EKR Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Agree with loaded but worry slightly about how bright the signage is on the side of the wagon and the Glass label. Could just be the effect of photography, but would a printed black label have been so bright back in the day? Apols for being so "picky", but your modelling is so good it requires careful attention from your followers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Hmm. Fair points...the dray lettering was toned down from bright white. But, yes, the ‘Glass’ does possibly need a bit more toning down. All constructive criticism gratefully received...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted November 13, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2018 Loaded gets my vote. With the loader sat having a rest with his back against one of the chestsA bit like this perhaps...?! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 ...although I may need to make him a bit less oriental-looking...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 ...although I may need to make him a bit less oriental-looking...?! Or maybe he's the local rep for a Tea Co. awaiting delivery of your tea chests ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Too long for Oolong perhaps...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted November 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 17, 2018 These little chaps flew over from Giles’ place. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted November 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2018 The pigeons and seagull appear to be made from three layers of thickish material, one for the body then wings either side? Very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Oh dear. You are correct in your observation Stephen. That can only mean I haven’t blended the three layers very well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Ebenezer and Horace have turned up to see what can be done about the dock wall. Not much in the way of Health and Safety in them days... 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Too long for Oolong perhaps...? His real name is Shaun but he's always been known as Clipper on account of his oriental facial features. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) It's tenuous.... Edited November 21, 2018 by Tricky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Today I took delivery of 11 sets of sprung w-irons from Slaters - so guess what I’ll be doing in the new year...! Final scenic details currently being finished, although there will always be something to add. I’ve also got the long-suffering tank loco to rebuild (again) but this time with an ABC gearbox and radio control, and a new set of coupling rods. Plus some extra details from Laurie Griffin. So looking forward to getting to the completion of this project. It’s been great fun along the way. Happy New Year to you all. Tricky 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 31, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2018 Happy New Year, Richard. This all looks rather splendid. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tricky Posted January 5, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2019 Here’s a few overall shots of the layout, it is very nearly there. A few tweaks here and there. I am however going to make one more structure which will go above the right hand bridge nearest the front and will be a timber frame with a corrugated roof to given the impression of covering tracks which run over the railway on the curved bridge. I felt this corner was a little bare and needed some height to help ‘frame’ the scene a bit more. Photos to follow as construction proceeds. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2019 Today I took delivery of 11 sets of sprung w-irons from Slaters - so guess what I’ll be doing in the new year...! Final scenic details currently being finished, although there will always be something to add. I’ve also got the long-suffering tank loco to rebuild (again) but this time with an ABC gearbox and radio control, and a new set of coupling rods. Plus some extra details from Laurie Griffin. So looking forward to getting to the completion of this project. It’s been great fun along the way. Happy New Year to you all. Tricky ... and so on to that fleet of D299 5-plank wagons as seen in the photos: . 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) ... and so on to that fleet of D299 5-plank wagons as seen in the photos: DY1024 Bristol Avon wharf.jpg. Something like that Stephen, yes. Although the budget probs won’t quite stretch to a ‘fleet’! Edited January 5, 2019 by Tricky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Here’s my drawing for the timber framing, probably not very clear but in two sections so that it takes on a bit of a curve. I’ve cut most of the blanks from maple and planed them to section. Here I’ve cut the pieces to form diagonal cross braces and cut slots in each at an angle with a chop saw (one for the woodworkers - Queensquare!) to form half lap joints. Much easier than fiddling about trying to glue together as individual bits. And lastly, glued up and ready to be trimmed to size when dry. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2019 (edited) Just catching up Trickers. What a splendid layout. Each time I look at the photos, I find something new drawing my attention. An utterly absorbing model railway. A triumph. Rob. Edited January 5, 2019 by NHY 581 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2019 Just catching up Trickers. What a splendid layout. Each time I look at the photos, I find something new drawing my attention. An utterly absorbing model railway. A triumph. Rob. Wot 'e said, simply stunning. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Also catching up with this, it is exquisite and totally believable, your time spent has been well worthwhile Richard. May I also wish you a Happy New Year too. Grahame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Kynaston Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Here’s a few overall shots of the layout, it is very nearly there. A few tweaks here and there. I am however going to make one more structure which will go above the right hand bridge nearest the front and will be a timber frame with a corrugated roof to given the impression of covering tracks which run over the railway on the curved bridge. I felt this corner was a little bare and needed some height to help ‘frame’ the scene a bit more. Photos to follow as construction proceeds.ECCD94D4-D7DE-4216-B673-F3CA9FB136F6.jpegECAC4F72-0939-410C-ADFA-7D3A403BB5E3.jpegEC4111CB-9058-4D97-A2FE-4F3DF02B8BFC.jpeg50207476-C758-475C-9D81-4570294D4911.jpeg4C37BDCF-A2B6-4A20-B754-058E70133036.jpeg15E3BCCF-3DF6-4C44-BECA-2519962CD9E2.jpeg Wow, wow, wow, wow ... erm .. did I mention wow! I have been following your progress with this in the background since you started. For something that, I think is a fictional location, it really is a wonderful model. One can just imagine that off-scene to the left is one of the Onedin Line ships!! I really hope you are able to get this out on the exhibition circuit, either as a diorama or a working model, (or in BRM/MRJ) as it really should be shared and enjoyed. Just lately, the standard of work on several threads really does seem to have raised the bar on rmWeb, although I can decide if it has the effect of pushing other people (like me) to do better or making us think we should just pack up now! I jest, it should encourage and inspire, especially a step-by-step thread like this, to show people what can be done when you set your mind to it. Really well done Tricky, I hope you are immensely proud of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2019 Wow, wow, wow, wow ... erm .. did I mention wow! I have been following your progress with this in the background since you started. For something that, I think is a fictional location, it really is a wonderful model. One can just imagine that off-scene to the left is one of the Onedin Line ships!! I really hope you are able to get this out on the exhibition circuit, either as a diorama or a working model, (or in BRM/MRJ) as it really should be shared and enjoyed. Just lately, the standard of work on several threads really does seem to have raised the bar on rmWeb, although I can decide if it has the effect of pushing other people (like me) to do better or making us think we should just pack up now! I jest, it should encourage and inspire, especially a step-by-step thread like this, to show people what can be done when you set your mind to it. Really well done Tricky, I hope you are immensely proud of this. It's booked for MRJ as soon as Richard is happy that it's finished. Jerry 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2019 It's booked for MRJ as soon as Richard is happy that it's finished. Jerry As is only right and proper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 As is only right and proper! You are all too kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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