big T Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 concrete area looking superb, real inspiration for some future modelling. One thing I noticed is the two liquid containers are upside down as the metal pallet part is the base, the top has a round plastic cap on which you could put a little paint on. I have some which I have made to look part full of liquid by using thinned down paint dripped in between the mesh impressions. Different colours for different liquids such as pale red or pale yellow for diesel and green or blue for anti freeze. Hello and thank you! I see that now, and have corrected my daft mistake! Thanks for the advice on the colours of the fluids contained - makes sense! Thank you for your comments they are very welcome! Cheers Trev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 i realy like the looks of this layout good work Thank you! Appreciate your kind comments. Its getting there slowly! Cheers Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 concrete area looking superb, real inspiration for some future modelling. One thing I noticed is the two liquid containers are upside down as the metal pallet part is the base, the top has a round plastic cap on which you could put a little paint on. I have some which I have made to look part full of liquid by using thinned down paint dripped in between the mesh impressions. Different colours for different liquids such as pale red or pale yellow for diesel and green or blue for anti freeze. Imdont think diesel would be stored in an IBC container Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 I think im going to do a pale blue for glycol and maybe a pale yellow for some kind of lubricant or hydraulic fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Its been a few days since I last posted as Ive been down in that there London with SWMBO spending all of my hard earned on luxury hotels and stuff for her 40th.. Anyhoo, looking back through my posts, I really should have sketched out what I envisaged my track plan to be, but instead of planning, this time I thought I'd make it up as I went along. (Which probably shows!) I imagine this approach won't be to most peoples tastes, and there may be some track- layout-based faux-pas that I may have committed (I can think of one straight away!) So, better late than never, here is a quick track plan I have sketched up which gives an insight into the overall arrangement. It seems to have squashed the image whilst uploading, and the sketch isn't to scale. The overall dims are 12' long x 2' wide (3 x 4' boards) plus a 4' fiddle yard which I haven't sketched and this will be the other side of the roadbridge. Cheers Trev Edited September 27, 2016 by big T 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 That's a great sketch . Can see clearly what gives now. I'm sure we've all made some track boo boos compared with real world - can't see anything too obvious in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) As its been payday recently,I’ve been re stocking and buying some new bits and bobs. I have also purchased some 2mm ply as recommended by Mr. UKPepsi for the platform tops, from: www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk For around a tenner I have had some really nice quality ply, and have made a template and cut out as required. Last night was spent sanding. Hopefully by the weekend, the platform tops will be painted, ready to receive coping stones. I’ve got some new locos and wagons arriving (3 x class 60's and a couple of 37's), some of which will be renumbered. I have ordered new decal sheets and nameplates, hopefully these will be here for the weekend. I’ve also ordered another of the Ancorton Models security fence kits for the P-Way depot, which should be ready for painting and fitting over the next few days. I have also received a delivery from Express Models, and have ordered several variations of light fittings:- · "Cromer" style circular luminaires for the platform · Street lights for the P-Way depot · Buffer stop lights. (I need another 5 or so!) I love the quality of these fittings and think they are some of the best out there in relation to scale and looking 'right'. I work for a National M & E contractor have a bit of experience in this area! And finally I have a few weathering commissions and an exciting weathering project to work on for a good friend. Luckily I have a week off in October and I think a good couple of days hard graft should bring me still no closer to the end goal ha ha!.. Next on the list are lighting and pelmets, L.E.D. strips and all that jazz! Cheers for now Trev Edited September 29, 2016 by big T 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 60's!!!! All in one shopping spree?! Your very lucky indeed haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 As its been payday recently,I’ve been re stocking and buying some new bits and bobs. I have also purchased some 2mm ply as recommended by Mr. UKPepsi for the platform tops, from: www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk For around a tenner I have had some really nice quality ply, and have made a template and cut out as required. Last night was spent sanding. Hopefully by the weekend, the platform tops will be painted, ready to receive coping stones. I’ve got some new locos and wagons arriving (3 x class 60's and a couple of 37's), some of which will be renumbered. I have ordered new decal sheets and nameplates, hopefully these will be here for the weekend. I’ve also ordered another of the Ancorton Models security fence kits for the P-Way depot, which should be ready for painting and fitting over the next few days. I have also received a delivery from Express Models, and have ordered several variations of light fittings:- · "Cromer" style circular luminaires for the platform · Street lights for the P-Way depot · Buffer stop lights. (I need another 5 or so!) I love the quality of these fittings and think they are some of the best out there in relation to scale and looking 'right'. I work for a National M & E contractor have a bit of experience in this area! And finally I have a few weathering commissions and an exciting weathering project to work on for a good friend. Luckily I have a week off in October and I think a good couple of days hard graft should bring me still no closer to the end goal ha ha!.. Next on the list are lighting and pelmets, L.E.D. strips and all that jazz! Cheers for now Trev I did notice DB cargo had put some 60 up for sale but isnt 1 in 1 scale a bit big for you ? and 3 of them he he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 3 60's!!!! All in one shopping spree?! Your very lucky indeed haha I am indeed haha! (but to be fair I do work pretty damned hard to pay for them!!! Well, I have just got home and there are boxes and parcels and all sorts waiting, happy days! Cheers Trev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) I did notice DB cargo had put some 60 up for sale but isnt 1 in 1 scale a bit big for you ? and 3 of them he he Ive seen a few of the ex MG ones and theyre stripped!! Ive driven most loco types, but not a 60! Plus I don't think they would fit in my garage!!! hahaha!!! Cheers Trev Edited September 29, 2016 by big T 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Had a bit of a play tonight. Its been one of "those" evenings! Cheers Trev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I'm loving the long grass. There's something abut a train creaping along on hidden rails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 looking good, love the overgrown siding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I'm loving the long grass. There's something abut a train creaping along on hidden rails looking good, love the overgrown siding Thanks guys. I hadnt intended for it to be so overgrown! I think it was me being a bit enthusiastic with the Grassmaster! Cheers Trev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I can spot the perfect place for the benches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Looking really good Trev. Even if it was over done I agree with Rob that the shunter looks superb in the long grass. Looking forward to seeing your new aquisitions. Nice weathering on the tractor by the way. Cheers Marcus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Fantastic pictures ! Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 I can spot the perfect place for the benches Hopefully on the platform Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share Posted October 2, 2016 Looking really good Trev. Even if it was over done I agree with Rob that the shunter looks superb in the long grass. Looking forward to seeing your new aquisitions. Nice weathering on the tractor by the way. Cheers Marcus Thanks Marcus! Yeah can't wait to get my new stuff Cheers Trev Fantastic pictures ! Very nice. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Hi folks, Its been a bit quiet in the garage of late. I did plan on trying to get some plywood for the backboards on Sunday, but a surprise hang over put pay to that! I met up with my supplier of traction on Monday night which resulted in bringing home 2 x 60's and a cracking model of 37116, (photos below).. The 60's will need a bit of jiggery pokery but nothing serious. I intend on leaving 60026 in EW & S red, with the RF Coal Tug becoming 60090 'Quinag'......A firm favourite from many moons ago.. They will receive bits such as skirts, horns, train brake and main res hoses, then ill give them a liberal coat of muck. I would like to fit them with sound, but I think 37116 will get the treatment before the 60's. Last night I managed an hour and got the remainder of the security fence up. Some bits are a little shaky, and refuse to co operate vertically. These posts may need bolstering but overall I cant fault the quality of the Ancorton laser cut kits. Next area to be worked on is the WRD itself, as its the area of which I have actually done the least! Cheers Trev 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 great locos to add to your fleet the ews tug is very nice has it been lightly weathered some great photos mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I also have the EWS 60026, a very nice example isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I've also got a 60026 and my version of 37116 ! Nice additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 great locos to add to your fleet the ews tug is very nice has it been lightly weathered some great photos mate.. Cheers mate Yes its been dirtied. Needs a wee bit more matt muck on the roof tho. Cheers Trev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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