Andrew P Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Very nice bit of weathering Alan, the Warship is spot on for a recently cleaned loco, and I love that finish on the Western, brilliant mate well done, I think that all locos should have some weathering, even if it is just a hint of colour somewhere to give it individuality and more of a sence of realisim. Andy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post westerner Posted December 31, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2012 During my clean up before Christmas, I found some windscreen wipers I had bought many moons ago (how many of us do that). So idecided to put them to good use. The Silver Fox D6XX needed some as did the bubble car.It is amazing the difference they make. And a final one of the bubble car crossing the stream on its way to Slapton. 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlivingstone Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hi Just came across your inspirational layout as I am looking to see how track plans morph into actual physical layouts. It looks as though you use streamline points - are there any curved points on the running lines and how did you integrate straight points into the lovely flowing eclipse as I can't work out the physical width/length of your woodwork? Lovely job! Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Wipers look good Alan, as you say it makes a BIG difference. All the best for 2013 Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 mlivingstone. Thanks for your kind comments. There are several curved points on the layout and the transition curve was laid to accomadate the radius of the points. All straight points on the main running line are streamline large radius, the only medium radius points are in the goods yard. On the mainline the only straight bit is at the crossover half way down the platform. Andy All the best to you to for the New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlivingstone Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 mlivingstone. Thanks for your kind comments. There are several curved points on the layout and the transition curve was laid to accomadate the radius of the points. All straight points on the main running line are streamline large radius, the only medium radius points are in the goods yard. On the mainline the only straight bit is at the crossover half way down the platform. Andy All the best to you to for the New Year. Cool - thanks for that Alan, much appreciated Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff park Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 As an ex BT engineer who started just as open copper was being replaced, I can tell you that the wires were pulled taut using a tool called 'ratchet tongs' , which had built in scales (a bit like scales fishermen use), and the different gauges of wire were pulled up to different tensions, dependent on ambient temperature, but regardless of length. The sag was so designed that there was some give, but wires swaying in the wind could not touch each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks for that Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Hi, Just came across this thread and wanted to say how much I've enjoyed looking at all the photos and watching the progress. As a fellow 'Western Region in the sixties' modeller it's great to come across a quality layout such as yours. I couldn't hope to acheive the level of scenic detail of 'Wencombe' but I do enjoy detailing and weathering my fleet of hydraulics and remaining WR steam locos. Inspirational stuff indeed, look forward to keeping up with progress in the future. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Many thanks for your kind comment Keith. Next inlaine for weathering is the coaching stock. Hopefully will start next week. Will post some photos when I've done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post westerner Posted January 15, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 15, 2013 Started weathering coaches today, so far the basic underframe weathering and the roofs. I still need some extra detail on bogies eg grease and oil. 1st stage mask up. After doing the underframe and a coat on the roof. Removed the masking when dry. The two coaches in a train. The restaurant car. Loco and guards van. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I love that under frame dirt Alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks Tom. I hope they'll look better withe grease on the axle boxes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks Tom. I hope they'll look better withe grease on the axle boxes etc. I use the good old Johnson's Klear for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I must admit I use Tensocrom TSC 207 Oil for most of my axle a greasey springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Just added the grease. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Great job Alan, very tasty All the best, keep those pics come mate. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Alan, l must agree with everyone here thats a cracking bit of weathering, very realistic.. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Got to agree with eveeryone the weathering is brilliant ,you are giving me ideas for my new layout keep on with the pics its insperational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyb_imp Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Great weathering there Alan, going to have a go myself I think but first another look through the thread from the start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) No we're not. Most of our trips seem to be up north and all definitely north of the Thames. We have Pontefract in a week and a bit. Then Biggleswade, Ely, Hartlepool and Hull. We did enjoy Biggleswade last year though. Edited January 16, 2013 by westerner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark C Posted January 17, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hi Alan when and where is the Biggleswade show one of my railway chums said it was a good show last time he went so I'm pondering a visit but can find any details. 81C Hi - take a look here http://www.ebmrs.org.uk/show.htm - well worth a visit!! Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post westerner Posted January 18, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 18, 2013 Always diificult to get a shot of more tha a couple of coach lengths but I have had a go at the 5 coach rake. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Alan, What an absolutely smashing rake of coaches - I always like to see a mixture if liveries! Regards, Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Very nice mate, well done. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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