L49 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 I only wish such technology was available when I started back in the 1970s! It doesn't matter Old Son... It's available now! Not only that, don't knock Photoshop too much, those new photo-realistic viaducts and platform walls on the French layout don't look too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thanks Jonte, much appreciated. Yes, Mile End Gate was designed on the computer, but I use Adobe Illustrator not Photoshop. I was once an advocate of using plastic sheet, but was never really happy with brickwork so, after many years, I changed to card. I know that some modellers like the relief of plastic brickwork, but to be quite honest, would the indentations of mortar courses actually be visible when scaled down to 4mm, unless of course a considerable amount of mortar had dropped out and the wall was about to fall down? I used the same programme for the various etches. I only wish such technology was available when I started back in the 1970s! Best wishes Jim Thank you, Jim. You make a valid point about relief in the smaller scales. Not of an artistic bent, I'm prepared to forego some relief for the benefits of printed brick paper produced by those who are, and from the viewing distances of my own layout, once weathered I consider it indiscernible. Still, some excellent work in plasticard about produced by the gifted. Best wishes, Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The layouts coming along very nicely indeed, Jim. I'll have to come and have another look at it soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LULFAN Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi fantastic layout well done to all who are buiding it It is so nice to see a layout set in an urban setting, so many layouts seem to be of sleepy country branch lines It is also good to see a layout that is not GWR as so many seem to be Lyn and I often wonder what it is about the GWR that modelers like so much Any ideas folks? Is there a youtube video planned of Harford Street I wonder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It just seems that way but if you really want to know a separate thread is indicated rather than clogging up this one? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LULFAN Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 It just seems that way but if you really want to know a separate thread is indicated rather than clogging up this one? Best, Pete. My mistake... sorry if I upset you posting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 No problemo, Just wanted to help keep this thread pure to Harford Street. Cheers, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Pure gold? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 pure grot more like it........LULFAN needs to check out "Sumatra Road" for another fix of East End goodness... Best, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Hi fantastic layout well done to all who are buiding it It is so nice to see a layout set in an urban setting, so many layouts seem to be of sleepy country branch lines It is also good to see a layout that is not GWR as so many seem to be Lyn and I often wonder what it is about the GWR that modelers like so much Any ideas folks? Is there a youtube video planned of Harford Street I wonder I would say the best thing about the GWR is that their locos look so fine in red, as evidenced by L150! The Bachmann version is currently winding Dad up by hiding away in the fiddleyard on Harford Street on a rake of down coal empties. I wonder whether he'll get round to removing it before my camera gets to her!?! We have made quite a bit or progress over the last few months, but I haven't been near the layout with the camera. I might see if I can sneak round later this afternoon and get some update shots 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yeeessss Pleeezze! I wondered what had been missing in my life... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted July 20, 2013 Author Share Posted July 20, 2013 Okay, here are some progress shots, in no particular order. First up is a view along Hayfield Passage towards the Hayfield pub and Mile End baths Panning a little to the right, this is the new factory which backs onto the Lycett. The prototype was in this location, but was set at 90 degrees to the way it has been modelled, otherwise it wouldn't fit in. Moving round the layout a bit to the end of the platforms at Mile End Gate, this is the first of my 30' arches copied from the London and Blackwall details in Peter Kay's book. It's not too clear in the photos, but there are actually two different sections of arch in here, the section towards the far end representing a later widening with a different shape crown. (I've been looking at the L&B viaduct a bit too closely!) This still hasn't been bedded in properly which is why you can see white edges and jagged bits where the brickwork under the arch meets the face Dad probably won't thank me for posting this as it is still very unfinished, but this is the GER terminus at Mile End Gate with Dunstan Houses towering above the carriage siding behind the arrival side. The building is complete for the arrival side, but we are leaving it off until all the ballasting is done and sprayed to minimise any risk of damage to the building through handling. Moving right back to the other end, I don't think I have posted any photos since this bit of Mile End Road was finished. And finally, to prove my earlier point, this is the reason why the GWR is so popular. It's because their engines look so good in red! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I should have left Mile End Gate looking like that... How many times did I go to phot a station in the '60s or '70s and all that was left were the canopy supports or a pile of bricks? The station's finished now and the track ballasted etc so I'll get some more shots of it up soon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Greetings! As promised, here are some views of the recently completed station at Mile End Gate. This view looks towards the stopblocks and shows both platforms. The buildings have been based partly on those at Shadwell & St Georges East and partly on Leman Street, although to be fair, both stations in their final forms seem to have been very similar in appearance. 67211 comes from a Nu-Cast kit, with the body built by me and the chassis by Charlie. The prototype was chosen as it was the lifelong favourite loco of a late friend of ours, who was born in a house adjoining Palace Gates station and remembered her from an early age. 69733 has a modified South Eastern Finecast body on a proprietary 56xx chassis. I know this is not strictly accurate, but it runs a lot better than if I'd built the chassis! I was told many years back that 69733 worked the last passenger train to call at the ex-GER Bow Road station in 1949, but I've no idea if that's true. A well-known photo of her, taken by H.C. Casserley at Bow Road has appeared in various publications over the years, starting with Mr Casserley's own 'Services Suspended', published not long after the station closed. Did the existence of this photo give rise to the idea that she worked the last train. Sadly, the chap who gave me this information has long-since died, so I've no way of checking. Has anyone out there got a photograph of the last train I wonder? Back to one of my usual street scenes I'm afraid. This time showing the arch leading from Stepney Green to Mile End Gate station. The big nameboard is based on that above the street at Burdett Road, whilst the tiny cafe was taken from a prototype in Commercial Street. Mr Benjamin's bakers van is a modified plastic kit. Another street level view, this time showing rather more of the station, although the entrance door is hidden behind the return in the wall. The Hayfield Tavern is just visible at the right and still stands, although its no longer used as a pub. 67211 again, but this time viewed from street level. I know the Gresley suburbans are too clean, but I haven't had the heart to dirty them! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Those Gresley suburbans can look quite tasty with a bit of grime, Jim: 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I agree, but in 1952 they might have been fairly fresh out of the paintshops. That's my excuse anyway! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 The latest edition is this model of Stepney Green Dwellings. The prototype was designed by the architectural partnership of Joseph & Smithem for the 4% Industrial Dwellings Co and was completed in 1896. The actual estate comprises three parallel blocks, but layout space has only permitted one of these to be included, and even this has been reduced in length. The ironwork on the landings had to be been etched, as has that around the entrance stairs, although this is not visible on the two photos which only show the building's rear. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Looking good Dad, As promised, here are some of the layout shots I have been sitting on without posting them... These are pretty old now, and quite a lot has changed since these were taken. This is the back of the Carpenters Arms on Ben Johnson Road These three are Limehouse Fields station, which includes the market below... This is Solent House on the Ocean Estate Looking south along White Horse Lane Finally, a view South down White Horse Road towards Commercial road, and a view of the Ben Hur cinema which is beyond the railway bridge by the gates to St Dunstan's church. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Looking good Dad, As promised, here are some of the layout shots I have been sitting on without posting them... Carpenters Arms rear.jpg These are pretty old now, and quite a lot has changed since these were taken. This is the back of the Carpenters Arms on Ben Johnson Road Limehouse Fields from Mile End Gate end.jpg Limehouse Fields with lino bloke.jpg Limehouse Fields old with market stalls.jpg These three are Limehouse Fields station, which includes the market below... Magazine and record stalls White Horse Rd.jpg Solent House from site of Sanders shop.jpg This is Solent House on the Ocean Estate White Horse Ln tw railway bridge. 28.6.15.jpg Looking south along White Horse Lane White Horse Rd tw railway bridge 28.6.15.jpg Finally, a view South down White Horse Road towards Commercial road, and a view of the Ben Hur cinema which is beyond the railway bridge by the gates to St Dunstan's church. White Horse Rd with St Dunstans entrance to left. 28.6.15.jpg Hi L49 Some great photo here, Great Town Scene activity, and the two Bridge and the road that matches up with the back scene is hardly noticeable, have to look had which look s superb. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Looking really good Jim. I'll need to come and take a good look one time when we go to the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Here are a few more of Limehouse Fields station. It's based on the 1892 GER station at Bow Road, which closed in November 1949. I first knew it in the mid-1960s and have modelled it in the condition I remember. The prototype was on a sharp curve, which would have taken up too much space so, as you can see, the platforms are straight. Those characteristic 1940s concrete lamp posts, which remained on the prototype until the platform buildings were demolished in October 1967, are 3D prints by Charlie. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Connor Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 When building Limehouse Fields we decided to have an earlier station on the opposite side of the street, as there had been at Bow Road. I've never seen any views of the first Bow Road, so based our version on Limehouse, where substantial street level remains still survive. I used the down side staircase building, but laterally reversed it so that it suited the site. The market scene, which has since been enlarged, includes a stall and various crates, again all 3D prints from Charlie. The chap looking through the box of 78s, may well be hoping to find the unspeakably rare Scandinavian Tigern / Tidkulan by the Queens Dance Orchestra, but doubtlessly the best he's found is yet another copy of 'Swanee Smiles' by the Savoy Havana Band and a couple of Ambrose HMVs! 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 You have captured the East End that I remember the buildings look right and the figures are perfect for the period ,the blocks of flats are very good models and some are still there today.The stations are decrepit as indeed they were when a train came in the whole station shook and sometimes plaster fell to the floor.Iam going to read the whole post from the start now are you going to exhibit this masterpiece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Breathtaking, a milestone in urban modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 It is incredible! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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