rob D2 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Hi, I thought I'd start a new topic for this recycled layout. This was originally ' run round sidings', which then lost focus and was used as a fiddle yard for another layout. I was going to bin it, but I thought it was worthy of some care and to turn it into something useful. The concept is fairly simple, and is based on didcot in 1996-2000 era. We will have MOD traffic, civil engineers traffic, and maybe some enterprise and MGRs running around. The motivation came from the desire to run my Hornby class 60 and the nice new class 37s I had on order from Bachmann ! Layout is 10' x 1 1/2 feet, at present the fiddle yard is yet to be finished as it needs the top board replacing. Scenic will be half of that, unless I extend onto the fiddle board a bit. Since I started recycling , I have - reinstated rear embankment - refreshed all hard surfaces with scalescenes paper - built a modern concrete bridge as a scenic break at far end. - rejuvenated the canal basin scene - painted baseboard sides - installed various scenic items. - installed back scenes As progress will be slow and it's a small layout, I'll post updates on rolling stock projects here as well. Current locos are 60026, 37242, 37174. I expect to go to about 10 locos to get some variety. Here are some photos showing where I've got to. Far end, with new modern lights and new road bridge. Layout designed to be able to run through both ends if necessary in future. This concrete area at back is where low relief army depot will be. The building is a Hornby works office but I thought it was suitable as an MOd building Half finished portacabin for shunters as per the one at rugby. Canal basin, not sure if this new technique for water is realistic enough, someone will be upset as local yobs have untied their boat Perfect motive power for the period 37242 in the beautiful mainline scheme, brand new ! I'm including details I like such as military vehicles, canal boats and if I can squeeze it in a half relief rugby club......it's my ideal world ! Edited January 23, 2018 by rob D2 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Some more work, This time on VGAs, which are essential for the military traffic. I had one that wasn't ' factory weathered '. I've removed the ' railfreight ' titles, repainted the ends pale yellow ( from Bachmann Orange ), weathered the sides a bit to get rid of the shine, and ' frame dirted ' the under side. I've also be slowly gathering a few details to go in the portacabin, can't put the roof on, until the interior looks a bit more lived in. Also ordered tow new military land rovers to go in the half relief vehicle depot 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 This weeks modelling time was spent... Creating a desk for the portacabin And further weathering of VGAs or VKA in this case.this is my least favourite one, as the base weathered Colour from Bachmann wasn't great. I'm not sure I've gone bit heavy on this one. We'll see. It's till hard to find images of these vans circa 96/7/8. You can find as built or recent mainly so I'm going for in between. Dirty but not totally tarnished and rusty as they are today. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Wow, some great modelling there - you have done a superb job on the track weathering and concrete bridge in particular - I look forward to seeing more of this. p.s. Love the desk in the portacabin as well - it just needs a slightly 'yellowed' 1990s telephone and fax machine to complete the scene! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks, I could do with some more furniture ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Good stuff going on - Scalescenes do excellent interior furniture as well. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Ah now that's good to know, I might go for it. A lump of wood painted grey doesn't make a filing cabinet as I found out. Shame our printer is on the blink I wanted some posters for the walls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Got some of these today for the military depot Another VGA arriving tomorrow as well 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Cut the outline for the military vehicle store Tried a ' test shot ' of a door panel. The details a bit chunky. These ribs are 2mm painfully cut from styrene sheet. I think I'll have to get thinner, and in strip form as this will test my sanity otherwise 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Slow progress, but I finished the portacabin more or less Military vehicle shed is coming on, I'm waiting for a delivery of plastic strip to do the framing on the doors hopefully a bit more subtly than before On rolling stock, I'm hoping I can make this into 37116 in BR blue with transrail logo.its taking more work than I thought though 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Nice work here my mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Vacant space at the back is going to be an ASDA distribution facility, just like the one you see in all the photos of discotheque stabling point. I've used plasticard, scored, and then the gaps highlighted by crushed pastel. This will be over a foam board base. One panel done so far. The military vehicle depot doors continue to take shape. 40 mins a door to get to this. 8 to do ! Continue to buy stock. This 37 cost me a fortune on eBay as they are rare now ( I remember buying two in 2008 for £60 each ! Those were the days ). But this was still in the tissue when it arrived this week. I had to have a Dutch 37, but I don't have the will to mess it up as per EWS, so this will be in early 96 condition, and re numbered ultimately. That's it for now, hoping to make some more progress on Monday 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Decent gates nice and neat - not cheap the strip styrene either - in fact the whole hobby has gone bonkers pricewise. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 I agree, 5 ' of plank of reckon is going to be £500 total inc scenery . But it's my only do at home hobby so I guess I don't resent it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Nice 37s Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Great to see this recycle of your previous layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Lovely job Rob, will be interested to see 37116 when it's finished. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 4 of the eight military vehicle shed doors finished - disaster befell the other 4 as all the plastic rod fell off - that was my fault as I allowed the wood backing to get wet and warp. I've also had issues with the ASDA warehouse as the foam lard warped here as well. I've pretty much straightened it now, it's awaiting new sides and roof. Here it is in ultra low relief mode , behind my new 37 ( desperately needs weathering to match the seacows), And some new topes behind as well - must be a weekend with all this engineers kit. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Like your "dutch" 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Well the ASDA warehouse is finished, except for the ASDA sign, having PC issues at present trying to print that off. This chap has slipped out the door for a sneaky fag. He's also a spotter hoping to see something interesting in the yard, but alas, just one poor tope..... Finally he is rewarded as coal sector 37692 appears ! This is a new acquisition , just chipped but runs like a bag of scanners. I'll try another chip I think. Also my brand new 37242 needs to go back as it won't negotiate corners at all. Not happy with the 37 fleet at present. Next target is completing the military depot. Then I need to think about the fiddle yard - I'd like to make it semi scenic or raise I've got 5 feet of scenery and five feet of bare board. Seems a waste on a layout this small. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Very nice coal sector "37" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Anymore pictures of your Mainline 37 Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 It's sitting on the shelf for naughty engines ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Re 37242, have you tried slackening the screw on the top of the bogie tower Rob? I have had similar experiences with a Bachmann 37 some years ago and that fixed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hi rob, That's interesting - I'll have another look. I've only 2/5 37s serviceable at present - doesn't matter too much as I'm not running the layout until such time as its closer to being finished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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