mason Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 This looks superb mate, i never thought detail and weathering was possible in N gauge to this standard. Amazing work mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hi Cav Peak looks great ,cant wait so see track going down. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Some superb work going on there Cav!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Thanks for that. Well a bit more tonight. No windows in yet as I still need to airbrush the roof and tackle the underframe proper.Just a wash on there at the mo. Really liking how this is turning out though!! 20130928_031624.jpg 20130928_031651.jpg Cav Great weathering. I always chicken out of heavy weathering on the underframe. Too scared of messing up the wheels and gears ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 I always completely strip the underframe down so that paint doent get on the mechanical parts. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Evening Cav, some great detail and really good weathering mate. just need a whole load of stock now. I was looking at a largish Scottish N Gauge layout at the Loughborough Show today and trying to add up the stock cost, with some long rakes of coaches and freight it was a frightening sum. :no: :no: :no: All the best, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 I've actually built up quite a bit of stock already. Got some real weathering to do let me tell ya! Still need a fair bit more mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnington Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thanks for that. Well a bit more tonight. No windows in yet as I still need to airbrush the roof and tackle the underframe proper.Just a wash on there at the mo. Really liking how this is turning out though!! 20130928_031624.jpg 20130928_031651.jpg Cav Hi Cav, just had to stop by and say the peak looks amazing mate. Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Cheers Arnie, It'll look good on a rake of mk2s. Still need to finish it off when I get 5. I'll also be getting some grime onto 47190 and 37688 too in the not to distant. Cav 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Oh yes Cav, She is looking mighty fine! What a great job you have done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The bridge was indeed the usual mid grey that was applied in the 1950s and 60s to steel structures. But the railings were darker and it is difficult to make out whether they were 'tar' black of maybe LMS brown. A colour photo I have in mind appears in 'London Midland Steam in Colour' by Hugh Ballantine (Janes Publishing 1984). I think Andrew P has a point concerning colours during the period of your layout, but going off Millers Dale as it was up to closure might be a safer bet.. I've only just caught up with this thread and seen the comments regarding the bridge colours. Here's a photo taken of the old viaduct railings taken Ca 1974. I seem to remember that the grey was the type (that to me) that was used throughout the NW by BR; it seemed to have bright sparkly bits in it (can't think of a better way to put it! ). Maybe it was meant to be a paint equivalent of galvanising. The photo has suffered by being taken on a dull day using an instamatic and then getting damp which has caused discolouration to the top half. Another photo that may be of interest, a new use for an old MR (style) telegraph pole! It was situated on the up side of the line, the Bakewell side of the viaducts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I remember the exact paint. Many bridges and structures were painted in it. Tapton footbridge in chesterfield was such a structure and I spent many many hours on there as a kid. I think the paint is a zinc rich metal coat which does the same job as galvanising, although not quite as well. However it can be recoated if chipped off so maintaining the protection. Thanks for the photos theyre great I think the grey zinc paint is the way to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 .......and thanks for confirming my fuzzy memory! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted October 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 12, 2013 The telegraph poles are still there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 It is indeed. In fact I was up there last month and we commented on it still being there after being disused for so long. There are no tv ariels on it though now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) My thoughts today have turned to the yard shunter. I initially thought of the typical 08 but I am actually doubting the use of a br shunter stationed at a private user distribution yard. I am now instead looking towards something more akin to a private owner shunter of some kind. I am seeing 03s and 04s pretty cheap and wonder if one of these in a private owner livery would be likely in 1988! Edited October 21, 2013 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Drewrys could easily have been sold to the private user company from new, never mind secondhand from BR. They were sold all over the world, in a variety of gauges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 I thought as much. What would the restrictions be on running it onto the mainline to collect wagons from a freight service dropping off? I dont need to do that if it is a no no but would give a little flexibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi Cav It is feasible. I have a Railfreight Today Scotland video somewhere with a prototypical operation although can't remember what the traffic is. But the private shunters work from one side of the ECML to the other. It could be cement come to think of it. I will try and take a look when I get a chance. But yes perfectly OK to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Great work on the bridges and rolling stock Cav, been having a catch up of your posts. With regards to private owner locos, although its a much larger scale than a single private siding, the Corus/Tata shunters from Port Talbot work into Margam Knuckle yard to collect empty rakes of steel carriers, so it's obviously a permissible thing to do. Due to their size, they are only allowed onto certain roads of the yard, no that this would be an issue with a Drewery! jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Cheers chaps. Well I think Ill go for that then. I may need to use a match truck for the track circuiting issues that the little shunters used to have but may add interest. So do we think an old worn br livery with maybe a logo on or a full private owner colour scheme? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I would suggest a full P.O. scheme - and wire up the match truck for extra pickup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Sounds good to me. I already have ideas!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Modeller Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 This may give you a few ideas for differentiating yours from the BR version - Tasmanian ones are narrow gauge, but otherwise very closely related. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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