marc smith Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 I think that it is looking good. I do like the little compound at the front, talking of which, are you happy with the way the little modules fit along the front? Thanks Dave / Arte, I'm pleased with the modules on the front. I was looking at a few future possible photos / viewpoints when I took the last piccies I found that, with some low-level / eyelevel viewpoints, the camera base definatley would have clobbered the scenery - particularly the corrugated fencing, and some of the taller greenery! That said, I'm not 100% happy with the far right side - partly because I'm shortly to be adding detail to the inside of the loading building/bay (which still isn't fixed down BTW) there will be some lighting inside, and with the dooropen, I just want a clearer, less obstructed view..... so I may alter that right hand piece, slightly.. Other than that, yes, I'm fairly pleased - as I can also see the potential for making alternative units, to drop in, in their place....could be worth an experiment... I was thinking about a lower level, overgrown, rusty headshunt for one... cheers Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted February 23, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 23, 2011 As ever, Marc, you seem to able to make even the smallest area look so realistic. I agree with the earlier comments about the rusty wriggly tin - very well done. I like the idea of interchangeable modules for the front - it would make for a different views across the board. Looking forward to seeing this in April. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave.C Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Thanks Marc, Have you seen the book 'The Professional Approach to Model Railways' (Second Edition)? It is a Haynes publication by John Wylie. He uses little modules within the bigger layout to great effect. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 Hi Dave, Think I browsed the book at a show once.... Must look it out again. There's such a choice of new books out there now.. how much inspiration do we need ....still lots is my answer! Haven't seen Iain Rice's new Haynes-style book yet either I'm sure that'll be good Re the modules, I thought of this sometime ago, when I heard an interview with the people who make Thomas the Tank programmes They seemed to suggest that there are several scales of each model, and that they have lengths of ballasted track, which they can place in front of different backgrounds - for different settings When I built Hendre, I originally envisaged changing the backscene, I made the one in all the piccies in a bit of a hurry - Its' 1st invite being too close for comfort! So I left a small gap between the scenery and backscene ...one day, I may even get round to changing it Cheers Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted February 24, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2011 It's looking fantastic, Marc - good to see this coming together as I know how long you have been thinking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 It's looking fantastic, Marc - good to see this coming together as I know how long you have been thinking about it! Thanks for your kind words, Mr Ten I've been thinking about it for ages, I know but I've also been thinking about other plans..... too many, in fact (as usual) I'm too easily distracted, and have been constantly planning the "next one" - also started on some "bits" for it..... More on this one though.... I've added some more pipework and completed / planted the building in the left hand foreground Have also started to adapt the removable lanscape module in the right foreground will post some piccies soon.... Cheers Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Hi folks, Here are a few views, showing the progress I had mentioned above.... I'm quite pleased with the large grey steelworks building in the left foreground. It isn't particularly deep (about 2 inches at its' deepest point) but I think the staggered profile, and the fact that you have to look around the frame to see it, make it look more substantial than it actually is! Alongside this building is a chimney I bought at a show, for the princely sum of £1 this was re-painted, and I added a "BSC" sign to it, using letraset - this was then suitably "distressed"..... Re the foreground modules - I've added a fresh piece of foamboard, to give me extra road-level surface - I just wanted somewhere to park forklifts / lorries / piles of steel coils etc.. As there is now a sudden change in the level of the landscape here, I added a rocky outcrop - this is just foamboard + das, suitably sculpted & painted, but I think I'll tone it down a tad more.... Please also note, that the protective film is still in place, on the mirror material Cheers all, more soon (hopefully!) 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave.C Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I looked at the pics before reading the text and hadn't noticed the mirror I am not sure that the rocks really need toning down, they look good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2011 Marc, Looking very good there! The mirror is extremely effective (more so that Hendre Lane, methinks). The new front section looks good as well, but I agree with you that the rocks needs a little bit of toning down. Have you been using Citadel paints for these? Mudmagnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2011 Really looking the part now Marc. Sorry Dave but have to agree with MM, they only need toning down a bit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouse2037 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Looking superb matey! Cant beat a rocky outcrop.. I didn't spot the mirror either at first! Another classic from old Sparky!!! B) Cheers Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Verrryyyy nice indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted March 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2011 marc, hi this looks terrific. you seemed to have captured this very very well...and in such a small space too. the buildings and run down feel of the yard is superb...another inspirational layout from you. on reflection (hat, coat etc) the mirror works well again thanks for sharing for those not fortunate to get to see it. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted March 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2011 I saw this in real life on friday - it really looks the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Marc, Looking very good there! The mirror is extremely effective (more so that Hendre Lane, methinks). The new front section looks good as well, but I agree with you that the rocks needs a little bit of toning down. Have you been using Citadel paints for these? Mudmagnet You guessed correctly Mr Mudmagnet! The basic coat was Tamiya matt black (which take a bit longer to dry BTW) with a few shades of Citadel Greys, varyingly dry-brushed over the top, with a final flicking-over of "Skull White" (always amusing names!) Iv'e added a sprinkling of Lichen, which is the left over fine particles, from my chopping about of those awful "manicured" ready-to-plant trees. I cut these about, to experiment with trees / greenery on my O gauge layout I think it worked well, and left me with some nice 7mm scale gorse, and all sorts of shades of flock ....she's right, I never throw anything away Thanks for all your kind comments everyone, it has inspired me to want to finish this little layout Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Another excellent layout Mark Well done very insperational so much detail in a small space, 5 star modelling? Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Another excellent layout Mark Well done very insperational so much detail in a small space, 5 star modelling? Hugh Thanks very much Hugh, but I'd rather listen to Slade, than 5-star Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2011 It's sad you even remember 5 Star... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Terrific work Marc, I've been following from the start and it has come together really well, captures the look perfectly. I've been looking at the new grey building to the left, the corrugated sheeting is excellent. Is it the Wills corrugated sheeting that you've used on that building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave.C Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'd rather listen to Slade, than 5-star Snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 8, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2011 It's sad you even remember 5 Star... Showing your age there! I would rather forget them myself. Marc, Have you tried the black aerosol from Citadel - this covers well and dries quite quickly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 ....I've been looking at the new grey building to the left, the corrugated sheeting is excellent. Is it the Wills corrugated sheeting that you've used on that building? Thanks Arthur, Yes, it is the Wills corrugated asbestos sheeting (thankfully not as dangerous a substance as the real stuff! though I did manage to cut my finger!) All the Wills sheets are excellent I think, the relief is great, and realy lends itself to dry brushing, and gradual building-up of paint effects the base is brick walling, from Scalescenes - I printed up some brick arches but though I like the look of the printing, I'm not so impressed by my own cutting of the curves! Still, once you've got a kit - the brickwork can come in handy for walls etc Hi again Richard, yes, I've used Citadel / games workshop spray black it dries quickly, and gives a nice, even, matt surface I use it regularly as a primer Also, I use it as a base-coat for figure painting, for the same reasons And it's much quicker, more even + easier than brush painting a base-coat Cheers all Marc P.S. Crap bands like 5 star sadly stick in my mind! it must be something to do with the way the brain interprets music... Luckily, I remember good stuff too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks Marc, I've used Wills corrugated iron sheeting but not the asbestos, I'll have to check it out. Hope to get to Taunton and see it in the flesh. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Excellent progress Marc . Brian R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks Marc, I've used Wills corrugated iron sheeting but not the asbestos, I'll have to check it out. Hope to get to Taunton and see it in the flesh. Arthur Hi Arthur, The corrugated iron is great, but the corrugated asbestos is superb! I has super relief, and even has the rivet / bolt-head detail.... I have seen it used in 7mm scale, to represent corrugated iron sounds like it wouldn't look right, I know.... but it does look the part! A couple of years back, at Telford O gauge show there was a superb layout called "Y Cae" (Welsh for "The field") which was for me, best in the show by far It was a small colliery, and many of the buildings were 4mm Wills Corrugated asbestos, representing corrugated iron Other buildings were made of Wills 4mm stone, to represent slate I must say, I was thoroughly impressed - it all worked much better than I would ever have thought Cheers again Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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