Dbr1295 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 7754 sitting in the loop ready for the all clear to start some shunting. Moves onto the back siding to shuffle a couple of van between the loading docks of the warehouse. Cheers, Les 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Some random scenes with no trains. Cheers, Les 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted April 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2018 Being very arty there Les.. Who's is the fence in the last picture? That's 7 strands of wire I can count, that's a lot of work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Being very arty there Les.. Who's is the fence in the last picture? That's 7 strands of wire I can count, that's a lot of work! Hi Scott, The fence posts are mainly Ratio with a few scratch built from wood. The corner round posts & bracing are just tooth picks. The wire itself is Ezi-line, which is a kind of elastic thread and really easy to use. Glued to the posts with superglue and that is a real pain, took ages and had to do it in parts. The colour was supposed to be rust but looks more orange. Next time I would use grey but I'm not going to change what I've already done! Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 7754 sitting in the loop ready for the all clear to start some shunting. _MG_7117 (2).jpg Moves onto the back siding to shuffle a couple of van between the loading docks of the warehouse. _MG_7132 (2).jpg _MG_7135 (2).jpg Cheers, Les Hi Les -still alive and kicking over here in Tauranga with lots of things going on. Three projects on the go, although poor old Hawkinsfield Junction is stalled as I put energies into coordinating our new TMRC club layout (this is the NZR based on Katikati station on one circuit with the english junction and branch line stations etc on the other circuit)- its an interesting design approach. That plus working on 0 guage buildings for the Lymbridge layout dock extension is eating up my time. Love this picture of the goods yard and I wanted to ask you how you approached doing the cobble setts within the yard? They look brilliant. Whats your secret on this work? On the new english club layout I have a canal quay section to be produced and so would value your method od producing the setts so I might use for the canal scene. Many thanks and regards Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Hi Les -still alive and kicking over here in Tauranga with lots of things going on. Three projects on the go, although poor old Hawkinsfield Junction is stalled as I put energies into coordinating our new TMRC club layout (this is the NZR based on Katikati station on one circuit with the english junction and branch line stations etc on the other circuit)- its an interesting design approach. That plus working on 0 guage buildings for the Lymbridge layout dock extension is eating up my time. Love this picture of the goods yard and I wanted to ask you how you approached doing the cobble setts within the yard? They look brilliant. Whats your secret on this work? On the new english club layout I have a canal quay section to be produced and so would value your method od producing the setts so I might use for the canal scene. Many thanks and regards Andy R Hi Andy, I've often considered Katikati would make a great model, so I'm very interested how this project will turn out. The sets in the goods yard are the Wills Granite Sets SSMP204. I think I actually got these from Bay Hobbies. There was a bit of work in getting them square and lined up neatly. I didn't have to do a large area so I put them all together on the bench, then put them on the layout. I think I ended up using 3 packets. To paint them I first primed them with Tamiya fine white primer, then I applied wood stain by wiping it on with a rag. I found that the stain when put on the white primer comes out grey. Applied unevenly it comes out with plenty of variation. I've attached a photo of the tin, I got it from Mitre 10 Mega. Used it for all sorts - fence posts, coaling stage, the ground around the engine shed, stone work. Useful stuff. Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hello all, It's been a long time since I've posted on this thread, and this has been for a number of reasons which have distracted me from working on the layout, and being on this forum. I have still done some modelling in this time, but for another project. Anyhow, I was in the train room with the camera, so took a few pics. The do show a few jobs that need doing, milk churns need painting, signal box finishing and bedding in, etc. Pictures below, so those who may be interested can see the layout is still in existence. Cheers, Les 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dbr1295 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hmmm. this new size limit for pictures is a bit awkward. Major resizing required. Here are the other 2 I took. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Good to see your excellent modelling again. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hi All, I have been recently taking a lot of photos of the layout, mainly for my own pleasure, some of which I've been converting to B&W in an attempt to recreate a sort of impression of the era the layout is set in, the mid fifties. I thought I would share some of some of the photos as it has been a while since I've posted anything here. These couple of pic's I've tried to get an overall view of a whole train, which meant I had to stand a way back from the layout. I've had to crop them along the bottom so as to hide all the crap under the layout. I'll pop a few more up when I get some time. Cheers, Les 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted March 9, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 08/09/2019 at 07:00, Dbr1295 said: Hmmm. this new size limit for pictures is a bit awkward. Major resizing required. Here are the other 2 I took. I like the signalbox, Les. Is it scratchbuilt? Cheers, Ian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Hi Ian, Yes and no. The signal box is mainly a Ratio kit, but I replaced the brick base with a scratch built one from Wills dressed stone and Evergreen strip. There's some pictures on page 3. The interior, which isn’t very visible, I fabricated from plasticard and Evergreen strip. I see one of the windows is on a lean, they were a right pain to fit, the Tamiya plastic cement I normally use just wouldn't stick them. I think I use Revell contacter in the end. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 On 30/03/2018 at 05:57, Dbr1295 said: Hello, Latest little project - tarpaulin covered load in an open wagon. Nothing unusual in the making of this. Load is just a piece of MDF cut to shape, glued to a piece of card just slightly smaller than the wagon internal dimensions. This enables it to be taken out if required. The tarpaulin is tissue paper painted with Tamiya Nato black from a rattle can. A close substitute for the late lamented Floquil grimy black. Rope is painted cotton. Cheers, Les The covered load under tarpaulin looks something like a car? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 5 hours ago, sammyboy said: The covered load under tarpaulin looks something like a car? It does have a shape reminiscent of an early 1980's Japanese hatchback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 2260 arriving on a short goods train. Cheers, Les 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted March 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2020 13 hours ago, Dbr1295 said: Hi Ian, Yes and no. The signal box is mainly a Ratio kit, but I replaced the brick base with a scratch built one from Wills dressed stone and Evergreen strip. There's some pictures on page 3. The interior, which isn’t very visible, I fabricated from plasticard and Evergreen strip. I see one of the windows is on a lean, they were a right pain to fit, the Tamiya plastic cement I normally use just wouldn't stick them. I think I use Revell contacter in the end. Cheers, Les I think the problem lies with how the window sections are injection moulded. Being small in dimension, the machine operator might use a silicon spray to help the parts out of the mould. Naturally, once it's injected, then bu66er-all will stick to them. One strategy is to blu-tack the desired object, and then solder the part required to its partner. However, a degree of dexterity might need to be required. Once 'ironed', take off the Blu-tack. I'm just about to embark on a Taff Vale signal box model, which is very close dimensionally to your model. Thank you for your reply. Happy modelling, Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted March 10, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Dbr1295 said: It does have a shape reminiscent of an early 1980's Japanese hatchback. Or a late 90s Yugoslavian one... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 17 hours ago, tomparryharry said: I think the problem lies with how the window sections are injection moulded. Being small in dimension, the machine operator might use a silicon spray to help the parts out of the mould. Naturally, once it's injected, then bu66er-all will stick to them. One strategy is to blu-tack the desired object, and then solder the part required to its partner. However, a degree of dexterity might need to be required. Once 'ironed', take off the Blu-tack. I'm just about to embark on a Taff Vale signal box model, which is very close dimensionally to your model. Thank you for your reply. Happy modelling, Ian. Thanks, that's certainly makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 17 hours ago, The Johnster said: Or a late 90s Yugoslavian one... Ha, yes, we had those here too.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Hello Dbr1295, I have just discovered this thread, it is a lovely layout, very nicely observed and thank you for sharing with the RM community. Great to see someone sharing their methods, it is very helpful. Cheers from Dorset Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 On 13/03/2020 at 22:36, Jack Benson said: Hello Dbr1295, I have just discovered this thread, it is a lovely layout, very nicely observed and thank you for sharing with the RM community. Great to see someone sharing their methods, it is very helpful. Cheers from Dorset Thanks for you feedback Jack. Much appreciated. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Morning all, A couple of pictures of 7754 working a short mineral train. Cheers, Les 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 great photos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigancg Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Hi Les, Just had a catch up with your layout and photos. Wonderful! Keep up the superb work and your enjoyment. Chris :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Hello all, A few pictures today of 5819 on a very short goods train. Taken form the road bridge. Passing a Pannier coaling. Coming to a stop. Cheers, Les 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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