shanks522 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hello, Something productive at last, I have spent of most of this evening spraying the platform surfaces and as the air brush was out i also had a play with some weathering of the track, I'm only testing at the moment as i want to make the headshunt quite overgrown with weeds etc. Other news is that the layout is now running on DCC, I've purchased a few decoders and been playing (testing) trains for the last few weeks, New rolling stock that has arrived, An excellent Bachmann EPB, and CEP, Hornby VEP and the pride of the layout at the moment a pair of sound fitted 37's which have been keeping me very occupied. Few photos of progress. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi, Great progress on the terminus. I do like you platform method! I may be inclined to try that as my attempts at making a decent platform surface have all but failed so far The track weathering looks great, and the scenic break bridge looks fantastic Looking forward to seeing more. Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Cheers Lee, Good luck with your platforms, I find this method really quick and easy although a little messy but at the end you get a perfectly flat surface. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I agree with Lee, the bridge looks very nice indeed and fits the location perfectly. Great work all round Graham. I hope you'll post more pictures soon? Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Cheers Simon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Parkinson Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hi Graham, Nice to see someone modelling an often neglected area, I spent many hours at Hoo Jcn yard and on the Grain branch when I was a secondman in the late 80's, people would probably be surprised at the amount of freight this area generated. If you can, get your hands on a book called Coming Up With The Goods by Michael Pearson, its a pictorial record of EWS operations before the 66's took over and includes a trip down the Grain branch on a Class 37 with one of my drivers Harry Bath now sadly deceased. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglykidjoe Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I used the Polyfiller method several years ago for filling the platform surface, I would suggest however if using on a portable layout mixing it with abit of PVA glue to help stop it cracking. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold kipford Posted December 14, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2011 Tarmac platform surfaces - spray with plasticote suede then colour to suit using halfords grey primer and matt black. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Thanks for the reply's Andy, Steve, and Dave and thanks for the book info Andy, that'l be going on the christmas list for SWMBO to find. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Electrics Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I was planning something similar to this. When did the Isle of Grain become so popular?????? Anyway on a serious note, how have you attached the platform edging? Keep up the good work and I might get round to building mine! Owen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That's looking great graham. I have to say seeing the stations in the flesh and the bridge they look fantastic keep up the great work and keep the photos coming Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I was planning something similar to this. When did the Isle of Grain become so popular?????? Anyway on a serious note, how have you attached the platform edging? Keep up the good work and I might get round to building mine! Owen Hi Owen, the platform edging is Peco and all i do is glue it down with a two part superglue, apply the glue to the underside of the platform edge then spray an activator onto the baseboard, place the platform onto the board in a pre marked place then hold for 5 seconds or so and job done. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi there, I've got some 1960's pics of the line and of Sharnal Street if they'd help. I'll post them if wanted, let me know. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 That would be great Roy, always like to see photo's. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee m22 Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hey I've followed suit and started towards using your method for the platforms... I figure the whole thing is getting covered in plaster anyhow! Hopefully my results are as sucessful as yours! Regards Lee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi Graham, When I wrote yesterday I forgot just how poor the pics were. I guess 5.30a.m. on a December morning is not the best time to take photos on the Isle of Grain. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi, Here are some more. Sharnal Street with its exchange sidings fascinated me particularly. I'll be interesred to see how you simulate the characteristic mist!! roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Great set of photos Roy, thank you for posting them. I particularly like the top left of the first set as i want to put in a photographic backscene on the layout and it gives a great sense of scale. Cheers graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Great set of photos Roy, thank you for posting them. I particularly like the top left of the first set as i want to put in a photographic backscene on the layout and it gives a great sense of scale. Cheers graham. Hi Graham, I'll try to get you a better image this afternoon. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi Graham..looking excellent..the track work with the `juice` rail and ballast looks great with those southern units and locos..top work..cheers YVM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi Graham, A few more pics of Hoo I liberated from my files. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 The last of the last day. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roygraham Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Hi Graham, Afraid this is best I can do until I get the other scanner running after Xmas. roygraham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks for uploading the pictures Roy, really appreciate them, the enlargement one is great, gives me a good idea of the scale to work to. Lovely photos by the way, i really do like black and white they seem to make the images much sharper. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Nice station, I'm glad Bachmann's investment in southern electrics has inspired some layouts ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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