Hither Green TMD project Chunnel and Workbench

[47606odin]

Proof of concept.

 

It’ll be dark in the shed, so it needs to look like daylight out the back

 

 

[47606odin]

I should be so ashamed really. Just a bit of fun

 

 

[Baggies1961]

Unfortunately I can very much associate with that a tidy up needed too me thinks!

[47606odin]

These bogies arrived today from shapeways, nicely detailed but a very rough surface. 
 

they’ll take a bit of fettling, but will look good when done I think. 
these are for my TML wagons. Should be a fun little project

 

 

 

[Hal Nail]

On 11/03/2022 at 05:45, 47606odin said:

they’ll take a bit of fettling

Nicely understated way of putting it!

That finish is almost as bad as a railmatch rattle can

Edited March 12, 2022 by Hal Nail

[47606odin]

 

[47606odin]

It’s all getting rather grubby

 

[Baggies1961]

Great effect you got there Ian. Looking forward to the next phase.

[47606odin]

11 hours ago, Baggies1961 said:

Great effect you got there Ian. Looking forward to the next phase.

that'll be bench cleaning, as it’s covered in weathering powders lol

[Hal Nail]

3 hours ago, 47606odin said:

that'll be bench cleaning, as it’s covered in weathering powders lol

Now call me tight, but I work on a new sheet of paper for each colour, and the residue goes back in the bottle!

 

Actually that's a lie. I re-use the same bit of paper.

Edited March 16, 2022 by Hal Nail

[47606odin]

1 minute ago, Hal Nail said:

Now call me tight, but I work on a new sheet of paper for each colour, and the residue goes back in the bottle!

 

Actually that's a lie. I re-use the same bit of paper!

lol

 

i try not to spread it everywhere, but you know how it is when  you start slapping it on

[Hal Nail]

Just now, 47606odin said:

lol

 

i try not to spread it everywhere, but you know how it is when  you start slapping it on

Actually joking aside, I dunk a brush in the powder, then dab it a couple of times on the paper before going to the model. I find the initial dab often leaves more tint, so easier to get an even finish that way.

 

Do you seal powders afterwards? I never do as the contrast between powders and paint finish is a nice effect but you do have to be careful picking things up (although that's probably no bad thing anyway!).

[47606odin]

6 hours ago, Hal Nail said:

Actually joking aside, I dunk a brush in the powder, then dab it a couple of times on the paper before going to the model. I find the initial dab often leaves more tint, so easier to get an even finish that way.

 

Do you seal powders afterwards? I never do as the contrast between powders and paint finish is a nice effect but you do have to be careful picking things up (although that's probably no bad thing anyway!).

generally yes, a coat of varnish. If I want a sheen on the paint then I dry brush satin or gloss varnish on the painted area to give a contrast in finish

[47606odin]

Well, we appear to sort of be back up and running.

 

photos appear to be missing, but glad to see the adverts work 🥸

[47606odin]

End wall completed, and glued in. 

Boarded up door, boarded up.

 

 

 

[47606odin]

The floor coming in the shed.
4 layers.
1, plywood baseboard, 2, cork layer, 3, first layer of card, 4, top textured layer of card, which finishes flush with the wood used to make the pit inserts.

 

 

[pwr]

Very impressive

 

Paul R

[47606odin]

Well, things are moving forward again. 
 

56063 (as it will be) in construction sector (when I get the transfers) is on its way. No sign of 56099 (to be 56103) yet.

Also a Dapol sound fitted 122 (which I hope will run smoothly) is on its way to become a Route Learner in time. 
 

so plenty of modelling ahead, trouble is, all the OO stuff is clogging up the depot as I have no room to put them. 

Edited April 29, 2022 by 47606odin

[Baggies1961]

56 on its way? Have they landed now, you use Hattons dont you?

[47606odin]

4 hours ago, Baggies1961 said:

56 on its way? Have they landed now, you use Hattons dont you?

yes, they have landed. I have shifted my main business to Kernow and Rails. One 56 has departed Kernows and is now in Australia, albeit over east, but noting from Rails yet regarding my other 56 I preordered. They haven’t shown any in stock so I’m a little concerned I might miss out, but Hattons haven’t listed any yet either

[47606odin]

Bardon Hill nameplates ordered from Protoneo. Fox don’t do them in 7mm. Protoneo supplied me with Ramillies nameplate too, I ought to get round to fitting them and finishing off it’s weathering. So much to do, too much time spent collapsed on the sofa watching dross on the telly.

 

anyway, got to get on with ordering numbers now.

[D6775]

1 hour ago, 47606odin said:

So much to do, too much time spent collapsed on the sofa watching dross on the telly.

 

I have been exactly the same. When you can't get the motivation to crack on its very difficult.

[Baggies1961]

They appear to only have blue ones now. I stick with Tower as there service is superb and personal, regardless how busy Roger is he always spares some time for a chat.

[47606odin]

I’m not lacking in motivation, it’s just the shifts I work make it awkward, and I’ve been playing with the OO train set on the floor lol

[47606odin]

What a difference a few transfers make, all 4 tanks are different just to make it more interesting. Still have a couple to fit on the sole bar