Killybegs Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Brilliant stuff. I've followed your website for ages John, I didn't realise you had a thread. The bridge scene is lovely. Look forward to seeing future updates. Kind regards, Nick. Glad you found it Nick. I did put an entry on my blog about starting a Worseter thread. Hope all is going well on Horrabridge. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ullypug Posted November 21, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2014 Only just found this thread and wow, I'm glad I did. Truly nice work sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted November 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2014 Simply exquisite. ..... Great thread. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Just found this. Not my era but definitely my area! Are you sure you don't want to run it in Blue/Grey? I'd love to see a 119 going over the canal. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Just found this. Not my era but definitely my area! Are you sure you don't want to run it in Blue/Grey? I'd love to see a 119 going over the canal. Guy You mean something like this? I do have a kit waiting to be built but it will be green! John 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrowroad Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Good to see you are back at work after your jaunt to Warley Robin You mean something like this? I do have a kit waiting to be built but it will be green! John Bridge Old 06w.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 I have, at last, finished one side wall for the factory. Thankfully, because of the building's location, the other side and the back don't need detailing! The ogee gutter has been fitted at this stage as it forms part of the structure. The sloping bits at the bottom are set a little bit lower than the adjoining ramp down to the wharf. These will no doubt grow weeds once the building is in place! There are still a couple of corbels to go in the top corners to support the overhanging parapet walls at the front and back of the building. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Killybegs Posted December 2, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's a tight fit but the factory will just squeeze in. The original planning was done with drawings extrapolated from not very good photographs off the web. When I took my own on site in the autumn, the building proved to be marginally wider. I can get in all the rear roof slope but the guttering (which you won't be able to see anyway) will merge into the back scene as the building is not parallel to the end of the layout. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 John, That corner of your layout really is very well modelled, I'm more certain than ever that a trip to the Emerald Isle will be required in due course in order to admire the whole thing! I'm surprised a mill would have such a large wall area with no windows, getting enough light into the middle of the floors was usually a major concern. I assume that's how the real thing was? What did the mill do? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Evening John, wow that really is a Chimney and a half mate, some more superb modelling, well done yet again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 John, That corner of your layout really is very well modelled, I'm more certain than ever that a trip to the Emerald Isle will be required in due course in order to admire the whole thing! I'm surprised a mill would have such a large wall area with no windows, getting enough light into the middle of the floors was usually a major concern. I assume that's how the real thing was? What did the mill do? Dave. I haven't been able to find out its origin's. The prototype has all the windows on the North side, not unusual in industrial building - no sun shining in. Fortunately the North side on the model is against the backscene so I won't be worrying about modelling thirty windows. The road elevation has nine. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Holt Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 As you say.. I'm more familiar with north-lights in the form of a saw-toothed roof, commonly found in single storey weaving sheds in the North of England. Compared with, say, cotton mills, the mill at Worcester (Worseter) is very narrow, so I suppose sufficient light would be provided by windows in the end walls and the north facing walls only. In contrast, lighting was a major issue in cotton mills and the later steel framed examples had walls made almost entirely of windows , with only very thin brick pillars between. Lucky for you that you're modelling the south facing wall! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 The building is starting to take shape now. The first skin of the front wall has been cut out and gives an impression of how the finished building will look. Many more layers and detailing to go! 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) Work on cutting out the base layer is now complete. I'm glad the circular opening wasn't any smaller as it was at the limit of my Olfa cutter. The jambs of the window openings have been lined with brickwork. The other cut-outs are for the corbelled brickwork that will sit in these pockets. The lowest level of windows are smaller as street level is a fair bit higher than ground floor level, which is related to the level of the wharf. Edited December 6, 2014 by Killybegs 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin parks Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi Killybegs, I have just found your layout topic which interestingly starts with a scratch-built coach! Very nice modelling throughout and some great work on the canal (water & sunken barge). Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Thanks Colin, I saw that you had been busy, I've never had so many ratings at one go. It was rather strange to start with the coach but I had been putting some Worseter stuff on my blog prior to that. However, I can see from my blog that it was silent for nearly a year! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 The front wall is nearing completion. Some filling of unwanted mortar joints still to be done, then it's on to the windows. Once these are done the wall can be fixed in place, when it will be properly aligned and the corbels supporting the parapet fitted. The copings to the parapet wall will probably go on once the roof is in place 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 The windows have been cut out, assembled and secured in place on the end wall. It's nearly ready to be fitted in place on the rest of the factory! 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 (edited) John, Sorry that I lost touch with your thread (trying to follow too many as Joanna would confirm!) but I've now become a 'follower! Apologies for the sudden rash of ratings. As usual, very high standard of modelling indeed, thanks for the inspiration, Kind regards, Jock. Edited December 16, 2014 by Jock67B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 John, Sorry that I lost touch with your thread (trying to follow too many as Joanna would confirm!) but I've now become a 'follower! Apologies for the sudden rash of ratings. As usual, very high standard of modelling indeed, thanks for the inspiration, Kind regards, Jock. Jock, you are most welcome and thanks for the kind comments. The front wall has now been fixed, so it's corbels next and then the roof. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 John I had no idea there was a thread, I usually pick up what you've been up to on your blog. So glad I found this. Any chance you'll be at Railex next year? kindest regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 John I had no idea there was a thread, I usually pick up what you've been up to on your blog. So glad I found this. Any chance you'll be at Railex next year? kindest regards Mike Hi Mike, Glad you found it! Not sure about Railex next year as 'holiday plans' for May are not yet finalised. best regards, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hi John, Just having another catch up and that Building is really superb mate, extremely well done, a real beauty and a great piece of Architecture to re create. Great Job :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 And the same to you John; thank you for sharing your work with us - it's one of my real pleasures when I see you've posted an update to the forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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