RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 You say holidays with railways, and in my mind, I see this: Photo from wikipedia: Geof Sheppard [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] Goodrington Sands. Steam, blue skies and colourful beach huts. Nice! I wasn't going to enter this round, and with the deadline fast looming, theres every chance that I'll miss the deadline. However, beach huts and people are on order. Lets see if the bits arrive and I can get this modelled in time! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marly51 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) Lots of holiday memories of beach huts in Findhorn, but many of them were blown away during storms or washed out to sea! Good luck with getting the model finished on time, Captain Albino! Edited September 16, 2019 by Marly51 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 16, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thanks Marly51. I’m going to need it. I thought to be honest that Goodrington Sands was a bit cliche, but it has all the magic ingredients for a nice diorama. Differing levels and colour galore! What’s captured me on this one is it’s a diorama I’ve wanted to model for a while, (with a few other seaside embellishments which I’ll reveal when they turn up!) More updates soon. I can at least get started with the structure whilst waiting, so it looks like an evening cutting a glueing might await when I get home. I’ll let you know how I get on! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 It will be interesting to see your cakebox challenge develop and hopefully you can get it finished in time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 Also following with interest as it's somewhere I've spent many a lazy afternoon at watching the trains strut their stuff up the bank. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbox321 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Good luck with the challenge. Sure you will manage it! You always knew your Hornby Devon Belle Obervation Car would come in handy! I actually proposed to my wife, overlooking Goodrington, so its an area I have a fondness for. Regards, C. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 16, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 Right. Lets get this cakebox started. It may be two and a half months late, but theres no time like the present! After a bit of hacking about with some plywood (Sorry neighbours) plus cutting up some polystyrene to what looks roughly like the correct height, it comes out something like this. But without the beach huts, its difficult to work out how far I need to push the railway embankment back to make it work. I'm doubtful it can be displayed with a loco on it after its been cut to size, the loco is there just for scale. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2019 Repainted Hornby garden sheds make excellent beach huts. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Repainted Hornby garden sheds make excellent beach huts.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> You'll need quite a few along with figures and other beach paraphernalia. Hopefully the sun will shine! Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) Id love to use a load of Hornby sheds repainted, but I would need 8 at a cost of around £60. Ouch! The same applies if I use the Bachmann scenecraft beach huts. So I'm going laser! The beach huts at Goodrington appear like the end of a simple shed, so I've ordered some laser cut shed kits to paint up. One issue I can see is that they may be too deep and have to be cut back in size. However I need to be sensible about costs, after all its only a diorama! I just need the kits to turn up, but I only ordered them yesterday! Beach paraphernalia is also on the way, but I don't want to give the game away just yet! Edited September 17, 2019 by Captainalbino Grammar edit 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2019 Nice start to your cakebox challenge, love the loco. Look forward to seeing the beach sheds built and painted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Captainalbino said: The beach huts at Goodrington appear like the end of a simple shed, so I've ordered some laser cut shed kits to paint up. One issue I can see is that they may be too deep and have to be cut back in size. However I need to be sensible about costs, after all its only a diorama! I just need the kits to turn up, but I only ordered them yesterday! Have you a link to the product you're using please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 17, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) I'm using these from ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-garden-sheds-wooden-made-with-REAL-WOOD-00-gauge-Free-P-P-laser-cut-NEW/254125488694?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 They seemed the right proportions of short and squat for beach huts, and I get four for a fiver! The windows are an inconvenience, but I'm hoping that they'll get hidden in the terrace. However I'm still waiting for them to arrive. Lets see what tomorrow brings... Edited September 17, 2019 by Captainalbino Grammar edit 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted September 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2019 They are so close together you'll be fine, you could even terrace them and then you'll only need half the walls, plus 1. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonestTom Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 These may also be of interest. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 18, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks Tom, but I’ve also got to think about where the diorama shall live after the competition, so I need something fairly robust. The first bits have arrived. Trying to find a set of children at the beach is a pain so I’ve purchased a Presier set. Why children? Because the other item is this: Whenever I go on a seaside holiday, my kids love the slapstick comedy of Punch and Judy. It’ll also give the diorama a bit more eye catching colour! Let’s get busy with the paint! Still no sheds... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 18, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Evening spent painting up the Punch and Judy booth. I’ve ran out of white so looks like a trip past a model shop is now required. First time painting in acrylics which has proven to be interesting. Certainly more coats required than when using enamels but enjoying the fast drying and easy clean up! Also, one of the figures seemed to be missing her bikini top, but fear not as she has now been fitted into a swimming costume better suited to our mild climate! Edited September 18, 2019 by Captainalbino Grammar edit 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 19, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2019 Still no beach huts tonight, so I spent the evening doing a bit of tidying up of the Punch and Judy booth. Whilst the booths I’ve seen principally have a red proscenium, I found a photo of the Langley kit painted in gold which I think makes it a bit more eye catching! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMU Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 This is another well planned cakebox, I like the Punch and Judy kiosk. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2019 The shed kits have arrived. However after a three hour drive from Bracknell, I think I’ll leave the glue for tomorrow! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2019 Just clipped one of the huts together before I turn in for the night. Certainly the right proportions but they do need a tidy up first! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) I couldn’t resist. I thought I ought to at least glue the walls together to cure overnight. I’ll tidy the walls and get the roofs on tomorrow. Edited September 20, 2019 by Captainalbino Grammar edit 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2019 I’ve carefully trimmed off the excess timber where the sheds slot together. Roofs have also been glued and barge boards applied. I’ve left off the finials as they seemed a bit big to me. Just waiting for the glue to cure before getting started with the painting. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Chris Chewter Posted September 21, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2019 Two coats of white acrylic paint, plus two coats of colour on the doors and barge boards. The kits come with a bitumen effect roof covering to glue on. Just waiting for the paint to dry before I affix them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMU Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 Those are quite nice shed kits, I like the colours you have picked to paint your shed. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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