Popular Post steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Hi I thought I would start a separate thread on my small contribution to Petes Leamington Spa, I've been actively involved now for about 2 and a 1/2 years. I've mainly been building the station and surrounding buildings from laser cut kits. So il post a few pics up after each visit. The main station with the recently added station name I recently started on weathering the track in the shed area, adding the nice compacted ash look. Edited August 17, 2014 by steve fay 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice work Steve.Is that lettering still extant today.I've passed it quite a few times but never noticed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 The lettering's still there Robin but I believe it's black now. Lovely work Steve, I've been watching the progress of the station frontage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I think it was added again recently when the station was refurbished, One of Petes latest Models a Princess built by Nick Dunhill, this has to be the best model loco I've seen in 7mm. She seen here being tested on the layouts heaviest train Here I am at work on the station, a while ago now. Edited August 17, 2014 by steve fay 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Here's a YouTube link from a few months back showing some of the regulars hard at work oh and me and OzzyO are in there as well 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Here's a picture from my friend Dave Cooper and copyright remains with him, It does fill me with pride to know I've had quite a large input into this station building 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice work Steve, I couldn't believe the size of the station until I saw it myself. Martyn. P.S. Should have my S7 jigs this week so I might be able to help you with the p/way soon . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Excellent mate I can send you an email with the file on that you could print out at home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yep that would be a good idea, then I can hand over the finished turnouts at the exhibitions we both go to, as I certainly wouldn't trust the mail. Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 The goods shed I built back last year, And work on the canopy before painting. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglian Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Overall the work is amazing. You might want to take another look at the station lettering though, unless the spacing and alignment is as per the real thing. The kerning (spacing between the letters) is way off in places and the baseline dips and rises from true. This may of course be prototypical but if not the easiest way would be to get it right on the computer first then print this out before making up a jig that will ensure it's spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Overall the work is amazing. You might want to take another look at the station lettering though, unless the spacing and alignment is as per the real thing. The kerning (spacing between the letters) is way off in places and the baseline dips and rises from true. This may of course be prototypical but if not the easiest way would be to get it right on the computer first then print this out before making up a jig that will ensure it's spot on. I'm afraid I wasn't there when the lettering was done but il have a look when I back up in a few weeks time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Back last year we fitted the lower canopy, the laser cut kit for this was very flimsy so we adapted the metal version from the first scratch built station, it took a fare bit of fetling but we got it to fit and being metal we could screw it on to the main building. The turntable area has been a bit of a saga for a while so last year I took my turn table base and table up so we could get on with the shed area. There turn table will have a full stepper motor as it's quite a distant to reach so to drive by eye would be difficult. I think they are using the same method as the one on Lime street station. My table is now home and my replacement base has been ordered from metal smith and should be with me shortly ( I hope ) there seems to be a resurgence in turntables at the moment and metal smith are very busy. The shed scene does lend its self well in O gauge especially as some where to show case your models. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Took this picture last year when I was working around the turn table area sanding along side the sidings. I'm visiting Leamington this week end so I should have some more updates for you all soon 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Can anyone visit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Here's a couple of video's from the Blyth & Tyne MRS visit to Pete's 'Leamington Spa' from last year - The second video shows my J27 65880 (Which was not DCC at the time) on a rake of 38, 21T hoppers. Looks rather nice having a bit of the NE mixing with the GWR. Regards Chris 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 So here is what Pete & I got up to over the weekend, 2 days to build this!! The first two road ways went in the bin mind. Still lots to do on it but it's another part of the layout that is not naked any more. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Here's the shed in place, I haven't seen it in its home for 2 years. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 31, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2014 That grasswork looks first class Steve.Can you describe how you did it please and what material is the blue coloured former. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Can anyone visit? It's by appointment or as part of a club, I would suggest contacting JLTRT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 That grasswork looks first class Steve.Can you describe how you did it please and what material is the blue coloured former.The grass is teddy bear fur which is cut down with scissors then a hair cutting razor. It coloured using green poster paints and then singed with a blow torch. The foam is insulation board similar to king span that's used in the building industry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Thanks. That horse ramp is not three bad.....which is one up on not too bad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2Fv3-JIRd3GZU&h=_AQGdggz5&enc=AZNHp4Acmo4gtsedavGqYIlNs0_KHVk1YTk-gSlY9x4qTesRiXu5RmmPzS-YYNKWhWJ3AaV5Z_9seDC_GnK96wZuLRjwg_MAI1mxnMTxR-4UCMbjVr6XzbjrHERjmPe-vSvtQuTZcw8rxtaGuIcaA6PCNQNOvs8jOwOIf16dsXa6nw&s=1 Here's the latest video update showing our work around the station. The link will take you straight to YouTube Edited September 7, 2014 by steve fay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Sorry, Steve, the link does NOT take me straight to YouTu.be … I'm cornered at FaceBook - what I don't want! Armin Edited September 14, 2014 by CourthsVeil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) Sorry guys il try and get a direct link There does seem to be a slight issue with apple products on YouTube at the moment as well Edited September 14, 2014 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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