jonny777 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I'm wondering if the fencing only looks that way because it is coloured white and stands out too much? Maybe it would look better if it was dark brown or black? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2016 Pete I like it all except the post and rail. It just doesn't fit in the urban environment mate. Try some steel palisade or chain link if you want a change from brick. There are reasonably priced laser cut versions of both on ebay or knowing you you could make some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 There's something alluring about a 31 with a white stripe... That looks good Rob. You're right, the white stripe certainly adds interest. I am tempted by a full-fat 31 but nervous about the chassis issues. Is yours ok? Pete I like it all except the post and rail. Have to agree with that Colin. I think darkening the rod as Jonny suggested might help but I still just don't think it's right. I'll take a look at all the other options available and may go for palisade with the spikey top. It's not a big deal to replace a little bit of fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 That looks good Rob. You're right, the white stripe certainly adds interest. I am tempted by a full-fat 31 but nervous about the chassis issues. Is yours ok? Have to agree with that Colin. I think darkening the rod as Jonny suggested might help but I still just don't think it's right. I'll take a look at all the other options available and may go for palisade with the spikey top. It's not a big deal to replace a little bit of fence. Langley do some nice spikey fencing - http://www.langleymodels.co.uk/acatalog/LM-F124.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 I like the Knightwing one too http://www.knightwing.co.uk/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?pid=184&cart_id= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Pete on the subject of "spiky fencing" I have always used the ratio spear fencing code 434 (The same as you used on the car park with North Street) The issue with this fence is the spikes on top just seem to fall off over time? I am in the process of changing them over on North Street now. To be fair the location of your fencing may be safer than on North Street, at the front, but thought it may be worth noting! All the best Darren NSE DAZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 For a minute I thought I was looking at North Street. That's not good!!! I am trying to make Limehouse look different and not just a copy. I think I need to try harder! Pete on the subject of "spiky fencing" I have always used the ratio spear fencing code 434 (The same as you used on the car park with North Street) The issue with this fence is the spikes on top just seem to fall off over time? I am in the process of changing them over on North Street now. I do like that spear fencing, Darren. You still see loads of it around today. You're right though... you just need to look at the Ratio fencing and the spears fall off. I had one tiny length of the car park fencing left over from North Street. Waste not, want not (see below). 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Pete, Your modelling is so good, you're stopping me starting a new layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Thanks Andy. That's very flattering, but I get to see all the bits that go wrong and end up in the bin. You don't! I always think there's room for improvement though. I think that's the bonus of building small(ish) layout after layout after layout. Eventually I'll get it right. Those that commit to the one big "layout of a lifetime" in a loft or a cellar only really have one chance. I've ordered some of the Knightwing palisade. You normally get 24 inches in a pack but I got a double pack for just a bit more green stuff. 48 inches of it should be ample for the whole layout. I'll pop down to the local ironmongers tomorrow (who have the most annoying radio ad spoken and sung entirely in "Norfolk" dialect) and see if there's any silver craft spray paint. I'll go insane having to paint that lot with a brush. In the meantime, I'll make a start on the road bridge surface and pavement and get the fencing swapped over as soon as it arrives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2016 They did have some ,back rh corner of shop! Do you ever go to Wells? There is a cheap shop there that sells aerosol cans called this and that. He didn't have any the other week but sometimes has decent sized cans of clear Matt varnish for £1.50. It's as good as humberol but a quarter of the price for more! For silver paint I use steel wheel silver from fastlane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2016 The fencing should be stock and people proof, at least until the locals make holes in it to create a short cut, hence the current fitting of pallisade fencing in vunerable areas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted April 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2016 I always reckon that part of modelling is chucking stuff away as it's one way of learning. Build something, it looks wrong so try again. Does anyone get it right first time? In my spares box I have lost ads of first attempts from both Bacup and The Mill, all of which I spent a fair bit of time on before deciding they weren't right, so started again. At least it's usually quicker second time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Just been ctaching up on the latest updates, you are certainly making good progress Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Do you ever go to Wells? Went to Wells once on a bank holiday. Couldn't find anywhere to park and nearly reversed the car off the quayside into the harbour. To top it all a bloody seagull flew off with my battered sausage... made me jump and then I dropped the rest of my chips. Haven't been back since. Edit: Hadn't thought of the car parts shop for silver paint. Thanks, Russ. Edited April 11, 2016 by Pete 75C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Nice little corner in the pic above Pete, It's coming on really well mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2016 Went to Wells once on a bank holiday. Couldn't find anywhere to park and nearly reversed the car off the quayside into the harbour. To top it all a bloody seagull flew off with my battered sausage... made me jump and then I dropped the rest of my chips. Haven't been back since. Edit: Hadn't thought of the car parts shop for silver paint. Thanks, Russ. Been an number of times to Wells next the sea and never been able to park. At least the railway is a bit out of town and we were able to park to ride it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2016 The car shop mixed me a big can of track grime, I have it somewhere if you want the code we used. We always go to Wells never seem to have bother parking but ,we don't normally go on bank holidays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Russ, As most places can mix to order, can I ask for the code please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold russ p Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2016 Ironically it's Tata foy8, ITPB grey mixed with a Matt rather than gloss varnish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie MB Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Let me guess the iron monger with the annoying ad: is it.Darrel Else "OI've got that!"? More seriously, it's looking really good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Ironically it's Tata foy8, ITPB grey mixed with a Matt rather than gloss varnish Do you have to specify Matt varnish, or is that part of the foy8 code, Russ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Let me guess the iron monger with the annoying ad: is it.Darrel Else "OI've got that!"? "Blyth & Wright, boy... Blyth & Wright!" </end Norfolk accent> 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenser Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Non-gangwayed Mk1 stock was finally withdrawn with the GN electrification scheme in 1976-7 . Think that's a bit early for you. I think the Stationmaster mentioned in another thread some time ago that the white bodyside stripe on 31s was a WR recognition measure for a subtype in the late 70s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2016 Non-gangwayed Mk1 stock was finally withdrawn with the GN electrification scheme in 1976-7 . Think that's a bit early for you. I think the Stationmaster mentioned in another thread some time ago that the white bodyside stripe on 31s was a WR recognition measure for a subtype in the late 70s Yes - the stripe on the Old Oak Class 31s indicated they were ETH fitted. However it was not white but pale coaching stock grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes - the stripe on the Old Oak Class 31s indicated they were ETH fitted. However it was not white but pale coaching stock grey. I agree, grey at first, but in May 1982 the stripe was clearly white, though I think this one is an FP (Eastern Region) based loco: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/image/8477-york-31-05-824jpg/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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