chriscleveland Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 hi All more progress has been made after the mhr gala with some more motivation since she went out running after a year out stock has now taken priority as well as sorting fiddleyard boards too all stock is currently drying ready for either final coats or weathering Chris 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Morning all so more work done now on the loco fleet with james now finished and the thumper now waiting for transfers to be delivered the thumper's paintwork has also had some deliberatee mistakes done in the green for weathering purposes and other ideas if they work 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolmy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Super layout and detail work on the items under-going restoration. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Super layout and detail work on the items under-going restoration. Thank you very much there is now over 8 items of stock showing signs of being stored or restored at least now the layout is due to go up in full in a few weeks so will take shots of finished interiors etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 So this morning ii received a call saying 828 is ready for collection after having some rivets replaced due to tightness stopping easy movement of the chassis so looks like the airbrush has another job for tomorrow wen she returns she will put under restoration loco count up to these locos are 1/. Swanage 34105, 76017, 75079, douglas (j94 conversion), 27007, 45132, 30499, just leaves 30506 left and 31806 as an alternative loco so either in use or in the shed in final stages do i make 34058 and 80150 although they have never come to Ropley?? hmmm... i am still thinking of getting Braunton but need to figure out the tender since it will need custom modifications made to suit as for stored locos 41312 will need some rods off i believe and 30076 still needs to be bought then just the U tender that was never finished 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 photos of locos under estoration 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 28, 2016 Author Share Posted February 28, 2016 So after a long day yesterday more work has been done to the Alresford end where the point out of ropley is being included into the scene for mays two appearances The fiddle yard curves on this end have also started with board construction being planned for next week's assembly. So far trunking is in the board is wired and point rodding is partly in although I am a pack short doh Hills are also in temporary ready for cutting to shape once wooden ends are on Once thos board is completed work will start on the sheds to complete the shed roofs and interiors Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted February 29, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi Chris, Just found this layout very impressive work. I have never been to the Mid Hants Railway but after reading thoiugh your thread I have a sudden urge to make a visit there. Well Done Gary 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hi Chris, Just found this layout very impressive work. I have never been to the Mid Hants Railway but after reading thoiugh your thread I have a sudden urge to make a visit there. Well Done Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks Gary still lots to do with this layout with some very crafty parts to it Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Morning all Remember the Basingstoke show is this weekend which I organise with fellow members please come in down ropley will not be there unfortunately but is a standby Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted March 15, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2016 I love this Chris, you've done a good job here. If I had just one really tiny criticism it would be that I wish you had curved the platforms. Keep up the good work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 I wish I had done so too would have been that much better unfortunately live and learn by it I started young modelling ropley and didn't have much idea until now still one for a later dare I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 So update wise 828 has now returned from having motion freed up and looks good 506 has escaped it's box and sits waiting for me to start. The end board Alresford end has been made ready for the hills this weekend. The water crane for the platform has also arrived and the crossing hut. Wadebridge has a lot arrived in the guise of Bude so some work here to be done. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 little update not a lot has happened recently although i can post some photos tommorrow to show progress the extension is pushing on nicely with signals about to be ordered for Alresford end the banks are now carved to take the path that will be laid tommorrow wadebridge has now been made but still numbered as 34001 numbers are due anythime to finish her off Bodmin has now been completed and looks smart 30506 has been started but has a long way to go yet!! more detail has been added to locos as well as more to the sheds which is waiting to be positioned and glued in my 2-6-0 42xx tank is having running issues and will need sorting prior to its next appearance which is over a month away the fiddleyard turning circles have been remade and are awaitng a full test my first yard board has started another wire through where i missed some droppers last time round too will post tommorrow all the photos to show Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 pictures of latest goings on more work on the standard 4 has happened and class 27 has had its tarpaulin remade 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 So I have decided that over the years of building ropley I have missed out areas in detail etc to get the layout ready for shows. Well over the last few weeks this has changed with the intention now to complete the majority of projects on the line. Lots has happened to make this possible so far the new fiddle yard curves are completed all boards re painted the new scenic board will receive it's greenery tomorrow, the footbridge has had a repair and edge capping added, the building site is now in basics with scaffolding building materials fencing and a few people. Rople Manor has had some junk added into the car park. The carriage shed roof material is finally in stock so will hopefully be ready for Brockenhurst show. My fencing is being made ready for fitting as well as trees. Pictures will follow tomorrow showing all goings on but I hope to complete former projects by July to start others ready for September Chris 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted May 8, 2016 Author Share Posted May 8, 2016 morning all pictures are a bit late as work forgot to book my holiday in pictures of progress will be posted when my camera lead turns up currently the boiler shop side of the layout is my main focus the layout is getting ready for the victory model railway show on the 14th shortly followed by Brockenhurst still so much to do but its getting there the pictures show the boiler shop and carriage shed sides are missing these are currently having a new paint job as well as the doors added guttering will follow after the completion of my roofs telegraph poles have been wired up trees are emerging up by the bridge as well as completed hedges water tower repaired shed roofs for wheeldrop shed near completion containers in boiler shop have a completed platform signal box roof repaired building site finished until ordered items arrive I hope to have the boiler and carriage shed details finished by the end of may just need to find who does carriage doors and other small details suitable with the yard almost done just means some more figures and some bulk items to be scattered 30499 looks a bit de cluttered considering the condition she is in so that area will be focused on after the shed then it will be onto the main shed getting that up to spec with more details then the wheeldrop shed made up with details completed and I might get round to building the inner frame which I bought all the materials for yesterday I am looking into a proper backscene too which will be the real thing so that could be good then get all signals in then it will be time to extend hopefully for her show in September and October cheers chris good thing the roofing sheets turned up yesterday only been on order since October must have had a heavy hit on them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Ropley had a good outing yesterday after the first of the two new fiddle yards decided to play ball not to long a delay in problems Lots to do for Brockenhurst in 2 weeks but we will manage layout is going back into its cradle today so I can start the next step Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Ropley is at Brockenhurst show this weekend so feel free to pop along and have a chat! Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebell Model Railway Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Ahh that's a shame was on my way back to home from the Island, if I had known a bit before I would of come along sadly don't have much internet to check the forum that often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 sorry buddy ropley has now returned home of course and is currently getting a new crradle i have ordered wayyyy to much detail accessories to complete off all my sheds before roofs are added ropley also now has the green light for a 6 foot extension to happen making the layout 30ft total now with the option of taking that off too. just means now lots more locos to build got to crack on with 30506 who i keep putting off and finish the paint job to 30828 to start with ropley lighting rigs are also in testing too with the intension of being used with options of some on some off etc the arc welder barrel of burning wood and camera man look good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 so much more to report on ropley at long last unfortunately the camera lead is missing to connect the camera for photos to be posted at long last after brockenhurst much work has progressed on meaning the layout is in full swing of its upgrade so what has happened all the new brass fencing has now been installed along the fron of the layout having been sat in a box for well over 6 months the wheeldrop shed has been re painted and detailing has commenced i just have the window ledges left and gutters and facia boards the signal box is also being detailed with fire buckets steel container underneath gutters and downpipes too the platforms are to be re sprayed with the walling weathered to blend better the plaform tops pained and lined too the grass banks are ready to be freshed up as it is looking dull all the platform details are made except disabled ramps Does anyone make these?? the car park is complete and a few more building items are on the way shed roofs are nearly finished too i hope to upload the photos soon to show the progress chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 evening all ropley is slowly starting to re gain momentum mainly focusing on stock again more detail work has happened sorting name plates small detais on platforms and more i will post photos in the morning but for now here is a few shots taken a month ago on the line Chris 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscleveland Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Ropley is at Basingstoke open day next Saturday feel free to pop over and say hi free entry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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