Beresford Junction Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'd not even made it to bed before I worked out that I could actually have a station with four roads, so back down to the basement for a quick re-jig. Apologies for doing my thinking in public. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted May 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 27, 2011 Tell you what Phil, you're gonna get on well with Scott tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Still coming along great i see!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Tell you what Phil, you're gonna get on well with Scott tomorrow. Sure did Ian - I've already bought the Velcroâ„¢ to fit the track with.....just in case I change my mind again. And well remembered about my liking of 56's Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 looks good, keep it up david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 After the outing to Brockenhurst on Saturday, I thought I better crack on and get the track stuck down before I change my mind again. So up with the old cork down with the new, and holes drilled for the point motors - a bit of planning has meant there isn't anything in the way this time Cork has now been painted, track stuck down (and weighted with paint tins) The ballast done last week has now dried - some parts are a bit thick, so I'm going to be a bit more frugal with it this time. All I have to do is a bit of a clean up, then re-fit the point motors. I bought 600m of wire at the weekend - hopefully enough for the points back to the control panel (yet to be built) - still deciding exactly where it's going to go. Oh and then I need to build a load of platforms for the four road station - hang on I wanted to have a freight layout, so why have I built a massive station? Back to the drawing board. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi Phil, I have just purchased the Metcalfe station and platforms from Hattons, I have been meaning to change the station to something a bit more significant. My problem is I concentrate to much on the freight side of railways! Keep up the good work mate, I will be watching! I don't think I could afford to change my layout as often as you . All the best, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have just purchased the Metcalfe station and platforms from Hattons, I have been meaning to change the station to something a bit more significant. My problem is I concentrate to much on the freight side of railways! Keep up the good work mate, I will be watching! I don't think I could afford to change my layout as often as you . Hi Chris, Thanks, and I look forward to your station taking shape at Hanwoo Central. I think I've already used one pack of the platforms, so will have to buy another. As I'm going to be using both the station buildings, I'm going to have to rig the second one for lighting. I think my problem is that I have so much to do, I get easily distracted and then when I come back to the original job I've changed my mind - so the plan is to get this part completely finished before moving on to the rest - honest. Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think my problem is that I have so much to do, I get easily distracted and then when I come back to the original job I've changed my mind - so the plan is to get this part completely finished before moving on to the rest - honest. Cheers Phil, I'll believe it when I see it! As long as you are having fun mate, that's what it is all about. I haven't made a card kit before, so when it arrives, the fun should really begin! Kind regards Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977joey Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Hi Phil, I think your station will look great with 4 platforms & will add operational interest Looking forward to seeing it when you've constructed the platforms, all the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 I think your station will look great with 4 platforms & will add operational interest Looking forward to seeing it when you've constructed the platforms, I was only joking about changing my mind about the station - I've got more than enough room for a bit of everything. I've got a few bits of passenger stock, and have already started picking up more - I especially like the RES carriages and the Bachmann 47 to go with them. Building the platforms will not be a bad thing, as I can do them whilst being with the rest of the family, rather than 'disappearing downstairs'. I also find it quite therapeutic, or perhaps that's just he fumes off the glue. All I have to do now is find the kit! Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Did your ballast turn out the way I expected? Hard as hell and you can still see individual stones? It looks good in the photos (what can be seen under/behind tools and paint tins)!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Did your ballast turn out the way I expected? Hard as hell and you can still see individual stones? It looks good in the photos (what can be seen under/behind tools and paint tins)!!! Thanks Ian, yes it did. I'll take some close-up pictures tonight. I think I put a bit too much ballast on though, as even though I'd laid the track cork to raise it, you couldn't really tell, so for the next bit (in the station), I'm only doing a thin layer. As often with things, less is more. No sign of The Stig though. Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 tip, instead of paint tins, use drawing pins to hold the track down while glueing then easily taken back out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 tip, instead of paint tins, use drawing pins to hold the track down while glueing then easily taken back out. Thanks for the tip - I'll try that next time - the plastic tins were fine, but thought I better turn the power off before I put the metal ones on! Cheers Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Of course I like nothing more than being challenged, so tonight I ballasted the lot. Here it is laid and sprayed with shower cleaner, waiting for the PVA to be applied and here it is afterwards - I think I might have put on a bit too much - no wonder it takes so long to dry ;-) I also popped into Alton Model Centre to get another Metcalfe platform kit along with some more bits and bobs, so once it's dry I can get measuring and get the platforms built. The RES coaches are ready and waiting, all I need is the 47 to pull them Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Did your ballast turn out the way I expected? Hard as hell and you can still see individual stones? It looks good in the photos (what can be seen under/behind tools and paint tins)!!! Here we go Ian. I need to clear the odd stray stone off and then dirty it all up. Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Yep - looks good! No wonder our families think we're mad - we build beautiful models with infinite care and attention to detail and then we throw muck and grime at them!!!!! Looking forward to dirty track. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 At last I hear you say, real pictures rather than paint pots and chisels. This is the station being tested for operation and measurement of the platforms to ensure clearance. And for someone who said he wasn't planning a station I seem to have quite a lot of passenger coaches. Enjoy. Cheers Phil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Yep - looks good! No wonder our families think we're mad - we build beautiful models with infinite care and attention to detail and then we throw muck and grime at them!!!!! Looking forward to dirty track. Hi Ian Having had great results following your advice on the ballasting, I was wondering what you'd advise for the track dirtying? I don't have an airbrush, so it'll need to be some other method of application. Cheers in advance, Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 So far I have only painted the rail sides - with Windsor and Newton Burnt Umber (yes, water colour acrylics!!!). Surprisingly the paint does stick to the metal if you give it time to dry thoroughly before scraping the rail tops. Most of it stayed behind and I have touched it up. As for dirty ballast between the rails, I am waiting to build more of my layout before I tackle that so that I can use a large amount of really thinned paint to stain the ballast between the tracks in what will hopefully be a realistic interpretation of dribbled diesel pee and oils and grease etc. As my ballast is real rock I am thinking towards an oil based paint in the ratio of 1:100 (99% thinners) so that I am just lightly staining the rock each time I pass over it. I would expect to slowly build up the final look and also several goes allows me to vary the intensity in spots on the track such as turnouts etc for a more realistic finish. I will have to test a short piece first though - water based acrylics might be the final choice only because I use them exclusively everywhere else in the building of the layout. I intend to do the ballast dirtying before I add the final layer of weeds and grasses all over the trackwork for that lived-in look of a typical narrow gauge railway. Whatever method you use (acrylic or oils) I will be trying to get the look with a 100mL bottle with a fine spout and squeeze the bottle slightly as I go along between the rails. Being so dilute it won't matter if you accidently squirt a little too much in some places. I think this technique is called confidence in your own abilities!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobi323 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Interesting layout there. I'll have to keep coming back to see how it is all progressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Ballasting looks impressive....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beresford Junction Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Not really much to report, apart from I haven't changed my mind again. I'm busy building station platforms at the moment, and fitting lights to the other station building. I do have a quandary though - I quite like the idea of having a station car park, next to the platform - see the picture, however technically there is currently no way in/out for cars - does that matter? Options are: Just use artistic licence and ignore. Not have the car park, in which case it would just be a bit of grass / field. Construct a bridge to get the cars in / out - probably a ramp running alongside the main track up to the mound in the corner, then 90 degrees left directly over the tracks. This would have the added bonus of framing the scene too. Some kind of ramp going down under the baseboard. Any other options or thoughts? Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi Phil, Before reading your list of options, I was going to suggest a bridge and a ramp from the car park going over the two lines. Therefore, I think you should go with option 3. But that's just my opinion!!!! Kind regards Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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