Dbr1295 Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 Hello all, I've been working on the area behind the station building so i thought I'd show some work in progress pictures so that you can see how I create a scene. My original idea was to have the Station Masters house here, then I though about a small workshop. I tried some mock ups but wasn't entirely convinced. I ended up recreating a scene I quite liked from a book with a field lined with trees behind the station approach, In this case I wanted a slight rise in the ground away from the station, so as is visible in the picture, I used cork tiles to do this. I glued these together with PVA and then carved and sanded them to get the desired contour. Once happy, I applied polyfiller and painted earth brown from a test pot. Then I put on diluted PVA and covered this with shifted dirt from our garden. I glued down some small stones, which hopefully once the static grass is down will look like rocks protruding from the grass. So the next job will be to apply the static grass. Also in the scene is a little hut from the Wills scrap yard kit. This was actually bought by my son for his train set, but he lost interest and when I was packing his stuff away I came across the kit and thought I'd tax it and build it myself. It was painted aged concrete and dried brushed with various Humbrol greys and leather. Cheers, Les 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 It'll be good and instructive to this developing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hello all, When I work on a scene it kind of evolves organically. I get an idea in my head and run with it, stop, think about it and sometime later carry on. The other day i was flicking through an old magazine and there was a picture of a Pannier and train on an embankment, well bu**er me, the weed and growth on the side of the embankment didn't half look like Woodland Scenics ground foam. I've never used it on the ground before, I use it to represent foliage on trees and bushes etc. So i thought I'd try some on the scene behind the station that I'm working on. As below. The jury is still out on how it looks, but there is potential. It's a mix of coarse turf and various shades of fine turf. Might need some more though. The brambles by the buffer and along the wall are teased out pan scourer with Woodland Scenics fine turf. The pictures below have some trees temporarily in place to give a feel of the sort of effect that I'm after. I'm kind of happy how it's coming along and think it will look quite good when done. Cheers, Les 12 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share Posted April 19, 2020 Static grass done. Blend of various Woodland Scenics and Noch. Not quite so bright in real life. Flowers ready for planting later. Cheers, Les 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted April 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2020 That's looking very good. Especially those views of the trees, and the way they reach in over the boundary wall. They link the new area with the existing yard really well. It's so tempting to fill in empty spaces with a building, but your work here really demonstrates that it's not always the right answer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hello all, A bit of rain and all the flowers (and weeds) come out. Cheers, Les 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hello All, First of the 3 trees along the station road has now planted. As mentioned much earlier in this thread I use Woodland Scenics tree armatures as a foundation for my trees. Over time, as I've made more over time I'm gradually improving the method. For the trees in this little scene I've used the bases that are supplied with these armatures for the first time to represent the roots. In the picture below there is base of the tree as supplied attached to the armature, and one attached to a finished tree, To improve it I attacked it with a knife to give a better representation of the individual roots. I only wish I had thought of this before I finished the tree! When I make a tree the after removing the flash from the armature moulding, the first thing I do is drill out the trunks of the trees to take a small nail to hold it when working and to fix it into the ground. After I planted the tree and glued it in place I applied shifted soil with a pipette to bed it in. On the whole I think it doesn't look to bad. Cheers, Les 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hi Les- I’m finally catching up on your thread again and again what great modelling. You just have this knack of getting colour, materials, and textures just right to my eyes. i have made contact via PM after January show but don’t know whether that actually worked. It was nice to see you at show and for you to see Katikati and Stourbridge- two years hard work and still needing details. back to my own Hawkinsfield at last in lockdown and finishing track building at new terminus and now wiring / installing tortoise motors- 24 plus!!! Regards Andy R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 20 hours ago, Andy R said: Hi Les- I’m finally catching up on your thread again and again what great modelling. You just have this knack of getting colour, materials, and textures just right to my eyes. i have made contact via PM after January show but don’t know whether that actually worked. It was nice to see you at show and for you to see Katikati and Stourbridge- two years hard work and still needing details. back to my own Hawkinsfield at last in lockdown and finishing track building at new terminus and now wiring / installing tortoise motors- 24 plus!!! Regards Andy R Hi Andy, Great to hear from you. Thanks for the feedback. I've sent you a PM, for some reason I wasn't aware of your last one. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 88C Posted May 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2020 How come I have missed this topic? This is a lovely layout full of atmosphere, well done. Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 A couple of pictures showing some operations on the Wydgate branch. First of all we have 5819 with the mid morning passenger service drifting past the signal box. Next is a view of 4573 backing into the goods yard to to some shunting after bringing in the daily pick up goods. Cheers, Les 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dbr1295 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2020 All 3 trees are planted and I think I've achieved the effect I was after. Cheers, Les 19 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustered Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 That looks very convincing! Lovely layout. Best wishes Nige 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dbr1295 Posted December 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2021 Unbelievable, over a year and a half since I've posted about the layout. Where does the time go? I actually haven't done much work at all in that time so therefore the paucity of posting. On holiday at the moment so I thought I'd take a few pictures of the layout and post some on here just to show that the layout is still in existence for those who may be interested. Cheers, Les 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 One thing that has been done in the past year has been to knock together this billboard from Evergreen plastic. Posters are from a 1970's Builder Plus sheet. No idea if they are appropriate to the time and location. Cheers, Les 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 28/12/2021 at 17:06, Dbr1295 said: Unbelievable, over a year and a half since I've posted about the layout. Where does the time go? I actually haven't done much work at all in that time so therefore the paucity of posting. On holiday at the moment so I thought I'd take a few pictures of the layout and post some on here just to show that the layout is still in existence for those who may be interested. Cheers, Les New year greetings to you Les from Tauranga. Wonderful weather to be on holiday and not really’ train shed’ weather for us. These photos are wonderful Les. I love the subtle colouring and blend of materials you’re getting. Screams little backwater BLT. Love it. Unfortunately had to cancel the annual show here and will try for a weekend later in year. Hope we can catch up sometime at a show in our region. Regards Andy R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 I’ve just discovered this thread and spent last night and this morning going through it from the start. What a lovely layout and great photos! Thanks for sharing - inspirational stuff. Jay 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 21 hours ago, Andy R said: New year greetings to you Les from Tauranga. Wonderful weather to be on holiday and not really’ train shed’ weather for us. These photos are wonderful Les. I love the subtle colouring and blend of materials you’re getting. Screams little backwater BLT. Love it. Unfortunately had to cancel the annual show here and will try for a weekend later in year. Hope we can catch up sometime at a show in our region. Regards Andy R Happy new year Andy, I hope you're keeping well. Thanks for the positive comments, little backwater is what I am aiming for. Shame about the show, hopefully things will get back to normal sooner than later. Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 11 hours ago, JustinDean said: I’ve just discovered this thread and spent last night and this morning going through it from the start. What a lovely layout and great photos! Thanks for sharing - inspirational stuff. Jay Thanks for the nice comment, I really appreciate it. Cheers, Les 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) 4573 has arrived at the end of the Wyd Valley branch with a very short daily goods. Does not bode well for future goods traffic on the branch. On the platform there is a solitary passenger waiting. Edited April 30, 2022 by Dbr1295 12 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 A quite time at the engine shed. Lately it's always quite, apart from the bird song. This was scratch built back in the 90's from plans in an early edition of BRM (though I think the original may have been brick and had a water tank on top), way before the layout. It was a long time ago, but I think I decided to build this layout to put this shed on. Construction is hardboard and cardboard, with scribed Das for the stonework. Roof tiles were cut from wall paper. The original doors were card, but have since been replaced with ones made from plastic. Cheers, Les 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Hey Les; nice to see your latest work. More wonderful modeling. Im slowly working away on Hawkinsfield new terminus area and engine shed. Not 100% happy with engine service area and more subtle painting required. Inspirational motivation from your efforts! regards Andy R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 Goods yard scene. Grounded wagon body from a Ratio iron mink kit. Underframe bits hacked off and mounted on some strips of wood. The sacks are from a US brand, I can't remember who though. Stone wall Wills, as are the granite sets. Wheelbarrow and spade Cooper Craft. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Pannier 7754 shunting a trio of vans into the goods yard for unloading at the warehouse. And another view taken along the goods yard approach road. 15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I do like that low level view, it's a great bit of composition and very convincing. It shows off the quality of your model making well. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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