RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted September 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2022 A really solid looking building. It could almost be as though the real thing has been shrunk to 4mm scale. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2022 They’ll be no interior stone work - my sanity wouldn’t cope with that haha! I did consider making some of the beam engine but as Rob @MrWolf points out the inside will be plunged into darkness so a bit pointless. Also it wasn’t operated after dark so no reason to add interior lights either. Still a long way to go on this but it’s been an enjoyable project so far. Here’s a photo of the rear of the building showing the random walls and bits added on that I’m now adding on. Jay 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted September 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2022 Quick snap of the water tank as I quite liked how it looked in this mornings sun light. Jay 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 16, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2022 They’ll be more enginehouse progress to report at the end of this weekend. Meanwhile I spent a little time preparing the engine shed floor and pit. It’s a foam board base which the shed snugly fits onto. This will get some DAS treatment next. Jay 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 16, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2022 …and another shot of the engine shed just coz I can. Jay 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 19, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2022 Engine house progress - steps on and roof sorted. Going to crack on with paint work before fitting the windows and door. Jay 11 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 20, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 Any folk here at Scaleforum this weekend? Heading down on Saturday and looking forward to catching up with @Middlepeak along with checking out his handiwork. Also I’ll be heading over to the O gauge event at the SVR on Sunday. A fun packed weekend! Jay 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted September 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 (edited) Hi Jay, Chris and Mark who you may remember from SWAG with Polsarrett are there demoing. Also Rod, John and Tim are there ( they were on Parkend Sidings at SWAG) as is Brinkers ( Nick) . Again, all are demoing various things. I did think about going but with a show the weekend after, I've decided to give it a miss. Rob. Edited September 20, 2022 by NHY 581 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 20, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 31 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Hi Jay, Chris and Mark who you may remember from SWAG with Polsarrett are there demoing. Also Rod, John and Tim are there ( they were on Parkend Sidings at SWAG) as is Brinkers ( Nick) . Again, all are demoing various things. I did think about going but with a show the weekend after, I've decided to give it a miss. Rob. Thanks for the heads up Rob! Also shame you’re not there - would be good to catch up properly mate. Jay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted September 20, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 Hi Jay, Yes, I was asked if I was popping up and I gave it much thought.......but.......... Common sense came into play.... October is busy, with three weekends occupied with playing with trainsets at various locations.....so something had to give... However, I agree, it would be good to catch up. Don't forget I'll be announcing the SWAG '23 stuff in a couple of weeks..be good to see you there, if not before. Rob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 20, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2022 13 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Hi Jay, Yes, I was asked if I was popping up and I gave it much thought.......but.......... Common sense came into play.... October is busy, with three weekends occupied with playing with trainsets at various locations.....so something had to give... However, I agree, it would be good to catch up. Don't forget I'll be announcing the SWAG '23 stuff in a couple of weeks..be good to see you there, if not before. Rob. I’ll be at SWAG 23 I’m sure! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2022 It’s been a weekend packed with model railways. Yesterday I went to Scaleforum with highlights being Faringdon and @Middlepeak’s Obbekaer along with catching up with Geraint. This morning was the O gauge gathering at Highley shed on the SVR. Apart from spending most of the time distracting Dan Everson from figure painting I also managed to get a good look at Dapol’s preproduction model of the J94. When they announced its release earlier in the year, along with the inclusion of 68012, I kind of ‘had to’ order one. Despite this being the high bunker version I must say it’s looking pretty good. Painted versions will appear at Warley in November and the full release is scheduled for the middle of next year. Plenty of time for me to plan for a layout… Jay 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted September 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Engine house progress: stone work painting and window fitting today. Jay 12 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted September 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2022 That’s looking Bob on Jay, top drawer modelling that. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted September 26, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2022 Speaking as a Bob, that looks pretty 'on', Jay. Top drawer, as always. Rob. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Last night the dodgy internet connection wouldn't allow me to tell you that is a splendid and well observed use of colour, keep 'em coming! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted September 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 20/09/2022 at 20:53, JustinDean said: I’ll be at SWAG 23 I’m sure! Me too! Will be my first, so really looking forward to it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2022 Still a long way to go on this. Doors and windows need weathering. Boiler doors and the platform in front of them also need to be made. Plonked on the layout today just to check the layout of the buildings etc all sit together right. Jay 11 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted October 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2022 16 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 7, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2022 Yum. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted October 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2022 An outstanding piece of modelling, Justin. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Impressive piece of work, I particularly like the way you have modelled the roof. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted October 17, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2022 Work has started on the Middleton Top engine house boilers: 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post JustinDean Posted November 4, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2022 It’s been a busy few weeks at work so no progress on Middleton Top but I did grab some time this morning to set the entire layout up in the dining room again. It’s been about a year since doing this and I’d forgotten just how large the darn thing is. Although I want to get the layout finished the stack of unmade loco kits has been calling me so I’m considering getting going on the rolling stock side of things over the next couple of months. And that’s the great thing about this hobby; get a bit bored of one element and there’s always loads of other, completely different projects to go at. Jay The overall view: A bit bleak up there Looking forward to getting some grass on that last board. There’s still a fair bit of ground work to be made on the other side of the line yet though. 27 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted November 5, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2022 Instead of delving straight into the pile of kits and locos I have waiting for Middleton Top I’m going to hopefully learn a few skills by hacking up a cheapo Dapol 14XX for Llanyblod here: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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