Chubber Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Feeling like I'm draggin' my heels a bit here so here's a couple of mag shots from an article that I don't even remember writing ! IMG_0017.jpgIMG_0018.jpgIMG_0016.jpg Allan, how did you make the curved top window frames in the 'O' gauge Railway Hotel picture in post 139, please? Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 There's some at the bottom of my layout topic and more when it's up and running! Had a look, raw beginnings, lot's to do, but good baseboards, so a good start. We'll be watching ! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Had a look, raw beginnings, lot's to do, but good baseboards, so a good start. We'll be watching ! Cheers. Allan. Thanks, hopefully it'll be up and running tommorow. Then I can start sorting out the backscene and contours 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celticwardog Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 A lovely (or not) southern region substation. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Allan, how did you make the curved top window frames in the 'O' gauge Railway Hotel picture in post 139, please? Doug Ah, now then Doug, I don't actually make the windows at all, they're Scalink brass etched Georgian windows, fret SLO15 I believe. Cheers. Allan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted August 1, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2013 Absolutely fab pal I love the sign work on the side how dod you do that to make it look worn ??? Oldknotty, thanks for your comments, the sign was created in Photoshop on 8 different layers,on a brick background using various opacity and layer settings to achieve the sign on the wall. I have included a close up of the sign. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcanbomber Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) My Country Hotel How it fits into the layout Edited January 6, 2018 by vulcanbomber 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 1, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 1, 2013 These have been seen before, on my blog, and although they are based on the Howard Scenics kits, they have been altered a fair bit, with other scratchbuilt bits added: Still need to add some 'back yard clutter' and the odd weed... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 1, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2013 Some very, very good modelling here folks, the differentiation between good and excellent (in my eyes) is certainly the colouration and there's some great examples on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Apologies that this has been on another thread....But in case you missed it - here's my scratchbuilt station buildingfrom my old EM layout "Ogmore Road" GWR ex TVR layout The building was in reality Cowbridge Station, in the Vale of GlamorganIt was Cowbrige's 2nd station - the original was a terminus,the arrangement of which meant the line could not be extended The line was then diverted, and this 2nd station built,in order to extend the line down to Aberthaw (Low Level) and a couple of quarries,and the lime-works at Aberthaw.... Anyhow, Ogmore Rd was my work of imagination...... not too far-fetched, as both TVR and GWR had proposed lines to the small, picturesque village of Ogmore By Sea I built the station using plans from the book"The Cowbridge Railway" By Colin Chapman Pub. 1984 I think? Construction is the ubiquitous slaters plastic cardwith the brick arches above the windows made by scribing mortar courses into plain plastic card...I used my old method, of painting the building in a brighter shade initially,then applying black all over each surface, then wiping excess paint awayto represent black mortar This can be a tricky technique, as colours can turn out rather darker,or more grubby looking than anticipated..... Anyhow, I built it some 20+ years ago now And the layout was scrapped sometime backThe buildings still exist - and you never know, I might use them again.... one day!Marc PS. Picking out the courses of red brick was trickier than I anticipated EDIT: I used Wills roof slates, and hiding the joint between 2 sheets was also tricky! Edited August 2, 2013 by marc smith 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hi Marc. Superb little station, superb little scene that's captured all the right atmosphere - as they say, though I wish they wouldn't ! - it ticks all the right boxes. Have you anymore such delights ? Cheers. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I had originally built Ogmore Road as a terminus,but decided to extend it, to add the ability to run through trains...A bit like the original Cowbridge Railway! However, this decision was made with only just over a week until the layouts' debut show So I had to extend the baseboard, scenery, track etcand build this dairy building in double quick time...Although, not quite as quickly as Mr Downes seems to be able to model Based on a warehouse building near my first house,in the Splott district of Cardiff - yes, there really is a place named SplottIt was made from the usual slaters plastic card, and painted in the same way as my station building At the time, I was quite pleased with the effect on the sign on the side of the dairyThis was the 1st time I used acrylic paintThe building was painted in enamelsBut the sign was painted in black acrylicwith Letraset letteringThe black "base" of the sign and lettering were then distressedusing a fibreglass pen Again, please bear in mind this was 20 years ago....... mind you, my eyesight was much better then... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hi Marc. Superb little station, superb little scene that's captured all the right atmosphere - as they say, though I wish they wouldn't ! - it ticks all the right boxes. Have you anymore such delights ? Cheers. Allan Thank you Allan You were such an inspiration to me, when I were a lad! I don't have as many examples as I'd like sir... Don't know how you build your models so quickly sir :0 Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 As I said Marc, a superb little railway and well executed and most certainly streets ahead of my first attempt ! If that was 20 yeas ago, what must you be like now ? - awesome springs to mind !! Cheers,a pure delight and thanks for sharing Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hi Folks, yes, its Backmann :-) Peter A L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I had originally built Ogmore Road as a terminus, but decided to extend it, to add the ability to run through trains... A bit like the original Cowbridge Railway! However, this decision was made with only just over a week until the layouts' debut show So I had to extend the baseboard, scenery, track etc and build this dairy building in double quick time... Although, not quite as quickly as Mr Downes seems to be able to model Based on a warehouse building near my first house, in the Splott district of Cardiff - yes, there really is a place named Splott It was made from the usual slaters plastic card, and painted in the same way as my station building At the time, I was quite pleased with the effect on the sign on the side of the dairy This was the 1st time I used acrylic paint The building was painted in enamels But the sign was painted in black acrylic with Letraset lettering The black "base" of the sign and lettering were then distressed using a fibreglass pen Again, please bear in mind this was 20 years ago.... ... mind you, my eyesight was much better then... Hi Marc lovely work there , did you also use photoshop to make the signs on the building , if not how did you accomplish it ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Wow there is some serious fantastic modelling in this thread. What a talented bunch of guys you all are. I am still coming to grips with plastic and Scalescenes kits so have nothing to add but will watch and learn ! Regards Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Hi Marc lovely work there , did you also use photoshop to make the signs on the building , if not how did you accomplish it ?? Thanks oldknotty, No, it was really before the days when I had Photoshop.... The signs were all commercially available They're the cut out, self adhesive type... Can't recall the manufacturer But I've seen similar ones around in shops and at shows - still available Cheers Marc EDIT: The worn out sign on the dairy is as I described really; Once I finished painting the building, I painted a black rectangle on the side wall, using acrylic matt black The lettering was from an old sheet of letraset, given to me by a graphic designer pal I had to plan the position of the lettering - but it was fairly easy, starting with the centre letters first... Once in position, I simply scratched parts of the sign away mainly with a fibreglass pen... but I also used a worn out piece of fine sandpaper - if my memory serves me Afterwards, I added a bit of light weathering to blend it all in, and a coat of matt varnish.... Edited August 2, 2013 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Warning. If you're not already on Firefox, don't try to be by downloading it - I did and now I have to go all round the houses trying to get to here, that's once I get past Amazon trying to flog me one thing, McAffee trying to flog me another, and Cleanup Pro trying to flog me everything - even steroids !!! We're heading fast into the new computer age - 100% adverts !! Allan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Celticwardog Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The horror of CLASP! A few details (and a platform) but this is nearly there. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dorset Wanderer Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Warning. If you're not already on Firefox, don't try to be by downloading it - I did and now I have to go all round the houses trying to get to here, that's once I get past Amazon trying to flog me one thing, McAffee trying to flog me another, and Cleanup Pro trying to flog me everything - even steroids !!! We're heading fast into the new computer age - 100% adverts !! Allan. Allan- never do these things yourself- that is what under fives are for- give it to them and it is working within minutes! By the time I have read the first page of instructions- I am told disdainfully- 'There you are it's done' . Kids/Grandkids eh! Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi Celticwardog, that's a nice building,very well finished and tidy and makes a change from the usual traditional building, ( not that there is anything wrong with them ). cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hi Folks, Oswestry GWR in 7mm scale 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Once again, perfection in miniature Peter. Absolutely superb. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) Hi Folks, Oswestry GWR in 7mm scale Luffly work, the subtle weathering around the hopper woodwork is masterful, as always. Some questions, if you wouldn't mind What are the particular GWR colours you are using, how do you achieve the rivet effect on the tank, how big is the model, I'm guessing about 1 ft high, and how do you get the window details so crisply finished? Doug Edited to ask 'do you have a patented jig for stair construction?' D Edited August 3, 2013 by Chubber 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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