RMweb Gold John B Posted February 9, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9, 2012 Have you been using your time-machine again Andy? Absolutely stunning work ... There will be a large crowd around this fantastic model at Ally Pally (I will be one of the throng). No time machine, but I swear he's slipped a prototype picture in for the first in that sequence.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Les's duchess looks great there, as does the Merseyside express. im up there tommorrow will have to get some shots of John's merseyside express and Manxman trains, details such as bacon and egg on the plates in the carraiges with plates and knifes and forks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Mouth water ....jaw on floor again!. Hope to oneday see this layout...just stunning...just stunning......well done Andy on the stunning photo's. Edited February 10, 2012 by darren01 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Just discovered that I have to go on a training course the weekend of Ally Pally, so won't get to see this one in the flesh. At least it'll be in MI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Michael Delamar Posted February 10, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted February 10, 2012 some quick point and shoot's taken today, havent got a fancy camera to get everything in focus but you get the idea.. turntable mech. tram and where it goes to.. Mike 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) As a resident of Liverpool as a "lad" and regular user of services into Lime Street in the 70s - particularly for gigs at the Liverpool Empire next door - I have been following this thread for some time. Finally I've cracked and just have to compliment the builders on all aspects of the build but the colours and tones - particularly on those mundane over-bridge walls - always just too high to see over - are awesome. Personally as a child of the very late 50s who did his spotting in the very early 70s I'd just like see the catenary going in and hear those 86's following their coaches out of the London platform - it was 9 I think? I shall enjoy seeing this at AP - I'm there myself with my US HO layout and will be taking the opportunity to have a good long look. Chris Edited February 10, 2012 by Gilbert 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 Mike, very good photos. Don't forget most of the photos taken of the real thing in the forties were with very basic cameras, a lot more basic than the one you use... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Hi John H, Looking superb, very uncannyly realistic and no doubt worth all the long hours gone into it, the roof really sets the standards, youcan't beat a good team that works together well. great stuff Peter A L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold A Murphy Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 Holy Cow!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47541 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Like Chris said above, this too is my local station, it's just unbelievable how realistically this has been modelled ! I can look back and picture myself at the top of platform 7 ! Fantastic ! Edited February 10, 2012 by 47541 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytrain Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 excellent work, that roof is amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks for those, the new angles from the road are great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2012 Michael, in my opinion, your 'point and shoot' camera has captured some real atmosphere on a layout that just oozes it. The first shot in particular gives the impression of a hazy environment from the smoke and steam. Thanks to all of you for sharing such a spectacular layout with us on RMWeb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Its all very sterile at the moment chaps. Thats not a critism in any way as I know how long things take but to all those saying how realistic it looks now, wait a few years. I get the feeling we aint seen nothing yet! Cheers Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 This really is going to be something special! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Rob's going over with a fine toothcomb but still lots to do,around the station area, John's got an awful lot of chairs to glue onto sleepers in the station area,with ballast and pointrodding for example. he's got more stock to build and RTR stock to detail up, main thing is getting the layout running as efficientley as possible, so as to cut down time between trains so joe public dont get bored waiting, the new set up/timetable I had a go of today is much better, will be back on Sunday for more play and will try and get some more pics. this layout got me back interested in railway modelling about 2004 when a chance visit to the Lyhtam show I seen it just the fiddle yard and a bit of the cutting, I then copied a lot of idea's for Crown street, and its been great watching the layout come together, a pleasure to watch Chris working on the buildings for it. Ive learned a lot from these guys.,especially John who's neatness and attention to detail is definatley the way to go about it. Mike Edited February 11, 2012 by michael delamar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted February 10, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2012 Spent today preparing for the Ally Pally show. New operator John Rocca had his first session on the Station control panel, with old hand Mike Delamar. Mike managed a few shots with his camera which he's already posted on here. I've borrowed a video camera as we get requests for video from RMwebbers, and when I get the clips up on to You Tube, I'll post some links on here. (They're very much a "First Time With This Camera", so don't expect too much.) Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post queensquare Posted February 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 11, 2012 This is a truly staggering piece of modelling - the roof in particular is stunning. I am currently plodding away building the roof for my own Bath Queen project which is proving to be a bit of a marathon but, at around 2' long, is a mere tiddler by comparison. One of the things I have been giving some thought is painting the finished roof, and in particular cleaning it in readiness to take the paint. I would be most grateful if you could give some more details on how you cleaned and prepped yours in readiness for priming. regards Jerry 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heruss Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Wow Jerry that's some incredible work there yourself! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 This is a truly staggering piece of modelling - the roof in particular is stunning. I am currently plodding away building the roof for my own Bath Queen project which is proving to be a bit of a marathon but, at around 2' long, is a mere tiddler by comparison. One of the things I have been giving some thought is painting the finished roof, and in particular cleaning it in readiness to take the paint. I would be most grateful if you could give some more details on how you cleaned and prepped yours in readiness for priming. regards Jerry If you look at Post #164 on page 7 of this thread you will see the preparation I did for painting. A hosepipe in the garden! Once dried it was then sprayed with Halfords grey primer. (About 8 large cans of the stuff, remember this roof is 8ft by 5ft). The final dark grey was airbrushed on followed by weathring with powders and paints. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted February 11, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2012 If you look at Post #164 on page 7 of this thread you will see the preparation I did for painting. A hosepipe in the garden! Once dried it was then sprayed with Halfords grey primer. (About 8 large cans of the stuff, remember this roof is 8ft by 5ft). The final dark grey was airbrushed on followed by weathring with powders and paints. Hi Les, thanks for your reply. I did see that post but assumed you just washed it down with the hose after scrubbing. What about all the flux residue and other crud? I think I will give Bath roof a good scrub in the bath washing it down with the shower hose - not an option for you unless you can use the local football teams communal bath!! I have to say, I find it hard to imagine a roof 8' x 5', that knowledge simply makes your achievment even more impressive. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh sometime. I will be starting a new thread in the 2mm finescale section on my Bath Queen Square project soon so will post progress on my roof there. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Compare with the modern overall view, and realise just what a massive undertaking this really is "Real location" modelling on this scale always grabs me. What next? Euston and Camden Bank? Paddington? Edited February 11, 2012 by Horsetan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 some more from yesterday Mike 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm sitting here and remembering my last visit to Liverpool in July last. It's just massive! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi Les, thanks for your reply. I did see that post but assumed you just washed it down with the hose after scrubbing. What about all the flux residue and other crud? I think I will give Bath roof a good scrub in the bath washing it down with the shower hose - not an option for you unless you can use the local football teams communal bath!! I have to say, I find it hard to imagine a roof 8' x 5', that knowledge simply makes your achievment even more impressive. I look forward to seeing it in the flesh sometime. I will be starting a new thread in the 2mm finescale section on my Bath Queen Square project soon so will post progress on my roof there. Jerry # I used liquid flux which leaves less of a residue. The smaller assemblies were cleaned by putting them in the dishwasher. Larger assemblies were scrubbed, but the final assembly was hosepiped! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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