Tricky Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 I think I might be settling on a mix of red lead and black. Partly because I’ve started the glazing with black bars and partly because I think two-tone will look quite interesting. I know this probably is the least plausible colour scheme but i’m thinking black for the glazing and red for the casings and cabin below glazing and upper works. What do you think Compound?! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) If you are not sick of hydraulic cranes by now, there are some good views here - https://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?W=4&F=0004&Step=1&screenwidth=1440 With a few others here - https://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?search=1&screenwidth=1440&pixperpage=50&searchtxtkeys=warehouse+Crane&lastsearchtxtkeys=dock+Crane&withinresults=&searchphotographer=&wwwflag=&lstformats=&lstorients=All+Orientations&captions= Another maker was East Ferry Road Engineering Works Ltd who were big suppliers to Millwall Docks. The products of the various makers were almost identical in appearance. Edited August 29, 2018 by Osgood 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 If you are not sick of hydraulic cranes by now, there are some good views here - https://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?W=4&F=0004&Step=1&screenwidth=1440 With a few others here - https://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?search=1&screenwidth=1440&pixperpage=50&searchtxtkeys=warehouse+Crane&lastsearchtxtkeys=dock+Crane&withinresults=&searchphotographer=&wwwflag=&lstformats=&lstorients=All+Orientations&captions= Another maker was East Ferry Road Engineering Works Ltd who were big suppliers to Millwall Docks. The products of the various makers were almost identical in appearance. There are some very good views indeed. Not only of cranes but of the general environment of the time. I find this sort of thing quite fascinating. Thanks for posting Osgood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted August 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2018 What do you think Compound?! Seeing as you ask, on the basis of this photo my money is on the Avon Wharf cranes being all over red lead in 1898. But looking through the photos in Osgood's second link, it's clear that other schemes were in use - in this one - which seems to be LNWR - the plinths are clearly a lighter colour than the crane parts and the cabins, though the latter are mounted differently. In this one, which may be NLR, the cabin is painted signal-box style. So I'd say that since you are not exactly building Avon Wharf c. 1898, you've got a free hand! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Seeing as you ask, on the basis of this photo my money is on the Avon Wharf cranes being all over red lead in 1898. But looking through the photos in Osgood's second link, it's clear that other schemes were in use - in this one - which seems to be LNWR - the plinths are clearly a lighter colour than the crane parts and the cabins, though the latter are mounted differently. In this one, which may be NLR, the cabin is painted signal-box style. So I'd say that since you are not exactly building Avon Wharf c. 1898, you've got a free hand! Yep, free hand it is then. I'm now approaching crane over-load...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2018 I finished this lamp yesterday. I’m quite pleased with it really. Wow - erm, just wow ... <picks jaw up from the floor!>. Am I allowed to ask how it was done .. or is that a trade secret The standard of your modelling, never ceases to amaze, really well done. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Not at all! The base is s simple fabrication of brass tube and rod, the finial is a bit of ebony turned in the lathe. The lamp itself is a bit complicated to describe though, basically I drew the folded-out shape on autocad and transferred the print onto some clear plastic packaging (strawberry punnet to be exact!) with my favoured nail varnish method. Then cut it out, then laminated crystal clear tape over it, then scribed the folds, then folded it up and glued it to a plasticard top and bottom with pva. Easier to do than describe. I’ve got to make another for the corner of the office so I’ll take some photos next time. I’m thinking of marketing the artwork for the lamp as part of the Monk’s Gate Models range... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) It did take a few attempts to get it right though. Edited September 6, 2018 by Tricky 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted September 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2018 (edited) Sounds relatively simple, but so effective!! Yes you should market it. Intrigued how you’ll get the gas flame inside!! Hehe Edited September 6, 2018 by MarshLane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Here’s the crane in its new ‘basic’ colours, before any weathering or toning down. I quite like the contrast between the black and red with a few details picked out like the cast number plate and handrail. Frank needs to look lively though or Mr Knight will have words. Although in close-up he doesn’t look too well. 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted September 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2018 Superb. Is there actually any rail access to the crane? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Superb. Is there actually any rail access to the crane? No. That’s part of the make-believe ‘off-stage’ bit. The same make-believe that has the main line disappearing into the side of the warehouse!! It’s called Make It Up As You Go Along.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Frank has just informed me that the building site off to stage left is where the new track serving the crane will be. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Superb. Is there actually any rail access to the crane? Stephen, your observation has prompted me to have a flash of inspiration in the night! I’m going to put the remains of buffer stops of a siding that served the crane to the left of the crane, the rest of the track having been demolished along with the wall. Convinced...?! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKR Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 This gets better and better....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted October 2, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2018 After what seems like an age, a couple of update pics, first up, the bracket lamp on the corner of the office building. The bracket and lamp top are commercial, whilst the lamp shade itself is mine, made from an Autocad template transferred onto the top of a yoghurt pot. It would be remiss of me not to mention that there is more info on this on my website! Next up, you may recall Compound pointing out that the crane didn’t serve a siding, so I decided to carry out some alterations, adding the remains of a siding buffer stops, the idea being that the building works are all to do with re-aligning this siding. This shot is shortly after attacking the polyfilla ground with a chisel...! A brave move. And now a bit of track added - looks a bit silly! And lastly, real oak buffer stops added - looking better! Next will be to add some polyfilla back to bed it all in, plus the remains of some ancient ballast where the track has been ripped up. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 I think the siding is finished, maybe a bit of a tickle with a dry brush plus I think I have a couple of white metal workmen somewhere which may be pressed into service to lean on their shovels. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 My attention is turning to the right hand end, where the tracks disappear under the bridge by the wagon turntable. I’ve often considered this unfinished, and the opening too large as it doesn’t form enough of a scenic break. So the other day I was flicking through my Midland Records and came across a photo of Wicker Goods Warehouse in issue number 8. This shows a set of buffers hard up against the entrance to the warehouse. This gave me food for thought and so what I will do is make a large set of sliding doors, showing them slid back for access to the left hand siding; the right hand siding coming off the turntable at an angle will have the buffer stops on it and fixed doors immediately behind it set as far back in the opening as I can. Here’s a photo of the area in question, probably not very easy to describe but hopefully all will become clear...! Making it up as I go along - again! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Just found the time to read this thread over the last few days as a link from your 'Midland in London' thread hence quite a lot of likes. Now a follower, and really enjoying your modelling. Martyn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Thanks Martyn, glad you’re enjoying it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Amongst other things today, I painted this wheelbarrow. And lettered the dray, ready for final assembly. Edited November 10, 2018 by Tricky 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Have you forgotten yet?... Look up, and swear by the Green of the spring that you’ll Never forget Siegfried Sassoon 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted November 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2018 Loaded...? Or unloaded...? 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted November 11, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 11, 2018 Loaded gets my vote. With the loader sat having a rest with his back against one of the chests Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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