Killybegs Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 (edited) Magnificent work John. I can't believe it has taken me so long to stumble upon your thread. It is now down as a must follow. The Mogul looks the business as well, I presume it is a Mitchell kit? Regards, Andy. Quite correct Andy. It, along with another, were started over ten years ago, then got put to one side as other priorities took over. Finally finished at the end of last year, it's mate still has some way to go! The large prairie on the right is from a Martin Finney Kit. John Edited September 12, 2014 by Killybegs 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted September 17, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just a quick update now that I have pretty much finished the 'soft' landscaping to the wharf. Now I really don't have any excuse for not biting the bullet and mortaring and weathering the warehouse before slating it. Then it will be onto the factory and chimney as I am running out of the right landscaping material to continue with the embankment and shed area. Ofcourse, I could start another loco, variety is the spice of life! 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Brilliant work, really looking forward to the finished warehouse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have to agree with everyone one else lovely rendering of the canal scene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Saw this and thought of you..... A Grange at Worcester (pjs,0314) by geoff7918, on Flickr Just shows how good yours is John. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 John, I know you've posted on Bitton and in the Lunester Lounge but how did I miss posting on here? I've just has anothet look through and can see I have done many likes, but now you have a whole load more. That Canal and Bridge is a work of art, and I notice your using Ronseal so that will help when we come to doing our Club's Layout Canal. Well done again and some brilliant work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted October 17, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2014 While I was over in the UK, I took the opportunity to take a lot of canal shots hoping to get one that fitted the scene better than the temporary one I have been using so far. These were taken on both the Worcester and Birmingham and Kennet and Avon Canals. The best fit actually came from the Kennet and Avon. The photo looks as though I may have toned it down a bit too much but it looks about right on the layout. I also thought it was about time Postlip Hall had a bit of screen time! John 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2014 Very nice John.The coaches are really close coupled, even to the loco.What do you use please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Very nice John.The coaches are really close coupled, even to the loco.What do you use please? Hi Rob, I use AJ's on locos and at the end of each rake. Coaches are coupled together with Kadees (714) and have Masokits BR Mark 1 Gangway Units. The Bachmann coaches need modifying to take the Kadees which are screwed to a packing on the underside of the floor. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've just taken this pick of the underside of a pair of coaches showing the Kadees and the corridor connections. Hope this helps. I see that a packing piece appears to come loose. Something else to fix! John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2014 That's really neat but do they negotiate curves with that set up being so close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 That's really neat but do they negotiate curves with that set up being so close. My minimum curvature on the main line and fiddle yard is 1200mm. They handle that fine including the reverse curves coming out of the fiddle yard - that's where I test them! John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Hi John, I like the Kadee pics, I use Kadee's but mainly No 5's or plug in's 17,18,19 or 20, really neat job mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Kirkham Posted October 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) While I was over in the UK, I took the opportunity to take a lot of canal shots hoping to get one that fitted the scene better than the temporary one I have been using so far. These were taken on both the Worcester and Birmingham and Kennet and Avon Canals. The best fit actually came from the Kennet and Avon. The photo looks as though I may have toned it down a bit too much but it looks about right on the layout. I also thought it was about time Postlip Hall had a bit of screen time! John Postlip Hall on bridge w.jpg I think you should include a figure of Ben Ashworth recording the scene. This wonderful layout is so evocative of his photographic style and the era in which he worked. Edited October 22, 2014 by Andy Kirkham 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted October 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm another 'late adopter' - led ehre from ER's. WOW is about all I can say. The bridge....sublime. So evocative. So Worces....Woost.....Worceter! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 I think I may have to change the title again after this posting as there really isn't anything left to do on the canal now. However, a fisherman has arrived but I don't think he has caught anything yet, the water looks a bit polluted to me. Maybe he will get lucky and catch a supermarket trolley. The roofers have also been along and slated the warehouse which is looking a bit grubbier than the last time it was shown. I'm currently working on an old ford van which will shortly be abandoned on the wharf. The drawings for the building at the back of the wharf have been updated following my visit to the real Worcester last month with the camera, so I will be making a start on that soon. Earlier this week a wee parcel arrived containing a kit for a Midland Red S6 single decker. That will have to take its place in the queue. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Looking great keep up the good work David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Lovely! The reflections work particularly well in that last shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hello, just found your thread after seeing your post on the realism thread. The canal perspective is amazing! You've really done that unique looking bridge justice with the scenics and the backscene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 The Fordson 10cwt pickup is now keeping the barge company down on the wharf. It's obviously been there some time as the brambles are already engulfing it. Surprisingly, it still has its wheels. One can only assume that the tyres were threadbare and the wheels so rusty that they were hardly worth nicking. The pickup is a Road Transport Images resin kit, slightly butchered. It was primed, then painted rust colour before receiving a coat of grey, leaving small patches of rust. It was then further weathered with powders. Oh, I let the tyres down as well! 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted November 2, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think I may have to change the title again after this posting as there really isn't anything left to do on the canal now. However, a fisherman has arrived but I don't think he has caught anything yet, the water looks a bit polluted to me. Maybe he will get lucky and catch a supermarket trolley. The roofers have also been along and slated the warehouse which is looking a bit grubbier than the last time it was shown. I'm currently working on an old ford van which will shortly be abandoned on the wharf. The drawings for the building at the back of the wharf have been updated following my visit to the real Worcester last month with the camera, so I will be making a start on that soon. Earlier this week a wee parcel arrived containing a kit for a Midland Red S6 single decker. That will have to take its place in the queue. Fishingw.jpg Never saw anything bigger than sticklebacks in this part of the canal! Used to be some carp further out of town.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very realistic workmanship as we've come to expect John! Truly inspirational! Thanks and kind regards, Jock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted November 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2014 Lovely work. the canal bridge lock etc. is as others have said superb. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 This week, I have made a start on the last building on the canal end of the layout. As the factory has a lot of ornate brickwork to the eaves and on the gable end, I decided to incorporate this detail in the base of the tall chimney to test the water so to speak. This structure (the base) is based on a larger version just to the south of Worcester, I am sure Phil B will recognise this! It worked out well, so the next step is the chimney itself then on to the main building. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 John, All looking very nice indeed. Regarding the chimney base, what materials, methods have you used for the ornate upper parts (showing in pale buff/off white), including the dendritic brick pattern? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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