RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 22, 2013 Looks very good, I'd agree with RBE comments ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeydave Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Really like the look of this.The sheds are fantastic , just wish I had the skill to build something that looks that realistic....... What's the dimensions of the layout please? I'm just off to look for my tape measure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Really like the look of this.The sheds are fantastic , just wish I had the skill to build something that looks that realistic....... What's the dimensions of the layout please? I'm just off to look for my tape measure! Thanks for that,dimensions are 1200mm * 500mm the base is a single sheet of Knauf insulation board. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Weathering of the right hand shed has begun: John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Had a very busy week work wise but got a little done today with the second buffer stop added in the sidings. It's from PH Designs and the sides and buffer bar were very kindly put together for me by Lee (allthingsblue), I've just glued the bar to the sides to ensure they were the right distance apart for the P4 track. Painted black with an initial weathering of brown pastel chalk... Diesel superpower visited the works today in the shape of Deltic 55020 Nimbus. I can't take credit for this one, it was purchased from Jon020 but still needs to be converted to P4 so is balancing on the track at the moment: John Ah, I thought that looked familiar! Well done; I've been scanning this recently as I've pulled my finger out and started a small demo board for myself, but with just the one turnout I'd got to hand... but I want to do something scenic too... and I'll continue to follow this with even more enthusiasm ... especially as it seems to be the new home of one of my products. Thanks for posting this... I looked at the image for a while wondering ;-) Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Just had a flick through the topic and i'm very impressed. The level of detail is amazing, especially considering it's a first layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 The 26 & 08 have been hanging around the yard today: John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Great photos john David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 A couple of hours work last night saw this new addition for the layout emerge: John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeydave Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Really liking this John.Great pics.Can you not make everything sound soooo easy though! A couple of hours to knock out a hut?? For someone with a high level of ineptitude like myself building such a thing would take a couple of hours planning! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2013 That's great John! I was thinking about building something similar myself for Acacia Ave, but when I started marking out the Slaters brick plasticard, it was painfully clear that the coarses are not square. Indeed, there is a distinct curve! So, need to source some more suitable brick plasticard. What have you used for your building? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for that Mudmagnet. I use the Wills SSMP231 Flexible Brick sheets, the ones they make for doing bridge arches. Being much thinner than the standard wills sheets, they cut that much easier. Only downside is that the warp like something not right so need to be fixed to something else - I use 9mm stripwood but I'm thinking of using 2mm MDF. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for that Mudmagnet. I use the Wills SSMP231 Flexible Brick sheets, the ones they make for doing bridge arches. Being much thinner than the standard wills sheets, they cut that much easier. Only downside is that the warp like something not right so need to be fixed to something else - I use 9mm stripwood but I'm thinking of using 2mm MDF. John Thanks John. I've come across these sheets - so will need to keep a look out! I'm visiting a few exhibitions over the next few weeks, so hopefully someone will stock them! The 2mm MDF sounds like a good idea ... I've a couple of sections of the other bricks, but as you mention are quite thick and not easy to cut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 My son introduced me to this very fine layout, and what a cracker it is. Love the track work, buildings and stock, it really is a superb layout. Love the photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Work continues with weathering and detailing around the right hand shed. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 This is really starting to look the business. Those last photos look better than previous, have you a new camera? Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 This is really starting to look the business. Those last photos look better than previous, have you a new camera? Cav Cheers Cav, yes it is a new camera - all previous pics were taken with an iPhone - the new camera has a proper Macro mode. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 They certainly look better. Does it have aperture control? If so bang the f stops right up and you will get a much greater depth of field to get the whole frame in focus. A tripod will be necessary to hold it steady enough though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 They certainly look better. Does it have aperture control? If so bang the f stops right up and you will get a much greater depth of field to get the whole frame in focus. A tripod will be necessary to hold it steady enough though. Not sure if it has or not, will have to have a play... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Construction of the basic shells of the buildings to go across the back of the layout has commenced: John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeydave Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Great stuff John! Agree that the pics are a lot better.........it just makes me more jealous! Cant wait to see the backscene finished....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Thanks Dave, it has taken me ages to decide what to put across the back so it's good just to make a start... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 More great work bud David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Those buildings are looking great Jhon......like the roof hight and pitch difference. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Painting and detailing of the new buildings at the rear has begun: I'm just a little concerned that the right hand buildings are a little too dark a shade of blue... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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