RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 20, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks for your comments. There does seem to be quite some gloom in the shed - by accident more than design, but I am very pleased with the result! Interesting that you mention the smoke, I think that one of the developments from sound fitted locos would be puff of smoke when the engine fires and then prepares to move off. Probably something that could be done with a Seuthe smoke generator, but perhaps these do not produce the correct black / acrid smoke that you get with the diesel engine! Wow!, just noticed that this thread now has reached 250 posts - I'm astounded that this layout has generated some much. Thanks to all for your comments. Edited March 20, 2011 by mudmagnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggy1953 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Thanks for your comments. There does seem to be quite some gloom in the shed - by accident more than design, but I am very pleased with the result! Interesting that you mention the smoke, I think that one of the developments from sound fitted locos would be puff of smoke when the engine fires and then prepares to move off. Probably something that could be done with a Seuthe smoke generator, but perhaps these do not produce the correct black / acrid smoke that you get with the diesel engine! Wow!, just noticed that this thread now has reached 250 posts - I'm astounded that this layout has generated some much. Thanks to all for your comments. If my memory serves me well, there was a layout at Ally Pally a couple of years ago that had smoke units fitted to sound dcc diesels, Cant remember the layout name but it was 'o' Gauge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 23, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2011 Oggy, thanks for comments. I'm not sure how much space there would be in 00 locos as the recent models don't have a great deal of space, but I'm sure someone will find a way. At least the 0 gauge locos have much more space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi A further update. I've been pondering what to do with the backscene behind the main depot building for sometime. I had thought about added a low-relief building or printed building on the backscene itself, but in the end decided that this may not frame the layout as well. So, I've added a few trees along the back. I place about a dozen basic trees first and took a couple of photos to see how this would look. I also emailed a photo to Darren01 (as 'Torrington' fame) for his opinion! Anyway the concensus was that the trees would be good, so I've added the foliage today and glued these in position. The signal still needs to be sorted and can't put it off any longer, so will need to get this finished in the next couple of days! I have added a few photos - what do you think? Edit - just noticed that the roof on the building has not been put back properly, hence the gap above the down-pipe. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2011 I like the trees - they disguise the join between the 3D model & 2D backscene. Can't see very well in these pics, but I imagine they also hide the corner joint of the backscene as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi Rich, Yes, you're right - the corner joint is also hidden! Next time, (on the next layout) I will use radius corners! However, in this case, the depth of the boards and trying to get the buildings as close to the corners as possible, it was not very feasible to radius the corner. Also, at the other end of the layout, where th bridge runs across as scenic break, having a radius corner just would not have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Totally fantastic, i have got so much inspiration from looking through this thread, you have a keen eye for detail, i have so many ideas going through my head now on how to detail mt depot layout. great work Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 26, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2011 Totally fantastic, i have got so much inspiration from looking through this thread, you have a keen eye for detail, i have so many ideas going through my head now on how to detail mt depot layout. great work Neil Thanks Neil, Glad to read that you find inspiration in Orchard Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hi Mudders, Those trees look amazing, I just reminds me of the trees in our yard that used to be GWR Barnstaple Victoria Road station. They seem to line the perimeter with trees to disguise the fact a station is there plus it acts as a sound deadener. Brilliant work! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Hi A further update. I've been pondering what to do with the backscene behind the main depot building for sometime. I had thought about added a low-relief building or printed building on the backscene itself, but in the end decided that this may not frame the layout as well. So, I've added a few trees along the back. I place about a dozen basic trees first and took a couple of photos to see how this would look. I also emailed a photo to Darren01 (as 'Torrington' fame) for his opinion! Anyway the concensus was that the trees would be good, so I've added the foliage today and glued these in position. The signal still needs to be sorted and can't put it off any longer, so will need to get this finished in the next couple of days! I have added a few photos - what do you think? Edit - just noticed that the roof on the building has not been put back properly, hence the gap above the down-pipe. Hi Richard I do like the trees in the background it like's a lot better than the blue screen at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 7, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2011 Hi not much to report and no photos to add, but have been working a few bits and pieces. I attempted to connect the wires to the signal arm and counter balance, but need to open up the holes with a small drill (need to get another drill bit). A few little areas of scenery have been touched up, so looking a bit better. I have also bought a Heljan 33 and fitted with Lenz Standard+ decoder and given a test run. This decoder works very well. A light weathering will follow. Still some work to do on the interior of the shed, but as mentioned before is going to be an on-going process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Very nice, like the trees as the backscene behind the depot, very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 9, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2011 Although the Heljan 33 shouldn't be used (should be keeping for my birthday in a few weeks), I couldn't resist taking a couple of photos on Orchard Road. As mentioned above will be lightly weathered. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Hi Richard You could not resist on taking them photo's. The class 33 look good as ex work's on Orchard Road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hi Mud, love the trees behind the depot, where or how did you make them, there the perfect size, colour n height for what im looking for. Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 23, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2011 Hi Mud, love the trees behind the depot, where or how did you make them, there the perfect size, colour n height for what im looking for. Cheers Neil hi Neil, Thanks for comment. Sorry for late repy, but have just got back from York on holiday (planned in to also visit North York Moors Railway and the railway show!). The trees are seam-foam, available from various sources but mine came from Green Scenes - look for 'forest-in-a-box'. These are actually old ones that I had in a box, that weren't used on a previous layout and ended up getting a bit squashed! I selected a dozen or so and gently eased out the 'trunks'. Each was then coated with scatter, building up various colours to add variety. Hope that this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 2, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi, dare I write - the layout is almost finished! Still a few more details to add to the interior of the shed, some of which have been added and can be seen on the photo. I couldn't resist another black and white shot with the 08 'on-shed'. I have added a few etch brass panels, quietly rusting away! Just under four weeks to go for the next exhibition - in Hayle and then followed the next weekend in Exeter. Very much looking forward to these and you come along, please say hello. A few more jobs to be completed before the exhibition. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tay Bridge Posted May 2, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi That interior detailing is just superb. getting lots of future ideas for mine! Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 2, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2011 Thanks Chris. I have a few more ideas for details on the benches and on the shelves, but making these in 4mm does take some patience and sanity (or is that in-sanity!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binesrail Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Awsome stuff there Richard! Love the photo of the 08 in the shed Keep it coming and cant waight to have another go on this one Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 11, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2011 Not much to report, but getting ready for the next show in a couple of weeks in Hayle and then Exeter. I have been working a Judith Edge kit for a class 06 (I know out of region, but destined for a new industrial layout at some point), so not much work on Orchard Road, although still need to finish the interior of the shed and weather another loco - will post photos when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrman Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi Richard, looking forward to seeing you at Hayle, should be a good show Hayle MRC May Show . See you soon Nigel B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I do love the inside to the shed, absolutely mind blowing. The fella reminds me of someone....... Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 15, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've not been doing very much on Orchard Road lately, but just need to finish off a few jobs ready for Hayle Exhibition in less than two weeks. However, I have been building a Judith Edge kit for a class 06 as mentioned in previous entry. I thought that a photo might be worthwhile. I still need to add some of the details to the engine casing and then clean up the solder. The interior of the cab needs finishing and then the roof adding. I also need to order the motor and gearbox, plus crankpins, which I forgot to buy when I bought the wheels! I won't be able to get finished in time for Hayle though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tay Bridge Posted May 15, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi used to be a couple of 06s that used to hang about Dundee early 80s. They were withdrawn there too. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookephotography/1465794832/in/set-72157605329209629 06 006 and 06 005 Got a few rides in and out of central platforms a few times when releasing 26s and 27s from Edinburgh/Glasgow stock. Ahhh the memories Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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