MrWolf Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 3 hours ago, JustinDean said: It’s my favourite bit, along with making buildings. I should probably just make dioramas and ignore the train stuff. I've had the same thought about my models more than once. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2021 Before I start to sound a bit anti-trains I should add I really love old industrial and railway architecture and the particular juxtaposition they provide to the landscape, so I guess having a train in there also makes sense. Despite all this I do feel like I have a reasonable knowledge of the Cromford & High Peak operation due to some of the well informed members on this site. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted December 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2021 43 minutes ago, JustinDean said: Before I start to sound a bit anti-trains I should add I really love old industrial and railway architecture and the particular juxtaposition they provide to the landscape, so I guess having a train in there also makes sense. Despite all this I do feel like I have a reasonable knowledge of the Cromford & High Peak operation due to some of the well informed members on this site. Jay, it's YOUR model and you can do WHATEVER YOU LIKE with it. You do NOT need to justify your approach to anyone on here. NOT EVER. If they don't like it, you can tell them to go to that place in Kent. What was it called? FAR CORFE. I TOTALLY agree with your philosophy. The landscape and structures is primary, the railway just adds the "icing on the cake". Nice icing, too. Better than Al's Brie!!!!! Jeff 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 19, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2021 Just leaving this here to indicate the kind of vibes I want to go for…. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2021 Today I smeared a load of chocolate over the icing. Once set I sketched a few ideas directly onto surfaces after spending a bit of time staring at it. I’ve had a clear idea of what this should look like from the start but things do change as it becomes a three dimensional object. Then the cheese and port came out. Jay 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 23, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2021 So after consuming my own body weight in a variety of cheeses and (currently) half a bottle of port I thought what better time to crack out a Wills point rodding kit. I’ve never made point rodding before and it seems I quite enjoy it. Or maybe port just helps. Jay 3 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted December 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 23, 2021 If alcohol isn't the answer, you might be asking the wrong question... 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 19/12/2021 at 18:20, JustinDean said: Just leaving this here to indicate the kind of vibes I want to go for…. Splendid, Jay. That view ticks more than a few of this particular sheeps 'essentials for layout' boxes. As for port, absolutely. We also had a bit of a platter session last night made up of a variety of cheeses, meat and home made bread and pickles, accompanied by a decent beer ( McEwans Champion for the record) finished with an ambitious glass of good port. Topped up, said glass then accompanied me to the Room of Doom. These early views of the layout coming together indicate that this, as perhaps is right to expect, will be a very nice looking layout indeed. Jolly damn good. Rob. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 11 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Splendid, Jay. That view ticks more than a few of this particular sheeps 'essentials for layout' boxes. As for port, absolutely. We also had a bit of a platter session last night made up of a variety of cheeses, meat and home made bread and pickles, accompanied by a decent beer ( McEwans Champion for the record) finished with an ambitious glass of good port. Topped up, said glass then accompanied me to the Room of Doom. These early views of the layout coming together indicate that this, as perhaps is right to expect, will be a very nice looking layout indeed. Jolly damn good. Rob. Thanks Rob - I appreciate the encouragement. Nearly as much as I appreciate a good ale! Jay 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2021 Been busy on this layout today having been banished from the kitchen. So in all I’ve tarted up the PECO points to make them look a little more acceptable to my eye. Put some more rodding in unassisted by port. I recommend this job is way better when alcohol assisted. Made the brick front for the platform face. Finally I plonked some bits in place to see how this is coming together so here’s some photos. Merry Xmas folks - hope Santa brings you some decent toys! Jay 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2021 Work in progress on the goods shed scratch build. Still have doors, end canopy and brick supports to go for what will be a very run down tin box. The structure is based on a type found on the Tanat Valley Light Railway and I’ve been working off plans and photos in the excellent book by Mike Lloyd. Jay 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2021 Doors are now in along with end canopy. Thinking the angle on that canopy maybe wrong though. Brick support pillars are next. Jay 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted December 30, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2021 Adjusted the end canopy and added brick supports. A couple of small details to add such as wooden steps then painting can commence. Jay 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 7, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) I’ve made some progress on Llanyblod. Track laid and wire droppers soldered. Ballast from a mix of 2mm scale limestone, grey tile grout and chinchilla dust in equal measures. Earth and ash surfaces. Static grass using WWS: Dead, Autumn, Winter and Muddy in lengths varying between 2-6mm. I treat this stuff like a kind of 3D paint pallet mixing lengths and shades to suit. Platform surfaces have been started. Need to paint brickwork and fit edging slabs. Jay Edited January 7, 2022 by JustinDean 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2022 Slapped some paint and powders onto that Tanat Valley goods shed today. The rust powder looks a lot brighter in photos than real life. Jay 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted January 9, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2022 Yep, Jay, that looks the part. A nice well-worn feel to it, built according to prototype and spot-on for your location. You're clearly enjoying yourself. Good stuff. Jeff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Physicsman said: Yep, Jay, that looks the part. A nice well-worn feel to it, built according to prototype and spot-on for your location. You're clearly enjoying yourself. Good stuff. Jeff. Cheers Jeff. Ay it was good fun working on this. I wanted to convey it was just about holding together in one piece and I think it’s about there. Still need to add mortar on the brick pillar supports…these will be pretty much buried in undergrowth when on the layout. Jay 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted January 9, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 hours ago, JustinDean said: Cheers Jeff. Ay it was good fun working on this. I wanted to convey it was just about holding together in one piece and I think it’s about there. Still need to add mortar on the brick pillar supports…these will be pretty much buried in undergrowth when on the layout. Jay If I said it looks like it's about to fall apart, take it as a compliment to the modelling. I'm sure there's plenty of glue in there! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2022 Buildings plonked for now while layering up some scenics. Jay 14 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) Just a reminder of how small this layout is! Jay Edited January 10, 2022 by JustinDean 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted January 10, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2022 Spot on Jay. Optimum size. Rob. 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted January 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2022 9 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Spot on Jay. Optimum size. Rob. It’s definitely optimum for moving around. It also looks ridiculous next to Middleton Top being half the surface area of just one of the ‘Top’s boards. Jay 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 3 hours ago, JustinDean said: It’s definitely optimum for moving around. It also looks ridiculous next to Middleton Top being half the surface area of just one of the ‘Top’s boards. Jay It's half the size of one of my boards too, but that's irrelevant to the inspiration and interest it's providing, particularly as I'm having something of a motivational lull with my own layout. Keep posting! 1 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted January 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2022 The great thing about the size of that project, Jay, is that you get a "lot of bang for your buck" TIMEwise. It's barely 3 weeks since you started and your creation is already at an advanced stage. And looking very good, too. FAR better than some fictional claptrap using everything RTP. What you're building has real character and provides immense satisfaction in the achievement. As Rob said in the previous post, "keep posting!" Jeff 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted January 11, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2022 It all looks great, but I especially like the goods shed. And also the largest tree - how did you make that one Jay? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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