georgeT Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year Richard, Have a great 2014 with lots of great modelling, l see the blue stock is growing by the day, PS, Has your record shop got my two favourite albums Black Sabbaths PARANOID and Deep Purples MACHINE HEAD ? All the best, George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks Bill, As far as the buffer stops are concerned, I had thought about making my own, but still looking for drawings / photos. They ideally want to be SR or BR (Southern or Weston regions). The alternative would be the SR kits from Lanarkshire Models or Ragstone Models. I didn't want to use the Peco ones again or the PH Designs, which are too modern. Hi Richard I like the once from Lanarkshire Models and thinking of getting some for Hounslow Sidings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 1, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2014 Like the albums, I know a certain chap who warbles for IM.....he's partial to dropping in to a Worksop model shop on occasion Thanks Rob. I did think that he was interested in trains. Wasn't his grandfather a former railway worker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 1, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year Richard, Have a great 2014 with lots of great modelling, l see the blue stock is growing by the day, PS, Has your record shop got my two favourite albums Black Sabbaths PARANOID and Deep Purples MACHINE HEAD ? All the best, George. Thanks George, I don't think that these are in stock yet, but can put an order in! Hi Richard I like the once from Lanarkshire Models and thinking of getting some for Hounslow Sidings. Hi Ray, I was thinking about getting 3 of one type and the fourth of another - all will become clear later .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Talking of which, have you heard some of the tracks from the NEW Deep Purple Album on Planet Rock, it sounds a cracker. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 3, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2014 The shop is now nearing completion, need to trim the roof to fit into the curved backscene in the corner before finishing the painting. Also been experimenting with the layout lights. Photos to follow at the weekend .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 The shop is now nearing completion, need to trim the roof to fit into the curved backscene in the corner before finishing the painting. Also been experimenting with the layout lights. Photos to follow at the weekend .... Layout lights? Interested to see what you're up to..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wummyock Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Needs a large Ace of Spades painted in white paint on the bridge retaining walls imo. Maybe some Longhairs and Skinheads outside the record shop squaring up(not that things like that happened in my day.........) if its circa 1980. Looks great by the way Mudmagnet so far. Ive sent you a PM by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 4, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2014 Layout lights? Interested to see what you're up to..... I'm just experimenting with lights in the top - the top of the layout will be fully enclosed, so potentially I can control the light levels .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 4, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2014 Needs a large Ace of Spades painted in white paint on the bridge retaining walls imo. Maybe some Longhairs and Skinheads outside the record shop squaring up(not that things like that happened in my day.........) if its circa 1980. Looks great by the way Mudmagnet so far. Ive sent you a PM by the way. I will have a look at graffiti later - much the same way as on the fence panels on Orchard Road. I do need some appropriate figures outside the shop - just to need to find some or may end up modifying others. These are some way off yet! Thanks for the PM - i've sent you a reply. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 4, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2014 I've been sorting through a few of my old photos and have scanned a few from the prints, so the quality is not great. The two below were taken in Plymouth ( I believe ). Of interest being the parcels vans and BRUTE on the platform. I'll need to look at replicating the tarpaulin on a couple of mine ... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 4, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 4, 2014 A little more progress on the shop - still need to finish the painting, finish the roof and chimney. The guttering and down pipes have been added, as well as a soil pipe at the rear - which can't be seen in these photos. I've also finished weathering the Bachmann GUV and Hornby vans. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Hi Richard, yes the pics look like Plymouth to me, I was born there but left when I was about 4, My parents moved to Kent, but I traced them down the old bu**ers, they couldn't leave me that easy, hahaha. The Wife and I moved back down West to Buckfast in 87 and and lived there for about 3 to 4 years, I would take trips to Plymouth, Dawlish, Newton Abbot and Laira for a fix as it was coming to the end of the 50's as well. The atmosphere is spot on, re the weathering it looks really good, especially the streaking down the body side, its nicely done, but I feel a tadge more on the ends where dirt would go up between vehicles would help, sorry its NOT meant as any criticism to what you have done, its just my opinion. All the best, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I've been sorting through a few of my old photos and have scanned a few from the prints, so the quality is not great. The two below were taken in Plymouth ( I believe ). scan0010.jpg scan0011.jpg Of interest being the parcels vans and BRUTE on the platform. I'll need to look at replicating the tarpaulin on a couple of mine ... Certainly is Plymouth although it is an unusual shot without the wind and rain. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2014 Have you been watching Celebrity Mastermind recently? One of the specialist subjects was Iron Maiden. Great work on the layout, Happy New Year, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 5, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 The atmosphere is spot on, re the weathering it looks really good, especially the streaking down the body side, its nicely done, but I feel a tadge more on the ends where dirt would go up between vehicles would help, sorry its NOT meant as any criticism to what you have done, its just my opinion. All the best, Andy Thanks Andy - I'd agree, does need more weathering on the ends ... Have you been watching Celebrity Mastermind recently? One of the specialist subjects was Iron Maiden. Great work on the layout, Happy New Year, Dave. no, missed that one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) I made a start on the parcel platform last night, but needs a little trimming off the back to fit a little better. Next will be a start on the parcel building proper. Anyway, thought a couple of photos would go amiss, complete with the Brutes! Looking at these, I need to get some more! Won't seem quite so bare once I add the parcels / newspapers etc. Note, the shop has only been placed roughly in place and the roof needs to be finished, hence the small gap on one side. I won't finish this until the building glued down and the roof section can be finished to blend into the curved backscene. Edited January 7, 2014 by mudmagnet 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Very nice mate. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yep.....Lookin good Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjcampbell Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Coming together nicely. I can't help feeling there should be some dead space between the platform and the shop though - the platform running up to the back wall of the shop seems unlikely for several reasons! There will need to be a buffer stop (!) too, and then probably an inch or so of space, so the last couple of inches of platform is redundant. How about ending it in a wall or some steps, then a bit of waste ground? Or even a back yard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted January 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2014 Looking very good, Richard - you've made good progress with the layout. Looking forward to seeing this one 'in the flesh' in due course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wummyock Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Looking very good, Richard - you've made good progress with the layout. Looking forward to seeing this one 'in the flesh' in due course! Is that a subtle hint its gonna be at the SWAG do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 9, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2014 Coming together nicely. I can't help feeling there should be some dead space between the platform and the shop though - the platform running up to the back wall of the shop seems unlikely for several reasons! There will need to be a buffer stop (!) too, and then probably an inch or so of space, so the last couple of inches of platform is redundant. How about ending it in a wall or some steps, then a bit of waste ground? Or even a back yard? Hi Michael, Thanks for your feedback! Yes, you're right! I'll move the platform back a bit and just thinking about a narrow alley (with gate) down the rear of the shop - plus gives an excuse for some rubbish / old boxes etc! There will be a buffer stop - I still need to order these .... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 9, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 9, 2014 Looking very good, Richard - you've made good progress with the layout. Looking forward to seeing this one 'in the flesh' in due course! May make an appearance at our Barnstaple Show July 26th and likely to be at Minehead in August .... Oh! and at least one booking for 2015, plus another one or two possible this year ..... Is that a subtle hint its gonna be at the SWAG do? That can neither be confirmed or denied .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 How about up this way again, push for Stafford 2015? there such nice people I sure they will have you back again.hahhaa Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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