Popular Post WelshRailTog Posted August 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2021 On the 08/08/21 I Purchased “Bench Road” a 7mm scale layout designed and built by Andrew Peters. Now In my ownership the layout will progress under a different although undecided name. It will be modified to depict a Stabling and Fuel point used by BR/MOD in the 1970s, as a transfer point to a RNAD such as RNAD Trecwn. Motive power will be an array of small BR shunters, and some larger Mainline diesels. Wagons will mostly be Warwells and Vanwides. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggies1961 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Look forward to seeing them Ed, I replied on the wrong thread. Best wishes Julian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted August 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 13, 2021 Love the pin sharpness of the last photo. Hit the follow.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Congratulations on your purchase hours of fun await on the Darkside will follow the layouts progress 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Great start Ed, I look forward to the many changes you have planned, and also the name change. Keep the pics coming. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 21 hours ago, AdeMoore said: Love the pin sharpness of the last photo. Hit the follow.. I try to use my DSLR for most model photos. I find it is much sharper than just using my mobile! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Not much going on today. 08173 shunts a Warwell around the yard with a small simplex loco awaiting transfer to the depot. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Himsworth Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 It's interesting to see the same layout but with a completely different photography style, it gives a totally different feel and atmosphere to the layout. 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Great to see this. First I have seen the layout. Perhaps you can show us a view of the whole layout. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 34 minutes ago, brossard said: Great to see this. First I have seen the layout. Perhaps you can show us a view of the whole layout. John Hi John, I haven’t taken any overall ones yet, want to do more work first. As I didn’t build the layout, at the moment I can’t take any credit for the scenic work. There is a thread on here by the builder Andy Peters which should contain some overview photos. Ed 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I just twigged who the layout builder is, from what I've seen of Andy's work you got a great deal and I did find overall shots of the layout. I'm actually looking for trackplan ideas for a small layout so this is interesting. John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 11 hours ago, Phil Himsworth said: It's interesting to see the same layout but with a completely different photography style, it gives a totally different feel and atmosphere to the layout. I agree, and also using some different Stock, angles, lighting, it all makes a huge difference to the subject matter. Its looking so different already, which has to be a bonus. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 16 minutes ago, Andrew P said: I agree, and also using some different Stock, angles, lighting, it all makes a huge difference to the subject matter. Its looking so different already, which has to be a bonus. More changes to come Andy! I’m sorry but I’ve already ripped out the OO scale road barriers you had used for road access. I have a chain fencing and gate set on the workbench that will replace it. With suitable signage and lighting! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, WelshRailTog said: More changes to come Andy! I’m sorry but I’ve already ripped out the OO scale road barriers you had used for road access. I have a chain fencing and gate set on the workbench that will replace it. With suitable signage and lighting! That sounds like a good start, I look forward to seeing it changed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 Good morning folks, Just a small update this morning after Mr Postie’s arrival. I’m waiting for about 6 parcels of new scenic material and details from various suppliers which have not yet arrived. However on Wednesday I had a little accident after spotting something on Facebook. Hence a very nice Heljan 37401 has joined the fleet, for now just static as it waits to go off to Digitrains for sound fitting. After a week of research, I can also no announce the new name of Bench Road is “Pontfaen Yard”. Pontfaen is a small village located about half a mile from Trecwn RNAD and translates to “Bridgestone”. The village has two very important buildings; a lovely little chapel, and a Brewery. Let’s hope none of the loco crews wander off.... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 It's looking good WRT. What are you using to take your photos? The reason I ask is that your depth of field setting looks a little narrow eg while the front of your loco is crisp from about 1/2 way back is has gone blurred.. Here's a Google sketch to show what I mean.>>> Hope that is useful. Best 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, Barnaby said: It's looking good WRT. What are you using to take your photos? The reason I ask is that your depth of field setting looks a little narrow eg while the front of your loco is crisp from about 1/2 way back is has gone blurred.. Here's a Google sketch to show what I mean.>>> Hope that is useful. Best Hi Barnaby, The effect is intentional and designed to highlight some of the detailing. I’m not a fan of photos where everything is in focus, creates too much of a cluttered scene. The camera was approx 5cm from the nose of the loco. Apologies if this isn’t to your taste. WRT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Great to see the Name change will have a meaning and a real location, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the changes now. Love that 37 too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Andrew P said: Great to see the Name change will have a meaning and a real location, I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the changes now. Love that 37 too. I like to base things on real locations as much as possible, helps create a more realistic backstory. Although there never was a Pontfaen Yard, there could have been if RNAD Trecwn had expanded. This afternoon I started work on detailing the inside of the portacabin, using an assortment of 3D printed details. I also put in and order for some figures through a supplier I’ve used before. I’ve also got an order of more natural scenic bits coming. Currently though I’m trying to decide whether to order a Heljan 03! 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 (edited) Hello WRT you're absolutely correct about the pin sharpness of the front if that's your need then a very tight depth of field is what you want. No need for apologises though as my taste is coloured by 26 years working for Kodak which has clearly left its mark on me. As they say rule 1 always applies. PS Currently though I’m trying to decide whether to order a Heljan 03! -- GO GO GO FOR IT. Edited August 20, 2021 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 20, 2021 Author Share Posted August 20, 2021 I’ve just seen that the Dapol 122s are out, do we think I could get away with one for shuttling important Royal Navy visitors between the yard and the RNAD. Hmmmm. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 5 hours ago, WelshRailTog said: I’ve just seen that the Dapol 122s are out, do we think I could get away with one for shuttling important Royal Navy visitors between the yard and the RNAD. Hmmmm. troop trains…..just have a small platform on the long siding 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 hours ago, 47606odin said: troop trains…..just have a small platform on the long siding Unfortunately no “Troops” ever went to RNAD Trecwn, as it was an Munitions site, rather than most military railways that dealt with vehicles and troops and a small amount of light ammunition. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, WelshRailTog said: Unfortunately no “Troops” ever went to RNAD Trecwn, as it was an Munitions site, rather than most military railways that dealt with vehicles and troops and a small amount of light ammunition. going there for an exercise. Rule 1 applies 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshRailTog Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 A little bit of early evening fettling today, had a small parcel arrive from Hattons. Have fitted the new fence/gate into place, will need weathering and signage adding now, as well as a bit more foliage to make it a bit more rural. Also looking forward to detailing the portacabin, although it may end up being moved off this layout as I am working on a more suitable building at the moment. Two more Warwells were in today’s package, I think that’s all I’ll need for now. Also in the box were Two Royal Navy Series 3 Land Rovers, RN staff checking up on the movement of munitions. 37401 is Settling in nicely, and hauled its first MOD train today. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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