Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Thanks, you too, have a great Christmas and New year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 The whole station area is one piece of 1/4" MDF cut out with a jigsaw and pinned onto the ribs I forgot to add another 1/4" under the platforms to compensate for the cork underlay. A mistake I wont make twice You can see the ribs. The foam at back is stuck onto the MDF and underneath at front. post-8964-0-94480400-1356893583_thumb1.jpg Hi Yes used a Hybrid of what you have done, some areas are raised or lowered using cut out sections, however for the camping coaches, I decided to profile the PIR, to try and get the slope. We shall see how successful it is. As you can see if it doesn't work out, I am always prepared to chuck it away and start again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Terraforming continues.... We are starting with small pieces, this area is complicated, and we might redo it rmweb222goathlnad1 Here is the picture of one of those areas 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) Hi Both, even looking at these pictures with the rough cut foam, the idea is already evident ........... very skillful ....... There is a lovely shape/form developing, very much like the real pictures. Thanks, you are too kind. I think it will be more obvious as it is painted. Some repairs needed to platform edges around the slope etc, but starting to get more and more comfortable with sulphating the PIR, at the end of the job, you can always, chuck it, patch it up and use some filler. As it is being made in sections, I think if something does not look right I can cut that area out in the future and glue in another section of PIR. It is much easier to work than FOAMboard or wood. NOTE: this is not Foamboard, it is PIR. I only say this, because anyone reading this will not get the same properties with foam board, Edited December 23, 2013 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) ...... Re:Building's extension curve One suggestion up for offer..............How have others' tackled,the building's extention curve ? I would be tempted to mark out,the buildings bases,on the pir, remove them to the work bench, adhere to x-thou. plasti card.covering all of the building bases Once dried,pack the gap's, then give them a layer of......... dt Useful advice. The buildings have foundations cut into the PIR, but filling the gaps where they meet the PIR will be interesting. Between the gaps in the building, I may actually buy another middle building and chop it up to make the missing pieces, or Jaz says she could fill it. Long term though I think we replace them with Scratch build as and when skill and time catches up. I think your idea though has uses in many other places too, not least the joins between PIR boards Edited December 23, 2013 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Looks like a very snowy scene there, Kal! Happy Christmas and a prosperous & healthy new year to you both. Best wishes to Jaz's Dad as well! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Thank-you and a great Christmas and New year to you too. Until you said it, I had only though of using the dust for filling gaps with PVA.... but now you mention it the sanding residue may make very good snow. I will let you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Maiden Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Jaz, Kal wishing you and yours a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Rachel, Nice to see you posting on our thread, Guys you should check this lady's work out. She is a fantastic all rounder. Some of her detail painting is so realistic it will make you cry....Her buildings, plus her interior details will give Freebs and acg-mr and C&WR and JCL something well worth while checking out. In fact her painting would I think make Iain (Robinson of Downes and Robinson "Anything You can do I can do better" thread)a little green about the gills. Her gallery albums will interest Mick. check this out for an interior, chairs clocks etc, weathering? A thing of beauty. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/620-northern-maidens-workbench/page-2&do=findComment&comment=43198 oh and the next post on this link shows her technique for rust - which I suspect will soon be copied. In fact her work will give you your christmas present. Because you can use her work to improve a couple of aspect of your (our) own. As for her figure painting, I am still green with envy. The people are fantastic but the cows make me want to weep. As soon as I have some time I will be attempting to emulate hers. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/1306-northern-maidens-paint-shed/&do=findComment&comment=8451 She also states how she does some of her work. And if I sound over enthusiastic just go look for yourself. Any way Rachel, after singing your praises, I return the sentiment... I wish you and yours a Merry Xmas and a great Hogmanay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) .......OH .... And Happy Christmas from me too Edited December 23, 2013 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2013 I must repay the greetings left elsewhere. To Jaz and Kal, Merry Xmas and All The Best to you and yours for 2014. May part of the future be yellow. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi Mick The Future is Tangerine, but for here an now Yellow is fine. Happy Christmas mate. Is the Snow in your garden , Yellow? If so you may want to get control of your Party Guests. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Well we managed to weather the storm without too much damage I think. We lost the top off the Chimney and a number of plant pots floating around but housewise I think everything else stayed on. Need to go and check the trees later and see if we had any damage. Edited December 24, 2013 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) I have now taken delivery of a bunch of the Modern Locomotive Illustrated Magazine back issues and set up a subscription. Very useful they are too, each month a different Loco or in some cases loco's/MU's. They will be very useful in detailing my locos, when we start. The stats are useful too for adding into to to RR&co, so that I can try to run them scale speed and momentum. Just short of 4 back issue copies: 176, 180, 186 and 200... so if you see any for sale please let me know. Edited December 24, 2013 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hey Kal, don't know if you're aware of this site? http://www.magazineexchange.co.uk/home.php?cat=5177 No connection, just used them in the past. Al Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi Al Thank-you, very useful site, but unfortunately not showing any of the one I want, but...... I will keep an eye on it from time to time. and maybe they will come up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2013 Well we managed to weather the storm without too much damage I think. We lost the top off the Chimney and a number of plant pots floating around but housewise I think everything else stayed on. Need to go and check the trees later and see if we had any damage. So the layout's OK - how about the house? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Merry Christmas you two and you know where to send unwanted ER presents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Mick hmmm, suppose that should be check to really.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Will Thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you too. I hope santa arrives on your favourite loco, and leaves by bus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Had a busy morning, take car to pump up low tyres..... Xmas food shopping, last minute food, carers and nurses in to check dad, and got the essential item............ MORE PIR for terraforming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Merry Christmas Jaz & Kal and to your family as well. Here is to a great 2014. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Hi Kal & JazI'm currently waiting on Bangor Station to catch photos, Dam... its cold standing around here... it will be interesting to catch it for real and have proof he exsists... lolBelow are the Railway stations it will be passing near you...Hopefully I have found all the nearest Railway Stations that are nearest to you, these have been validated into the Network Rail Log... 1X01 2358 North Pole International to North Pole International Christmas Special service ALSO Stopping at a Railway Station Near You... 24 Dec 2013... Do a Search Now.... DONT MISS IT....Bangorhttp://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/train/S73184/2013/12/24/advancedHave a great Day Tomorrow with friends and family, and a great New Year to all of you.Wishing you the very Best.Jamie Edited December 24, 2013 by 7APT7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 7APT7 Hey long time no see, hope all is well with you , a Merry Xmas to you and yours, and hopefully a great New Year. Shoulda invested in a fleece mate ;P I thought that train was a joke, Kal pointed the time table out to me before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 Not long to go now...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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