BlackRat Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/62138-modelmates-new-opaque-dyes/ A link to the bit about e rusty stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share Posted June 24, 2013 What did you try it on???? Anything that moves and quite a bit of,things that don't! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 I recently received a parcel through the post, with the challenge do something with this (a Bachmann Scenecraft signal box, which was broken!). I wasn't sure what to do, so thought I would make a small diorama of a disused box......... The lighting isn't very good but you get the idea. The track..........came 'free', with a certain mark 1 coach! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I recently received a parcel through the post, with the challenge do something with this (a Bachmann Scenecraft signal box, which was broken!). I wasn't sure what to do, so thought I would make a small diorama of a disused box......... image.jpg The lighting isn't very good but you get the idea. The track..........came 'free', with a certain mark 1 coach! I like this and I think similar treatment will be given to my Colne Jct. signal box on which will feature on my Croxley WRD extension. Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) The 'planks' were made from Evergreen strip, with small 'nail holes' drilled with a dental bit. Bit of weathering and general distressing made up for a pleasant few hours work. No idea what to do with it now tho! I like resin buildings, they are a good foundation to start with, and it's amazing how you can add, chop and tweak them! Edited September 13, 2013 by BlackRat 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 That is very very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 The finished article can be found here........ https://www.model-railways-live.co.uk/Articles/381/Neil_Sullivan_-_Pratice_makes_not_quite_perfect/ There's lots of interest if you haven't looked before. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Stop me and buy one........... New camera.......reaches the parts other cameras can't reach! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Looking at the pic makes you realise the Skaledale (early versions) still hold their own, but would benefit from a bit of additional work. Think they need barge boards at least, and possibly some new windows for the right hand cottage. They didn't cost tht much, if nothing have appreciated in value, and saved me a whole heap of time. I could never do thatch! Edited October 26, 2013 by BlackRat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2013 (edited) 99 and a flake please... Nice pic Edited October 29, 2013 by bcnPete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
randompilgrim Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Neil, Cracking layout mate, can very much see the magazine feature quality behind it! Regards, The other Plymouth Neil! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Just realised its about time I posted a few updates as there have been one or two changes....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Carrick road has been an ispiration to me since it was first in model rail in 99?? Is it really that long!! I always remember your 03 with the drawing pin buffers, something i copied on my Hornby 06 back then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Just realised its about time I posted a few updates as there have been one or two changes....... So Neil, What are the changes, or has it been demolished? hahha :no: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think I've actually been shamed into tidying my work bench as I can no longer seem to find anything at all! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I think I've actually been shamed into tidying my work bench as I can no longer seem to find anything at all! IMG_7421.JPG Hi Neil I wish mine was that tidy......... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) Just realised it's been absolutely ages since I posted any pics of the layout........so with a new phone app and remote I took these earlier today. Sorry for not posting before..... Edited April 1, 2018 by BlackRat 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) I've not done a great deal more, but looking now to forge ahead with the new layout, especially since the announce,ent of more code 75 Bullhead truck from Peco....... Edited April 1, 2018 by BlackRat 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Been so long I've almost forgotten how to post pics!........ 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) One of the great advantages of the resin buildings, is the fact that they are grandchild proof, more or less, and whilst quite a few of the scratchbuilt structures have succumbed..........these things can even be leaned on by a hearty 4 year old.......no worries! As for etched brass footbridges......... I couldn't imagine not sharing the layout with my grandson, and at almost 5, he is getting there. He can run the trains sensibly, change the points and can almost uncouple without knocking a few wagons over. Happy days! Edited April 1, 2018 by BlackRat 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2018 Nice to see you posting again sir, I feared the worse for the layout! Regards, Nick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi Neil Nice to see more pics of Carrick Road...... Hopefully your grandchild will stay interested & you can rebuild/repair any damage..... New layout....Did I miss something.... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hi Neil Nice to see more pics of Carrick Road...... Hopefully your grandchild will stay interested & you can rebuild/repair any damage..... New layout....Did I miss something.... Cheers Bill Hi Bill, alls good mate! The new layout has been delayed ......by my back op last year, shakey hand syndrome due to prolapsed discs in my neck ( hence changing back to tension locks from 3 links) and waiting on the Bullhead rail. Yup I know, I could build it ......but still busy slowly building up the O, tho I did crack and actually bought a rtr 08! The time saved meant I could crack on and finish most of the clay hoods, as well as a couple of other 7mm Freightman kits which have been hanging around for almost as long as I have! Ive got rid of most of the brass signals as well, we have a set of steps that the lad uses, and often leans over and the thought of him falling on one....... So the layout is now reasonably childproof, tho he does rather like running the O gauge stuff on a test track on the kitchen table!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 ''O'' dear, another convert to the dark side, hahha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 Funny to think this view used to be of a harbour, then a goods shed, then an engine shed and finally....... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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