RMweb Gold TomE Posted February 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2017 The layout is looking absolutely fantastic Andy! I'm particularly liking the Mill scene down to the river. Top stuff! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted March 23, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I have been working on some more buildings. The picture above shows a group of seven houses which have been constructed in a single assembly. I felt it would be easier to do it this way due to the way in which they sit in relation to each other with thier different levels. They are built around a lane which rises up. As usual for me, it's all plasticard. I have also made a little bridge, again from plasicard. I thought I would try something different from embossed plasticard here, so I have stuck the stonework on individuly in order to achieve a more random effect. These were from 0.3 plasticard and actually didn't take that long to do. This next picture shows how the new structures will fit into the layout, under the viaduct. There will be more buildings, both in front of, and behind the viaduct. These cottages are inspired by some local ones at Brimscombe, near Stroud. This was the inspiration, together with the bridge in the foreground. Interestingly, the gable end in the centre of the picture has a chimney, together with a window directly underneath. Many thanks, hope you like. Andy This post has been promoted to an article Edited March 23, 2017 by andy stroud 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanStock Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Hi, I've been enjoying your work for a little while now... ;-) Just wondered whether you have tried Redutex? I've recently started using it and it strikes me it would be very good for that stonework. regards Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2017 great work, I will be following the updates to see how they progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2017 Really nice work, the individual random stones especially! This was the inspiration, together with the bridge in the foreground. Interestingly, the gable end in the centre of the picture has a chimney, together with a window directly underneath. You'd probably best keep that picture close at hand for when people tell you that real buildings wouldn't be like that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 More great stuff Andy. It's always a pleasure to drop by and see what you've been up to. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Really nice work, the individual random stones especially! You'd probably best keep that picture close at hand for when people tell you that real buildings wouldn't be like that.... Thankyou, Rich. Dispite having my eye on those cottages for a little while, I didn't actually spot the window/chimney combination until i was making up my drawings from my pictures. It's an interesting feature though. The chimney must run up the side of the window and then move across to the centre of the roof. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted March 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Fantastic. Love the shot of the cottages in place behind the viaduct. Edited March 23, 2017 by maq1988 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Superb modelling as always Andy! Can't wait to see them finished. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Chimneys rarely go straight up from hearth to pot - other wise the rain would put the fire out! They normally have a dog leg in them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Chimneys rarely go straight up from hearth to pot - other wise the rain would put the fire out! They normally have a dog leg in them. Thanks, I guess that's a fair point. Here is another view showing the gable I mentioned, with the window underneath the chimney. Edited March 23, 2017 by andy stroud 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) I am "guessing" but on that wall is a diagonal patch/streak of lighter stone on the left hand of the wall, heading up to the base of the chimney stack. I think that is where the chimney will be routed Edited March 23, 2017 by LBRJ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I have finished the group of buildings that I had first shown last month. This has mostly involved painting, fitting windows and roofs. The windows are mainly brass etches from Ratio or N Scale brass, although those on the cream building are 0.3 microstrip. The roofs are thin strips of paper. The picture above was taken yesterday in the sunshine in the garden. This picture shows a view looking down the 'street'. I have now started to install the new structure into the layout. I have also started a small test board to experiment with new (for me) river making technics. On my previous layout I used resin quite succesfully for a canal scene but this time I want to try layers of varnish for a river as I am looking for a different effect. This view shows the backs of some of the buildings, seen from under the viaduct. White plaster where the new structure is being blended in to the existing hillside. This view shows things starting to take shape under the viaduct. I think next will be a house to the right of the viaduct. Andy 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) The village is looking great Andy. Some lovely modelling going on there! Edited April 26, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Splendid work. Truly inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen 28 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Fantastic modelling there Andy, wonderful realistic grouping of buildings. Blooming marvellous it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBRJ Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Wonderful! The placement of the building is so organic, just like they have grown, piecemeal over the years, out of the ground on which they sit - which is jut how reality is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Where's the "superb craftsmanship clever" button?!?!?!? Excellent modelling as always Andy. Looking forward to seeing how your river pregresses. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Utterly brilliant. There are a couple of layouts that are really flying the flag for N gauge on here, and this one is at the top of the pile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TomE Posted April 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2017 Simply outstanding! Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted April 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 27, 2017 Glad to see you're keeping up the good work Andy! That little bridge is cracking! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Truly magical! You must be a wizard or something because those buildings are to O gauge standards even though they're N gauge....I'm speechless. Without a doubt, one of the best layouts I've ever laid eyes upon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 Truly magical! You must be a wizard or something because those buildings are to O gauge standards even though they're N gauge....I'm speechless. Without a doubt, one of the best layouts I've ever laid eyes upon! Well that is a very kind comment indeed, but believe me, there are plenty of N gauge and 2mm scale models that I would be simply embarressed to compare mine with. I get very inspired and influenenced by certain modellers and I do try to achieve a good standard myself but in reality, especially when examined closely, my models can be pretty crude at times and my methods are often something of a bodge. What I do hope I have some success in is creating an overal reasonable effect and somewhere through which I can enjoy watching my trains going past. Andy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted April 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2017 I think you are selling yourself short; those buildings, in fact the whole layout is mightily impressive and what comes across is the consistency in all aspects being to a high standard. I'll admit that I tend to think 'N Gauge.... meh' with a few exceptions and this is definitely an exception. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Great to see some more progress with this. It's like watching a masterpiece slowly unveiled. G. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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