well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[NHY 581]

1 minute ago, Gilbert said:

Don't worry - perfectably acceptable behaviour...

 

 

Most kind. 

[Wayne 37901]

Hiya Rob,

 

Likewise, I haven't been over here in a while so I thought I'd come and see what's happening in the world of all things wool related!

 

Indeed, it easy to get distracted. And just to prove that I'm not completely anti steam, one project I want to do is a small Welsh colliery based shunting plank. Maybe it'll be my first flirtation with Swedish furniture! 

 

Wayne

[NHY 581]

1 hour ago, Wayne 37901 said:

Hiya Rob,

 

Likewise, I haven't been over here in a while so I thought I'd come and see what's happening in the world of all things wool related!

 

Indeed, it easy to get distracted. And just to prove that I'm not completely anti steam, one project I want to do is a small Welsh colliery based shunting plank. Maybe it'll be my first flirtation with Swedish furniture! 

 

Wayne

 

 

You know it makes sense. 

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Do I go for pre-1937 L&NER Brown and buff or post 1937 (ish) Green and cream (approx)........? 

 

 

 

 

In relation to the above  whilst one should avoid referring to another model, I find myself referring to MRJ. 

 

Issue 246 and the excellent Tollesbury Quay by Martin Stringer. Lovely colour images by Karl Crowther. Buildings in brown and cream. 

 

Issue 262 and Orford by Paul Clarke. Again lovely colour images of the buildings in green and cream. Decisions, decisions.......

 

 

Rob. 

[Mick Bonwick]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Don't want to get distracted. 

 

 

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[NHY 581]

Just now, Mick Bonwick said:

 

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I know, I know..................

 

 

[wiggoforgold]

11 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Do I go for pre-1937 L&NER Brown and buff or post 1937 (ish) Green and cream (approx)........? 

 

 

The post 1937 green and cream I think. Its more characteristic of the area.

Alex

Edited February 2, 2021 by wiggoforgold

[46444]

I'll put these snaps here...

 

 

 

 

For reference purposes Rob.. 

 

 

I do believe Alex may have one of these?

 

 

 

[46444]

It's all gone a bit Wagon und Maschinenbau...

[MrWolf]

Speaking of snaps...

 

 

This is where my friends and I spent many school lunchtimes 30 years ago.

 

 

Weekends were spent a little nearer home.

 

So I can't actually influence you either way, just put the pictures up here for illustration purposes and because they look good...

[wiggoforgold]

6 hours ago, 46444 said:

 

 

I do believe Alex may have one of these?

 

 

 

Mine's got a yellow bit on the ends. The plain green one looks rather splendid.

Alex

[Gilbert]

9 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

In relation to the above  whilst one should avoid referring to another model, I find myself referring to MRJ. 

 

Issue 246 and the excellent Tollesbury Quay by Martin Stringer. Lovely colour images by Karl Crowther. Buildings in brown and cream. 

 

Issue 262 and Orford by Paul Clarke. Again lovely colour images of the buildings in green and cream. Decisions, decisions.......

 

 

Rob. 

Green has a more characteristic feel to it for me......

[teaky]

Brown and cream GER colours were similar to the early LNER colours so unless you've opted for repainted (post 1937) buildings might be more appropriate.

 

https://www.stationcolours.info/london-north-eastern-railway/

 

You may be looking to give this layout a different feel but tired, grubby paintwork might play to your weathering strengths.

 

How about a cameo with a painter(s) half way through repainting a scruffy brown building with bright green?

[Tortuga]

teaky (8:53ish 2nd Feb 2021)
“How about a cameo with a painter(s) half way through repainting a scruffy brown building with bright green? “

Surely a case of best of both worlds there?

Edited February 2, 2021 by Tortuga
Original post somehow lost the relevant quote

[NHY 581]

Morning all. 

 

With potentially two ex-GER Cameo layouts  set to emerge this year, I think the following would make sense. 

 

Outwool- Early 1950s W&U inspired goods only terminus. Unlikely to have visited by the painters therefore pre-1937 brown seems to fit. Actually, as it stands, it appears that I have three doors to paint ! ( Though there might be a grounded something or other as well) 

 

Lambton Muffler-1950s to early 1960s ex-GER terminus. Faded green and cream with L&NER signage ( red headers). Its looking like all the buildings are to be timber so this could look quite nice. Again there is the possibility of a grounded something or other. 

 

Rob. 

[NHY 581]

With apologies to accompany it, here is an indifferent image of the smaller of the two brick buildings. 

 

Now this is very much a work in progress, works being currently suspended due to stores running out of matt varnish. 

 

The brown door and guttering is still as per factory finish and will be painted to suit. The roof and brickwork have been tinkered with. 

 

So a bit garish at present as no weathering powders applied to tone things down and blend accordingly. 

 

 

 

That said, one hopes you get the gist. 

 

Rob . 

[bgman]

I do like that, I'm certain once you've waved the "magic powders" over it then you will have another little masterpiece to plant on the new layout.

Proper Job !

 

G

 

p.s. re the matt varnish....

 

I know you've asked a question elsewhere and I would give the Halfords rattle can one a try, lots more bang for your buck pound and the nozzle is very good too. I've used it successfully when misted over my Vallejo acrylics. If you can safely get some from your local shop then all the better and saves on the extra postage / carrier charges.

Edited February 2, 2021 by bgman
ref matt varnish

[MrWolf]

Likewise, I am sure that once you have spent a little time on it, it will fool anyone into thinking that you scratch built it. I like the choice of design too, only the Victorians would have put a roof like that onto a shed!

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, bgman said:

I do like that, I'm certain once you've waved the "magic powders" over it then you will have another little masterpiece to plant on the new layout.

Proper Job !

 

G

 

p.s. re the matt varnish....

 

I know you've asked a question elsewhere and I would give the Halfords rattle can one a try, lots more bang for your buck pound and the nozzle is very good too. I've used it successfully when misted over my Vallejo acrylics. If you can safely get some from your local shop then all the better and saves on the extra postage / carrier charges.

 

Thanks Grahame. I intend to pop to my local branch later today and pick up a can.  It has to be worth a try. 

 

 

2 hours ago, MrWolf said:

Likewise, I am sure that once you have spent a little time on it, it will fool anyone into thinking that you scratch built it. I like the choice of design too, only the Victorians would have put a roof like that onto a shed!

 

Morning Rob. 

 

Thank you. It is a bit quirky. The roof profile is a characteristic of the W&U  but the huts are normally bigger, approx double the size. In addition, they had a simple stove pipe chimney as opposed to a proper brick job. 

 

That said, I'm hoping to capture the look and feel of the line working  within the confines of ready to run locos and stock along with  ready to plant buildings so the need to compromise is  inevitable. 

 

 In that respect,  I think this will fit the bill. 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[Gilbert]

Certainly agree about Halfords - shake well..

[NHY 581]

Just now, Gilbert said:

Certainly agree about Halfords - shake well..

 

Me or the tin ? 

[Gilbert]

2 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Me or the tin ? 

Both work for me...

[NHY 581]

Cool. 

[Gilbert]

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

Cool. 

Not if you shake well...

[bgman]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Me or the tin ? 

 Both !