dasatcopthorne Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 That's a very convincing representation of the Tyneside MLV. Stephen Yeah. Fabulous, isn't it! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 27, 2017 Author Share Posted September 27, 2017 Yeah. Fabulous, isn't it! Dave One of two I have, here is a snap of the other on my old layout 'Marine Park' 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted September 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2017 Oh I loved that....Mowbray Road bridge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 One of two I have, here is a snap of the other on my old layout 'Marine Park' The bits in the topics. Is that how you made that fantastic Parcels Car? Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 The bits in the topics. Is that how you made that fantastic Parcels Car? Dave. Hi Dave, I made one in the b/w photo and bought the other on ebay. The One I made has the components you can see in the photo and a Bachmann chassis. The one I bought, looks scratch built, although it has some inaccuracies and runs like a clog, it will need work to bring it up to a reasonable standard. thanks for the interest, Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 The bits in the topics. Is that how you made that fantastic Parcels Car? Dave. Hi Dave, Just a thought, or maybe it's my suspicious mind, but you aren't trying to get me to take credit for the model you built? I take it that's the one off ebay? IB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) Hi Dave, Just a thought, or maybe it's my suspicious mind, but you aren't trying to get me to take credit for the model you built? I take it that's the one off ebay? IB Not at all, Ian. Now I've re-read the thread i see it could look like that. No. Just wanted to 'bid it up' a bit. :-)) Edited October 3, 2017 by dasatcopthorne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Still trying out different 'flats' for the back scene, these are old photos of South Shields colourised using http://demos.algorithmia.com/colorize-photos/, then using Publisher a touch of transparency Not a parcels van in sight. The Burton House needs to be straightened a bit. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Some progress shots, roofs and windows next, tremor is terrible at the minute, so will be using laser cut window frames, 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Handyside Tagarine (left) and the Alnwick Castle pub (right) nearly done. I'm waiting for some printed chimney pots and guttering. The footbridge on the right runs from Baring Street to Pilot Road, for those of you familiar with the area, The closer of the two tracks is the South Shields to Monkwearmouth Line (via the coast) the further one is the Harton line running from Westoe Pit to the former Stanhope and Tyne drops. Wot larks rewriting the railway history of South Shields! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Making progress with Pilot Street, which runs along the rear of the layout and parallel to Wapping Street which fronts the River Tyne, (Well in my world anyway!) just some guttering to do and chimneys. After that I have to finish the Tyne Dock Engineering complex, which is about 3/4 done, we'll get there!! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 Supposed location of Tynebank, although I have moved around other features of South Shields, such as comical Corner and T.D.E. I will in due course superimpose the track plan onto an O.S map. I have also kept buildings long after they were demolished. Never let fact stand in the way of visual effect! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Looks great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 .Here is a map which shows the position of Tynebank with respect to the river, I have moved some landmarks about a bit on the model for effect. My apologies to Sand Dancers everywhere. Actually I'm considering a name change to either Pilot Road or Shadwell Street just to nail the location. Cheers all, there will be no more posts until after Xmas, so Complements of the Season and Happy Modelling to you all Ian B 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2017 Great work Ian, this sand dancer is certainly not offended. Regards, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted December 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 6, 2017 Great work Ian, this sand dancer is certainly not offended. Regards, Tom Nor this one. Funnily enough Ian, Tom and I knew each other in previous lives - same school, and model club at one time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hi Guys, Happy new year to you all, last few snaps for a while, we are having some house modifications done, including an overhaul to the railway room to make it more accessible. , Last building on Pilot Street. Demolition is taking place and clearance of the old riverside buildings is underway. Tynedock Q6 light to Wearmouth Colliery passes between T.D.E and Tynebank box. Next building project, Pilot Street Box, this is a bridge box to cover the left hand exit on the higher level, thanks to Chris P for the inspiration! Last one for now. All the best Ian B 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Brilliant 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted December 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hi Guys, Happy new year to you all, last few snaps for a while, we are having some house modifications done, including an overhaul to the railway room to make it more accessible. DSC00196.JPG, Last building on Pilot Street. Demolition is taking place and clearance of the old riverside buildings is underway. DSC00197.JPG Tynedock Q6 light to Wearmouth Colliery passes between T.D.E and Tynebank box. DSC00199.JPG Next building project, Pilot Street Box, this is a bridge box to cover the left hand exit on the higher level, thanks to Chris P for the inspiration! DSC00200.JPG Last one for now. All the best Ian B Makes me feel homesick, Ian! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 Makes me feel homesick, Ian! Yeah, we could be in the Westoe, having a few, then to the Cri before going onto the Chelsea Cat!! Have a great New Year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted December 31, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yeah, we could be in the Westoe, having a few, then to the Cri before going onto the Chelsea Cat!! Have a great New Year Nah, upstairs in the Stag's Head, for the music. Too many liners and pistons flying in the Westoe, or star sights that put folk in the middle of Saudi! I wish you could bottle the atmosphere in your layout and send it to me! TDE, the lot...love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Nearly finished, the room provides better access and surprisingly enough cupboard space for all the junk I have amassed over the years. Tynebank will be cantilevered off the longer wall. I hope to be back modelling next week. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted January 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2018 Really great stuff Ian. Your version of the light blue used on huts agrees with my memory, NYMR have it far too light and wishy washy (or perhaps it was a local thing). Your new room looks very nice, I look forward to lots of modelling from you. My places of worship downtown were the Voyager, then to the Tavern, then to the Royal Curry House (other pubs, nightclubs and restaurants were available). Regards, Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looks like a really good layout space! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2018 Never had you down for the Voyager, Tom! Great to see things coming together, Ian - I await with bated breath for the next instalment. That blue.....I'm tending to the wishy-washy version - but was it just weathered out? No wonder people disagree over colour of things so much! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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