steve fay Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 After, you do loose some of the colour when you do so you have to build up layers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Great service from Warren Shephard, the tank lifting rings and tank fillers are fitted I’ve fitted a false shelf and coaled up 8763, I’ve also fitted a cast lamp bracket on the bunker top as I lost the supplied one! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) After, you do loose some of the colour when you do so you have to build up layers,Hi Steve, thanks, sometimes one has to get a good matt finish on the model to get the powders to stick. White spirit airbrushed (or dabbed) on can help fix the pigments/powders lacquers can alter or move the powders though..... Edited September 11, 2018 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 All now blended in. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 All now blended in. 9F5106F2-5F54-43BA-98B0-0672645DE873.jpeg Lovely work Steve, I think I may use Warren for mine too! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Steve, you must stop putting all these photos up, you know I'm holding out for the Finney7 version. I must resist....... Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 (edited) Steve, you must stop putting all these photos up, you know I'm holding out for the Finney7 version. I must resist....... Martyn. I’m positive the Finney 7 will be worth waiting for, as for instant gratification well sometimes it’s just to nice not too Edited September 11, 2018 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 Did any one spot the mistake?? I didn’t even notice for a while!! Any way the rings have now been added ! First coat of Matt black as I’m out of chemical blackening 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 8763 now finished 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 I’ve come to the hard decision to halt all work on this project, Ive been thinking it over for a few months now, trying to think of ways to keep going but unfortunately I can’t. Some of you will know about my back issues and unfortunately things are not getting any better if anything they’ve taken a turn for the worse with not a lot of chance of them improving. My comfortable working area is 2’ deep any more and it’s putting to much strain on me and the prospect of working under the layout for wiring adding point motors Etc is not one I relish. I’m unhappy with my base boards, it seems the very top layer of the ply is delaminating in places and the track looks a bit rough in places yet on the under side it’s dead level, I had to screw some additional braces in recently to stop locos from derailing at two points. I don’t want to continue ( if I could ) and it doesn’t run properly, My Wife’s job is looking increasingly like she’s going to be transferred to the other side of Cardiff so a possible house move is on the card and there no way the layout could be moved with out wrecking it. I will continue modelling but it has to be in a more manageable size & portable, I hope to utilise some of the signalling and buildings in a new engine shed project but I will put the turn table up for sale. The point work Martyn ( 3 link ) made can also be reused. I’d like to say a big thanks to Rob Haskins as without his input this project would never have gotten this far, it is very disappointing and I’ve tried to think of any and all ways to continue but I’m afraid physically I’m just not able to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Very sad news Steve. You've put a lot of work into it and it was coming along nicely but your health must come first. Is it possible to retain everything and maybe start again with it in a lighter and more manageable form one day? All the best to you and I hope medical science will one day help your back mate. JF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 The size of the layout is the limiting factor, I hope to utilise the buildings and some of the signalling in a new layout but it can’t be any wider than 2’ and most importantly transportable. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a mediacal break through as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Hi Steve, I'm sorry to hear about this, I both understand and empathise. I wish you all the best with your health and new layout plans. Kindest regards, Martin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted September 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sorry to read this Steve. Just hope you can start a new manageable project soon to help get over the disappointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sorry to hear this Steve, but perfectly understandable. As mentioned above, hope you can get something more manageable underway soon. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Sorry to hear this Steve, but perfectly understandable. As mentioned above, hope you can get something more manageable underway soon. Jinty Thanks David I appreciate it, Yes I will get something started and I’ve got a rough idea of what it will be, I will start to recover all the reusable parts over the next few weeks and take the boards apart after that. I will keep you all updated when I get started on a new project but I will start a new thread for that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Steve, When your new layout and thread starts can you put a link on here please. Thanks. Atvb CME 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Will do 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Just like everyone that has posted Steve, I hope you can get some relief with your back, I understand only too well myself. Erm....when you decide to start posting again can you warn me so I can get ready for the photographs ! All the best and happy modelling in the future. Grahame 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/137862-smoke-ash-steam/ Here’s the new link Thanks again to all that have contributed to this thread over the last few years. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Very sorry to hear that Steve about this Layout that you have put a lot of effort into - I look forward to your new project. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gz3xzf Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Very sad to hear of your life challenges, will also be sad to see this model go, it evoked so many memories of my youth (apprentice electrician based at OOC), although I missed steam by a few years the location hadn't change a great deal. Good luck with the new project and I hope the back problems ease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpaws Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 On 07/02/2018 at 20:37, steve fay said: As British Rail once said we are getting there !! If anyone knows... the brickwork for the water tower building - would I be safe with English bond? Also, I noted that the lower floor of this building was designated as the "Repairing Shop" - but to repair what? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 I’m sure it’s Flemish bond but I can check. I supposed the shop was for light repairs to the locos stabled? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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