RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted June 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) A little more progress today. Firstly, I've made a tree for the embankment to add a little height in this area as I felt something was missing here. Also creates a different view and blocker. Also used the tree to create a shadow across the layout - see photos below - hope that this works ok. Also, decided, (although still may yet change my mind, but unlikely), that a small scrap / redundant PW 'store' may be the best way to use the space. So I've placed a few items to get a feel for it. Still want to add a few more bits and will probably move around a little until I settle on what works. The list of things to do is getting shorter! Need to finish the depot building and add the parcels / newspapers to the loading platform, plus a few other details around. Finish the shop and add a few figures - when I can find what I'm looking for. To be honest I've not realy looked and need to search a few sites in the internet. Fiddle yard to finish. Name board to make. Curtains around the legs to get sorted. Thinking about making a shelf to fit under the fiddle yard for important things like coffee cups, oh and storage of rolling stock. Need to sort out my PW rolling stock and in the process of building a few more kits, plus need to order a few more. A few more photos. Edited June 7, 2014 by mudmagnet 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Great pics and update Richard - Layout looks superb. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry.ecmr Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 A little more progress today. Firstly, I've made a tree for the embankment to add a little height in this area as I felt something was missing here. Also creates a different view and blocker. Also used the tree to create a shadow across the layout - see photos below - hope that this works ok. Also, decided, (although still may yet change my mind, but unlikely), that a small scrap / redundant PW 'store' may be the best way to use the space. So I've placed a few items to get a feel for it. Still want to add a few more bits and will probably move around a little until I settle on what works. The list of things to do is getting shorter! Need to finish the depot building and add the parcels / newspapers to the loading platform, plus a few other details around. Finish the shop and add a few figures - when I can find what I'm looking for. To be honest I've not realy looked and need to search a few sites in the internet. Fiddle yard to finish. Name board to make. Curtains around the legs to get sorted. Thinking about making a shelf to fit under the fiddle yard for important things like coffee cups, oh and storage of rolling stock. Need to sort out my PW rolling stock and in the process of building a few more kits, plus need to order a few more. DSC_0038.JPG DSC_0042.JPG DSC_0047.JPG DSC_0052.JPG DSC_0065.JPG DSC_0069.JPG DSC_0086.JPG A few more photos. CSC_0057.JPG CSC_0060.JPG CSC_0063.JPG CSC_0066.JPG CSC_0088.JPG Looking great. Love the waste pipes on the back of the building....rarely modelled but add so much. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Pile of stuff and little shed at the front seems to work really well there. Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I relay like your layout, I think the quality and detail like the grass on the tracks make the layout very interesting to look at, the black and white pictures add to the 70s / 80s era it looks as if you know a place just like it. SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMBA1OFF Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 What a fantastic looking layout! Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well got to say great pictures, it all looks just right. Thanks hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 8, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2014 Pile of stuff and little shed at the front seems to work really well there. Best wishes Simon Hi Simon, I'm more convinced that the pile of stuff is the best use of the space and will be adding a little more before the first proper public showing in Barnstaple (26th July) ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 8, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 8, 2014 I relay like your layout, I think the quality and detail like the grass on the tracks make the layout very interesting to look at, the black and white pictures add to the 70s / 80s era it looks as if you know a place just like it. SGJ Thanks. Not based on anyway in particular, just elements taken from other places and blended (hopefully) into something that looks right. Pleased with the B&W photos - I'll add some more next time I take some photos. What a fantastic looking layout! Thanks for sharing. Thanks. Well got to say great pictures, it all looks just right. Thanks hugh Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 10, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2014 Made a start on the sign to go on the layout last night - hope to get a bit more done tonight / tomorrow evening. I'm making it the hard way - i.e. cutting out the letters by hand ! Hope to get some photos on Saturday. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sounds good, look forward to seeing more at Barnstaple, ages away but will be with us sooner than we realise!! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 11, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 11, 2014 Sounds good, look forward to seeing more at Barnstaple, ages away but will be with us sooner than we realise!! Simon Yeah, not too long to go really, and then I'm taking out 3 weekends with other exhibitions (helping Ray with Yard Shunter and two with Orchard Road) !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hello Richard, The greenery has made the layout look even better, great stuff. love it..... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 12, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hello Richard, The greenery has made the layout look even better, great stuff. love it..... George Hi George, I'd agree ! The green is contrast to the brick - the usual contrast between green and orange. Final coat of paint on the sign today, needs a coat of varnish to finish off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I like the Class 25s You should put up more pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) A little more progress today. Firstly, I've made a tree for the embankment to add a little height in this area as I felt something was missing here. Also creates a different view and blocker. Also used the tree to create a shadow across the layout - see photos below - hope that this works ok. Also, decided, (although still may yet change my mind, but unlikely), that a small scrap / redundant PW 'store' may be the best way to use the space. So I've placed a few items to get a feel for it. Still want to add a few more bits and will probably move around a little until I settle on what works. The list of things to do is getting shorter! Need to finish the depot building and add the parcels / newspapers to the loading platform, plus a few other details around. Finish the shop and add a few figures - when I can find what I'm looking for. To be honest I've not realy looked and need to search a few sites in the internet. Fiddle yard to finish. Name board to make. Curtains around the legs to get sorted. Thinking about making a shelf to fit under the fiddle yard for important things like coffee cups, oh and storage of rolling stock. Need to sort out my PW rolling stock and in the process of building a few more kits, plus need to order a few more. DSC_0038.JPG DSC_0042.JPG DSC_0047.JPG DSC_0052.JPG DSC_0065.JPG DSC_0069.JPG DSC_0086.JPG A few more photos. CSC_0057.JPG CSC_0060.JPG CSC_0063.JPG CSC_0066.JPG CSC_0088.JPG Hi Richard I must say the permanent way bits look better than the tank. The tree is in a good position on the embankment very well done. Love the photo's keep them coming. Edited June 18, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 19, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2014 Finally, a couple of photos showing the sign above the layout. I wanted the sign to look a little like a cast iron road sign. So, I printed the letters off Word, roughly cut round and glued each to 20 thou plasticard using Prit-stick. Then when the glue had dried, each letter was cut out using a scalpel. Each was then glued to a 20thou backing sheet and then the border added. The backing was then painted, trying to avoid getting paint onto the letters, but easily cleaned off with the scalpel where needed. Finally the sign was sprayed with varnish to try and protect the surface / paint. Only 'blu-tacked' at the moment and will be glued later. I also want to make some protective panels for storage and transportation of the layout. Can't really see the slight relieve in the photos, but it is there! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 That looks really good Richard - Nice work. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Finally, a couple of photos showing the sign above the layout. I wanted the sign to look a little like a cast iron road sign. So, I printed the letters off Word, roughly cut round and glued each to 20 thou plasticard using Prit-stick. Then when the glue had dried, each letter was cut out using a scalpel. Each was then glued to a 20thou backing sheet and then the border added. The backing was then painted, trying to avoid getting paint onto the letters, but easily cleaned off with the scalpel where needed. Finally the sign was sprayed with varnish to try and protect the surface / paint. Only 'blu-tacked' at the moment and will be glued later. I also want to make some protective panels for storage and transportation of the layout. Can't really see the slight relieve in the photos, but it is there! DSC_0001.JPG DSC_0003.JPG Yeah, like that mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Finally, a couple of photos showing the sign above the layout. I wanted the sign to look a little like a cast iron road sign. So, I printed the letters off Word, roughly cut round and glued each to 20 thou plasticard using Prit-stick. Then when the glue had dried, each letter was cut out using a scalpel. Each was then glued to a 20thou backing sheet and then the border added. The backing was then painted, trying to avoid getting paint onto the letters, but easily cleaned off with the scalpel where needed. Finally the sign was sprayed with varnish to try and protect the surface / paint. Only 'blu-tacked' at the moment and will be glued later. I also want to make some protective panels for storage and transportation of the layout. Can't really see the slight relieve in the photos, but it is there! DSC_0001.JPG DSC_0003.JPG The sign is impressive, all the street names where I live are black letters on a white background and plain looking. SGJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi Richard The name board is looking fantastic Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hello Richard, Now thats a nice finishing touch, love the sign very professional... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Excellent looking layout now, the sign finishes it of really well. One question. How do you operate it, do you have a timetable or sequence to follow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Loxborough Posted June 20, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2014 Cracking layout; a great concept, beautifully detailed. Well done. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 20, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2014 Excellent looking layout now, the sign finishes it of really well. One question. How do you operate it, do you have a timetable or sequence to follow? Thanks for all of your comments. I'm very pleased with the sign and wanted something different to most other signs ! As far as operation, I've not given it much thought at the moment. When I ran the layout for the first proper time (RMweb Day in Taunton), just ran a few of the parcels vans backwards and forwards. Will give it some more thought, but a few ideas / decisions : Will likely only run with one or two class 25's and the occasional loco coming in and out of the front siding. Shunting single or a pair of bogie parcels / newspaper vehicles into the main loading bay and then into the adjacent siding. The third siding being used for occasional parcels / newspaper or box vans (when I've fitted the couplings) or PW wagons. The front / fourth siding being used for wagons / PW / odd loco at times. The main priority is to keep something moving at most times. I will probably stick to the late 70's period (using the 25's) rather than into the early 80's. The 25's fit in quite well with the overall size of the layout, without being too large to dominate. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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