Mol_PMB Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 The derbysulzers website has a very good page on the class 26s. But in the meantime I’m really enjoying your scenic work especially as I have some tarmac to do soon! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 6 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said: The derbysulzers website has a very good page on the class 26s. But in the meantime I’m really enjoying your scenic work especially as I have some tarmac to do soon! Thank you, I am really enjoying the scenic side of this.. though this is so different from the Swiss Chocolate box stuff I am used to ! Can't wait till later in the project to get the oil, grot and mucky stuff... which was always my mates skill set. The AK asphalt stuff is really good, I have tried loads of 'textured' stuff in the past, but this is by far the easiest, cleanest and most realistic stuff I have used to date. I am amazed at how far a tub of it has covered, and still have some left. Here's pic I haven't published before... just after the new tarmac was laid, I did some wheel tracks... Looks like the cars went thro chalk first as they drove into the car park, but thought it was too much, so I toned down the whole lot afterwards. Does show how versatile this stuff is... can't wait to add the details, potholes, puddles and weeds! Cheers Steve 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Haha! Whereas I am now working on the ultimate Swiss chocolate box - the Broc branch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mol_PMB said: Haha! Whereas I am now working on the ultimate Swiss chocolate box - the Broc branch. Just had a look, proper Swiss Choc Box scenery that is... woodwork is fabulous and the tree line is superb! Steve Edited April 8 by 7mmin7foot 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) Just a little rubbing with a fine sanding block and the newly laid tarmac is blended in with the old. Still a fair bit of detailing to do yet, but a good base methinks. This will be the main entrance through gates and railing fence line, though this will come much later in the project. Hence the wheel tracks , which still need some work. The depot railings will have to wait, as I can see myself knocking / damaging this when working on the layout.. but I do also like to view the railway 'through' the fence, just like in real life. The little hut has been moved to the service road too...I prefer it here.. have another plan for the space it left behind adjacent to the portakabin. The photos illustrate the after and before (or as laid) tarmac surfaces.. This stuff really is good to work with 😊 Cheers Steve Edited April 9 by 7mmin7foot 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 On 08/04/2024 at 19:22, 7mmin7foot said: Thanks Al, I now know more than I did prior to your post ;o) Nice photo too, illustrating your point. I do have several of Richards books on the Class 26, and have to confess, I am so busy with the layout, the loco's are much later in the project. I can look for those differences within the books when I get there. Cheers Steve Steve, The SDEG books are a great addition to any library, valuable source of info. I have all four books so far. Scotland’s Diesel Fleet in Detail: Class 26s - SDEG Scottish Diesel and Electric Group 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) Excellent Al, Thank you. This is not in Richards collection of books I have. Seems these are rarer than rockin horse doo doo..! Can't find any on the web for sale.. Not sure if these are still available or if there is another print run planned? However, I have found the SDEG website and sent an email asking them. Cheers Steve Edited April 9 by 7mmin7foot 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 22 hours ago, 7mmin7foot said: Excellent Al, Thank you. This is not in Richards collection of books I have. Seems these are rarer than rockin horse doo doo..! Can't find any on the web for sale.. Not sure if these are still available or if there is another print run planned? However, I have found the SDEG website and sent an email asking them. Cheers Steve Should have said, only available through the SDEG! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 (edited) After much consideration, I have now decided to name the layout 'Alston Sidings'. Named after the road where my late friend Richard lived, and fond memories of the amount of time I spent with him in his railway shed So much time in fact, I felt I was stabled in his personal sidings at his home which I used to call 'Alston Manor'. Seems apt to me... and so 'this is the way' ;o) Cheers Steve PS Sincerest thanks to all of you that have / are viewing this. I am thrilled that in only 9 days it has already had over 2k views! I am astounded by this interest in my little tribute layout, so thanks for all the encouragement, it means a lot to me. Edited April 10 by 7mmin7foot text 10 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted April 10 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10 A lovely touch 👍 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 (edited) Even after all my years of modelling, rash decisions still pop up.. though much less than they used to be ! While planning this layout I rashly purchased the Bachmann large service/ fuel point... Have to say first glance it looked great.. but when I examined it has some issues. though any modeller can / could remedy these. Yes, I could have scratch built, but increasingly I am finding it more enjoyable to kit bash stuff to my liking. Aside from which, the increasing cost of plastic materials ( of any type now) is ridiculous. 1) It was far to big and imposing on my little 7 foot tribute layout anyway, I understand it was based on a DMU type facility.. which I don't have My remedy for this was to hack it in half... ;o) Gosh it's made of tough stuff ! So now only half of it will be used...with the rear of it facing the viewing side. 2) At some point... ( on the to do list) the hoses are massively under scale...almost like they have used the OO version ..again.easy enough to remedy. 3) The imitation lights need to be replaced...( as ultimately I intend the layout to be lit). So, at some point ( on the to do list) I shall have the 'other half' ( not the missus) .. to sell off and I also shall have a very large storage tank and a half relief tank available too. These need some work to get them into something decent... Though I shall offer them on RM Web classifieds first ( not to self : must upgrade to premium to do this). Also on the 'to do' list is this 08 Stratford Sparra, triple grey, which will become an ED 08, with repaint and transfers.. but its still nice to temporarily trundle this up and down the tracks. Budget only allowed this to be DCC, so again sound is on the list too! Luckily a much smaller motor = much smaller sound decoder.... Anyway, looks like I just might get some primer rattle cans spraying today... as this and the weather to do so, is holding up progress. Cheers Steve Edited April 11 by 7mmin7foot 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted April 11 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, 7mmin7foot said: 1) It was far to big and imposing on my little 7 foot tribute layout anyway, I understand it was based on a DMU type facility.. which I don't have YET 🙂 Edited April 11 by Ray H 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 47 minutes ago, Ray H said: Yeah a nice route learner or Class 131 parcels, of which both are ex class 122 passenger bubble cars, and both ran North of the boarder Craig 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I guess the Mexican Bean would be challenging in 7mm... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, Mol_PMB said: I guess the Mexican Bean would be challenging in 7mm... 😃 I had to google that .. this BR stuff is all new to me.... ;o) Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 (edited) Yay 😃, Finally, a bit of spray can rattling .. and we change the mdf colour to primer grey... and add the start of some base colour to the scenery... Also discovered some Frog 36mm delicate surface low tack masking tape is ideal for the much bigger O Gauge stuff, compared to HO scale. Better value too.. around £6 for 40 meters... worked perfectly on my brick papers... Nice to add some colour ( albeit grey at the moment) to the raw scenery... Cheers Steve Edited April 11 by 7mmin7foot text 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6775 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 6 hours ago, Mol_PMB said: I guess the Mexican Bean would be challenging in 7mm... Easybuild kit later in the year all being well!! Steve, with the 08, it is possible to use a Hornby TTS chip for a basic sound chip if you're not too bothered on the sound or lighting functions. One of mine uses one, but then it doesn't get much work!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Have you modelled the damaged rear light cluster on that Mk4 'Tina..?? He got a bit too close to the armco by the looks of it... 😉😁 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 😀, Well spotted.. Indeed, P poor driving, hope he drives a loco better ! Steve 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 (edited) As all the scenic items are currently not fixed and removable, it makes it much easier to work on. So today I made a start on the left warehouse/ factory area... Adding a bit of static grass and some weeds/undergrowth... and the security railing installation has commenced... Still lots to do.. but each visit brings more progress, but nice to add some more colour. Steve Edited April 14 by 7mmin7foot 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 On 11/04/2024 at 12:48, muddys-blues said: Yeah a nice route learner or Class 131 parcels, of which both are ex class 122 passenger bubble cars, and both ran North of the boarder Craig Well... I be ..... wotsit... Craig ! Rails just announced Heljan are to release Class 122 bubble cars in O ! https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Heljan-1230-class-122-br-blue-full-yellow-ends-single-car-dmu With my ( oh so) little knowledge of BR stuff...If I were to be tempted... for say a route learner.. in mid 1980's .. Which would be the appropriate livery for North of border? Clearly I need to do some research... but this would be 'something different' for a visit to Alston Sidings. Advice appreciated.... let the pondering begin....... Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, 7mmin7foot said: Well... I be ..... wotsit... Craig ! Rails just announced Heljan are to release Class 122 bubble cars in O ! https://railsofsheffield.com/products/Heljan-1230-class-122-br-blue-full-yellow-ends-single-car-dmu With my ( oh so) little knowledge of BR stuff...If I were to be tempted... for say a route learner.. in mid 1980's .. Which would be the appropriate livery for North of border? Clearly I need to do some research... but this would be 'something different' for a visit to Alston Sidings. Advice appreciated.... let the pondering begin....... Steve All over Rail blue with full yellow ends, Railcar.co.uk is your Friend Apologise I can’t seem to copy the class 122 route learner link Edited April 17 by muddys-blues 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted April 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17 (edited) 25 minutes ago, muddys-blues said: All over Rail blue with full yellow ends, Railcar.co.uk is your Friend Apologise I can’t seem to copy the class 122 route learner link I hope this helps https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/20777 https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/130 Edited April 17 by jcarta 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Cheers Jim Just done a search on RMWeb and found this... Posted in 2019... by NIgel N "For an 80's layout, you can run "Sandra" the Eastfield based sandite & route learning vehicle!" https://www.rmweb.co.uk/forums/topic/149528-bubble-car-at-fort-william/ These are spot on, even with a Scottie ! Steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mmin7foot Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 1 hour ago, muddys-blues said: All over Rail blue with full yellow ends, Railcar.co.uk is your Friend Apologise I can’t seem to copy the class 122 route learner link Excellent site that is Craig, Lots of info and liveries to explore.... thanks vm. Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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