steve fay Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 6028 now proudly sports her 88A Cardiff Canton ( circa 1961 ) shed code plate 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 I’ve made the decision to hand lay the track on Canton, I don’t know about anyone else but it’s taking an age to get anything from C&L I’m still waiting on a box a flexi, chairs and rail ordered 7 weeks ago. Using an old piece of flexi I’ve marked the correct sleeper spacing and used up my current stock of sleepers, A friend is picking up some exactoscale chairs for me this weekend and another order for sleepers has been placed with Intentio, the last two 400mm pits have been made up and fixed in place. 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 The population for Canton has expanded with newly painted shed staff, I will get a few more Civvies for the footbridge a few more kids spotting plus one or two accompanying adults. Modelu figures painted by Claudia Everett 11 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Footy Posted October 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 11, 2021 I am fortunate to have loco crew painted by Claudia and they are superb and amazing value for money but that photographer with the green rucksack with tan leather trim is outstanding. She is super talented. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Footy said: I am fortunate to have loco crew painted by Claudia and they are superb and amazing value for money but that photographer with the green rucksack with tan leather trim is outstanding. She is super talented. That photographer is one of Alan’s latest figures, Claudia has done an amazing job, I’ve got a few more spotters coming for the bridge and I’ve asked Alan about doing some school boys in uniform as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Footbridge started for Canton 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 Late night modelling this evening, I’ve forgot how much it hurts your fingers threading chairs onto rail! One thing is for sure though, I need more engines 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2021 9 hours ago, steve fay said: One thing is for sure though, I need more engines Well, if you do requests, maybe an early steam chest castle? Three definitely isnt excessive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 21 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Well, if you do requests, maybe an early steam chest castle? Three definitely isnt excessive. Hopefully one day, I’d like Pendennis. I do have 4037 underway but she had newer cylinders added later on in life and there’s a delivery coming today but that’s going under the Christmas tree. 5012, 5081 & 5029 are all strong candidates. It maybe a few years until another batch of kits become available so I’ll look towards the other 4,6,0’s most definitely need a Grange, manor, Modified Hall and County. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, steve fay said: Hopefully one day, I’d like Pendennis. I do have 4037 underway but she had newer cylinders added later on in life and there’s a delivery coming today but that’s going under the Christmas tree. 5012, 5081 & 5029 are all strong candidates. It maybe a few years until another batch of kits become available so I’ll look towards the other 4,6,0’s most definitely need a Grange, manor, Modified Hall and County. I went to Didcot yesterday although I didnt see Pendennis which I presume is in the workshop and I was distracted measuring coaches! I read that 5572 was at Cathays as one of the autofitted ones. Would those locos ever have appeared at Canton in passing? Edited October 14, 2021 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 I had every intention of putting Canton away today but a delivery arrived from C&L so no rest for my sore fingers and we pushed on and completed the track work. A monumental moment. Track feeds next before the fun part Filth and crap! But that’s for another day Me back is in Arf 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve fay Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 On 14/10/2021 at 08:27, Hal Nail said: I went to Didcot yesterday although I didnt see Pendennis which I presume is in the workshop and I was distracted measuring coaches! I read that 5572 was at Cathays as one of the autofitted ones. Would those locos ever have appeared at Canton in passing? Possibly, if Lionheart do the 4575 version I may be tempted. They are doing the STD 3 tank and these where also based at Cathays and Barry. a lot of locos passed through Canton after a heavy general at Caerphilly works so there’s not a lot of ex great western locos that wouldn’t have appeared at some time or other. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Nice coat of Matt black paint on the bridge 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Adding some rivet detail to the footbridge, next job is to filth it up. I’ll be excepting exhibition invites from Spring next year but please note it will require van rental to transport it. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Bashing more plastruct this evening sees the stair well tower made up, The stairs will be laser cut by Intentio Model Railways as I want them very precise and they are the guys to do that. I will drill 4 locating holes to secure the tower to the baseboard. The wire was bent and added yesterday this will have a Modelu GWR lamp shade added once they are available. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 First powered movement on Cardiff Canton today after the power feeds were added 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 I’m thinking of adding some smoke effects on Canton, I’m not looking to drown it in smoke as it can be off putting especially at a show so what’s peoples experience and any recommendations. Ideally something controllable that I can park a loco over a pit hit a button and get a wif of smoke from underneath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Steve, I’ve not done this…. But that said; if it is an oil type, it is probable that your locos, and shed scene, will become somewhat glossy with condensate, and a pal who did it said it led to the audience coughing and spluttering - probably not favorite! not sure if this will be the case with vape-type smoke which will be glycerine based - I think this is also the basis for Disco-smoke machines - iirc, there was an MRJ article about this sone years back. Dry ice fog is only water, and won’t contribute much to global warming 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Simond said: Steve, I’ve not done this…. But that said; if it is an oil type, it is probable that your locos, and shed scene, will become somewhat glossy with condensate, and a pal who did it said it led to the audience coughing and spluttering - probably not favorite! not sure if this will be the case with vape-type smoke which will be glycerine based - I think this is also the basis for Disco-smoke machines - iirc, there was an MRJ article about this sone years back. Dry ice fog is only water, and won’t contribute much to global warming I certainly don’t want to smoke out the viewing public, I am thinking more along the lines of the water based systems that are available now. I want to create a little atmosphere instead of plumes of smoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 With the kids away for a few days I thought I’d get some sand down on Canton, it takes up most of my dining area but at least with a portable radiator underneath I can get it dried out before it’s stored away ( in a cupboard on end ) on Saturday. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Some very heavy over night Snow on Canton! No not really thats quite a lot of talc laid,rubbed in, showered in water and the usual PVA mixture added. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 Weathering begins 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve fay Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 I wonder what they are discussing. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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