AJon30 Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hello. Off to Oxford show tomorrow, first time out with the small version of SHLR, just the Pertenhall & Swineshead station, which was the original concept. Have completed the station building end Here's the "Yellow Peril" ready to take (the few) passengers on to Kimbolton, now that that section of line has been abandoned since the gas works closed. The crossing gates hasn't been opened in a while, the local council complained about the amount of time the crossing was blocked with shunting, so when the line was cut back they insisted that the crossing be taken out of use. Here's some picture's from last weekes Northolt Show with QUESTA See you at Oxford (and Loughboro the week after) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hello. Here a couple of pictures from the Oxford show. Layout performed well but 3 link couplings are a pain! So at Loughboro I am going to try some wagons with Dinghams to see how it goes. Loco is visiting 48DS Rgds Andrew Jones 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Back from the 2 day show at Loughboro. Layout performed well and the trial with the Dinghams went well One of the overhead signs that cover the lights. GWR invasion! Diesel take-over Most suprising of all was that lhe layout won a Cup for scenic work, to which I am most gratefull to the SVMRC - promise to polish it regularly! Next outing is the GOG at Langley on 27 Oct 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 The SHLR was displayed at the GOG Langley show yesterday. Here is general picture of the paraphernalia required when exhibiting (the red bin is not mine, just stratigically placed for any stray GWR loco's that might appear!!) I have been working on the maltings buildings at Kimbolton Town. After much head scratching I came across an English Heritage paper on the malting industry which included some cross sections (with dimensions) of the maltings associated with the Northgate Brewery in Newark. I have rearranged the layout and added a more modern office/stores building at one end. Still lots to do though Here's some general pictures at Kimbolton Town Will be showing at Wimbledon this weekend 2 / 3 Nov, so may see you there Rgds Andrew Jones. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 28, 2013 Congraats on winning the cup. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks Donw, I was really pleased because it was with the small version of the layout which was my original idea to show people who say "I would love to model in O but don't have the space" that it is possible in 9 feet to get sufficient operating potential and scenic opportunities to make it interesting and yet fit in most houses. As it is the SHLR is showing growing pains again so there will probably be an additional scenic section going in between Pertenhall & Kimbolton and maybe more after that!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Had a good couple of days at the Wimbledon show Another modern visitor (thanks to Mark Hedgecock for the loan of his J94 and the Railcar) A quiet perid coming up so time to work on all those outstanding jobs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 Hello. Off to Royston on Saturday with the short version of SHLR and Willowbrook Marsh, another layout from a Luton MRC member, as Royston have apparently been let down at short notice - always ready to help. See you there Rgds Andrew Jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) Good day at the Royston show - a good selection of layouts and seemed well attended. Some pictures Next showing will be QUESTA at Letchworth on 20th November. Retail therapy at Warley next weekend! Edited November 17, 2013 by AJon30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hello. The SHLR has just been invited to the CMRA show at St Albans 11/12 January 2014. Not sure which version is going at the moment as filling in for another layout that has dropped out. QUESTA was shown at Letchworth Show on 30th November Went to Reading trade show on 7th December and found this little bargain on the bring & buy It is the old Gateneal kit of the ex SR Drewry Railcar that ended its days on the W&CPR. With a little bending of history I am sure this will prove to be a great assest to the hard pressed operating department of the SHLR. Does anyone have any of the other bits (its just the basic shell at the moment)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Hello. The SHLR will be appearing at the CMRA show at St Albans this weekend. A bit has been done, but not much(!) - been a bit busy recently. Edited January 9, 2014 by AJon30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Bit of last minute finishing. Why oh why does "matt" enamel paint not dry quickly or matt! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJH Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Great thread, certainly very inspirational Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hello. Well a long couple of days at CMRA show at St Albans. Few minor hiccups (broken tie bar at 0930 on Saturday morning!!) but otherwise ran well, although I need to start thinking about moving from the "building" stage to the "maintenance" stage as there are some "quirks" that were ok as one-off's but are now getting annoying! We had a visit from one of the new Ixion Folwers. ran very nicely as all Ixions do. We had a couple of comments along the lines of "it would be nice if it was finished" which made me think - what do you actually want to see when you go to a exhibition? a: pristine, fully completed models, without a clue as to how they got there or, b. as in my approcah, look here's how we prepare cardboard mock-ups, how things go to gether, how to do this, that, or the other? I've been building this for just over 2 years, and am the first to admit there is a lot to do. But one end is fully finished (at the brickworks) to show what the end result will be, but it will be another 2, 3, 4 etc years before we get to that stage.. Would you rather I had waited? Rgds Andrew Jones Luton MRC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatB Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hello. Well a long couple of days at CMRA show at St Albans. Few minor hiccups (broken tie bar at 0930 on Saturday morning!!) but otherwise ran well, although I need to start thinking about moving from the "building" stage to the "maintenance" stage as there are some "quirks" that were ok as one-off's but are now getting annoying! cmra 1.jpg We had a visit from one of the new Ixion Folwers. ran very nicely as all Ixions do. cmra 2.jpg cmra 3.jpg We had a couple of comments along the lines of "it would be nice if it was finished" which made me think - what do you actually want to see when you go to a exhibition? a: pristine, fully completed models, without a clue as to how they got there or, b. as in my approcah, look here's how we prepare cardboard mock-ups, how things go to gether, how to do this, that, or the other? I've been building this for just over 2 years, and am the first to admit there is a lot to do. But one end is fully finished (at the brickworks) to show what the end result will be, but it will be another 2, 3, 4 etc years before we get to that stage.. Would you rather I had waited? Rgds Andrew Jones Luton MRC I like to see a mix. I've been to one or two exhibitions where most of the layouts on display appeared unfinished and I'll admit that, as a whole, those were disappointing shows regardless of the individual quality or educational value of any of the individual layouts. However, the odd unfinished layout, especially if the work has been done specifically with a view to it being exhibited unfinished, can be fascinating and, I think, has a legitimate place at any show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted January 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2014 It is all a matter of degree mainly bare boards some trackwork largely unballasted and one loco limping about with a few waggons would not be acceptable to me. However a layout like this where the track is down and proper trains are running a goodly number of buildings finished is fine there is plenty to see and any part finished bits can be helpful to those trying to learn how to do things. It also shows that these things are built not just bought in. It also may be the case that the comment was intended to say 'it looks good so far I bet it will be really good when it is all done' Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 (edited) Time to brush the dust off this thread - off to Milton Keynes at the weekend, so cue frantic activity!! After a few comments regarding the mock-ups a start has been made on the Kimbolton Brewery. It is called the Old GateHouse brewery because, as the story goes, the brewery was built on the site of an old coaching inn and all that is left is the old gatehouse. I wanted this building to look different to the majority of buildings which are of brick construction so have gone for a rendered finish. To that end I have covered the building in fine grade wet & dry - the proof will be once its painted. Also to mark the changes the roof is an old sheet of Wills pantiles. Edited February 11, 2014 by AJon30 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hello again. Well usual last minute rush! Main brewery building is well advanced. Cut out of foamboard, braced with pine strips from B & Q. Covered with Howard Scenics Brick paper, using the special adhesive that Freestone sell. - Fixogum. Using PVA wets the paper too much and it tends to lose the brick markings. Wiith the Fixogum, you spread a thin coat on the paper, wait till it dries, thenpsreda another thin coat on the building and when it is tacky lay the brick paper on. It can be moved slightly to get the best fit then lightly pressed down and that's it Here is the building with the windows it. Still got to finish the sack hoist and add drain pipes and other details but looking better. See you at Milton Keynes tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted February 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hello, here's the latest happendings.on the SHLR. After the trial exhibition, I have re-erected the middle sections at home and found the electrical problem was down to one dry joint, so soon fixed. Working on buildings and scenery this week. Here's the other removeable bridge at Pertenhall & Swineshead, with the ground built up with Sculptamold. Pertenhall small bridge 1.jpg Pertenhall small bridge 2.jpg This is the base of the cattle dock, which has to be removeable to get at 2 of the point motors Pertenhall cattle dock.jpg This is the tar tank and loading dock at the gas works. Waiting for a Duncan Models crane for offloading supplies etc, the dock is used for loading of small drums etc. Gas Works Dock.jpg Gas Works Dock 2.jpg Pertenhall & Swineshead Station building, which is very loosely based on Mid-Suffolk Light Railway buildings. Following from GeorgeT's workshop, built around 2mm ply, which is easy to work with. The basic structure will be covered with my home-made corrugated metal sheeting. The open waiting area is built around a frame with metal covering, so you need metal sheeting with corrugations both sides (which plastic sheet is not very good at). Will look suitable run-down when fully painted. Pertenhall station 1.jpg Pertenhall station 2.jpg Pertenhall station 3.jpg Pertenhall station 4.jpg Only 3 weeks to go!! How do you press the corrugations into the metal? Effect looks good. Dava Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesperus Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The whole layout looks great but I love the water tank and coaling stage, it just oozes atmosphere. How have I missed this up and till now? I've followed you now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hello Dava I purchased a resin mould from the States (I got an S scale one as the O gauge ones, in my opinion, make too large corrugations - more like modern cladding rather than old style corrrugated sheet) I get the aluminium food trays that supermarkets sell ready meals in (it is thicker than the aluminium in take away foils), cut it down so it is a flat sheet, then go over with a block of wood to remove any markings etc. This also seems to stretch is slightly and makes it more "metallic" Then it is a case of laying the sheet over the mould and pressing the corrugations in (In use a bamboo skewer). Although the mould was a little expensive, you can make unlimited sheets of corrugated metal so the unit cost goes rright down. You can cut it into sheets, distress it etc, and if you don't like it, well just bin it! Here's a roof to a hopper that was laid over a wooden framework Hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted February 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks, I was thinking about using sheets cut from Coke cans. I just need to buy or make a mould. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Dave Yes I initially looked at coke cans and the like. I was going to use one of those corrugated paper making machines but the corrugations were too large and the coke can material too "springy" to hold the shape. That was when I went to the foil trays, because as well as making corrugated sheet they can also be cut up for lead flashing around chimneys etc on building roofs, or just as flat metal sheets for roofing (and all the cut off bits go towards making a scrap wagon load!) Rgds Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJon30 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hello Dave Re Dies I have tried to see if there were any for sale on Ebay, but have found that the gentleman who produced them has unfortunately passed away, and no-one has picked the items up. They were made of a robust material, don't think it was resin. You might be able to make one up with plasticard sheet and sections? Rgds Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You might take a look at <http://www.kitwoodhillmodels.com/o-scale-corrugated-iron-industrial-grade/> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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