Jintyman Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Ahhh now I've found this one, so I can return the compliment with the notifications................................ But not right now, home from work and settle for the Brazilian GP.......... Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Any new update Marcus?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hello There Although not on the forum much just lately I've still been grabbing a few minutes modelling time here and there. I've mainly be concentrating on some small detail items. This have included finishing off the speed signage, point motors, point heaters, signal telephones and last but not least AWS ramps. It's been a bit of midnight oil burning as I've been painting them at 1.00 in the morning when I get in from work. Good thing being is that I can give them a second coat in the morning when I get up before going back to work. Anyway a couple of photos of the above placed on the layout in situ. Before anyone says the AWS ramp is the wrong side of the signal it's actually for the 25mph restriction entering the station. This image shows a few of the added items including point motors and heaters. Note the Bachmann P Way guys surveying. Think they might be checking my base boards are still flat! Cheers for now Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Looking realy good bud.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Should get some little ground signals in here n there Marcus... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Should get some little ground signals in here n there Marcus... There are mate. There's one with its back to you behind the Class 25. Theres several more dotted around as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Just for you Neil....... Bit dark I'm afraid as they were taken in a hurry and the useless energy saving bulb hadn't warmed up. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Evening Marcus, good to see the small details going in and it all brings it to life. Lovely stuff mate, really nice work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Thanks Andy Yes you're right its the little details that make all the difference. Thanks for your advice some time ago about the speed signs. As you can see I've got them all in situ now. I agree with you about the material, they do seem to be quite robust. I must admit I've been looking around at work for ideas of how to improve on the smaller details. For instance I was down in the yard at Wembley the other day where there's some pretty complex point work. I noticed that all the point heater cabinets were all located in one position rather than by each individual set of points. so I incorporated that idea at the end of platform one on the layout. Just got to decide what to tackle next now. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Lots of new detailing Marcus :senile:top work... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
model-trains Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Hello There Although not on the forum much just lately I've still been grabbing a few minutes modelling time here and there. I've mainly be concentrating on some small detail items. This have included finishing off the speed signage, point motors, point heaters, signal telephones and last but not least AWS ramps. It's been a bit of midnight oil burning as I've been painting them at 1.00 in the morning when I get in from work. Good thing being is that I can give them a second coat in the morning when I get up before going back to work. Anyway a couple of photos of the above placed on the layout in situ. image.jpg Before anyone says the AWS ramp is the wrong side of the signal it's actually for the 25mph restriction entering the station. image.jpg This image shows a few of the added items including point motors and heaters. Note the Bachmann P Way guys surveying. Think they might be checking my base boards are still flat! Cheers for now Marcus The speed signs look good Marcus Did you buy them or make them? Comments and suggestions will be very helpful They look really good PJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Looking good Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 The speed signs look good Marcus Did you buy them or make them? Comments and suggestions will be very helpful They look really good PJ Hi PJ They're from Ten Commandments mate. They are made of plastic and need painting but they are quite durable. Definitely recommend them. http://www.cast-in-stone.co.uk/shop/index.htm Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
model-trains Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hi PJ They're from Ten Commandments mate. They are made of plastic and need painting but they are quite durable. Definitely recommend them. http://www.cast-in-stone.co.uk/shop/index.htm Cheers Marcus Thanks Marcus They definitely look the part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
model-trains Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Thanks Marcus They definitely look the part I have ordered some and a few more bits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I have ordered some and a few more bits You won't be disappointed PJ. Just make sure you give them a coat of primer first as the paint covers a lot better. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
model-trains Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Many thanks Marcus I have ordered two packs. I will prime them as suggested before painting, would you suggest Humbrol paints? I am not into the finer detail on my layout yet as I have so much going on with the building but, I am always looking out for things I think will make the layout that bit more like real life and the speed signs looked spot on. I ordered some rain water gulleys for the road and other bits as well. Thanks again PJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Hi PJ I've just got a can of my faithful Halfords primer. Always seems to work for me. The top coats are indeed Humbrol. Never had any any adverse reaction between the two products in my experience. Look forward to seeing your speed signs soon. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Evening Marcus, any more pics due soon, I'm getting withdrawal symptoms, hahahha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'll see what I can do at the weekend mate. I'm over your neck of the woods tomorrow. The Eastleigh to Stud Farm bulk ballast empties are routed via Branston and Moira tomorrow. Rare chance to see something other than the S Stock moves over the west end of the Coalville branch. Should be through there about 13:30. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'll see what I can do at the weekend mate. I'm over your neck of the woods tomorrow. The Eastleigh to Stud Farm bulk ballast empties are routed via Branston and Moira tomorrow. Rare chance to see something other than the S Stock moves over the west end of the Coalville branch. Should be through there about 13:30. Cheers Marcus Thanks Marcus, but I'm at the Tutbury Jinny tomorrow, maybe another day Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Runs Thursday as well mate. On it again. What's the Tutbury Jinny like, as I've never been there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Runs Thursday as well mate. On it again. What's the Tutbury Jinny like, as I've never been there? Aladins Cave, if you want it, from Tin Plate, Three Rail, Modern Bachmann / Hornby, Farish, Woodlands Scenics Gaugemaster etc, loads of second hand and new, plus limited edition Dapol Bass / Worthington Vans etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Nice restriction signs Marcus. Question, now excuse my ignorance, but which ones are the point heaters, A or B?????? Thanks in advance for the help Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Nice restriction signs Marcus. Question, now excuse my ignorance, but which ones are the point heaters, A or B?????? Point heaters.jpg Thanks in advance for the help Jinty ;-) i'd go with B, as A looks like a signal post telephone (SPT) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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