David Todd Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) The depths of the cliffs can be made more shallow but are you limited to where the backing board rises? I'd have preferred a bit more rather than vertical. You could do it photographically of course, with added foliage and ground cover. But I'd still like a bit more 3D texture... Regards, Hal. Will explain, a little more of these insulation board's later, Hal.........but agree, with your statement's..... Zip texturing., was suggested to me by Richard Johnson,(Dcc Concepts), when he first seen me put the board's in place, (elsewhere). This technique was created in the 1960's and was revitalized, a couple of year's ago,in the USA. I would have liked to put a link up to the article, but think it , maybe against the rule's of this forum, for where it is. But,am sure you will find it if you google it. Edited January 4, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I just did, both articles and Google images - Wow! - hours of fascinating study. And there were quite a few images - Rocky Mountains, etc, where the technique seems very applicable to yours. Looking forward to it. Hal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Here is a video, of a technique with mountains, but mine will be similar in the sculpting method. to try and produce, the cliff,as a back scene.......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpko5rxM9pI 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) I'll watch the video later. Otherwise, one danger of dipping into the US stuff is the acres of stunning layouts! Their basements are so massive... PS: I'm glad I'm not the only one with a junk yard under my baseboards! Edited January 4, 2015 by HAL 'O THE WYND Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'll watch the video later. Otherwise, one danger of dipping into the US stuff is the acres of stunning layouts! Their basements are so massive... PS: I'm glad I'm not the only one with a junk yard under my baseboards! This is only one technique of one formation, I feel no need to drown in others', I find most you tube vid's, are method's,that usually work for them,but, not necessarily, the way ,I want to look at the result's. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Mooring's, to you, Hope you enjoyed your Christmas Island Break and now, look forward,to Easter Island and Pacifically,the summer. ........................... Edited January 5, 2015 by David Todd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'll watch the video later. Otherwise, one danger of dipping into the US stuff is the acres of stunning layouts! Their basements are so massive... PS: I'm glad I'm not the only one with a junk yard under my baseboards! ..Whey Man ! That's not junk, it's, other men's,.......treasure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 This was over a year ago,now, when Lofty sr, was teaching me,aspects of scenery. P1040618(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040612(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040603(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040544(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 P1040610(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040599(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040594(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040617(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Looking good David - and I'm really glad the Signal Box is settling in well. The NR shed is coming along nicely here, with just a couple more details to add before painting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Looking good David - and I'm really glad the Signal Box is settling in well. The NR shed is coming along nicely here, with just a couple more details to add before painting Sshh........ don't, tell anyone, people might think am doing a " Peterbourgh north" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Very kindly, Lyddrail, gave me reference photos,15. month's ago, burnt to a cd, when he was walking track-side in 1996, before the Dover Town yard was "lifted", All pics, courtesy of Lyddrail. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Nice field work David!! always nice to go stretch the legs... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 See what you think of my Network rail de-icer wagon David?? Two of, I was given, few minute's ago........... pic's from AndyH, in Maidstone West, Yard. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Here is a video, of a technique with mountains, but mine will be similar in the sculpting method. to try and produce, the cliff,as a back scene.......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mpko5rxM9pI P1040610(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040599(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040594(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040617(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr I have always loved this part of the layout, layer pictures are what inspired me to have a go.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Last week..................01 2015 Exact same spot, 1990's This is the walkway, from used to be Lord Warden Hotel, to Marine/Western Docks station It is, at long last, under extensive renovation.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Interesting layout , good area to model , only went there a couple of times when 332`s were on the ferry moves & an earlier trip in 85 in Dec when we walked along the beach to see a shunter which had gone throught the blocks , 73107 was on the breakdown train..was with PCM so he may have posted similar shots ! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 (edited) Interesting layout , good area to model , only went there a couple of times when 332`s were on the ferry moves & an earlier trip in 85 in Dec when we walked along the beach to see a shunter which had gone throught the blocks , 73107 was on the breakdown train..was with PCM so he may have posted similar shots ! Thanks for your post, most appreciated, especially the photograph's,excellent. Any idea,of the shunter's number please? Edited January 5, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 The depths of the cliffs can be made more shallow but are you limited to where the backing board rises? I'd have preferred a bit more rather than vertical. You could do it photographically of course, with added foliage and ground cover. But I'd still like a bit more 3D texture... Regards, Hal. 1. At the mo. you can see,I have them vertical. 2. When I was struggling, to build a template for Shakespeare Tunnel, "runs as required", gave up his time, made and sent me this. You can clearly see, the angle, the cliff has to be set at. (The white Bit). I had all ready cut the angle previous to receiving the tunnel, as shewn at the top of the board's, I just need to invert them, will do later today, give you a better idea. The board's do encroach into the well. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) An artist's, (runs as required, M.A. )... impression of how it may/could look,if done correctly. Edited January 6, 2015 by David Todd 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Mock up, last year.............. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 nice rock. very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 fender Posted Today, 08:42 nice rock. very effective. Thank you, for your post, Fender.........you can have "seconds'".......... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hmmm............ Cick link, for.................. Tunnel information. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The tunnel is looking great, as are the rocks - very nice work - both of you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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