allan downes Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I have just caught up with this thread all 32 pages of it.I am astounded at the quality of these models. There are some very talented people on here. I have just scratch built my first building a small pump house for my fuelling point. But after seeing the other models on here I wouldn't dare post a photo. Well done everyone for the inspiration. Darrel, post it. You're as good as any body else. We're not here to take the pxxs, we're here to encourage each other. Cheers. Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 20, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 20, 2015 Darrel, post it. You're as good as any body else. We're not here to take the pxxs, we're here to encourage each other. Cheers. Allan. Except if you've built a windmill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Except if you've built a windmill... Windmill Stu? - More likely to build a cathedral I think . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Darrel, post it. You're as good as any body else. We're not here to take the pxxs, we're here to encourage each other. Cheers. Allan. Thanks Alan ok here it is nowhere near the standard of your excellent models, but I suppose we all have to start somewhere. Darrel 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Whats wrong with my windmill ??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Thanks Alan ok here it is nowhere near the standard of your excellent models, but I suppose we all have to start somewhere. Darrel That's a nice first attempt. My first building was not as nicely square as yours. It looked like a lozenge! If I may be so bold to offer one or two suggestions regarding building modelling in general: Never be completely satisfied with what you do. By continually pushing yourself further will you will find (and develop) skills you may not have thought you had or could master. "Think Outside The Box" An old cliché but a truism. Plastic is only one medium for buildings (the justly famous John Ahern [Madder Valley] used old cereal boxes). I use mixed media (paper, plastic, brass, resin and white metal) Find a standard which you wish - eventually - to achieve (or hope to). For me, it is Roye England's superb models for Pendon, for others it might be Copenhagen Fields, or the work of Allan Downes. Be prepared to throw it away. A couple of projects I have done (such as the Halwil Goods Shed) resulted in me binning the work-to-date and restarting as I found it unsatisfactory (one of the problems of setting standards for oneself is that one knows where all the problems and errors are, even if others don't [or politely say they don't]). At worst, you'll loose time and a little material. Read, read, read, read. There are dozens of books out there that describe building construction methods. Some are excellent, some skimp on the details and others - to put it politely - are less than optimal. Nonetheless, I have yet to read a book on constructing model buildings that hasn't given me at least one or two ideas and tips. Finally, here's a picture of an interior I created for an ongoing project (and, yes, I can find at least 5 things that could be done better...) iD Edited August 26, 2015 by iL Dottore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) My card efforts, documented elsewhere as Gainford Spa ... finally coming together as a small early railway terminus. hopefully some recognisable buildings from the north east. Most of the scene is card - rolling stock included I hope you all like ... please be brutal. oh, I checked - the yard gates are the right way up... but I did need to check 3 times also agree with il dottore... bin it if you don't think it is up to scratch. you will end up binning it anyway. I would also suggest looking back at older models and comparing them with new ones... and don't be afraid of binning or updating if you need to Edited August 28, 2015 by cornamuse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good advice from iL Dottore ,don't be afraid to fail and bin it ,I've a bin full of stuff I messed up or didn't think was right ,I always get nervous to post stuff even in my own threads never mind a thread with such great workmanship like this one And I agree with Allan ,were here to encourage ,help and give support ,there's people who never try to scratchbuild stuff because they think it's hard and the hard part is actually having a go Darrel that's a good looking model you should be proud of it Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 A little coal and water stage, based on one at Beamish. Hand scribed and painted - the first time in 20 years I have done bricks this way, and there is no way I will be making a brick warehouse any time soon! However, a nice little diversion, and a good possible first project if you used brick papers. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2015 As a bit of light relief to all the finished buildings on the thread, here's one under construction. It's based on Steven's Corn Store, which was at the end of Bodmin North (LSWR) station down in Cornwall. It's being made from plasticard for my 7mm layout Pencarrow Bridge. Still lots to do but this is two months worth of on and off modelling time. This is my first attempt at a 7mm building and this is a monster at 750mm long. All the stonework is hand scribed and the roof tiles individually laid. The painting is mostly primer with an experimental patch of colour added to see how it looks. Still lots to do. Lots more photos and text in my Pencarrow thread from page 93 onwards. Oh, here's a close-up of a patch of scribed stonework painted up as an experiment. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 GCR p/way hut built from my laser cut kit and painted by Pete Insole. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 As a bit of light relief to all the finished buildings on the thread, here's one under construction. It's based on Steven's Corn Store, which was at the end of Bodmin North (LSWR) station down in Cornwall. It's being made from plasticard for my 7mm layout Pencarrow Bridge. Still lots to do but this is two months worth of on and off modelling time. This is my first attempt at a 7mm building and this is a monster at 750mm long. rps20150817_182614.jpg rps20150819_220939.jpg rps20150818_225221.jpg rps20150820_212402.jpg rps20150822_211428.jpg rps20150829_222913.jpg rps20150831_225320.jpg rps20150831_225443.jpg rps20150831_233558.jpg All the stonework is hand scribed and the roof tiles individually laid. The painting is mostly primer with an experimental patch of colour added to see how it looks. Still lots to do. Lots more photos and text in my Pencarrow thread from page 93 onwards. Oh, here's a close-up of a patch of scribed stonework painted up as an experiment. post-6675-0-00908900-1439057756_thumb.jpg That Chris, is truly awesome modelling. Speechless. Cheers. Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 That patched up stonework was one hell of an experiment. I concur with the sentiments of the esteemed Mr Downes. Thanks also for showing us such lovely work in progress. There is so much to be learned from looking at it that way. cheers Andy ps 750mm ? 3/4 of the size of my entire layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetrains6 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) All these modles are amazing in comparison to my one but I'll post it anyway in case anyone dident know it is a diesel refuelling depot Edited September 2, 2015 by ilovetrains6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) ilovetrains? thank you for posting - it looks great, and it was clear what it was without you telling us. The great thing about this site for me, is the range of abilities, and everyone in here will have some aspect of the hobby that they can learn about from others You made it? You be proud of it Edited September 2, 2015 by cornamuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 You gived it yer best shot. Nobody can ask for more. All great modelling. Keep postin' ! Cheers. Allan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ballast bin.. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ballast bin.. photo 2.JPGphoto 3.JPG The only point I'd make is the actual track sleepers use chairs with 3 bolts, whereas your bin has a front sleeper with 4 bolts per chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 3, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 3, 2015 The only point I'd make is the actual track sleepers use chairs with 3 bolts, whereas your bin has a front sleeper with 4 bolts per chair. I don't think that's his own layout Stu, just a photographic plank to show off and advertise items for sale. That said, I think three bolt chairs are more common on most layout track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted September 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ah, hence why it's not bedded in. Just caught my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The only point I'd make is the actual track sleepers use chairs with 3 bolts, whereas your bin has a front sleeper with 4 bolts per chair. My defence, the track is a newer installation and the ballast bin uses old available sleepers of the GCR pattern. I think I got away with that.. I don't think that's his own layout Stu, just a photographic plank to show off and advertise items for sale. That said, I think three bolt chairs are more common on most layout track. The track is a display stand for my locomotives. I really do need to make a photo plank but you are correct, the chairs are regular C+L. I'm not sure 4 bolt chairs are available in 7mm? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Does this count as scratchbuilt? I designed laser cut parts for the the glazed "walls" , cruxiform bracing, support brackets, stair supports and roof trusses. Everthing in fact that would have been difficult to cut accurately and consistently by hand. Anything else was made from hand cut plasticard sheet, strip and tube. The working lamps are from the DCC Comcepts range, painted in LNWR "brown". The station buildings in the background are made up from GJR LNWR station panels, with scratchbuilt roof structures. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Does this count as scratchbuilt? LNWR footbridge.jpg LNWR covered footbridge 2.JPG Coal Tank P1.jpg I designed laser cut parts for the the glazed "walls" , cruxiform bracing, support brackets, stair supports and roof trusses. Everthing in fact that would have been difficult to cut accurately and consistently by hand. Anything else was made from hand cut plasticard sheet, strip and tube. The working lamps are from the DCC Comcepts range, painted in LNWR "brown". The station buildings in the background are made up from GJR LNWR station panels, with scratchbuilt roof structures. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrushType4 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 LNER modular concrete hut based on the one in Bury St Edmunds. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornamuse Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 LNWR? boy yes, that counts! well, I hope so, because I use my card cutting machine for the tricky bits - eg anything straight! anyway, it is only a tool - where would the cut off point be? not allowed to use rulers? .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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