micknich2003 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 The windows were bricked up for blast damage, also the "Locking Room" became the signalman's air raid shelter. Mick. Two options, print them on the computer, or use Slater's plastic letters, that if still available. The former looks "Flat" and the later is far too thick, but I can probably "Thin" them. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ArthurK Posted February 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) I used Slaters letters for the Teesdale signal box and also on another box for the club layout. I don't think that I bothered to thin them. I woll get around to posting photos on my Teesdale thread but I have not got a photo of it yet. ArthurK Edited February 7, 2012 by ArthurK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 Name board made and added to one end. Mick. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 As the prototype photo shows, my lettering and original name board was far two big, another go tonight, and I think a good improvement. Best Wishes, Mick. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Mick, definatley better the latter nameboard, it really looks the part Mick. Very nice photo there and unusual pose. cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Mick, definatley better the latter nameboard, it really looks the part Mick. Very nice photo there and unusual pose. cheers Peter The model is stood on top of an empty Hienz soup tin, at the time of my photo, I'd not supped a glass or two, so I could't use the usual beer can. Certainly, the smaller lettering and name board is a vast improvement. Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7mm Mick Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Lovely work mate, the second name board does look better, All you need now is a layout to put it on...... ATB Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Cracking job, my old mate. As 7mm Mick observed, above, now you'll have to build the rest of the layout to go around the signal box. As to the signals for your layout, there's a very good book by some character called Mick Nicholson, all about building 4mm (and 7mm) signals. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemeg Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 As the prototype photo shows, my lettering and original name board was far two big, another go tonight, and I think a good improvement. Best Wishes, Mick. At the risk of being a real pedant, you could probably take the letter size down a little further Mick; just comparing the start and end points of Sculcoates Junction with Sallyfield Junction. Certainly the lettering on the most recent nameboard has come out very well for colour. Cheers Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Lovely work mate, the second name board does look better, All you need now is a layout to put it on...... ATB Mick The baseboards are in place and likewise two 12 x 16 ovals of plain line. I will not quote the obvious, and I do have all the signals. Stock will not be a problem, I have shelfs full of it. You will recall some years ago my workshop was stacked high with unopened boxes, and then of course there was the "Secret Stach". Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 At the risk of being a real pedant, you could probably take the letter size down a little further Mick; just comparing the start and end points of Sculcoates Junction with Sallyfield Junction. Certainly the lettering on the most recent nameboard has come out very well for colour. Cheers Mike Thanks for your kind comments and observations. Yes you are right, the nameboard still needs to be "Shot Down" more. Thanks for telling me, it is so easy to "Become Blind" to the wrongs of one's own work. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 At the risk of being a real pedant, you could probably take the letter size down a little further Mick; just comparing the start and end points of Sculcoates Junction with Sallyfield Junction. Certainly the lettering on the most recent nameboard has come out very well for colour. Cheers Mike Had another go at the name board and reduced it a little more. I now think a better a job. Mike thanks for your observations, unlike "The Old Days" there are now very few of the realthing to look at. Best Wishes, Mick. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted February 11, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) Third time lucky! The lettering is looking good now. I have done pretty much the same for the nameboards for a certain signal box at Babworth. Just looking at the real box, although the letters look ever so flat, the border looks to stand much more proud. What do you think of the idea of a sliver of thin plasticard around the edge? Again, looking at the real one, is the nameboard border actually black? It probably should be and it might just be the light reflecting oddly but the border of the nameboard looks nearer the signal box corner post colour than the lettering colour. Summat to think about! Cheers, Tony Edited February 11, 2012 by t-b-g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Is Sally Field one of your "wild women"? I'm looking forward to being introduced to her. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Sally Field is an American actor. She starred many years ago in the fictisus TV series "Petticoate Junction. as my layout is also fiction I thought an approprate name. As for "Wild Women", it is a few years since I knew a "Sally". Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clecklewyke Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mick, I have a horrible feeling you've told me this before. Gently reclines into the chair by the fire and asks the nurse to tuck his blanket in... Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Mick, I have a horrible feeling you've told me this before. Gently reclines into the chair by the fire and asks the nurse to tuck his blanket in... Ian Our youngest daughter works in a care home. It is down Albert Avenue, I'm sure you know the area from the day's of your misguided youth and the time spent in Hull. I will ask her to keep an eye on you, I may as well keep it in the family. By the way, do you recall the hit single from the '80's "Ride Sally Ride"? Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 For the first time in ages able to progress a little with the signalbox. Handrails now almost complete. Sod's Law, I had more trouble with the straight landing handrail then I did with the two diagonal ones put together. Best Wishes, Mick. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good stuff, Mick. You swept past me at Donny this weekend and I never caught up with you to say hello. There was a chap on the LNER forum asking about your R1 - I've told him to get in touch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good stuff, Mick. You swept past me at Donny this weekend and I never caught up with you to say hello. There was a chap on the LNER forum asking about your R1 - I've told him to get in touch. Sorry I missed you at Doncaster, it would have been nice to catch up. Thanks, for kind words re signalbox, a bit to go yet, I should keep away from "Those Wild Women", and spend more time at my workbench. Best Wishes, Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 No problem, Mick. We only had one semaphore and a ground frame, so there'd not have been much for you to get excited about. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 May be only one signal and a GF, but nevertheless, very nicerly done. Who's the bloke with the R1? Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Cheers, Mick, I'll pass that on to Peter. R1 is a chap on the LNER forum who goes by 'Mossie'. He did an L1 and made a nice job - now he's onto an R1. http://www.lner.info/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6571 Edited February 13, 2012 by jwealleans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 A spare half hour and a little more done. Still a bit to go, the finials to be made etc, and then the weathering etc. Mick. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Added a little more detail and touched up the paint. The sheet of corrugated iron on the landing needs some work, looked OK to the eye but terrible in picture. Weathering down the ridge tiles and the roof boards is an improvement. Now time for a few pints and those "Wild Women". Mick. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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