Lydbrook Dean

[wiggoforgold]

On 23/24 March Lydbrook Dean will be at the Nailsea show. Aoparently there will be some Sheep chap there too, so hopefully we’ll see a few Rm Web members.

Currently into test running to make sure everything is in order. Apart from a dodgy switch on a point motor which will be addressed this weekend, everything seems OK so far.

I’ve taken some pics of the test running.

 

 

 

 

[wiggoforgold]

As a result of test running at Lydbrook Dean and experience at a couple of shows I’ve decided to improve the stock handling area by adding some shelves with non-powered tracks on them around the sector plate to assist in the narshallingof stock in a restricted space

 

 

 

[wiggoforgold]

A bit more work bedding in the pub. The lorry is temporary, I’ve got a Bedford TK to build.

 

[wiggoforgold]

Getting things spruced up ready for Nailsea

 

 

 

[wiggoforgold]

I’ve painted the new pieces for the improved fiddle yard area and installed the tracks. There are two short tracks behind the sector plate and one on the shelf at the front. They aren’t powered, but assist in the marshalling of stock. There is also a cassette fed by the sector plate that is powered.

 

I’ve made a start on the landform round the pub group. The buildings are only temporarily installed at the moment and the rooves are removable so I can fit interiors. The land form is built up from card covered with an Artex/pva mix and Das. This is paired an earth colour when dry. Grassy areas are sprinkled with Treemendus earth powder and static grass applied using a layering technique. The stone walls of the lorry park are from Slaters embossed stone sheet. 
 

 

 

In the corner of the yard is a wet area. The puddle is my usual method of a microscope cover slip. The moss on the wall is made by dabbing the wall with Humbrol clear it’s and blowing on fine green scatter from a piece of card. Woodland Scenics realistic water is used to create damp patches.

 

 

 

[Fair Oak Junction]

Wow, that moss and puddle area is really effective! Love little details like that 👌

[wiggoforgold]

Some pictures of Lydbrook Dean at the Nailsea show today

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Gilbert]

[wiggoforgold]

More pictures from Nailsea. A good day our for the panniers.

it team as interesting to hear the reactions of many of the visitors:

1. They recognised the Forest.

2. They knew the pub and often used to drink at it.

3. They liked the Vauxhall  Cresta in the yard and many either had or wanted one

 

 

 

 

 

 

[46444]

Looking fantastic in every way Alex.

 

The snaps look as if Ben Ashworth had been teleported back to the Forest in the 1960's.

 

The identities of the Pannier's and the Class 14 certainly add to the Forest setting. 

 

With Accurascale producing the riveted tank Pannier no doubt 8745 will be making an appearance.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

[Captain Kernow]

 

 

 

Great to catch up again, Alex and so lovely to finally see this wonderful layout 'in the flesh', as it were.

 

[Gilbert]

[mullie]

Looks superb Alex, will enjoy seeing it at SWAG.

 

Martyn

[NHY 581]

Have to say Lydbrook was the stand out layout at Nailsea for me. Each time I passed, albeit not very often, it looked lovely. 

 In addition, many visitors to Sheep Dip mentioned Lydbrook is the most favourable of terms. 

 

Another triumph. 

 

Rob

[F-UnitMad]

On 24/03/2024 at 17:50, wiggoforgold said:

More pictures from Nailsea. ....

it team as interesting to hear the reactions of many of the visitors:

1. They recognised the Forest.

Undoubtedly. You've absolutely nailed it mate - without any trains in view, as well - the 'acid test' of modelling based on any real location.

[DLT]

Stunning!  Looking forward to seeing this at SWAG.

[wiggoforgold]

The area to the left of the pub is an old stone masons yard now used for the repair and storage of Lorries.

The first of these as a Bedford TK, made from an EFE model. I gave it a respray of a pale cream colour. I added a couple of struts to the back board from plastic strip. Weathering was washes and powders. I flush glazed the side and back windows but left the windscreen as it was moulded to the curve of the front. 

The load bed was paired Matt earth and weathered with powders to give the look of old wood. The rolled up tarpaulin was from a resin set of tank stowage.

It still needs wing mirrors.

 

 

 

 

 

[wiggoforgold]

A busy couple of weekends ahead for Lydbrook Dean. Saltash show this weekend 20-21 April and then we are off to SWAG on 28 April.

Currently doing some test running, so I was able to take a few pics of 1623 shunting.