saxokid Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 On 30/03/2020 at 16:51, Gloucester Road said: As mentioned above, have finished the tree. What follows is a step by step of how I did it, it is mentioned previously in this thread. Select the woodland scenic tree you want to work with. Bend, twist remove and move branches as needed. Next mix up your preferred plaster and apply to the tree, and let dry. It will look a bit rough at this point Then using a knife etc carve into the plaster to represent bark Brown paint was then applied and allowed to dry. This was then carved into again to make more bark. Various layers and shades of powders were then applied and sealed with dulcote. Tea time, more steps in few.... Has to be the "best" way to make trees these!!! looking forward to more of your top modelling.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Thomas had a fun day out 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 A diesel was spotted lurking in the back ground. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Ive gone a bit cross-eyed. The decals arrived for the castle cement PCAs, at first I though you wouldn't notice them missing, but due to some down time...… I figured why not. So on went the magnifier glasses and off we went. Pre decals. There are helpful empty spots for the decals to fit in and using a picture helped. The sheet of decals Post decals Got to say they are noticeable. I also touched in the buffer arms with some silver/gunmetal colour can you spot the difference ? So one side took me an hour, hopefully it will go quicker as ive 5.5 more to do. They will then need a bit of weathering. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 37409 was seen shunting PCAs today, with newly applied decals and clean. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 all was quiet when I walked past Woodland Heath TMD 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 68019 arrived 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 68002 arrived at the container terminal, propelling 3 pocket wagons. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Another great set of pictures here 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 PCAs in various states of weathering. Need to figure out how to fix decal on the last one as it set way out of place. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 DRS in charge of some PCAs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 66072 failed last night while leading a load of HAA wagon empties. the wagons were subsequently shunted down the freight only branch while the 66 was removed for maintenance. This particular Dapol model is an original spec, being purchased shortly after Dapol started production of them. So it has lasted very well. It started to click and I got very concerned as it sounded suspiciously like spilt gears; something that doesn't happen often in my Dapol locos. So some disassembly ensued with lots of cleaning of gears and motor, amazing how much dirt and grit was in there. Well after several hours work by the fitters she was back in traffic on the HHA wagons. There was ballast stuck in some of the gears that luckily was found before it caused more problems. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 My fictional train company, the NSEr (Network southeast railways) is always on the lookout for NSE stock to add to its roster. Recently management heard that 33114 Ashford 150 was up for sale. Funds were acquired and permissions granted from the appropriate authorities for the acquisition. Today 33114 was trundled down from its storage location to the shed at Gloucester Road. She is looking a little worn, but NSEr corporate is happy to have her. Some shots or her along the canal taken by a local enthusiast. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Ashford 150 was pressed into Saturday service running between Gloucester Road and Crossland station. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 50037 and 47581 meet up at the fuel point earlier today 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 21, 2020 Author Share Posted July 21, 2020 (edited) Whilst walking along the Kennet river just outside of Thatcham, 47581 rumbled past headed for Reading and then onto London. Edited July 21, 2020 by Gloucester Road 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 then 50037 came by light engine 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 nice sunset for some trainspotting on the canal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Nice weather here in NH today, so set up outside. Came up with these snaps. More can be seen on my KIngs Arms diorama thread. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Quiet day at Crossland station, only the rumble of the class 101 disturbs the peace. Cropped version; not sure which i like better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 37409 was in charge of 4 ICAs, two were dropped off at the siding for Milford Sand and Cement. the remaining 2 were then pulled over the main road. and left in the yard for the return trip 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 The above mentioned yard is now going to be called Deep Cutting. It has two entry one of which is going to be hidden by a tunnel, and the other by a single road shed. Work has been progressing on said shed. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 More work was done on Depot and surrounding area. Security camera grit/salt boxes barrels junction boxes fire alarm (?) ladder/steps inspection steps concrete supports for the security fence Looks like in their haste to get the fence posts in some railings were knocked, will need to get those looked at. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Workers came back and installed the fence. Then grass, weeds and other bits arrived. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Bit of planning and mucking about for a Depot office/crew room. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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