RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted April 5, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2013 More progress has been made on the Station approach. The ground cover has been built up in places using "Rubberised horse hair" type product from Green scene, cut down in size, teased out and painted a darker brown. Then covered in Woodland scenic dark / mid- green foliage. Needs to be toned down and blended in with an airbush if the warmer weather ever arrives. The trees are mostly from 4D model shop and these were chosen with their realistic open style so the viewer can look through the branches to see the railway beyond. At an average scale 40 ft (80mm ) they certainly have impact being right at the front of the layout. In a couple of the photos you with see a new Dapol Western which is a full working factory finished test model. I have been asked to give her a thorough test run over my layout and I can report she runs as sweetly as she looks. When the production models arrive it will truly be Hydraulic heaven for us N gauge modelers. Next job to paint the Station Masters house and detail the garden. Carl. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted May 11, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2013 Latest work on Oxbury has centered on 3 areas ;- 1. Farm Buildings and machinery 2. Station Master’s House 3. Oxbury shed. The farm storage buildings are scratch built based on actual buildings local to me and the Dutch barn is one of the excellent County Rolling Stock ( CRS ) products. Tractors and machinery are a mix of PD Marsh & Langley. The Straw bales in the barn are from an Ebay seller stacked to suit my purposes. The Standard Pattern Masters House was scratch built , based on photo’s and its garden is to my own design, just need to add some more clutter and a couple of gates. The plants are individual bits of scenic scatter / flock placed with fine tweezers. Flowers picked out from Acrylic paint. The Shed was scratch built based on plans of Kingham Shed, needs to have gutters and downpipes added. Depot area has plenty of dumped Ash that was typical of the time, still needs some more clutter and debris. The goods yard has some new Lineside fencing that Richard from CRS designed for me and is now a stock item from his N’tastic shop. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 A bit off-topic from the buildings, but to my eyes the weathering on that Collet is something else! Absolutely realistic Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hi Carl Nearly missed the fencing, to busy drawling over the Class 22, you lucky boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Totally agree, the weathering on that collett goods is awesome!!! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Agree about the collet, but also like the class22. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Quick question, would you be prepared to talk through a demonstration/example of how you weather your stock, your technique works exceptionally well and I am sure I am not the only one that could learn a lot from you. Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted May 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks for recent comments, A few more pics of Oxbury Depot. The loco's have been professionally weathered by Tom from CF loco's. He has given me exemplary service over the last few years and I am always in awe of his technique and attention to detail. I am happy to stick to the work on building the layout. The 38xx is weathered from a Photo sourced via Flickr of a loco in 1964, the rusted Smoke box is a real nice prototypical feature, not often seen in this scale. I have spotted that I need to paint the inside of the loco shed! Last up is a Class 14 shunting Dapol Grain wagons in the yard, The con rods are a lovely oily / greasy finish, so much better than the Red that was the factory finish. The DCC conversion was by Douglas at Wickness models. Progress is being made on the rest of the right hand board, 2 Dapol home signals installed, more line side fencing, Gate to private siding serving the dairy. Next update in a week to share progress. Carl. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 'I have spotted that I need to paint the inside of the loco shed!' I have found the same, now I have a digital camera, I do take piccies and then study them cos I spot issues etc in the piccies that I do not see on the layout in front of me! Having said that, your layout is most excellent and a I also agree, the weathering on those loco's is mega!!!! Best wishes Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I always look forward to reading about this great layout. Any more updates, Carl? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Carl ..just read through post to say keep up the good work and keep sending updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted June 16, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2013 Layout is fully set up in my Garage and time to have a play and take a few pics of Blakesley Hall; its a renamed Dapol loco expertly weathered by CF loco's. These photo's will give you a feel for how the Station Area is coming along, detail is more or less finished. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Felt I had to post rather than just press a like button. The close up of the Hall is just has the something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Yes I'd does, looks like a cobweb streaming from the back of the chimney. Oh and dust! Tut tut Carl, standards slipping? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted June 23, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2013 Photoshoot with Chris N' from model rail just completed and I feel it went very well. Fingers crossed the article should appear in the September edition, published 2nd week in August. I took a couple of pics with my Digital point and shoot but clearly it would not have been right to take the same shots as he did! This time the layout and stock were super clean with no big spiders to deposit their webs where they should not! First up Pannier on Shed with the Driver & Fireman having a chat about their next turn. I have added extra details including Fire Irons dumped alongside the ash and lamps. I have also been working on the Creamery Buildings and placing them in situ to get a feel as to what works. Still more to do in the area but progress is being made. The Class 14 is taking the empty tanks away. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Really looking forward to seeing it in print, your layout is looking fantastic!! best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Bear Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Great pictures of a fantastic layout. Love the pictures of the Hall. And I do like that creamery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 Do you use an airbrush to weather your loco's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Congratulations on the article in September's Model Rail. Some stunning photographs which showcase the layout brilliantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas G Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Congratulations on the article in September's Model Rail. Some stunning photographs which showcase the layout brilliantly. I just got my copy and I totally agree. This has to be one of the best N gauge layouts around, and shows just what can be done in the space that N gauge gives you compared to the larger scales. The way the colours blend in and have been muted to suit the viewing distance is excellent, and the weathering of the stock makes a great difference to the overall effect. Douglas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted August 11, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks for the kind words on the layout feature in Model rail, I was delighted with the photos Chris Nevard took and he was kind enough to let me have over 20 Hi - Res digital versions for my own use. Sorry that I cannot publish on RM Web. I had no idea Model Rail would cover the layout across 7 pages so to see it all was a pleasant surprise, along with a payment for the feature that I was never expecting as well. That has helped pay for the next Loco Sound conversion - a 47 from Douglas at Wickness. I have been on hols this week so working hard on getting the layout ready for the N gauge show on the 7th Sept. So far have added 2 more storeage tracks to the fiddleyard, taking it to 10 roads to hold 18 trains for the main lines. Having weathered locos & stock is a core feature of the layout and a task I had been remiss in doing is cleaning the wheels and picks ups from overspray. Many of my loco have been is a display cabinet for a couple of years so long overdue a service ; 20 Loco's done and tested and only 2, a Class 45 & a Prairie are poor runners that will need specialist attention, 10 left to do. Smooth operation is a must over the weekend and having reliable loco's will be a priority. Next job is to fabricate a layout " cradle " for transportation in the van, thats proved a challenge to make it both robust but also quick to assemble / disassemble. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have just got to reitterate the comments made by others, the article in Model Rail is most excellent, I only picked up my copy today and it confirmed that I just have to get to the N gauge show in a couple of weeks. I am looking forward to seeing your stunning layout in the flesh!! 18 trains on the mainline? Excellent, will be able to stay ages and watch trains go by in stunning scenery, can't wait! Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 They layout was looking great at TINGS today! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BECMAYE Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 This was the best layout at TINGS, absolutely loved it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold pirouets Posted September 8, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2013 Carl Saw this today and loved the layout and its running qualities. I'm going to avoid starting again but the curved backscenes combined with the depth of the modelled area did make me think about future layouts. Just checking, but earlier in the thread it mentions the hedrows were supplied by Hedrow Scenics. Just checking as the text around that is a bit wierd in the post. I'm asking as i loved the look of them and think they would work well on my layout. One other question having seen the layout in the flesh I am interested in the clean lines between roads, field and railway. Was that a design thing in your head or is adding it another of the many jobs? Finally, Who does your weathering? I noticed a flier at the back and forgot to ask for one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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