Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 That photo of it passing the scrap yard is an absolute beauty. Fantastic modelling there Richard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyLoco Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Hi Richard, Both your layout and videos are very inspiring, I look forward to the next instalment. Just so you know, that white Capri has been put back on the road. I hope it isn't a cut 'n' shut Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvyn Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I was getting worried, in the current climate you never know what's happened! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockalaucher101 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 31/07/2020 at 16:03, Melvyn said: I was getting worried, in the current climate you never know what's happened! Same here, thought I'd check the thread and see what's what... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Hope you're keeping well Richard. Wondered if you were taking a break due to the lack of videos. Looking forward to seeing the next update. Stay safe pal. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard w Posted August 19, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2020 Got back into things over the past month or two. I'm still not great at the old scratch building lark. This is my first attempt at a bridge, quite enjoyed the process. Still a long way to go yet. I've lots of details left to add and some touching up to do but the basics are in. Now for the other side... Video about the project is in the usual place, cheers. 25 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNERandBR Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 To say it's your first go at scratch building a bridge it's very good indeed. I very much enjoy watching your videos too, they're very well filmed and informative. I especially like the one's where your upgrading rolling stock. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted August 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2020 Decent that Richard, still about half the video to watch! Like to let the ads roll hope that gives you extra shillings. Cheers Ade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Great photos, just watching the video as I type! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard w Posted September 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2020 I've made some more progress on the scrap yard. Its about 75% complete and there is plenty of detail left to add. Enjoyed working on this section, good fun doing all the weathering. 20 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) I've also been going back through previous weathering attempts and redoing them to a better standard. Latest ones are a mix of VDA, VAA and VGA vans. I removed and tried the weathering again for all of them. Decided to repaint 4 of the VGAs into railfreight leaving just one with yellow ends to better represent the era I'm modeling. Edited September 14, 2020 by richard w 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 I've also added another 5 HEAs to my existing rake. They started out as bauxite HSAs that I had spare as they didn't fit on the previous layout. Painted them up as usual and faded the red quite a bit. The load is a plastic parkside item with peco coal glued on top. 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Departmental203 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 A wagonload of nice wee projects, Richard! Especially like the scrapyard and the HEA wagons, all nicely weathered and all firmly in that 1980's time line Keep up with the good work! Jules 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard w Posted November 14, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 14, 2020 Been a while since the last update. I've been busy building some low relief flats to go somewhere behind the scrapyard scene. I used the cricut maker machine I've had for a while to assist me. No way was I going to cut all those windows by hand! Lots of detail left to add but for now I'm going to take a break from it. Looks right at home overlooking the scrap yard. 34 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2020 That's bloody brilliant Richard, absolutely spot on, wonderful work mate. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 That is just awesome Richard! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erixtar1992 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 As always the standard of your work and videos is second to none IMO. would love a run on this someday! (I should be so lucky!) eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempfix Rich Papper Posted November 15, 2020 Tempfix Share Posted November 15, 2020 That does look fantastic Richard. I had to go and google what a cricut maker was - sadly have already sent my letter to Santa! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparxD428 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Those flats are absolutely spectacular Richard, along with the rest of your work of course. Inspiring. Cheers, Stu 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milepost 15 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Thanks for the video on this project. The flats look terrific and I'll be interested to see what else you add along the back scene in the future. I have some large industrial structures to build for my layout and have been considering doing them in a similar fashion and this video gives me a lot to consider. I noticed in some of the close up shots of the Cricut in action that it tends to leave raised edges around each cut (same as you would get with a knife). Is it possible to lightly sand the parts before removing them from the sheet or does paint render the edges mostly invisible? - Chris https://www.milepost15.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 I noticed the raised edges were most pronounced on the flat thicker pieces. To hide them I painted the back side of those parts and glued the partially raised face to the building. On thin stuff and embossed brick the effect was only minor. For those bits a good coat of primer and paint sorted them out. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Super flats ! there’s no way I’d be walking down that canal after dark .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard w Posted February 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) I've been busy again. This time I decided to extend the scrap yard as I had quite a lot of fun building it originally. A scene like this is never really finished but its finished enough for me to move onto something else. I'm sure I'll be back adding more bits and pieces to it but I'm quite chuffed with how it came out. Also gave me an opportunity to mess about with 3D printing. I'll be adding some more in different colours. Need some fridges and microwaves too. I added some puddles this time. Used railmatch gloss varnish straight from the tin. Worked better than I expected, only needed one application. Oxford Diecast freightlifter. Repainted with railmatch equipment orange and repurposed for scrap duties. Some engines sitting on tyres ready for possible sale. Some classics hiding out of the elements. Used toilet paper saturated in thinned paint for the covers. Video in the usual place for those interested. I'm going to take a break from this bit and work on something else for a while I think. All those tiny pieces have me needing stronger glasses! Cheers Edited February 1, 2021 by richard w 40 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
armleyroad Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Stunning work as usual! It's great to see it go from nearly nothing to that level. In the video you mention the Shipley Scrap exhibition layout? Is the station area next on the agenda? Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Looks great. I will watch the video tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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