RandyWales Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Hi all... The images below show progress on the large warehouse at Costleigh (Cheapside). It's taken me an age to decide how to build it, especially the windows. It's constructed using Wills roundtopped window sheets, but I've substituted the larger window brick-arch (included in the pack) by using two quarter arches from another Wills pack butted together. (The larger arches were used on the fifteen feet of retaining wall on the other side of the layout), I'm very pleased with the paint finish. The building is constructed around a perspex shell, hence the see-through appearance at present. There will be a Wills corrugated asbestos canopy along the frontage. Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted October 14, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2010 That's an impressive sized building, It will dominate the scene when it's finished just like the real things do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Very nice building, I agree with Kris it certainly gives a lovely back drop and has quite a presence. Straight away you are drawn to the sheer size of it! The weathering looks very good, would you mind telling us how you did it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Have to agree that the building looks tremendous and look forward to seeing more of this. Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hi... Thanks for the kind words...much appreciated. That's an impressive sized building, It will dominate the scene when it's finished just like the real things do. Buildings that dominate the scene seem to have become a bit of an obsession of mine, as that was the main theme on Maenol Mine - my 7mm Microlayout. The inspiration for this came from Walford Town which had an impressive warehouse built by Richard Harper dominating one end of the layout. ....The weathering looks very good, would you mind telling us how you did it? I could say that it took many hours of painstaking work and rework, but that would be light years from the truth.... There is one coat of thinned matt black enamel paint on it. (80 thinners/20 paint) - Honest. The hard work is in the preparation, and it's become my favourite technique when using Wills brickwork. Well worth the effort, as it saves time and disappointment. After the building frontage was assembled (but before the frontage was fixed to the perspex shell), I worked damp DAS modelling clay (white) into all the mortar courses. After it dried, I cleaned up the excess. All the large lumps should be removed, and any areas where the clay lays too thick should be rubbed down exposing the red brick beneath (but not too much - leave some clay intact on the surface. Some areas have more, others less). The final result is just a matter of guesswork, really. The thinned matt black paint was then brushed over the whole frontage with a 1/2" paintbrush, seeping into the courses and being absorbed into the surface clay. Make up plenty so that you use the same consistency throughout. Don't be too precise, and you shouldn't have to wipe anything off. Just leave it to dry naturally. Prior experimentation on scrap will give you a good grounding. The result is a mixture of colours - reds, oranges, whites, greys but not much black. Regards Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks for your reply Randall the results are very impressive. The different colours and the overall look is just right in my opinion, really brings the brickwork to life. Well it certainly looks like you have spent a long time on it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 Hi all... Further progress on the warehouse, with the addition of the canopy. Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted October 17, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2010 That's impressive. Nice job! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thanks Phil... I've been wondering what organisation would occupy such a building, in such a location. As well as the VDA's, I have Newspaper vans and I'm looking at buying Express Parcels,too. I recall NCL - National Carriers Ltd, (with the yellow signs and vehicles) but I doubt they would have been in existence in the Railfreight era except for, maybe, an unrefurbished building? My powers of recall of such detail always lets me down - everything seems to merge into a soup of memories. Any guidance will be appreciated. Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taytrain Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 the warehouse is coming on a treat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 the warehouse is coming on a treat Thanks TT.... ....and Mrs RW has provided the inspiration for the idea of a Bonded Warehouse for the distribution of wines and spirits.... Not sure if there ever was a prototype that was rail-served, but I suppose I could chalk this up to Modellers Licence? I've painted the canopy, and will be distressing it over the weekend. I need to start putting in the window frames too - all 54 of them (well 51, now). Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hi again... Some spare time this evening, so I added the window frames. They all had to be trimmed first - the second and third floors having an entire lower pane section removed. It took less time than I thought it would - must be the batch-building effect. This building has been constructed in distinct stages, making it less laborious. The next stage is (Ratio) guttering along the edge of the canopy. I'm hoping to pick up some packs on my visit to the Cardiff Exhibition tomorrow. See some of you there, hopefully? Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi again... Some spare time this evening, so I added the window frames. They all had to be trimmed first - the second and third floors having an entire lower pane section removed. It took less time than I thought it would - must be the batch-building effect. This building has been constructed in distinct stages, making it less laborious. The next stage is (Ratio) guttering along the edge of the canopy. I'm hoping to pick up some packs on my visit to the Cardiff Exhibition tomorrow. See some of you there, hopefully? Randall Have got to say that building looks better each time you post Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Have got to say that building looks better each time you post Colin Thanks Colin... Perhaps I'll soon be able to finish laying the track....talk about chicken before the egg.... Today, I purchased some Ratio guttering spues at the Cardiff show as forecast, so that is my next job (paint them first). I can also see the window frames need a bit of work to tone them down, too (and then the glazing...). And the weathering of the canopy.... I've also got some corrugated sheet for the roller doors. I'm on a mission! Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 Hi again.... Further work on the bonded warehouse... Ratio guttering and Knightwing downpipes. I also intend to weather my stock... one day.... Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hi That warehouse looks fantastic! Well done, looking forward to further updates! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
-missy- Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hello Randy I totally agree with the others, the warehouse looks great and you have finished it off very well. It looks like you can turn your talents to OO as well as O, the finish on those bricks looks extremely realistic. Missy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Excellent finish on the bricks and building as a whole, looks like so many of the buildings that used to be around the East End of London and docks area. Bet some developer will have there eyes on this already, let's see swanky bars and flats upwards of £250k each as soon as it's empty !!!! Sxhall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi again... Grateful thanks for the kind words...very much appreciated. .....let's see swanky bars and flats upwards of £250k each as soon as it's empty !!!! I'm afraid Costleigh is stuck in a Blue Diesel time-warp...We'll never get to realise the potential of our portfolios... Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXHALL Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hows Costleigh coming along? Not seen any posts for a while now, was enjoying watching this one grow quality of the warehouse is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 1, 2011 I've only just come accross this thread, that some fabulous warehouse modelling. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poindexter Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Wow the warehouse is fantastic. The brick work is very realistic. and the guttering, downpipes and green mouldy asbestos sheets just add to the realism. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hows Costleigh coming along? Not seen any posts for a while now, was enjoying watching this one grow quality of the warehouse is superb. Hi again... Eleven months since my last post...another extended period period where nothing got done! Indeed, the warehouse remains untouched from the previous pictures. However, my interest has picked up again recently, so I thought I'd share the progress of the last few weeks. This time I was anxious to progress the exits from the scenic part of the layout, and this is how I've hidden the sharp curves at one end. The first two images show the new station building at Costleigh New Cut. It is inspired by Tinsley South by Steve and Chris Saxby in MRM No2 (Spring 2005) The third image shows the bridge and buttresses at one end of the scenic fiddle yard. It's good to be back... Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 I thought I'd bring some of the original photos across from the old RMWeb site to give more of an idea of what it's all about. Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyWales Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Hi again... After another extended period of absence, I've got a few images of Cheapside to share. This week, I have progressed the civil engineering around Cheapside - once again Wills English Bond brickwork. The first image shows the bricks "in the raw", and the rest show things after applying mortar (DAS clay). The next stage is a coat of dilute black paint after which the retaining walls should look like the warehouse (hopefully) Randall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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