asa Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I've got it now Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Second wire on. That will do. Not looking forward to doing ranelagh there's wires every where. It does look good though. Dummy signal should be here in the morning. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) No dummy signal today so whilst waiting for a delivery I had a crack at the point rodding, The only problem with a shed, every things one colour Black! I'm going to pick it out in some light grey I think, just so you can see it Where the rodding ends is where the return cranks are going to go. I'm hoping to get these at the Reading show. Edited September 25, 2013 by steve fay 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Canton in all its 6 foot X 2 foot glory, The good thing about working in such a small space is the close up detail, I've really enjoyed building this layout and I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to Ranelagh plus 1 or 2 other little projects. There isn't that much else to add now, a few more lamps and one or two spotters for the bridge oh and maybe a shed hand. Over the winter I need to construct the second storage board and sort out the operation of the points, then it's on to the O gauge show in Newport for possibly its last outing well with me any way. I'm hoping (OzzyO) my Castle 5043 will be back in time for that show and a new Heljan Western will be on shed too. It would not have been repainted at that time mind and dare I say, may be a Dapol 08?? no may be not!! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Steve, did you ever do any details of "how to" on the grotty ballast? it's just spot on, and I have, in mind, an NER/ER roundhouse diorama...... Edited September 25, 2013 by JeffP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Jeff, I might have done a guide earlier in the thread but basically my ballast is kiln dried sand glued down the usual PVA way & all sprayed with pound shop matt black, which is not that matt and weathered liberally with Mig black smoke weathering powders. For the compacted ash look its the sand first then talc added when still wet and more PVA mixture. I use a kids medicine syringe to drip it on. Once dry pound shop black and the same Mig powders. It's a very simple method but it works well. I've dry brushed some of the track sides and the cosmetic fish plates with rail match track dirt and a little mig rust powders here and there. I had a compliment on the ground cover at a model show from a military modeller and when I explained my method he was quite surprised. It's a cheap method two the single biggest cost is the weathering powders. The puddles are blobs of PVA and then over painted with clear gloss nail varnish pinched off my wife. I just made a thumb print in the sand when it was still wet were I wanted the puddles. I hope this helps 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thanks, yes it does. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) Ground signal, I need to sand and weather around the bases next and dull the ground signal down a bit. Point rodding, just to show there's six individual rods, I used some plastic strip I had left over from the footbridge. It's a pity it's at the back of the layout really but now we all no it's there. Edited September 26, 2013 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Looking good Steve. Will have to crank up the macro mode on the camera when I get over next for some close up detail shots. Not long now for the Westerns, can add mine to yours as an extra to fill up the shed. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Looking good Steve. Will have to crank up the macro mode on the camera when I get over next for some close up detail shots. Not long now for the Westerns, can add mine to yours as an extra to fill up the shed. Only a few weeks on the westerns mate, mine is going under the tree mind as its a gift for Christmas. With my car still away at the doctors Canton will be home for another few weeks if you can make it over. I could do with some good proper camera pictures not just IPhone IPad shots. Are you still tempted to get a second wezzie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted September 26, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2013 Canton is really coming along, Steve. Superb. It's a delight to see its progress. I'm always impressed. Thanks. Polly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Sorry, I'm late to the party - how long and wide is this? Really superb modelling by the way! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 How about next Wednesday evening for another photo ahoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 Jack The layout is 6 foot X 2 foot. TTG Wednesday sounds great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Good, see you Wednesday it is. Around 7 again ok for you. Will bring camera gear plus what locos. Got 31, 35, 37, 40, 45, 47, 55 to go at. The 47's are D1942 and D1661 North Star which I think was a Canton loco. I will bring my GoPro HD3 Black video camera as well which when put on the front of a loco captures the layout well from a drivers eye point of view. Should be a good evening and give you some good shots to remember things by. Edited September 27, 2013 by two tone green Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 (edited) Andy Bring what ever locos you like mate. Hymek is a must though. 7 will be great. Steve Edited, Um deltic would be interesting as well. Edited September 27, 2013 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 With a lot of Heljan 7mm locos in the boot of the car I'll have trouble seeing over the bonnet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hello mate, happy anniversary. Hic. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted September 28, 2013 Author Share Posted September 28, 2013 Happy birthday mate, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Eight locos packed in the boot of the car, bit of a nose up attitude now. Looking forward to seeing you Wednesday. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Testing the lighting for tomorrow's diesel invasion, 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Testing the lighting for tomorrow's diesel invasion, image.jpg First class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Chris the layout will be home for a few weeks yet if you can make it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Crikey! That makes a difference. All the little details really jump out at you. What kind of lighting are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 A spot lamp borrowed from the club and a standard light pendant Might need another lamp I'm waiting until it gets dark to have a look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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