, has never occured to me to do the same with wagons, where I decided to run my blue diesels with 60s era stock to save duplication. I could easily have done both types of numbering, especially when most kits provide both. Also its the finace as well, O gauge stock is very expensive, but l noticed that OO stock is getter dearer by the day, really something to think about... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, georgeT said: Also its the finace as well, O gauge stock is very expensive, but l noticed that OO stock is getter dearer by the day, really something to think about... Second hand prices are also eye watering on some cases. That well knownretailer in Widnes sometimes lists second had 7mm stuff at around the RRP or in some cases in excess of it based on rarity value. I think the problem is Heljan will make only enough to cover what it perceives to be the initial demand. When that's gone that's it and unless they do a rerun the price of second hand stuff keeps rising. The fact we are getting a third batch of class 50's suggests they got demand badly wrong on this one albeit the third batch has some welcome new liveries. Modellers are coming to 7mm in increasing numbers and are finding that stock is not available when they want to expand. How long before we get a rerun of the 45 I wonder!!! Perhaps with a different nose end like the 40 or 31. Paul R 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2021 51 minutes ago, georgeT said: Also its the finace as well, O gauge stock is very expensive Yes. I keep reading Dapol have made it affordable with £200 locos (which are undoubtedly lovely models) but at the same time a simple wagon that was mid £20s from Parkside comes out at nudging £50 r-t-r and Parkside prices have rocketed on the back of that. Overall its definitely costing me a lot more than before it became so popular. Then again a pint used to be 68p. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Yes. I keep reading Dapol have made it affordable with £200 locos (which are undoubtedly lovely models) but at the same time a simple wagon that was mid £20s from Parkside comes out at nudging £50 r-t-r and Parkside prices have rocketed on the back of that. Overall its definitely costing me a lot more than before it became so popular. Then again a pint used to be 68p. I suspect Parkside price increases have more to do with the sale to PECO than Dapol's pricing! Their manufacturing costs will also doubtless be more expensive and they will probably want a greater profit margin although I stand to be corrected. I am grateful I laid a stock in and have a number to b build that will see my wagon needs complete. Apart from specialist vehicles! Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 7, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, pwr said: I suspect Parkside price increases have more to do with the sale to PECO than Dapol's pricing! Totally for new stuff but 2nd hand prices have also ramped up which illustrates your point about the overall increases. I suspect kit sales have fallen as well as some people are bound to buy r-t-r instead, so the kit producers have to charge a bit more to make up for the lost revenue. Edited September 7, 2021 by Hal Nail 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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