RBE Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Im a cheapskate what can I say. haha. Im happy enough with the results to save myself the cost of a grassmaster. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted February 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2012 Great set of photos. All the colours look very natural and just 'right' which I think is the hard part. The different shades of ballast is a nice touch too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Cav some stunning photos layout now looking great ,looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks guys, glad you like the progress so far. Well theres been a little more development over the past few days so heres a few photos. Still got to run the airbrush over the trackwork but starting to get there now I think. Im really starting to think getting the OHLE done for mansfield in now a task too far. The deadline looms and I have so many more pressing tasks still to complete. Cav It's all about the waiting A nodding donkey leans around the curve on it's way to Bradford Light engine 37 makes it's way to west yard 37707 again trundling by 31 461 makes for the headshunt while the yard pilot assembles it's engineering quarry in Outon Road sidings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi Cav, long time no see, but l am still keeping an eye on your new venture, love the ballasting terrific, very realistic well done, really looking forward to seeing it up close, keep the pics coming............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 hi mate, looking better and better by every picture, i really love the last one with the 31 in front of the fence, so realistic. Think i might quit now hahaha cant wait to see it in the flesh, not long now mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2012 mmmmm might have to introduce a queueing system for Mansfield, it's going to get crowded in front of Outon Road Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseboy72 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Oh yes Id forgotten. Here it is. A proper fast postal service. Cav Just to say the recipient loved his gift. It gives whole new meaning to self loading freight! The bad news is he DROPPED it on the way home, so there is a small amount damage to repair Not sure what, as he has not brought it in yet, but I gather a scuff on the front and a new bogie... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi Cav, The new bit is looking great, I actually ordered an ID backscene like yours myself. I had been looking for something which had houses in the distance changing to factories/ warehouses and I think the one you used should do the trick. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted February 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2012 Looking great. I like the way the road curves into the scene and then runs along the track side. the fencing looks smart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Brilliant! simply brilliant...Really great work Cav... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2012 The one with the 142 looks the part Cav, never thought I would say anything good about a 142... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yes - well impressed you have captured this all very well. What freight flows are you intending to run? Also a good and informative website re: Mansfield Show - a possibility - although Preston and District MRS is the same weekend - and a matter of a "liquid" Diesel Event on Bury ELR - going to be an expensive weekend - I must remember to buy the wife some flowers.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2012 Also a good and informative website re: Mansfield Show Thanks to disco-dave of this parish for the mansfield show website, it's all part of what he does for a living. He's also done me a great one for my stuff www.redgatemodels.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks to disco-dave of this parish for the mansfield show website, it's all part of what he does for a living. He's also done me a great one for my stuff www.redgatemodels.co.uk Nice site too - must pay you a visit if we manage to make the show - this is potentially becoming even more expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 looking great can't wait to see the finished product david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Cheers for the big up guys. Well not a lot done since the last set but heres a quick pic of the track. I still need to airbrush it but Ive now added point motors for the yard entrance and some haphazardly laid wiring. Dont usually see wiring strewn around but was looking through some books the other day and saw a yard where the cabling was laid visible and thought it would make a nice detail. These days of course it would be off to the scrap yard in minutes to be weighed in!! Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The scenics on this layout are really good. Could easily watch the layout without trains and just appreciate the details. Really lovely layout. cheers, Lukasz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Cav... wot he said! Really lovely! I suppose you could always semi-bury the cable in some more ballast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Cheers guys, I could bury the wire a bit Jon but I really need to get the airbrush out soon and get the track finished!! Its taking an age it seems!! Still not much more to do to make it presentable now. The adaptions to phase 1 are the next step and a complete re-wire before mansfield. That said does anyone know anyone that does really cheap PAT testing, the Mickleover show want all my equipment PAT testing for the show in May which I've not had to have before grr. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Looks FAB! love the layout..... Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ramrig Posted February 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2012 Only just seen this thread........... but to clarify earlier posts. Jan 21st at Mickleover was the 7mm Narrow gauge event at Mickleover. Nothing to do with Mickleover Model Railway Group. The May Event is the Derby Model Railway exhibition organised by Mickleover Model Railway Group at Moorways Leisure Centre (see Signature (Advert) below. Invited layouts in all gauges and full trade support including Outon Road this year. This is the exhibition that replaced the April event that use to be held at the Assembly Rooms, Derby. First full Weekend in October is The Mickleover Exhibition at Mickleover Community Centre, again organised by Mickleover Model Railway Group. A smaller exhibition generally with Club layouts and club members layouts only and a local trade support. I hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi Cav, DO ME A FAVOUR, come and re lay my track and ballast it for me, yours is SO GOOD MATE. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted February 16, 2012 Author Share Posted February 16, 2012 Haha cheers Andy. It helps not using that peco rubbish! Course a bit of patience with three different bags of ballast and a tiny paintbrush helps too. I've airbrushed it now but still not 100% happy that its bedded in properly. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Track looks EXCELLENT! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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