Connor Robinson Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Thanks for your replies, I’ve started my own topic as I feel it would be rude of me to intrude on Steve’s any further. Its called 7mm kit building questions. My apologies for hijacking your thread for a second there Steve! Connor. Edited September 12, 2020 by Connor Robinson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 Unfortunately the current owner of the riviera line is selling the layout, any interested parties can contact me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share Posted October 4, 2020 (edited) 24’ long x 2’ brakes down in to 4’ sections The Rivera line has found a new home in Scotland thankfully. Edited December 17, 2020 by steve fay 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Working on a new Loco display plinth. First pass with the scenics 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2020 Good to see you kept that 8 wheel tender. Looks huge with a Hall! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 I have a spare set of 8W frames if anyone wants them atb Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steve fay Posted December 21, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2020 More scenic work on the photo plank, ballast next merry Christmas everyone it’s great to be back modelling again. 18 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium lankyandy Posted December 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2020 I have just spent the last few hours reading through this thread and some great great modelling. I remember seeing various dioramas/layouts of yours in magazines over the years and it was all part of my conversion to O gauge. Been so interesting to start to understand how the results are achieved. Can I ask why you leave Ballasting till last? When most other people recommend ballasting first. Is it simply that’s the way it’s done in the real world so looks more realistic for it? Thanks for all the inspiration you have provided. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the kind words, always nice to know I’ve inspired others. To be honest the only reason I’ve left the ballast is because I didn’t have any here ( ordered today ) I don’t think there’s a right time or wrong time but I do find if the ballast is done first the static grass tends to get stuck in the ballast and even a good hoovering doesn’t always remove it. Not an issue if the greenery is a good distance from the track. Edited December 27, 2020 by steve fay 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Forgot to add this picture, this was the first pass with some scenic bits and the glue is still wet, looks awful at first. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 New year soon so time for a new project, something I’ve wanted to do for 25 years or more. If you read the article on Mermaid Cove there’s a big clue right at the end Im thinking 10’ this time. Going to need a few trees on this one. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2020 Something like this then?! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Just like that, between that bridge and the one the photographer is stood on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted December 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, steve fay said: Just like that, between that bridge and the one the photographer is stood on. I took that back when I lived in Reading for a year, so will be watching with interest. I generally took photos a bit further up the line as there were a couple of lower bridges at the Twyford end. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: I took that back when I lived in Reading for a year, so will be watching with interest. I generally took photos a bit further up the line as there were a couple of lower bridges at the Twyford end. I did consider doing some of the lower bridges but it’s the iconic steel bridge and the Kink in the track that is so recognisable even if you don’t know the name of the place. the lower bridges would make better scenic brakes so some creative thinking will be needed, maybe some mirrors or something. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lankyandy Posted December 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2020 The new scene sounds fantastic. On your photo plank what are the dimensions. I’m just starting on similar item as a display stand and just wondered what yours is for reference. many thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 This photo plank is 3’ x 1’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Peco flat bottom track has been ordered for the up and down main, I’ll use C& L on the relief lines. I’ve also ordered a forest in a box kit as I’m going to need a lot of trees on this one and I think this will be the most cost effective way of filling in the space. I will also be using plenty of trees from the cracking MBR range. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2021 11 hours ago, steve fay said: I will also be using plenty of trees from the cracking MBR range. Are these still readily available Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 I was looking on the web site yesterday Im not sure now post Brexit if there will be customs charges as they come direct from Poland. there is a UK based shop that advertises they are a stockist but they never seem to have much stock so I’ve always gone direct. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 Track arrived so did a Forrest in a box kit, looks good so I’ve ordered 2 more. Plus I’ve been out pruning some real trees to make model trees, these will have to dry out for a few weeks before being treated with a wood preservative and then foliage added. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted January 19, 2021 Author Share Posted January 19, 2021 First batch of trees from https://www.gmodelscene.com/cart/ arrived today for Sonning Cutting, I’ll be using a blend of home made and ready to plant plus I have this pannier surplus to requirements if anyone is interested. sound fitted and weathered by David Magill 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, steve fay said: trees from https://www.gmodelscene.com/cart/ arrived today for Sonning Cutting They look useful Steve, may i ask where the company are based, they are new to me ? G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Here you go BGman >>> https://www.gmodelscene.com/ Doesn't say were they are based but all the costs are in euros and the cheapest postage is in Ireland then UK then Europe so would seem like they're based in Ireland. Best Edited January 19, 2021 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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