RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted July 18, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi, We are not a club, but a collection of friends who contribute freely to the project. Several of us own models, particularly but not exclusively rolling stock, which are seen on the layout. The layout is privately owned by, and the lifetime's work of John Holden. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-owQJYHUv4s Steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Thank you, I hadn't realised that. Thank you also for the link, which I'm watching now Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Some very very impressive work here... cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Update on the progress of the North Western Hotel. 27 chimney stacks made for the main core of the hotel, complete with 182 chimney pots. Each of the stacks contain up to 39 parts, excluding the chimney pots. Now slotted into the main roof. I am often asked why spend years modelling in 3D on my computer rather than just making the model. I think the following picture showing the stacks answer the question. The stacks, although all different configurations, are exactly the same height, exactly vertical, perfectly evenly spaced and all aligned where they should be aligned. Finally I have just added the pointy bits to the central tower pinnacles. A bit wobbly at the moment but once permanent will be correctly aligned! 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Now all you have to do is put it all together and paint it and then glazes all of the windows. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Now all you have to do is put it all together and paint it and then glazes all of the windows. OzzyO. Windows are already glazed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted July 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 29, 2015 Update on the progress of the North Western Hotel. 27 chimney stacks made for the main core of the hotel, complete with 182 chimney pots. Each of the stacks contain up to 39 parts, excluding the chimney pots. Les, That makes 1235 components just in the Chimney Stacks. You should run a sweepstake on the total number of components in the complete Hotel Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Windows are already glazed! I did notice that after I'd posted. So maybe I should have said mask all of the windows. What the heck it's going to be one stunning building. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave ottney Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Every time I look at this thread and at the YouTube video I'm always amazed at the modelling. This is just an outlasting layout! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I did notice that after I'd posted. So maybe I should have said mask all of the windows. What the heck it's going to be one stunning building. OzzyO. The windows, complete with window frames, slide out from the bottom of the building. This will allow us (me!) to paint the model without having to worry about any masking. The windows and frames will then slide back in before the weathering stage. The photo below shows the main front wall of the hotel with the corresponding window section. The window section is built from four layers, the outer window frames, the glazing, an inner window frame identical to the outer frame, and finally a layer of MDF for stiffness, thought this was probably not needed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Who is a clever Les ( I was going to say Dick) then. Fantastic work Les, but get the heavy grot on first then do the light grot after the windows are in place. OzzyO. PS. I remember Liverpool around the 1970s and a lot of the "nice" buildings were covered in grot, about the only one that was not was Paddy's wigwam. No offence meant to any one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 PS. I remember Liverpool around the 1970s and a lot of the "nice" buildings were covered in grot, about the only one that was not was Paddy's wigwam. No offence meant to any one. No offence, as well as that, we also used to call it "The Mersey Funnel"! As for the grot, it was a fact of life in those days and even when people stopped burning coal, there wasn't the money about to clean it off. Took some riots to get things started... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I had a trip out of the full size Lime Street last week behind a scot. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z5paTz7myWM 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted August 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2015 Changes to the trains and their operating sequence..... John and I have spent today modifying the Operating Sequence which is used during all running sessions. The availability of new stock; Engines, Coaches and some Goods Vans have required the operating sequence to be adjusted. The new Hornby Suburbans are being integrated into the services by strengthening some trains from 5 or 6 coaches to up to 8. This in turn means the use of Siding "A", between platforms 1 & 2 for stabling a Pilot engine is no longer feasible, so an alternative has been found when this is necessary. Those familiar with our operations will be aware that a short Coal Train services the station each day with domestic supplies for Train Heating, Station and Hotel Heating. This has been joined by a short van train which handles the daily flow of Linen from the Hotel to and from a Laundry. New engines have increased the strength of the fleet, and the sequence has been modified to "ring the changes" throughout the day. All these modifications, and other new technology developments will be incorporated when we exhibit the layout at the upcoming Wigan and Wakefield shows. Steve. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 A quick update on the progress with the North Western Hotel for Liverpool Lime Street. This week some of etched components were fitted to the front of the model, some permanently and some temporarily. The close ups show an incredible amount of dust and chips.These will be sorted before painting - hopefully! First the drainpipe brackets. and the window safety bars. The gates to the wine cellars And the fencing at the sides of the main entrance Finally some of the metal window lintels???? 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted September 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2015 Why are the Lintels made from Metal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Whooosh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted October 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2015 WIGAN is almost upon us............. We'll be off to Wigan with the layout tomorrow. John tells me it is all dismantled and packed for transport. All the items are lined up in the railway room in the sequence for loading. This is the first time we are having to use Two Vans, so a new loading order will have to be finalised. Early start, I'll pick up Rob first in Greater Manchester, then John R.in Hyndburn, before going to Intack Hire in Blackburn for the vans. A Transit Luton with Tail Lift and VW Transporter are ordered. Drive to the Fylde Coast for loading, which we should complete by noon, then after a light lunch we'll be off to Wigan where we'll meet up with Noel and Geoff. Hope to see many of you there. Do come and say "Hello" Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Ill be there sunday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted October 2, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2015 Long day today..... Left home at 08:00, arriving at John's 10:15 with two vans and three people. First we loaded the VW Transporter with all the "non-wheeled" items John checking how it looked Then we loaded the Luton with the various transport trollies, boxes, cage etc: Finally we added a few luxuries, such as the Operators Arm Chairs. What a lovely sunny day to set off to an exhibition: Much later in the evening, with the l;ayout assembled, its Feeding Time: L. to R. are Rob, Geoff, John H., Noel, Brian and John R. (I'm behind the camera) I hope we can get a few shots of the layout tomorrow, and possibly a little video. Steve. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted October 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) A few snaps taken at the show today.......... Probably the biggest new feature on the layout for this show is the Sound System. Unfortunately, I haven't managed to get a picture of it Comments will be most welcome......... I can show you the new "add on" control panel which the operators use to cue up the various sounds: Each movement into or out of the station has a code, which is keyed in when setting the route. The associated sound is then played from one of several speakers around the layout. Over a period of several months Rob has been working on the backscenes: The roads crossing the cutting used to end in a plain white backscene, but they now all carry on into the mid-distance. Unfortunately, my close up photos don't do them justice, so I've removed them. (Sorry Rob). The old favourites are still well worth a look: Followers of this Topic will be familiar with the work Les has been doing on the Hotel. The model is not yet ready to transport, but John took this shot of it a couple of weeks ago: We seemed to entertain a good number of visitors throughout the day today: The video I took today is complete rubbish Steve. Edited October 5, 2015 by SteveAtBax 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocp Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Several posts ago it was mention there were new locos and formations, could we possibly get some pics of those? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Leacon Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Quite simply, supreme. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted October 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2015 Several posts ago it was mention there were new locos and formations, could we possibly get some pics of those? Sorry I missed your request until too late to take the snaps. I'll try to get some when we put the layout up again. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Gentlemen, there is phrase which comes to mind about Lime Street - simply awesome! The arrival of the North Western Hotel is anticipated... WIBBLE! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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