Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Well, after a hint from Dave, and in the absence of photogenic updates on the Ferry pending return to Scotland this weekend, here are the results of the last couple of weeks' modelling in HMS COLLINGWOOD... IMG_0891.JPG IMG_0892.JPG The above is the Cambrian LMS Van (Dia 1832? if I remember correctly). Built straight from the packet except for Lanarkshire Model Supplies buffers and brake gear and levers b ABS whitemetal. Painted with Lifecolor BR wagon grey and underframe with an airbrushed mix of Phoenix Dirty Black and Frame Dirt. Rusting ironwork created with a wash of dilute oil paint, finishing with an airbrushed haze of general grime (Frame Dirt and HU29) gently washed off with a thinners dampened brush. Just noticed the decals have silvered a little...! Bah!!! IMG_0895.JPG IMG_0897.JPG This one (a quicky!) is a Bachmann wagon repainted again with Lifecolor Acrylic with Hu72 for the interior cream. This was a Scaleforum bring and buy stall bargain (along with a blue Cl 27) and was weathered much as above. IMG_0900.JPG Finally, the coal merchant's lorry - I need to think up a name - Jas Campbell and Son seems appropriate - before plucking up courage to letter it and then weather it (along with providing a load of sacks empty and full). Also will need some Argyllshire reg plates... Hope you enjoy, Gus Hi Gus, I have just had another look through and it looks really good, as for Collingwood, I used to work opposite at what was then Doves Ford, I think it may be Hendys now. All the best and keep the pics coming. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted March 24, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 It is indeed Andy and thanks for your comments - much appreciated. Once I thaw out from another foot of ballasting I will set off to drive the return journey from Helensburgh to Collingrad! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted April 21, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2013 Some more ballasting - and whilst not fun it's progressing much more pleasingly. I have settled on gently sprinkling the Woodland Scenics from between index finger and thumb between the sleepers etc (much simpler and quicker than flooding by using a teaspoon or the perspex spreader I picked up at Scaleforum as it does not require spreading with a brush). Here is a phot to show how its going along with a couple of an EBay bargain (ish) I weathered up (usual Phoenix mix of frame dirt and weathered black with a touch of Metalcote Gunmetal, plus Lifecolor Tensocrom Fuel and oil for the fuel dribbles) in between sessions and the other 3 projects I'm working on...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 It's doing the job, Gus. Did you get your PM? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I like the effect of that Tensocrom, Gus. How did you apply it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted April 22, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 22, 2013 James (and Dave), Tanks for the comments. I very gently sprayed the Tensocrom "Oil" (the brown one!) on neat to build up the layers - as it's a glaze, you need tpo take your time so as not to flood it too much inadvertently. I then let it partially dry for a few mins and agitated it with a brush very slightly dampened brush to get the vertical streaking a bit better. I then used the pink "Fuel" and blue "Kerosene" to vary the colour by brush. Once all was dry I brushed on a touch of gloss varnish to give a sheen. BTW, the stays (wires) were painted over with Metalcote Gunmetal and burnished to remove the chrome effect and make them look a bit more like oiled steel wire cable. To think it was pristine on Friday! My wife says it is such a waste of money to "ruin" them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard of the Moor Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Tanks indeed! I'll have to get myself some of that stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted April 23, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2013 Just saw that - wish I could say it was a deliberate pun but it was just a fuelish typo! (I'll get my coat...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Brum Brum............ ..hides under table... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Gus. Keep up the good work. Ballasting looks really good. Like the tank it is Esso Good. Sorry. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted June 3, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2013 Started ballasting and ground covering the quay-side sidings this weekend using the DAS clay I bought at the Glasgow show - the colour is a bit far out but once dried doesn't look too bad. Secret I've found is that a little goes a long way, particularly in trying to maintain "fresh air" under the rail between the sleepers. Have also started to cut out and fix the contour boards along the front of the layout -they are really beginning to make a difference. I will do the same for the rear side but will only add a backscene once the layout is sibstantially completed - this is due to access. I am duty next weekend but will try and post some photos to show my "methods" the week afterwards. I also need to build in a lighting rig with some suitable spots. The scenic section is around 12 feet long and i would like to srt that out before I go too far down the painting route. Suggestions gratefully recieved although I am tempted by a central beam that carries the lights, running lengthways above the rough centre-line of the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted July 18, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2013 As well as working on my K2 (see separate post in kit and Scratch building)I have finished the main line ballasting and started the sidings (using DAS clay). I have also fitted all of the front scenery formers and started fitting some of the contour cormers. Here's a few pics which I hope speak for themselves - leave starts tomorrow (my last before I retire and start my new job back home...!) so hopefully I can post some more progress later... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Gus. Enjoy your 'retirement'. Excellent work, as usual. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Gus. Are you enjoying your retirement? (Silly question). Any update, or you in the situation that I was in when I retired. Don't know how I had the time to go to work. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted August 13, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2013 Only retiring from the navy Andy - will be starting new paid employment as a marine pilot berthing ships and submarines in our Scottish naval base. No more commuting so more time for modelling. Alas, holidays and decorating the hall (and finishing an aeromodelling project - Bolton Paul Sea Balliol!) kept me away from the Ferry Gus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2014 My goodness - just realised that it was well over a year since I last posted on the Ferry! An idle afternoon at work and a rummage through RMWeb does wonders. Haven't been idle though - the scenic structures on Kilbrannan Ferry are now in place and have a layer of colour on them. Next job is to start the scenic detailing either by doing the burn that flows under the bridge or by getting the ground cover on - or even a bit of both. Also have a few new locos and stock items - a EM converted 4F with snowplough tender (Fort William's 44255 needless to say) and a couple of weathered Bogie Bolster A's that I got from the recent Hornby Black Friday sale. Time to get snapping I think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Piccies Mon. We'd like some pictures please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2014 Iak - your wish is my command - taken immediately I'd parked my bike on my return hame fae work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here are a few shots of the rolling stock I've been working on too... 44255 still needs couplings but as an old non running Airfix EBay bargain has a Comet chassis with sandboxes and Gibson drivers and a Comet tender chassis. The new funnel and dome are Brassmasters and the snow plough cover on the tender is scratch built from plasticard. The bogie bolsters have been weathered using mig products with the planking painted in the Lifecolor Weathered Wood set and then washed with several highly diluted washes of Phoenix Precision Weathered Wood enamel. The wheels on one have just had their Hornby ones re-gauged and the other has a set of Gibson 8 spoke ones. Like the Ferry they are all EM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2014 The fish van in the background is a repair job - new buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Very nice photos. The Layout is coming along nicely. Were you parking a rather large company yacht this morning? Saw an RFA boat heading for Port. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 24, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2014 Thanks Merc. But re our visitor - alas not me this time - I was in harbour control, but parked her when she came in last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Saw her passing Roseneath. Nice looking boaty! Have a great Christmas! Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Very nice stuff... Nice to see you progressing. Nollaig Cridhel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rannoch Moor Posted December 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 26, 2014 Screw couplings now fitted - will get grassing tomorrow and let you all know how it goes. And a very happy Christmas to you all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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