Andrew P Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Hi Neil, Digi foto frame sounds like a plan, it will encourage people to look for things they may not have seen by just walking past and having a quick look. I th will also show all the hard work you have put in inside the shed and around behind the fence etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 One thing I have for my exhib layout is an info sheet on the front listing some details to look out for, I find that people will stop for longer to look for all the hings on the list - may be worth considering? I am impressed though, this is a great piece of modelling Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Simon and thanks for the comments and looking at my thread. the digi frame is now on its way, i managed to pick a 5" one up for a couple of quid, just got to find the right programme to be able to do a nice job of the slideshow with an intro page and a few details as the pics go through. so im open to suggestions of programmes that are simple to use for this kinda thing. Thanks Andy i need to take some more pics as my hardrive went bang in my laptop, so some nice fresh pics of the interior to be taken. Only a little bit of work has been done today, firstly i had to make some repairs to the front fence as the kitten decided to jump onto the layout and sit on it which didnt go down to well. im really annoyed as the fence just doesnt look the same so i may order a new pack and do it again. iv also put some BR arrows on 37709 to finish it off and couldnt resist a few pictures of it and a few other locals on the shed. really like the 3rd shot i think it defines the look i was going for with this layout, grime!!! Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Layout starting to look very good now Neil. 37s arrows are a major improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Neil, Like the arrows on the 37 as for the fence George used to have the same problem with his cat (see his avatar) it used to clime up into his loft and then either walk on the layout or disapear into an area where he could not get caught. Pest control or ELECTRIC FENCE next time mate. All the best Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 i like the idea of the electric fence Andy, that could be a winner. Thanks Cav, i keep seeing little bits as i go along and photograph things, like the light cowlings above the depot lights, they can be improved and air con and vents for the factory and maybe a shutter door rolled up under the depot entrance and exit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 steady on mate you will be putting FAG BURNS on the overalls next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 hahaha could that be done hahaha, even better would be some one smoking a fag hahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Nice one. The arrows look the business. Did you go to spalding this weekend? I went this morning for some inspiration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Martin thanks for the comments, i didnt go to spalding, iv had a few car problems and other things to sort out and i had already spent my money on two 08s so i didnt have any money left for going to the show. Was it any good and did you get inspired?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi Neil, What livery are the 08's andare they Bachy or Hornby also when will we see tham weathered? Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Hi Martin thanks for the comments, i didnt go to spalding, iv had a few car problems and other things to sort out and i had already spent my money on two 08s so i didnt have any money left for going to the show.Was it any good and did you get inspired?? It was very busy and there were several layouts that were at Peterborough but got a few ideas and another Lima mk2 coach to add to the collection £8 and it has passengers in!! needs renumbering as i already have one with the same number Edited November 15, 2011 by ess1uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Hi Andy, i have got hold of 2 Bachmann ones, one in grey and one in blue, the grey one will be hopefully weathered this coming week, and already has a chip in it, it may need a pick up mod doing like my EWS one is having done. The blue one will hopefully get weathered and detailed towards the end of the month. Hi Martin, i did wonder if a few of the layouts from peterborough would be there, thats cool you picked a mk2 up though. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris56057 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Layout starting to look very good now Neil. 37s arrows are a major improvement. Much agreed, the layout is coming along really well pal. Quite looking forward to bringing some stock over soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Your more than welcome anytime Chris, i hope you is going well and your still manageing to do some modelling in between studies and partys Have you been working on any projects lately? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi all. Finally got the airbrush out and attacked the new railfreight grey 08. I did this my usual way of mixing frame dirt, roof dirt and a spot of black in the jar and giving the whole loco a good going over. once dry i took near enough 80% off and then used powders to smooth out the edges and add a little more lighter detail in concentrated areas. i think its come out pretty dam well. Apologise for the dodgy pictures, my 18mth year old son took a liking to my camera strap while it was charging and though it would look better on the floor in bits so after a few choice words and alot of faffing about i gave up on trying to fix it and got the old camera out the cupboard, so the pics are not as good as some of my previous ones, iv now got to search for another camera that will do the job of my poorly Canon G3. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Thats a very impressive gronk! Following this topic very closely cheers, Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi Jack and thanks for the kind comment, i think i still need to make the underframe a little more oily and greasy to give it that proper gronk look, so i may have to work on that a little. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Yes that would give it alot of depth with greasy axle boxes. Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 yeah i might have to get the kit out again and give the grease a go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi Neil, just loving the greasy grey gronk, well done there kid. Your photos are so good now really brilliant mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 Cheers Andy,thanks for the cool comments, im just about to get some shots of it on the layout now its transfered from canon yard. really struggling without my good camera though. to be honest i was a little worried about this one, first gronk iv done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 well i added a little more grease to the frame and rods and then put the gronk to work on deeping lane, im really pleased with how this has turned out and iv some how managed to dull down the grey too. it looked really bright when i first got it out the box is if look back at some older pics with it fresh out the paint shop. Cant wait to get some sunshine and some outdoor shots. Next up is a blue 08 and a dutch shark. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 I think the grey 08 will be paying a visit to Outon Road to join its sister o8 for pick up mods, dam Bachmann pick ups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 21, 2011 Author Share Posted November 21, 2011 i couldnt resist a play about with the image editor, this will be one for the digi photo frame that will be fitted to the fascia panel on the fiddle yard this week, question to the masses, do you think the frame should sit at an angle facing up words or flat to the fascia board, im a little unsure for ease of viewing?? cheers 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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