bridgiesimon Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 1 hour ago, rovex said: Hope your going to have a guitar shop. How else are we going to get music with rocks in? Interesting you should mention that, the third shop in this structure is going to be a musical instruments shop, got a few on order and am going to make a few guitars from scratch, any decent ones for the window, worse ones can go at the back hehe. Am thinking 'Glod Glodson's Shop with Rocks in' (Found on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/Az29iAEQgIUHLfjbM-F0vos/?lp=true) Best wishes Simon 10 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB-AU Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) Will the station have a stall selling the Ankh-Morpork Times? You could have fun with the headline posters. Cheers David Edited January 19, 2020 by DavidB-AU 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted January 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2020 It looks a bit elvish to me... Seriously though, you've got a good look to what you're doing, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bridgiesimon Posted March 23, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 A little update - I have been stuck at home self isolated since Thursday due to my wife having a viral exasperated asthmatic attack, so not much else to do, I got out a couple of Hornby pug 0-4-0 chassis I acquired a while ago and started thinking. A few hours later, this appeared before me - I have added more details since this piccie was taken - handrails, filled caps etc. I will add more piccies tomorrow when I return to the cabin of chaos! Best wishes Simon 19 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronL Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 (edited) Is that a Burleigh-Garratt? Needs a mention in the "Pugbashes" thread when it's done. (Sorry, just found it already has one). Love it. And that rather unconventional roof is just crying out to be finished in slate with a gargoyle perched on one corner. Best wishes Cam Edited April 9, 2020 by CameronL Found it in "Pugbashes". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyeti Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 This is brilliant, not to mention charming! It looks just right with the 28mm figures and chunky stock and I'm looking forward to seeing the engine build. Truth be told I've had thoughts of making a China Miéville layout in the same 'scale' and if that comes to fruition I'll be shamelessly cribbing ideas from this. What are (or were) the coaches you're using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) To start with I am using shortened Bachmann coaches (piccies posted back in January, page 4 of the thread) and was aiming to add a few kits from Chivers Finelines until they ceased trading. I am sure that as the project develops, I will start bashing/scratchbuilding something less 'American'. Best wishes Simon Edited April 15, 2020 by bridgiesimon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 A quick update, along side lots of other projects in N gauge, I know sorry! I have been painting figure for Ankh Morpork. The layout will have a decent population with several models from other suppliers on the list to acquire in the future - Completed so far, although the ones on the rear block need a coat of mat varnish for protection and to blend the finish. I work on a smaller block with a small batch of figures at a time so that I can be painting one while another is drying etc. I am finding this is quicker and less boring waiting - not one for watching paint dry! Naked lady will be mounted on the purple covered table behind her and set up with a painted in a room scene. 3 guys are identical but there is an issue finding 28mm scale seated passengers so I bought 4 of these to spread around in the coaching stock. The guy at the front will not stay with such a garish coloured face, this is the base coat and will have several highlight layers addedd before completed. Finally for today, this is the next batch to be getting on with, some were bought already painted, they will be stripped, primed and repainted. Best wishes and stay safe Simon 8 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted July 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) Hi Simon, Some seriously good work on those figures. You mention the challenge of finding seated passenger figures in 28mm; have you thought of looking for driver figures for carts, limbers, etc? Depending on the aesthetic you may find some useful 19th century style stuff out there. It would be worth looking at 'Warlord Games', or 'Perry'; as they manufacture in the UK they may be able, and willing, to sell you the figures without the rest of the gubbins. [Just a thought - see if Games Workshop still do any of their 'Mordheim' range online. The downside is that they'll be a lot more expensive than everybody else.] Hope that's of use. Regards, Alex. Edited July 1, 2020 by Alex TM Adding another manufacturer to list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted July 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2020 On 18/01/2020 at 23:05, bridgiesimon said: 'Glod Glodson's Shop with Rocks in' Just don't play 'Pathway to Paradise'! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmolly Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Glad to have found this thread! Just re-reading my Terry Pratchett collection. I hope you have your copy of Mrs Bradshaws Handbook or at the very least include her in your model as I am sure she would write a book on the light railway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bridgiesimon Posted July 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) Another quick update, I have been using an old narrow board to try the buildings together so check that it is going to work well and fits. Am really pleased so far Some of these buildings need small details adding/finishing etc such as completing the roofs, signage, glazing etc. They will be lit and most have interior details in some of the rooms. After a suggestion from a friend of mine, the pub/eatery at the end will be called 'The Wizard and Wench'. Am sure there is a story behind that name! Best wishes Simon Edited July 3, 2020 by bridgiesimon 17 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bridgiesimon Posted July 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 16, 2020 Back to roofing work for me today on the row of shops, I thought I would add a few piccies showing the process for making the tiles etc should anyone be interested in that so here goes - First of all, I paint a few sheets of cars grey ensuring that I blend in darker and lighter areas, longways to match the direction of the slates. When these are dry, note here that the card curls up as it dries, a few hours under a heavy weight straightened them enough to work with, I marked the back for the tiles. For AMKL, I have used tiles 10mm wide by 15mm long. Once cut into strips with a knife and straight edge, I end up with a load of strips marked out ready for cutting into separate tiles, scissors next. Here we are, a pot of tiles ready to get glued on individually. I also put a load of the tiles to one side and trim small nicks off the corners etc to 'roughen' them all up, for this layout, I do not want a neat perfect roof. Finally, after a few hours of adding the tiles, the roof is nearly finished, the ridge tiles need to be painted and then a dry brushing down the roof to finish. Best wishes Simon 13 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted July 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2020 Love it! Just the right amount of wonkiness 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 The next set of building are now on their way, the warehouse complex for the right hand end of the layout. I bought in a pack of A3 sheets of hard foam, like polystyrene but tighter similar to insulation stuff. Anyway, it is 10mm thick rather than the 100mm thick lumps I have already so ideal for walls etc. I marked out the parts, put out the windows and scribed the stonework before gluing and pinning together. Yes, the pins will be removed when the glue has hardened. Am pleased with it so far but lots to do including a working crane/hoist system to lift stuff off wagons and up to the upper floors. not sure how at the mo, but Russell, electrical guru I know, and I have been talking through options. Best wishes Simon 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardw1970 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I hope there will be animated Golems 'working' the winch/hoist mechanism? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Plan is to install a working crane/lift to the upper levels of the warehouse, not sure that I can get a golem animated though. defo an idea to consider! Best wishes Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bridgiesimon Posted July 27, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2020 I have done a little more work the last couple of days on one of the earlier buildings, the eatery - This is the building in question, when I get a sign sorted, it will be called 'The Wizard the Wench' The lower section, will get and add some piccies tomorrow, is the eatery/bar area with tables and a serving area. the lower floor on the left will get a kitchen interior added. I have been working on the rooms for the upper floor on the right hand side above the eatery area, one smaller single room and a larger double room - I am pleased hoe these are coming out so far. Kitchen next then. Best wishes and stay safe Simon 10 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 little additional info, the painting on the wall over the bed is a copy of the famous painting by Leonard of Quirm called the Mona Ogg, it is said that her teeth follow you around the room! Best wishes Simon 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted August 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2020 Simon: where did you get the painting and the poster of the patrician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 piccies fouond through google, quick search for 'Vetinari' and 'Mona Ogg' I think. cant find the Vetinari one again now, aargh! Mona Ogg still there though. Best wishes Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted August 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2020 Are you modelling the Seamstresses Guild? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 defo, that was one of the first building I worked on, piccie in the first post. Will have some bare boobies hanging out of windows etc, got to be done lol, maybe a poster for a ha'penny upright? Latest little bit of work on the upper floors over the 3 shops shown recently - This is the front of the building, this will sit on the shops when I have fitted the lights to the shop areas. (just noticed a slate bent over, will go and sort that in a mo) Here are the 3 interiors now they are made up ready to go in, very minimal detail this time as the rooms only have small windows. They will install like this, with a ceiling on each with the LED lights added. Best wishes Simon 8 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 mega update time, we now actually have a layout, well boards anyway but a MASSIVE step forwards - Now that we have the boards, I can finalise the track plan and lay it all then plan and construct the rest of the buildings which i have been waiting until now to develop. The area along the front will be the river/quayside/mud flats etc. I am thinking that a goo way to hide the board joint at the front will be with a wooden jetty sat on wooden piles slightly set at an angle over the joint with a structure on it as well as steps down to the water etc. the surface and structure then would be removable. Possibly this sort of an idea - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/530228556121799508/?nic_v2=1a2hlqHy7 Anyway, more info and piccies as we develop. Best wishes and stay safe Simon 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted August 14, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 14, 2020 That model you linked to looks perfect. You could have Wee Mad Arthur looking for rats in amongst the pier supports... Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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