RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted May 28, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 28, 2023 Looks great with the admended embankment -looking really good , the lighting doesnt harm looks like sunlight . You can amend the 'white balance' if using a phone cam this can sometimes give a natural light even when taking photos inside, its as simple as getting your phone (or camera) to focus on something which is supposed to be white like a piece of paper, it'll then adjust your photos to look right under those lighting conditions. A godsend if you build your models in a shed or cellar! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Yes, I think the extended embankment makes the whole thing look even better. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 Thanks again for all the kind comments everyone, it’s much appreciated 😁 I’ve done more on the layout I’ve the last week or so; More Scottish greenery (and yellow) added to the layout with the addition of some @ScaleModelScenery flowering gorse and fern / bracken 🌱 I’ve also finished off the fence in along the running line, another excellent SMS kit (I still need to tone the silver down slightly) and I’ve also added a couple of figures around the distillery. Cheers! 🥃 Adam 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 D8006 on trial in Scotland in 1958… or on my micro layout in 2023 😁 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Northmoor MPD said: This last view just takes the biscuit. I don’t know where you can take this layout from here. So much to be inspired by. The undergrowth, the fencing, the lighting, Ooh.. that fence post that is slightly leaning, intentional or not, a great little detail. If you ever feel like sharing this with the readers of The Micro Model Railway Dispatch just drop me a line. Ian 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I agree with all of the appreciative comments, this is a lovely piece of work.......I swear I can hear the water rushing around those rocks under the bridge! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Ian Holmes said: This last view just takes the biscuit. I don’t know where you can take this layout from here. So much to be inspired by. The undergrowth, the fencing, the lighting, Ooh.. that fence post that is slightly leaning, intentional or not, a great little detail. If you ever feel like sharing this with the readers of The Micro Model Railway Dispatch just drop me a line. Ian Thank you very much Ian. On the whole I’m pretty happy with the Distillery itself now, just more detailing to do around the loco shed and mainline area. I’d love to feature in the Micro Model Railway Dispatch, I will definitely drop you a line once I’m finished with the detailing. Thanks again! A further update I’ve now added the front face to the layout. Adam 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryfan Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Great work Adam. Do you intend to exhibit it in the future? i would to see it in the flesh as it were. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Tryfan said: Great work Adam. Do you intend to exhibit it in the future? i would to see it in the flesh as it were. David Thank you! Yes definitely, I’m hoping to get some in the book for next year although developments in life may delay this until 2025, but 100% at some point I will be on the show circuit with it 🙂 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 19/05/2023 at 19:29, Northmoor MPD said: Some recent developments on my layout: 1. Wire fence installed at the front of the distillery. 2. Track added, ballasted and weathered on the ‘mainline’ section. 3. Mainline detail added, signal box, signal, fencing, static grass, point rodding and a telegraph pole. 4. Some work around the loco shed, an ash pile added, a industrial type water crane for topping up the locos tank. 5. I’ve also fitted the backscene now which I believe has transformed the layout. Coming together slowly! Still plenty to do though, including adding extra foliage to the embankment and front part of the layout to enhance and better match the backscene. What is the source of the fencing and gates please? Stu 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Rich_F Posted June 6, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 19:08, Northmoor MPD said: D8006 on trial in Scotland in 1958… or on my micro layout in 2023 😁 There's something about class 20s on tiny layouts. They just work. Perfect size for a super shunter or a visiting diesel. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 38 minutes ago, Weeny Works said: There's something about class 20s on tiny layouts. They just work. Perfect size for a super shunter or a visiting diesel. I've got a 20 on Oxendale! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 3 hours ago, eastworld said: What is the source of the fencing and gates please? Stu Hi Stu, The fences are from scale model scenery, kit numbers LX058 & LX373. Cheers Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 4 hours ago, Weeny Works said: There's something about class 20s on tiny layouts. They just work. Perfect size for a super shunter or a visiting diesel. I agree, a single class 20 is the perfect super shunter 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Looks like the fireman of Scottish allocated J72 68733 has overcooked it as it arrives at the distillery sidings with a single brake van working a pick up goods. I had the Hornby brake van in my spares box, I just had to chop it with the dremel, paint and weather it. The J72 is an old mainline version that I picked up from eBay for £8, I just gave it a quick respray, added some transfers and gave it a little weathering. I just wanted to add something different to help with the scenic break. Still needs further tweaking until I’ll be happy with it but you get the idea. Cheers, Adam 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oncomin5torm Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Northmoor MPD said: Looks like the fireman of Scottish allocated J72 68733 has overcooked it as it arrives at the distillery sidings with a single brake van working a pick up goods. I had the Hornby brake van in my spares box, I just had to chop it with the dremel, paint and weather it. The J72 is an old mainline version that I picked up from eBay for £8, I just gave it a quick respray, added some transfers and gave it a little weathering. I just wanted to add something different to help with the scenic break. Still needs further tweaking until I’ll be happy with it but you get the idea. Cheers, Adam Stunning, I thought it was a different layout for a moment, next level modelling in my opinion. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Oncomin5torm said: Stunning, I thought it was a different layout for a moment, next level modelling in my opinion. Very kind of you Alex thank you 🙏 My next ‘To do’ is weather and detail my stock, it looks a little too clean to be in the Scottish highlands! Here’s a few more pictures from todays ‘playing trains’ session 😁 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oncomin5torm Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I've not weathered much steam stock but I know Bunters Yard on youtube has done a load if your after advice and ideas. Tim cooper (The Scrap Line) on youtube has also done loads of stock weathering videos, one of my go to videos for weathering. That is if your after any advice 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Oncomin5torm said: I've not weathered much steam stock but I know Bunters Yard on youtube has done a load if your after advice and ideas. Tim cooper (The Scrap Line) on youtube has also done loads of stock weathering videos, one of my go to videos for weathering. That is if your after any advice Cheers Alex, I will check them out. I’m always after advice 😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 I sat looking at the layout last night and thought I want something to cover up the direction change on the backscene, I noticed a number of distillery buildings have a long thin chimney and decided that would be perfect as it would also add some depth to the distillery itself. So the next thing was find something close or make something from scratch, it turns out we have a lot of Calpol syringes from when my son was a baby and it turns out the internals of one of these fit the job perfectly! Work with what you have! 😁 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 I’ve also started to tackle the weathering of my rolling stock, I’ll tackle my locos later once I’ve practiced on my wagons. Here are the first two I’ve done, Accurascale’s MDV wagons, I left one clean so I’d at least got one left if I made a balls up of the first two! They still need some more fettling yet, I’m not happy with the insides and there’s also some coal dust to add to one and a coal load to add to the other! Thanks for looking 🥃 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted June 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2023 Adam nothing wrong with the weathering on your MDV wagons they look good.👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Looks like you've had a go at wee 'Robbie Burns' as well since we saw him last.....🙂! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northmoor MPD Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 18/06/2023 at 02:26, Halvarras said: Looks like you've had a go at wee 'Robbie Burns' as well since we saw him last.....🙂! I sure have, he’s got the first layer on! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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