RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2015 This may interest you http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/96810-minerva-model-railways-a-new-o-gauge-manufacturer-is-launched-and-announces-peckett-e-class/ Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Thanks for the info Don. I should think that is going to be very popular, what with the GWR connection and all. Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Out with the match pots yesterday to paint the backscene. Starting to look like a railway. Only a little but more to do! Rgds Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2015 Nice sky what coulour did you use? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Hello Don The main blue colour is called (surprisingly) Sky which i paint the top part of the backscene. Then I work in lighter colours (all with a blue theme) like Clear Sky, Ciel Matt, Oxygen (they go under all sorts of names) as i move down so that you get the effect of colour change but without a noticeable line. I dab away like this until I am happy. There is no right or wrong, it is up to what you feel works. The clouds I do similarly, with a base light grey, then white on the top and perhaps a little darker grey underneath. I rummage through the matchpots at my local DIY store, and they are quite good value at around a pound a pot. For ground cover I go for the Sandtex colours which are not so smooth & more "earthy" shades My backscenes (in my opinion) always come out like a nice summers day, but then the sun always shines on the SHLR! Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2015 Thanks Andrew the one I used in the past was called Midsummer but doesn't seem to be in the range now. Yes I have found the Sandtex colours useful I also got a Black Sandtex and could add a drop of that for colour variation darker patches. As for the sun shinning why would you want to set a layout in a dull or wet day? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hello. Just a quick update. The backscene's are now more or less complete, and the basic carcass of the old engine shed/carriage shed is coming along. As Questa will be at Ally Pally next weekend, will need to check that out next week, & only 4 weeks to our show in Hitchin. No pressure! Rgds Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Hello. Just under 2 weeks to go to our show at Hitchin so panic mode! I was showing Questa at Alexandra Palace on the 28-29th March (did you see it - comments please?) and on the MRC sales stand on Sunday morning was a delightful set of 4 4-wheel coaches, ideal for the SHLR, will form the Kimbolton branch set. These had been scratch built by an MRC Member, Alan Blackburn, and he had made an excellent job of them. On one side they were finished in a green & white scheme, while on the other side they were a mixture of blue & red. I decided to re-paint the red/blue side so that the green/white set remained in case I want to use them elsewhere. With the Dingham couplings they only run one way round so should not cause a problem. There is a brake 3rd, all 3rd, a small luggage/brake van (that can double up as a goods brake van) and a Milk van. They are photographed in front of the extension board between Pertenhall & Swineshead and Kimbolton Town, which will allow some space for easier shunting at Kimbolton. The signal marks the section break between the two stations. Rgds Andrew 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 6, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 6, 2015 A delightful set of coaches. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hello Don. Yes I am well pleased with them, they have that "period" look with the straight sides and low roof, eking out the end of their life on a minor branch line. Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Another of my bargain purchases from Ally Pally was this little engine hoist. Although it is underscale, (believed it is to OO scale), with a bit or re-engineering to increase the width I think is is just about the right size. Whether I try and modify this or build a new one from scratch, I am not sure at the moment. Whatever I do it will be after the show, but I think it looks OK as a set piece with the old wagon with engine bits. Rgds Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Boyd Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Andrew, the coaches are perfecto! Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 Getting some "hard" scenery down before ballasting. Lots of old bits of foam insulation, once the PVA has set they will be roughly carved to shape then Sculptamold, mixed with sawdust to give a more "textured" finish, slapped on top, paint then static grass - simples! The trees have wooden block bases, as I found that the foam on its own did not provide a secure footing, especially when the boards are moved. Rgds Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Well the gungy scenic filler was applied - I add some cheap brown ready mixed paint to the mix - it has slowed down the drying but it is a better colour. Some static grass and the first lot of track ballast has been laid this afternoon. Shortly off to set-up for the show at Edgware tomorrow with Treloar Sidings and the GTR. That should give time for the scenery to full set Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2015 I like the wooden block idea but that does mean making the trees first I assume Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Don. Ah...making my own trees? That's up there with hand-laid track and scratch built wagons - nice to have a go at if you have the time. I'm afraid I cheat and mainly buy mine from Ceynix. I tend to build up a stock of trees for a project over a period of time, not quite such a shock to the wallet! In fact she does some nice half relief trees which I use a lot and they don't work out that expensive. Although with trees, especially in O gauge, if you buy them to the correct size I think they overpower a layout - think a Mk1 coach on its end and you have an idea of the size of say an oak or ash tree (and not a big one at that!) Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 10, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have a cheat for trees close to the backscene. Paint a trunk and a few branches onto the backscene then glue woodland scenics mat to the backscene heh presto half relief trees. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 11, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 11, 2015 I see you are listed for the ALSRM show at Reading. It will be nice to see you there. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Hello Don. Yes I am showing the large version of SHLR at Reading. Rgds Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Basic ballasting completed. Now just need it to dry out, then clean out points & check rails etc I know its a bit of a cliche but I have an old rusty tractor in one of the fields. See you at Hitchin on Saturday Rgds Andrew 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Finished off a couple of LNER loco's to provide the interchange service at Great Barford. A couple of Jim McGeown's excellent Connoisseur brass kits - a J71 & J79 Planted some static grass as well, not as completed as far as I would have liked, but have also been working on our new Club layout - Central Works - and there are only so many hours in the day! 2 days to go! Rgds Andrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 16, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2015 The locos have turned out nice. Regarding the lack of time, life does rather get in the way of modelling. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks Don. Its the madness of helping set up the exhibition as well (roster planning, car parking, layouts plaques, what sort of filling for the sandwiches etc etc), but hey ho, life would be boring otherwise! Rgds Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 A selection of shots just before I break it down and package it up for Saturday. I have painted the cardboard mock-ups and the platform and that has made a considerable difference to the overall look. Obviously I had hoped to be further advanced than I am. Rgds Andrew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hello. Held our show at Hitchin yesterday. After working out how its all goes together (!), it performed very well with only a couple of minor electrical problems to resolve. Here are some shots of the full layout We had a good day at Hitchin, show seemed very busy (did you come / what did you think?). Thanks to John Percival of Walsworth Models who loaned a J15 to run on at Great Barford. It just fitted into the run-round and looks very nice (Damn, need to add to shopping list!) Rgds Andrew 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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