ianblenk Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) Some progress on the Tyne Dock engineering crane, as a starter I used the Cambrian GWR model, I rather liked the instructions and the Dali-esque way they had been written and illustrated. I have to make a boiler for it next (should be fun) If anyone is interested the ladder to the bridge box can be seen. There is an article it this months Modeller on building a bridge box in 2mm. Second snap is of a Q6, it is actually in what will be the Harton exchange siding for the former Stanhope Drops, which in my universe still exist and are used by the NCB, hence the repositioning of the TDE further to the East. Final snap shows the whole 4' of the layout. Edited June 10, 2018 by ianblenk 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2018 Mmm, lush. The shot of the Q6 looks like a fog is coming up the Tyne! (which is all mine, all mine....). Just so characterful Ian, I am so jealous of your skills. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Mmm, lush. The shot of the Q6 looks like a fog is coming up the Tyne! (which is all mine, all mine....). Just so characterful Ian, I am so jealous of your skills. Hi Neil, The fog is my crap photography!! Next is ballasting the upper level which I'm not looking forward to, I have some dyed fine grade shot blasting sand, which I have used before, it gives a close approximation of ash ballast, I'll use Johnson's Klear or whatever it's called these days, then on to the allotments, can you get 4mm pigeons? maybe Shapeways will print some ha ha. Speak soon Ian B 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi Neil, The fog is my crap photography!! Next is ballasting the upper level which I'm not looking forward to, I have some dyed fine grade shot blasting sand, which I have used before, it gives a close approximation of ash ballast, I'll use Johnson's Klear or whatever it's called these days, then on to the allotments, can you get 4mm pigeons? maybe Shapeways will print some ha ha. Speak soon Ian B Probably your best bet will be these Preiser ones, some shitehawks gulls in there too which will be useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Probably your best bet will be these Preiser ones, some shitehawks gulls in there too which will be useful. I was going to cut the tails off some squirrels (whitemetal ones), from a distance who would know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) I used the Preiser ones on 59th and Brewery sidings,there small. White doves Grey pigeons Ray Edited June 10, 2018 by long island jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted June 10, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2018 Need plenty shitehawks in South Shields! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted June 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2018 I think it was the Preiser ones I used on Felton Lane, repainted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 7, 2018 Author Share Posted July 7, 2018 Not from South Tyneside, but...…! I think there was one up at the Whitburn paper mill? Anyone know? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 7, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2018 I'm sure I have seen a photo of a Barclay in Whitburn, but I can't recall where I saw it. I was 'forced' to buy one of those models too, funnily enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Probably your best bet will be these Preiser ones, some shitehawks gulls in there too which will be useful..And there's me thinking I'm the only one left using the term "sh!tehawk" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 Steam crane at work in T.D.E. I still have to paint it. With work on the upper section (The through lines) nearly complete it's time to think about Tynebank Yard. 68427 has a run down to the staiths with coal for the London River. The branch also serves some riverside industries, the overheads are for the ES1 which will be running the riverside goods. After having delivered its' train of coal 63429 will return light to Borough Gardens (I know its' tender shouldn't be full! Wot no running lamps?) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted July 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2018 DSC00242.JPG Steam crane at work in T.D.E. I still have to paint it. With work on the upper section (The through lines) nearly complete it's time to think about Tynebank Yard. DSC00244.JPG 68427 has a run down to the staiths with coal for the London River. The branch also serves some riverside industries, the overheads are for the ES1 which will be running the riverside goods. DSC00246.JPG After having delivered its' train of coal 63429 will return light to Borough Gardens (I know its' tender shouldn't be full! Wot no running lamps?) The crew of 63429 are obviously partaking of a Newcastle Brown Ale via the convenient footbridge ! This just layout just gets better and better. Regards, Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 10, 2018 Author Share Posted July 10, 2018 The crew of 63429 are obviously partaking of a Newcastle Brown Ale via the convenient footbridge ! This just layout just gets better and better. Regards, Tom Probably in the 'Ferry' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2018 Ian, could I ask what colour you painted your hopper wagons please? Ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Ian, could I ask what colour you painted your hopper wagons please? Ta. I used Halfords' Red Primer'. They need to be weathered. I have started on some ballasting, using dyed shot blast sand (Extra Fine) Very tedious, my least favourite aspect! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks Ian. I went to paint one on Sunday, to find nothing suitable amongst the hundred or so tins of paint! Looking out the window at a bridge on my garden railway that is painted with that primer it seems a bit too bright to me - weathering time! I'm sure in earlier times (60's - ish) they had a more red tint than later, but it is impossible to see in photos as the colour varies in photos so much anyway! I recall noticing the change and 'spotting' the older ones. This all long before the body renewals. I also thought I had a photo of one of the 'million ton' wagons, but can I as hell find it! Those house moves again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 16, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just come across this black one...new to me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Just come across this black one...new to me. black hopper.JPG A bit of variety, I'll have a go at one of those. I usually use 'German Grey' for black (Tamiya) it gives a faded look 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tom shaw Posted July 18, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2018 Here's some rusty ones for more variety. https://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/40531143520/in/photostream/ http://www.oldtyneside.co.uk/page%20284/Page%20284%20002.jpg I've used Humbrol red-brown (100) on some hoppers I'm doing, they'll look ok with some weathering. I'll post when lettered. Tom 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 18, 2018 That first one really shows the more red-ish shade I recall on earlier wagons, Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Making a start on the allotments. I've used Severn Models for the sheds and greenhouse. I suppose the next weeks will be taken up making leeks, cabbages and cauliflowers from tissue paper. Sometimes I think it is all rather pointless. Cheers Ian B 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 DSC00247.JPG DSC00248.JPG DSC00250.JPG Making a start on the allotments. I've used Severn Models for the sheds and greenhouse. I suppose the next weeks will be taken up making leeks, cabbages and cauliflowers from tissue paper. Sometimes I think it is all rather pointless. Cheers Ian B Love the crees. But most of the leek men I knew grew chrysanths too. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 19, 2018 Not pointless Ian, it is a fantastic nostalgia trip for me. Chrysthants, yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Not pointless Ian, it is a fantastic nostalgia trip for me. Chrysthants, yes! . how do you make those out of tissue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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