TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Have also been checking/improving locos. This is a PIKO DF7C - it is fitted with a NEM coupler pocket and so it need a NEM mount Kadee. At Bristol it was fitted with the 'standard' Kadee # 18 (medium length) as it was a 'quick fix'. But when looking at it in the cold light of day it's ugly and sticks out a lot. I have other uses for #18's and I have a stock of unwanted Kadee's EXTRA LONG NEMs (#20's) and so took one and cut it up ....... With the modified # 20 on board things look a lot better. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 The depot is back on the agenda ... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) Update on the depot.... Here is the inspiration .................... Or maybe it was this ... Either way, here is the model, so far Edited October 21, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Update on the depot.... Here is the model, so far DSC_0447.JPG FYI the doorway is too low, that is still a work in progress and I will also shave something off the walls above the top row of windows. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Have been working on the doors - again still a work in progress ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have decided that my building is too boring - the station needs 'sexing up'. I originally planned to have a signal cabin alongside like this ... But now I think the depot needs to be more interesting and so am planning to add an annexe - toilet block? Rail workers canteen? So there are two options Option # 1 Move the cabin forward and build the annexe quite narrow (low relief) behind it .... Option # 2 Make the annexe deeper but that leaves no room for the signal cabin I want to use the signal cabin somewhere and the platform seems a good place. The other option is to use it as a long abandoned building on the waste ground along the front of the layout which is just empty scrubland where an old freight yard used to be and this would be a building left behind when the yard closed, like this .... or this ..... In option 2 the line would be controlled from offices inside the depot. I think I prefer option 1 but not sure if it 'works' in the space available Opinions??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 23, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Can you not add a projecting part to the front of the building, as in the photo above (#2, post 878), to breakup the flat elevation, instead of adding an annex ? I quite like the steps and balcony too. Edited October 23, 2018 by Stubby47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2018 I have decided that my building is too boring - the station needs 'sexing up'. I originally planned to have a signal cabin alongside like this ... DSC_0384.JPG But now I think the depot needs to be more interesting and so am planning to add an annexe - toilet block? Rail workers canteen? So there are two options Option # 1 Move the cabin forward and build the annexe quite narrow (low relief) behind it .... DSC_0449.JPG Option # 2 Make the annexe deeper but that leaves no room for the signal cabin DSC_0450.JPG I want to use the signal cabin somewhere and the platform seems a good place. The other option is to use it as a long abandoned building on the waste ground along the front of the layout which is just empty scrubland where an old freight yard used to be and this would be a building left behind when the yard closed, like this .... DSC_0453.JPG or this ..... DSC_0452.JPG In option 2 the line would be controlled from offices inside the depot. I think I prefer option 1 but not sure if it 'works' in the space available Opinions??? Can you not add a projecting part to the front of the building, as in the photo above (#2, post 878), to breakup the flat elevation, instead of adding an annex ? I quite like the steps and balcony too. Paul, I agree with Stu. The "projecting part" - I don't know the proper architectural term - seems to be characteristic of many types of public buildings in China. I think that would make a huge difference. You might find that you don't need the annexe at all in that case but if you do I would also go with Option 1, as the station seems to be the natural home for the signal box. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Ok - consultation over. I only hope I'm a good enough modeller to achieve the 'sticking out bit' ! Also signal cabin goes on the platform. Off to the work bench! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2018 If you can make those excellent high-rise apartment buildings, this little one should be a doddle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 If you can make those excellent high-rise apartment buildings, this little one should be a doddle. I didn't scratchbuild those!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Can you not add a projecting part to the front of the building, as in the photo above (#2, post 878), to breakup the flat elevation, instead of adding an annex ? Here is an update - still a work in progress! I may narrow the building or the projection as the building now stretches right up the platform - might want it to sit back a bit more. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2018 I would agree to narrowing the projection, it possibly only needs to be 10mm, just enough to alter the building line. Looks good so far, I like the extra height too, definitely makes the whole building more interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard i Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 come to the pencil line on the side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Currently the projection is approx 30 mm or 8ft 6 inches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2018 Making it narrower would mean you'd not be able to add the side windows, but gives room for the balcony/walkway so it doesn't overhang the platform too much. Adding the high line of decorative bricks will also lift the facia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Making it narrower would mean you'd not be able to add the side windows, but gives room for the balcony/walkway so it doesn't overhang the platform too much. Adding the high line of decorative bricks will also lift the facia. I never meant to add the balcony - not good enough modeller. I will add the decoration though. The prototype building was only an inspiration, I'm not making an accurate model of it. Early this afternoon I was here with it ....... the weathering pot is to stop the front wall falling over! Later after I've lowered the projectile walls..... low enough? There will be an annexe but that is just a random piece of plasticard to give you an idea . Edited October 26, 2018 by TEAMYAKIMA 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted October 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2018 Don't doubt yourself, you've just not done a balcony yet - you have to start somewhere. Easiest way is to place the front on a piece of card, draw round it, add a bit to make the walkway and cut out the strip. Add a horizontal piece of square balsa inside the building between the windows, then you can add projecting pieces of square rod to support the balcony ( as in the photo, centre section). But, even without a balcony you've made a big improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whart57 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I think you should try to add the balcony, it would really add character. Give you something to hang a banner with an inspiring slogan from as well. As Stubby says, it shouldn't be too hard to do since it's basically a floor. Should be possible to get the railings from somewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Hayter Posted October 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2018 Scalelink SF123 could be a good match Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted October 28, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2018 Having seen what else you have produced on this layout, I don't think a balcony is beyond your talents. Give it a go. If it is rubbish, then leave it off, but at least you will have tried and learned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Hawkins Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have decided that my building is too boring - the station needs 'sexing up'. I originally planned to have a signal cabin alongside like this ... DSC_0384.JPG But now I think the depot needs to be more interesting and so am planning to add an annexe - toilet block? Rail workers canteen? So there are two options Option # 1 Move the cabin forward and build the annexe quite narrow (low relief) behind it .... DSC_0449.JPG Option # 2 Make the annexe deeper but that leaves no room for the signal cabin DSC_0450.JPG I want to use the signal cabin somewhere and the platform seems a good place. The other option is to use it as a long abandoned building on the waste ground along the front of the layout which is just empty scrubland where an old freight yard used to be and this would be a building left behind when the yard closed, like this .... DSC_0453.JPG or this ..... DSC_0452.JPG In option 2 the line would be controlled from offices inside the depot. I think I prefer option 1 but not sure if it 'works' in the space available Opinions??? Option 1 for me Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 OMG!! Our last ever 'test session' in the church hall across the road from our present house. After we move we will only ever be able to run/test at exhibitions!! OMG!! Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 ok ............... First of all a big thank you to all my 'helpers' who came on Monday for the designated 'running test day' ..... Gordon, Martin, Peter and Terry. And a particular BIG thank you to Alan who also turned up on Tuesday for the work day. I did both days (obviously!) 6am to 7.30pm …. 27 hours in total over two days ….. I was so busy that I literally had no time to take photos …… just one on my phone and I'll try to post it later. Achievements..... 1.Layout facia repainted all round, front, back, in, out.... doesn't make it run better but it makes the layout look more professional. A better looking static display! 2.Trackwork (Peco points) slightly altered to improve the running of the brass QJs. Two brass QJs (6911 and 6165) now passed for running although one (6165) prefers running clockwise to anti-clockwise. 3.Various diesels that ran 'backwards' on DCC now corrected along with getting lights working properly - serial offenders taken home by Peter to sort out. 4.Five working 'gimmicks' now being controlled by the STEAM (not diesel) locos themselves. Steam locos have magnets fitted underneath that trigger reed switches which in turn trigger the 'gimmicks' - railway photographers that 'pop up' to photograph the steam trains and the disappear once they've passed. 5.Layout nameboard relocated in more prominent position 6.Chinese flags fitted to really show exhibition visitors where the layout is set 7. New 'basic' operating sequence for the industrial railway tested and approved by the operating team. 8. Various repairs to bits of layout found to be damaged after the Bristol show Failures 1. Failure to get the level crossing barriers working automatically - triggered by an IRDOT device. 2. Testing more advanced industrial railway sequence. Very stressful couple of days - but definite progress. Next stop - Stevenage in January. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEAMYAKIMA Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Have just recovered the only photo I managed to take over the two days - and that on my phone! Shows the two flags. I thought the display was 'too grey' and needed a splash of colour to 'sex it up'. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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