RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 23, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2011 Nice work Jo - Keep em coming please!.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys, here's the latest little project, started Sunday and did some more before work this morning. Well, yesterday morning now I guess. Anyway, the folk at Embankment Road have somewhere to park now. The pic shows marking out, the bushes are Noch strips, like green stick on moustaches, stuck down with superglue. Here's the current progress, the tarmac texture was Games Workshop acrylic, Fortress Grey with Chaos Black washes to darken the shade. Various lighter and darker washes were added to give variety in texture, including the sweep of cars coming into the spaces. The brick pattern (read paved) plasticard was cut earlier, and will be painted before fixing down I've also added some plastic dummy lights to the layout, a pack of Faller street lights of varying styles. Double headed around the fuel point, with downlighters elsewhere, will photograph when I get chance More soon jo 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Very nice, it's the little bits like that which bring a scene to life. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I like the way the carpark is coming up. Good to see someone not afraid to change the basic bright green MiniNatur strips to a more realistic shade of hedge. The tarmac is looking good too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 So...it was mentioned before, and I said no. But I was in East Somerset Models yesterday, and saw a Farish bodyshell for sale. I spent the rest of the day thinking how best to achieve what I want...that is, a class 50! The body will be given a nose job and detailed. The bogies are from the new model 37, at this point its sat on a pair from what will be DRS 37038. I plan to get hold of a spare pair, and the black rings that the bogies clip into. This will be used with a spare motor and a home made chassis. These bogies are a world away from those used on the Farish 50 (and old style 37) chassis, so it's worth the effort to use them Now, paint wise, LoadHaul is oh so very very tempting, but I think more than likely I'll be doing Defiance in Large Logo with a grey roof, as it was for most of the era of the layout More soon, including a car park update jo 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Wow! Where have I been! Some brilliant progress since I last checked in here. The class 60 night shots make me want to go and buy one! Looking forward to paying more attention to this one in the future! Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Cheers Lee, yeah the Farish 60's a good model. Hopefully the next layout will let me showcase my Brush fleet rather more jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Enjoyed reading through just now, especially your experiences with foamboard. I'm thinking of using it myself as weight will be a key concern for me really, so it being very lightweight will be rather good! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted February 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oh yes Jo Defiance in large logo livery...bring it on... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Enjoyed reading through just now, especially your experiences with foamboard. I'm thinking of using it myself as weight will be a key concern for me really, so it being very lightweight will be rather good! Cheers, foamboard is definitely advantagious in terms of transportation, just be careful every time you throw a point that the layout doesn't slide away! jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 looking good Jo... Love the depot building fella 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 So you made a sneaky purchase from East Somerset models huh? Looking forward to seeing progress on the fifty! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rods_of_Revolution Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Looks an interesting project, good job in East Somerset Models I was too distracted by the imminent pub visit or I may have purchased something Heljan and O gauge... It's going to be tricky moving the steps on the bogie, I look forward to see how you tackle that. As well as rebuilding the cab, that's gotta be a more difficult job than John Merrick's plastic surgeon has! Cheers, Jack Edited February 19, 2012 by Rods_of_Revolution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yeah it was so tempting to leave with more than I did lol! I know what you mean about the O scale stuff I'll do a proper workbench thread on the 50 once work commences, but yeah, the surgery will be rather, erm, involved! The steps aren't a problem, they're a separate moulding so just ping them off, then fill the holes. Making replacements to the 50 style could be, erm, interesting! jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 These switches would be much easier if I had thumbs... jo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 So the photo of a confused cat was the result of a quick photoshoot in Sunday's sunny weather. Here's a few of the kind of thing I was aiming for, trying out some new angles. Some work, some don't. I'm not really sure what 60054 is doing on Laira, though... A 153 goes into the shed for maintenance Various stock stabled outside the depot Some overviews 153 comes off the depot, followed by the 60 08947 waits to drag a power car out for refueling 43136 is the power car in question, having undergone bogie maintenance And finally an SPA was left here last weekend after some engineering work Any thoughts on what works and what doesn't please guys? Thanks! jo 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Very nice Jo, like the model 08947, an old westbury favourite! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu from EGDL Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi Jo; An excellent set of pics....I think it ALL works. Must get my FGW Mk3s finished......and the 150!!! Later; STU from EGDL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike Posted March 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2012 For anyone interested in seeing Jo's layout in the flesh, it will be appearing at DEMU's Showcase exhibition in Burton upon Trent on 2/3 June </shameless plug>! Cheers, Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted March 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2012 Lovely layout and based on an interesting prototype by comparison with most TMD layouts. Even painted darker, I do think the Noch hedge lets things down. It does look like a moustache or perhaps a draught excluder. You could certainly do better with carpet underlay. Or if you really want to go for the "full monty" some brass etched tree bits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhills Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Jo, who cares what 60054 is doing on Laira, what a great set of pics ! Ive followed this with interest from the start, loved the way the scratchbuilt structures were executed, especially that roofline and now youve produced a cracking set of pics. The first of 60054 had me double take as did the high overhead 153 shot. To get anyone to double take in OO is an achievement but to do it in N is brilliant. Looking forward to that 50 being finished, no filthy Lo~@H*ul though...........please !!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted March 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Nice work Jo - I think the side on and three quarter views work best for me. In terms of the hedge why not try a little static grass instead? HTH Edited March 13, 2012 by bcnPete 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted March 13, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hi Jo Very nice job, but as you asked about what does and doesn't work.... when I look at the depot end on I feel that it looks a little "unfinished." Trying to put my finger on it, I think it's a combination of the very even, unweathered colouring, and the lack of any window bars in the glazing - I am not familiar with the prototype but having a single pane of glass that large *looks* unrealistic, even if it is authentic. Having said that, it's only the very very high standard of everything else that highlights those points! Also, I am especially impressed with the weathering on the underframes of your units and coaching stock - care to share the technique? cheers Ben A. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 Must get my FGW Mk3s finished......and the 150!!! Later; STU from EGDL Hello Stu, I'm looking forward to seeing your FGW stuff - I know it's been on the go a while. Which reminds me I must finish the 150, its currently only decalled on one side... Lovely layout and based on an interesting prototype by comparison with most TMD layouts. Even painted darker, I do think the Noch hedge lets things down. It does look like a moustache or perhaps a draught excluder. You could certainly do better with carpet underlay. Or if you really want to go for the "full monty" some brass etched tree bits. Hi Joseph, I agree it's far from perfect for the time being, but I've been weighing up options. Now cheaper devices are available, I may well give static grass a go like Pete suggested, or maybe some of the "Kermit Dandruff" used on the other bushes on the layout Jo, who cares what 60054 is doing on Laira, what a great set of pics ! I like it! Ive followed this with interest from the start, loved the way the scratchbuilt structures were executed, especially that roofline and now youve produced a cracking set of pics. The first of 60054 had me double take as did the high overhead 153 shot.To get anyone to double take in OO is an achievement but to do it in N is brilliant. Cheers Jon, coming from you that's quite a compliment! As you've shown, natural light helps! As for the Loadhaul comment.... hahaha don't worry, it'll be large logo! Loadhaul's for 60s Trying to put my finger on it, I think it's a combination of the very even, unweathered colouring, and the lack of any window bars in the glazing - I am not familiar with the prototype but having a single pane of glass that large *looks* unrealistic, even if it is authentic. Hi Ben, Here's a photo of the real thing - dividing bars and all http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmc1947/5759380103/ The one piece glazing was thrown in to get it finished for its first exhibition, and was something I was planning to return to, but had forgotten until now! Also, I am especially impressed with the weathering on the underframes of your units and coaching stock - care to share the technique? Of course - it's nowt more than a couple of jars of Railmatch enamel! Previously I'd only used Frame Dirt and Sleeper Grime, whichever came to hand, but the 153, 60054 and the mk3s use brake dirt too for the first time. Step by step that applies to the 153 and mk3s, once the chassis is separate from the body: - Pick out the details in correct colours (orange wheelslip kit, yellow springs, rusty exhaust etc) - Brush on a relatively thick coat of Sleeper Grime, let it dry for 10 mins or so - Take a soft brush, about 8-10mm dia dipped in white spirit. Wipe most off on a piece of Kitchen Roll, then use it damp to remove most of the paint. On the 153 this left it in recesses etc, and on the mk3s it gave a streaking effect down the skirting, around panel joins etc. - Brake dust was airbrushed over the bogies, ends of the underframe for that thrown up by wheels, and plows - A light - medium coating of Sleeper Grime was then airbushed to blend it all together. On the 153 a very wet brush of white spirits was used to remove the excess from the solebar, steps and plows, leaving a brown residue in the corners HTH jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ydna Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Very nice layout Looking forward to further updates on this project. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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