Earlestown Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Brilliant!. Dav e. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Very nice indeed! Love the Marina Are those wiper arcs I see on the car's windscreen? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 11, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks Dave and Pete. They are wiper arcs on the car windscreen, but unfortunately I can not claim any credit for the car- It is a 'Vanguards hidden treasure' (Corgi classic). I got it from Hamleys in London once upon a time, as I liked the model. It was living in its box in a cupboard, but It now has somewhere to live! Spent last night creating a boundary fence (from real wood!) for the back of the model, and a storage tank of some sort (possible lubricating oil tank). Both are not completed, but hopefully I will get some more work done today. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 A very clever little layout. Well done. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 11, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2011 A little update............. Completed 10'' of wooden fence to go along the back of the model. Its constructed of several different wooden strips, which I aquired, and will be weathered to help blend them all together. The different colours give an indication of repair I hope. I was originally going to build it out of evergreen strip, but it simply did not look right. The most expense in completing this was time!! Some of this was spent splitting square section 4x4mm lengths to get the triangle cross members! Just got to plant it on the model, but another job boxed off! Back to work tomorrow. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 17, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2011 Work has really dominated my life this last week. A work trip to Dublin next week is also going to put the pressure on, to do anything that I planned with this project! This is another small up date................. Nearly completed my storage tank (still needs a bit of further detailing). Not sure what it is storing, but they appear at numerous depots! The brick foundations are 6mm ply with embossed brickwork. The tank was constructed with evergreen sheet. The fence was also planted, but I have yet to weather it. The main aim of the fence and tank, is to be a view blocker and an aid to framing shots. Finally, I also created a lighting switch panel for the shed and painted a few Skytrex oil drums, which I've had sitting in a draw for sometime. Being a bit ignorant, but what do all the different colours mean, if anything?? I have also finally found a colour I am happy with for the shed cladding, so hopefully this can now be stuck on in the near future. Hopefully I can do some more work on this tomorrow, but I am home alone with two kids and have a few work related reports to type Happy days! Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted September 18, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2011 Looks good Chris - I do like that 2nd shot...I must resist 7mm...I must resist.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 This is turning into a really delightful little piece... Can't wait to see further progress! (and loving that Marina!) Pete, don't resist..... Come to the light....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 18, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks for the positive comments Peter, bcnPete & Giles. The Marina seems to generate positive comments- do people have fond memories?? I always thought that O gauge was expensive, but it's not really, as I only spend my hard earned money on what I might actually need and use! So if anyone has any reservations- don't. Had a minor disaster earlier in the day. Whilst installing one of the glazing units in the shed, some super glue found its way on to the clear plastic!!! Anyone have any ideas how to remove the resulting stain, if at all, or do I just cut a bit of new plastic? Still a bit to do! Looking forward to a 2am start and a trip to Dublin tomorrow- NOT. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 24, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2011 Only just got through a working week from hell, so I've not done as much as I would have liked. Created the shed ventilation in the apex of the roof using strips of evergreen channel. It still needs painting but this unit, just like the glazing, is removable to allow work at a later date. I've started fixing the roof and wall cladding and hopefully this should be finished later tonight. Whilst the weather was good, I thought I would take a photo of the progress made. Hopefully I might have time to include some lighting within the shed, but not much time left. Chris 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TimC Posted September 25, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2011 Wow! Very nice work Chris. Really looking the part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted September 25, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks TimC. Here is an update of the shed progress. All the cladding is in place. I've noticed that the clading on the door frames does not match those on the side, but not sure this really matters! Spent the afternoon creating the guttering and down pipe. I've only done one side, as I am thinking I might not have time to do the other, but at least that side will not be on show! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted October 1, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2011 I have done as much as I can prior to the deadline. I've not actually demonstrated the dimensions, so here are the obligatory photos........... And an overall shot of what you are supposed to see I took some photos earlier in the day under natural light. Here are a sample.......... My 08 in its new home A visitor from DJH on shed! Looks a bit ex works but I've owned it since DJH first produced the 03. Both shunters at rest. Hope these are of interest. I've not had the time to make the skytrex TTA presentable, so still things to keep me occupied after the competition is over! Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted October 1, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2011 Before I call it a night, here are a few more photos from earlier in the day. More experimentation with black and white A view into the shed Low level shot of the 08 More black and white Theres that Marina again! All the pictures were taken on a Nikon coolpix, partly because the lens on my Nikon D80 just refuses to take close up shots! All the best Chris 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Nice metal clothes hanger aerial! Cool! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 5, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2011 Just seem your summary entry - Love it! - Great photos... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted October 5, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for the kind comments Pete. I am hoping to continue to improve the model and my photographic skills. There are a number of entries which all demonstrate high and impressive standards, particularly some of the 2FS entries. Ultimately it has been very enjoyable taking part in this challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
45157 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Excellent modelling, very atmospheric, love detail on the Marina and it shows nicely just how big railway locos are in comparison to cars. You should be very proud. regards Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d600 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 That is a really nice little model you have made there,love the 08/03 shunters. well done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted November 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks for the recent kind comments Stewart and d600. I had been hoping to do some more work and detailing on this, but as yet, I don't seem to have the time- daily life (Work!) seems to get in the way all too often. However, when I do any additional work, I will share it on here. All the best Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 An excellent diorama - got my votes - given me plenty of thought. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisS Posted December 10, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks for the recent comments JeffP and Ian. Since the voting has been done, and my work life is slowing down for Christmas, I've found some time to start thinking about other details. At the recent Reading show I came across omen-miniatures, so obtained a couple of figures which may bring some life to the diorama. However, one looks like a young Jeremy Clarkson and the other looks as if his barber is an Elvis fan! Not too sure where they will be placed, as they could inadvertently spoil any illusion of reality............. will have to think about this. Picked up a few other smaller details from Peter Clark Models including a Brute trolley and storage bins, both of which are in the process of being built. The former might end up being dumped or used as a mobile store. I have not had the soldering ions etc out for a long time and I've lost my asbestos fingers- small bits of brass heat up very quickly! I still want to install a suitable yard lamp, so will have to either make it myself or hopefully find a suitable kit, but I have some lighting lined up for the office and shed. Chris 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin_M Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Great job! I've found this thread really inspiring. I've been researching Kings Lynn stabling point in the late eighties with a view to building an O guage layout. I'm strugling to find any detail pictures of the plant rooms behind the shed and the fuelling equipment. I'm still trying to pluck up courage to take an airbrush to a Heljan 47 to repaint in Network South East Livery, as 47576. Really enjoyed seeing this progress. Please keep posting your updates! Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Fantastic little diorama Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joner Posted June 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2020 Great work. Enjoyed this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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