Andrew P Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 I'm beginning to wonder if Andy's new layout will be out in the garden from the external location of those weathered engines. Yes you cant beat a bit of natural lighting, so now I just need to convince her Ladyship that a couple of holes in the Shed, and some Track around the Garden would be a GOOD IDEA, hahah. Doubt that would go down well. :no: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted October 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 26, 2016 Take down the curtains - that will let the natural light in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Not that long ago those weathered locos would have been exhibited hauling a train into Pencarne....sigh!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2016 OK. the FINAL version, I like this so it will do.................It's only a sign for a model and I'm more than happy now so thanks guys for all your help and advice, (I did try to find out how to download the correct font but gave up, life's to short). SIGN 3 - Copy.png Hi Andy, Not wishing to stick my nose in, but does this help you? Being a designer, i've got the full version of Photoshop and the Gill Sans font ... feel free to ignore or hit delete if its no good - i've also tied up the background for you. Hope its of use, but no problem if not! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 26, 2016 Author Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hi Andy, Not wishing to stick my nose in, but does this help you? Being a designer, i've got the full version of Photoshop and the Gill Sans font ... feel free to ignore or hit delete if its no good - i've also tied up the background for you. Hope its of use, but no problem if not! Rich Thanks Rich, that's BRILLIANT, Taa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2016 Your welcome mate. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I could be shot for saying this when we all know GWR engines were always spotless ....But I like the weathered 56XX. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Hhahaha Clive not a lot to see or comment on yet mate, I should have something up and running by Christmas, (not saying which year yet though,) hahhaha At the rate you tend to build stuff, I'm gonna say it'll be up and running by Christmas 2015!!! Look forward to seeing the (yet another) new project progress! Making me jealous especially considering I may have a layout finished by........ sometime around 2150 at the rate I'm going! All the best, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 At the rate you tend to build stuff, I'm gonna say it'll be up and running by Christmas 2015!!! Look forward to seeing the (yet another) new project progress! Making me jealous especially considering I may have a layout finished by........ sometime around 2150 at the rate I'm going! All the best, Peter Morning Peter, the reason mine gets built now is because I'm a 16.5mm gauge modeller not P4, and that I think makes a world of difference time wise, I'm sure you'll get there I the end, the difference is, I'm 66 and your about 16 so you have a few more years than me to get things up and running. Also it's important to enjoy WHAT you do no mater what scale or Gauge you model in. All the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 I could be shot for saying this when we all know GWR engines were always spotless ....But I like the weathered 56XX. Thanks Larry, yes I think I'll re do one of my Prairies like that 56XX, I'm quite pleased with it. Or I could do a 7mm Prairie, like on Trebudoc hahah Click on the image to get the full beauty of Andy York's work Picture courtesy of Andy York / BRM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I like the above shot. It is very much the kind of thing we aimed for in the early 1960's when time and money were short and everything with any pretensions to scale appearance had to be built. Today with so much ready-to-spend, ready-to-run and ready-to-plonk, it could be knocked up over a weekend in 4mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great to see you have started your next layout. Looks like it's going to be a real cracker. Really like the name especially the addition of "Bath Road", a nice choice. Looking forward to seeing how things progress. I am very impressed with your station names, please could you advise how you go about producing them. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Morning Peter, the reason mine gets built now is because I'm a 16.5mm gauge modeller not P4, and that I think makes a world of difference time wise, I'm sure you'll get there I the end, the difference is, I'm 66 and your about 16 so you have a few more years than me to get things up and running. Also it's important to enjoy WHAT you do no mater what scale or Gauge you model in. All the best. Ah yeah true point about the P4. It does take a lot more time, and for me more due to the extra cost! Still jealous of the rate (and quality!) at which you build layouts!! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great to see you have started your next layout. Looks like it's going to be a real cracker. Really like the name especially the addition of "Bath Road", a nice choice. Looking forward to seeing how things progress. I am very impressed with your station names, please could you advise how you go about producing them. John Hi John, Thanks for the comments etc. Re the Station name boards, I Googled = Western Region Station Signs, then copied one into Paint, now I didn't have the correct Type Face and Rich / Mash Lane modified mine, (see Post #79), my ORIGINAL is still in Post #1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 As a long time lurker to your efforts Andy just wanted to say I am looking forward to see this progress. I kind of live vicariously through RMweb and watching layouts grow is one of my pleasures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 So time to stop for a coffee, I've laid out the 3 boards and just laid some Track on to get a feel for what I want before fixing the side frames and Backscene's boards. I wanted to see if I could include the Turntable without the end looking to crowded, It may just work, the single Track at the back will climb to a higher level for the Branch Terminus all being well. The Station will be nearest the camera as per Pen Jct was. The other side of the Shed will be the Fiddle Yard plus some other bits still TBC. At the moment it's the junk yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 T Hi John, Thanks for the comments etc. Re the Station name boards, I Googled = Western Region Station Signs, then copied one into Paint, now I didn't have the correct Type Face and Rich / Mash Lane modified mine, (see Post #79), my ORIGINAL is still in Post #1. Thanks Andy, Where do you get them made. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just have room for a GWR branch (0 gauge) Hahahahahaha, only kidding mate.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 T Thanks Andy, Where do you get them made. John There not made John, there only an image on here. BUT there is a Firm that goes to Shows like Stafford etc that make them in a choice of 3 sizes, My Bitton one was done like that in Aluminium. And Glen Roy was done in a sticky backed Vinyl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 So a really good mornings work, 2 Boards almost done, I wont do the end panels until I have the Dowels and over centre latches which I'm picking up on Tuesday. You'll notice the notch out for the Wiring to pass through. The last board needs to be cut about 8 inches shorter so a bigish job in a small room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 You are not the only one on baseboard construction today Andy! It is looking good mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 There not made John, there only an image on here. BUT there is a Firm that goes to Shows like Stafford etc that make them in a choice of 3 sizes, My Bitton one was done like that in Aluminium. RM Web Live Coventry 052.JPG And Glen Roy was done in a sticky backed Vinyl. Barrow Hill 2012 Sep 22nd 23 rd 002.JPG John, Just remembered that the Glen Roy sign is actually printed on the white plastic sheet, not a sticky back plastic. see others in the back ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Some of us have to decorate........................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Some of us have to decorate........................... The RAILWAY ROOM I hope Peter, still get it out of the way and you'll soon be modelling again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 One of my daughter's bedroom. The lilac walls looked fine to me, but apparently grey is the new colour ........................... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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