Jaz Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Practicing, Painting, in the odd few moment's, in the last 2 day's, doing thing's other than railway's. You know I can't paint for toffee chocolate,but am determinted to better the platform front's on DP. here is the practice piece, it has had 4 fine layers, in two day's, the left 2 panel's I gave a layer of cote matt varnish, so will add more layer's over the next day's............. Now, where is that, " In Flight Video", runs as required, wanted.........never mind, he'll just have to read, BRM. P1170831(1).JPG P1170833(1).JPG P1170834(1).JPG P1170835(1).JPG P1170836(1).JPG P1170838(1).JPG P1040974(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1050141(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr for someone who can't paint you have the right type of technique for these platforms. There are no brush strokes here and non required, and the water has been a wash giving the correct type of finish in my opinion. The second but last picture shows there is a little green growth on the concrete, but reflecting that could be tricky now you have a nice finish. I often use excess water and use a second pint brush to introduce a watery colour when the main paint job is still wet. The colour finishes in the citadel range are especially good for introducing minimal colour. As with your modelling your painting is improving. I dont remember who said it but they said to be a good artist you need to have flair blah blah blah BUT to be a great artist you need to practise your art for like 10,000 hours, In other words the more time and practise you put in the more you observe the process and the better you become. This is certainly proving to be the case in your work. The opportunity you have to see the real thing in various lights and record it has given you a unique chance to record this before the advent of time changes it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Finished off, Lofty did. Network Rail, hand pallet truck. One I started at Kal n' Jazs' One Lofty started last week, done this monday, last. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 More impressive stuff David!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I was just looking at the last station pictures....which I had already reposted, but you'd think they would use something more secure than a garden shed...wouldn't you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) I was just looking at the last station pictures....which I had already reposted, but you'd think they would use something more secure than a garden shed...wouldn't you. For what ?, are you thinking Edited January 16, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 For what ?, are you thinking Well I have no idea....as I have no idea what they have in side the shed. It just doesn't seem very secure. Although they clearly have their priorities, as breaking into the signal box would take some doing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Well I have no idea....as I have no idea what they have in side the shed. It just doesn't seem very secure. Although they clearly have their priorities, as breaking into the signal box would take some doing. The sheds location,nearly under the road bridge, is the potting shed,for planters and hanging baskets,for the summer. It also is used as a store for bag's of Grit and Salt,for the winter. There is another shed,'tween the siding roads,which, I think,serves a similar purpose. My mother arrived yesterday,(for her 90th.birthday next week). Traveled down,from Newcastle upon Tyne,departed 1100.Arr. in Dover.1540. Began her journey by being escorted, by a policeman,pulling her suitcase over the bridge to platform 10. in Newcaslte. . Escorts, on and off the train,then thru,Kings X to St.Pancreas and onto HS1. All of this,without asking for assistance,she is,neither,mentally impaired,nor infirm. Linked calls 'tween,assistance,escorts through the journey, apparently, so I found out from the Dover Stationmaster,when waiting to collect,on Dover station,he thought I wanted to take pics, I though he was to flagged the HS1 out on departure, to Ramsgate...... We both unknowingly,to each other,....... were waiting for the same person,.........my mother. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 The last lot of pics,were a tad bright, found the v's set @ 12. Reduced it to 9.volts, for these below. Off to Canterbury Exhibition tomorrow......... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 The last lot of pics,were a tad bright, found the v's set @ 12. Reduced it to 9.volts, for these below. Off to Canterbury Exhibition tomorrow......... P1170871(1).JPG P1170872(1).JPG P1170873(1).JPG P1170874(1).JPG Much better! Have fun tomorrow. Hal (keep chewing the gum) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) How are you going to ........... The last lot of pics,were a tad bright, found the v's set @ 12. Reduced it to 9.volts, for these below. Off to Canterbury Exhibition tomorrow......... P1170871(1).JPG P1170872(1).JPG P1170873(1).JPG P1170874(1).JPG ........ sneak away from the eagle-eyed gaze of the nonagenarian ......... .......... or have you promised her a "Family Day Out" - as revenge for those days when Mum takes the family on a "Family Day Out" and you end up in some shopping Mall [or worse - Ikea!!] Aaah, one moment ......... the word Grandchildren seems to have a tempting ring to it ....... Have a good day at the show ......... and I won't recommend keeping a Seal on the wallet ... there is no point in going to a show with limits like that ..... Edit = spelling Edited January 17, 2015 by jcredfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 How are you going to ........... ........ sneak away from the eagle-eyed gaze of the nonagenarian ......... .......... or have you promised her a "Family Day Out" - as revenge for those days when Mum takes the family on a "Family Day Out" and you end up in some shopping Mall [or worse - Ikea!!] Aaah, one moment ......... the word Grandchildren seems to have a tempting ring to it ....... Have a good day at the show ......... and I won't recommend keeping a Seal on the wallet ... there is no point in going to a show with limits like that ..... Edit = spelling I won't recommend keeping a Seal on the wallet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 ......... and I won't recommend keeping a Seal on the wallet ... there is no point in going to a show with limits like that ..... Don't talk about seals, or Jaz'll have damn pool in the middle of the permanent way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Grandson's first visit to a Model Railway Exhibition, Canterbury (today) Outside, in the school playground. a surprise for him........ 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) A bigger surprise, came after trying out, Folkestone Clubs, Thomas the Tank layout, which he enjoyed. but, then said, That's for younger people, than me.... . But,then a turn of events, the layout next to Thomas, was Smithdown Road Junction A Big Thanks to............. Shanks522 and team, for teaching,my grandson, how to operate, their layout, in 6. minutes, grandson, now know's more than I do. Edited January 19, 2015 by David Todd 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Glad you had a good day the little lad looked as though he really enjoyed himself Shankks ,s layout is superb and I bet he had fun running it now he will want to start running your empire! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAL 'O THE WYND Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Glad you had a good day the little lad looked as though he really enjoyed himself Shankks ,s layout is superb and I bet he had fun running it now he will want to start running your empire! He certainly did look as though it was fun, and a steep but very swift learning-curve. He's lucky to have you as a grandfather. Hal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Back in to Canterbury, today, on my own, might get to meet a few members,with their layouts....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Canterbury Today...........Guess......... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Smithdown Road Junction A Big Thanks to............. Shanks522 and team, for teaching,my grandson, how to operate, their layout, in 6. minutes, he now know's more than I do. It was a good job you brought him with you, He operated the trains better than we do! A pleasure to meet both of you. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Another clue to the layout @ Canterbury........last weekend. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Last chance to guess the layout, My grandsons comment.........is that water, real water, grandad ? Edited January 19, 2015 by David Todd 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 It looks suspiciously like the one and only "Loch Tat". Marvellous. Banbury and Loch Tat under one roof. Jealous? Noooooooooo................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) It looks suspiciously like the one and only "Loch Tat". Marvellous. Banbury and Loch Tat under one roof. Jealous? Noooooooooo................ Well Done Pete, the winner,................they made the Loch Tat, as a "Vanishing Edge Pool",........... that's my theory Edited January 19, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 AndyH, was out and about on Sunday,while I was at Canterbury, he Managed to capture, two 73's, working a Dover return,@ Kearsney, on the Canterbury line. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Moorings, to you. Last night, "we",decided to start something new, I mentioned a few months ago. For Lofty sr, with me folding. So, this is a start................... A French Fourgon Edited January 20, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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