paulprice Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 I have decided to re-work board 3, and with the exhibition deadline looming, WHAT HAVE I DONE????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Progress on Board 3 is moving along nicely, at this rate I may be at risk of actually getting something presentable by November. All I need to do now is decide if I actually like the factory or if I should knock up something else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Look what I found lurking in my stock box, some LNER locomotives.......oh dear I need a dose of decent Maroon locomotives quickly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 You do indeed… Did you have the Metcalfe factory already and popped it in place or did you get it specifically for the re-design? For me, it looks a little small and nestled in for such a regimented building, I'd expect a factory in such a location to be a bit more quaint, not parallel with the canal front, having been extended and added to over the years having started out as a smaller building, perhaps sprawling onto the hill behind. That or be taller, such as a mill building or warehouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 You do indeed… Did you have the Metcalfe factory already and popped it in place or did you get it specifically for the re-design? For me, it looks a little small and nestled in for such a regimented building, I'd expect a factory in such a location to be a bit more quaint, not parallel with the canal front, having been extended and added to over the years having started out as a smaller building, perhaps sprawling onto the hill behind. That or be taller, such as a mill building or warehouse I used it as an excuse to nip to a certain Liverpool retailer yesterday. I kind of like the Metcalfe buildings they allow you lots of options, and are ideal until I get round to fully scratch building. I know what you mean, but I wanted something to try and not dominate the area, perhaps over the next few days I will have a re-think, the problem is that it is not a big space...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 What the pictures of the LNER engines has shown is that I really need to get a move on and finally glaze and fit the doors in my station buildings, of well yet another job to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well a little more progress has been made on Board 3, more green stuff added and a little weathering to the factory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Well I managed to get the ballasting done on Board 3, and even applied a little paint to the bridge, and even got to sort through some of my wagons to see which are up to a reasonable standard The downside was these little pests made an appearance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Someone help, I think I am losing my modelling MOJO. Despite a long list of jobs to do on the layout, and a rapidly approaching exhibition deadline, I can seem to get myself in gear. Even the thought of visiting a local model shop and splashing some cast does not even seem like the effort. Oh woe is me, woe I say woe. I mean why would I want to buy and Ivatt 2-6-0, or a WD 2-8-0, or another Black 5 (mine are all the older version), HELP HELP HELP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Run some trains, take some photos and identify the one or two things here and there that need sorting Shame you're a bit too far for me to come round and play trains :)I'm in Bury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Good advise, I think I may be tempted to run a train or two (the problems is the layout at the moment is spread across two rooms) Bury is not that far really, the Domestic Overlord and I make a trip there every few weeks to stock up the freezer from the Meat Market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I did manage to spend a little time, test fitting the backscene on bard three, I think I may have cut the exit holes for the track a little too large? I suppose this gives me the chance to try and disguise it with some modelling magic, if only I could find the right trick up my sleeve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 I have finally managed to get the 3 boards together, and you know what that means,......... yes you are right yet another list of jobs to do.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 the station seen from the operators side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I know I should be working on the layout and finishing off what seems like and endless list of jobs, but is it just me but is playing trains sometimes more important Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paulprice Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 I need something to do....... the Domestic Overlord is out tonight and I don't know what to do with the freedom....im scared Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted August 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2014 stay calm and weather some wagons! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Which ones, which ones, which ones, oh the freedom, oh the freedom, I'm scared this is weird HELP HELP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 I have come to realise that Super glue and I are a devastating combination, oh the inhumanity of it all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Paul.... Really lovely photo's especially the canal progress. Keep it up mate! Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Jack thanks for the kind comment, I need to finalise how I am going to model the water in the canal, I have an idea that I think will work, but with me who knows. I have to re-work the storage yard as I have decided to relay it today, sometimes I seem to just be making work for myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I need a new storage yard any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Hi Paul, Not sure how I missed this thread! But following now! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulprice Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Jeremy - Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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