Popular Post Tricky Posted May 7, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2017 Not posted for a while, due to a combination of ill health and not much going on at Monk's Gate, other than a bit of scenic work to the 'goods yard' entrance. 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Just oozes atmosphere, thoroughly enjoying this thread. As we say in parts of the Midlands "bostin" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've just discovered this thread and I must say what a cracking job you've made, buildings look especially life like with the painting/weathering, you must have a good eye sir. Please keep us updated on your progress. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted May 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2017 Ned is at last united with his dray...! Just need to devise a suitable and convincing load... 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Pedants hat on now, equine version of a rivet counter coming up, the horse harness is missing a 'back chain' - a flat link (curb) chain connected to the shaft staple - over the cart saddle - and to the other shaft staple. Other wise it's a very nice portrayal of a Midland Railway Lurry (not lorry). 19th / 20th century trade vehicles had to have the name and address of the owner or responsible person displayed on them by law, in the case of railway owned vehicles this was the chief goods agent or similar. An early form of vehicle reg. number in case of accident/incident. Best Wishes Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 Hi Guy, Ooh err... do you mean a chain going over the horse side to side connecting the shafts? With your reference to name and address, my photos of these vehicles only seem to show the lettering I have done...? Cheers, Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Yes Richard, the chain goes over the pad like thing where a saddle would be on a riding horse, it takes the weight of the shafts (especially two wheeled carts) and also anyone standing on the shafts to get on the lurry. With regards to the name and address this was usually quite small and sign written or an enamelled/brass plate etc. I must say the model horse is the best I've seen in a long time, quiet often these look like escapees from a childes farm set. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Great, thanks for the clarification Guy, I will attend to this shortly...! Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ned with his revised shackles. I await approval or otherwise...! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ned with his revised shackles. I await approval or otherwise...! it's a shire delight. Davey 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Ned with his revised shackles. I await approval or otherwise...! Me and Ned are ready for a days work now! Regards Guy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks! Although Ned looks like he's floating ever so slightly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Johnson Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Great work Tricky. Brilliant signal with 'stays', brickwork, stonework etc, and little building is exquisite(maybe a thin paper overlay on door to give it some extra relief?) Paintwork on brickwork is quite special. Can't quite get my head around 'geography' of that left hand corner, does street disappearing into distance cut straight across lines entering tunnel? Can't wait to see how you tackle the other buildings. Jusf brilliant Les PS.just rename it Midland Memories then it can be anywhere you choose! Edited May 12, 2017 by Les Johnson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hi Les, thanks for your encouraging comments....the road to the left is a little bit of fun trickery really; it has a mirror at the back to give the illusion of it continuing and giving artificial depth. Of course real life is suspended here with the route of the railway, as happens in quite a lot of places on this very minimal layout. If you read earlier in the posting, it's more of a series of views than a slavishly followed prototype... far from it...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 By the way, if anyone is vaguely interested, the signal post stays are cotton thread which runs through tubing in the 'ground' and has little weights suspended underneath so they stay taught. There's nothing less convincing than saggy stays...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted May 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks! Although Ned looks like he's floating ever so slightly... I think I would if I lost that much weight in a morning... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 A productive day at Monk's Gate. A good start made on the row of structures to represent a cameo of loading/unloading facilities, offices and warehouse. I cut away the backscene behind the middle section of awnings and made a deeper section to give more depth to the loading bay. This is painted black along with the areas behind the buildings. Window blanks are cut for all the windows and will have glazing bars fitted. Next is to cover with Das ready for brick-scribing. The missing section at the top of the left hand building is awaiting a decorative carved 'MR' panel...hopefully. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Are you going to carve the 'MR' by hand? in relief would probably be prototypical. Well proportioned building group - following with interest. Best Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Are you going to carve the 'MR' by hand? in relief would probably be prototypical. Well proportioned building group - following with interest. Best Guy Hi Guy, yes, it was my intention to have a go at carving it in relief as per a picture I found on line somewhere. Here is a photo of the result. A cruel enlargement as they say...! Richard 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted May 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi Guy, yes, it was my intention to have a go at carving it in relief as per a picture I found on line somewhere. Here is a photo of the result. A cruel enlargement as they say...! Richard London Road bridge, Leicester. From memory I thought it might be terracotta but it is in fact stone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 London Road bridge, Leicester. From memory I thought it might be terracotta but it is in fact stone.That's the one.... thanks.Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guius Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 London Road bridge, Leicester. From memory I thought it might be terracotta but it is in fact stone. One of these originals would look very good in my garden! When you consider the time and skill that went into producing such as this we can only hope to do it justice in model form. Best wishes, Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted May 26, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2017 A busy and productive few days on Monk's Gate, the office building and warehouse are largely complete and the two covered loading bays have begun to be painted. I need to make quite a few crates, boxes, barrels and assorted goods to populate the loading area and give it a busy feel. Also need some porters to really set the scene. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted May 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2017 Excellent! I particularly like the entwined "M & R", very effective and atmospheric. The round wall tie plates are also a very nice touch. Looking forward to the next update:-) Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks Dave, I had a few attempts at the wall plates but in the end cut down the ends of some Slaters barrels, and added the centre bolt detail. Those on the warehouse are again Slaters from their buffer housing moulding. I am in the middle of making some crates and other random boxes and general goods to clutter the loading bay. Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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