RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 9, 2014 Author RMweb Gold 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 Well that's always a possibilty - I'll speak to Colin when we are there .... I've exhbited at Stafford quite a few times now, with my own layouts and helping friends. Always a great show, great bunch of people and very enjoyable. Providing of course that the pub does not run out of ale!!!! (I've been assured that this year, there will be plenty!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wummyock Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That can neither be confirmed or denied .... Has Captain Kernow hacked into your account? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 16, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16, 2014 Not much progress on the layout at the moment, but have painted the facia panels, which does alter the look quite considerably and helps to draw into the scene. I'll get the two house and bridge glued down at the weekend, but probably not much more completed as I have a little work to get finished on Orchard Road, plus someone wants me to weather one his locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 19, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2014 I've been working on the wall that runs along the end of the tracks and placed roughly - needs to some work yet to bed into the scene properly. Also shows the painted facias and the first sets of lights are fitted (only poking through the holes and yet to secured). 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Richard thats looking lovely! Done a really nice job. All the best Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looking great Richard, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looking better everytime l visit, really like it Richard, watching with interest.. George.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) Hi Richard That is Fantastic and the paint work on the facias makes a lot of difference. Keep up the good work. Edited January 19, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 19, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thanks for the comments. Does look such much better than bare wood! Started to think about the re-fueling storage tank today and been looking through a few of my books and found a canditate to copy. So, made a start on the tank today - using a section of 32mm pvc drain pipe that I had in the garage. Still pondering on how the parcel depot building should look - I have a few ideas, but still can't settle on the details at the moment, so moving onto something else for the moment. Insperation will strike somewhere! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2014 Looking better all the time! Is that track poking out under the wall intended to suggest there used to be a continuation beyond the yard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 20, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2014 Looking better all the time! Is that track poking out under the wall intended to suggest there used to be a continuation beyond the yard? Well spotted! Yes, that's the plan. Will become a little clearer once I get the road and pavement sorted. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2014 Progress is being made on the fuel tank and given the first primer coat, which has highlighted a few areas where the 'domed' ends need some more work. This is to be expected, so no great surprise. I made a start on the support structure, but then thought that the plinths were too narrow, so need to remake these .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Hi Mudmagnet,This is looking very promising indeedI do like a nice parcel van or coach....Don't often see a layout based on such a depot either....I particularly like the walling at the end of the layout,and am wondering how that's going to look when finishedAlso, what will you do to further disguise the fiddle entrance?Some pipework perhaps?Good to see another layout in the making from you sirMarc Edited January 21, 2014 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 21, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2014 Hi Mudmagnet, This is looking very promising indeed I do like a nice parcel van or coach.... Don't often see a layout based on such a depot either.... I particularly like the walling at the end of the layout, and am wondering how that's going to look when finished Also, what will you do to further disguise the fiddle entrance? Some pipework perhaps? Good to see another layout in the making from you sir Marc Thanks Marc, The wall along the front will look much better when I get the road and pavement in place - complete with drains / puddles etc. A little weathering will then help to finish off. I had thought about some pipe work / cable trays along the bridge, but this will come later. Still plenty to do on the main buildings first. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 24, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hoping to get some more work completed on the layout over the weekend. The fuel tank has been painted and will take some photos over the weekend .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Looking good, I fancied a BR parcels layout once, was to be a 6 ' swipe across paddington parcels platform Never got off the drawing board Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2014 Looking good, I fancied a BR parcels layout once, was to be a 6 ' swipe across paddington parcels platform Never got off the drawing board Hi Rob, Thanks I thought that the parcels depot, for the period being modelled, would give plenty and variety of stock! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 27, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2014 I've painted the main structure of the fuel tank - still need to add the ladder and pipe work - just roughly placed on the layout. Still not entirely sure where it will sit, but worth moving around until the placement of the tank, plus the buildings look about right. The steam loco is one that I've been weathering for someone. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This is looking nice. Will it be steam based? Not caught any mention but may have missed it. I thought of doing a parcels portion of a generic london station with OHLEs a few years ago when the 85 came out. Never did it but a parcels depot is something with a lot of operational interest not often modelled. In fact me and Mason added on to the Neale Bank plan which again has fallen by the wayside for now! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 27, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2014 This is looking nice. Will it be steam based? Not caught any mention but may have missed it. I thought of doing a parcels portion of a generic london station with OHLEs a few years ago when the 85 came out. Never did it but a parcels depot is something with a lot of operational interest not often modelled. In fact me and Mason added on to the Neale Bank plan which again has fallen by the wayside for now! Hi Cav, No, purely BR Blue (1975 - 1983), same as Orchard Road - on the basis that this is stock that I have at the moment. However, given time and finances, the period could be shifted to suit. There should be plenty of scope for period and operation. Well that's the plan anyway! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Cool, Tight focus.....I keep telling myself with layouts. You need a ' golden valley ' parcels in there ( swindon - Gloucester ), could be a 31 or one or even two banger blue 37s... Having said that a RES 47 wouldn't look out of place,,,,. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I've painted the main structure of the fuel tank - still need to add the ladder and pipe work - just roughly placed on the layout. Still not entirely sure where it will sit, but worth moving around until the placement of the tank, plus the buildings look about right. Hi Mudmagnet, Looking good sir. Leaving the buildings, structures and that fuel tank loose for now is the best approach I often find that despite much planning, a structure can often look better if placed slightly away from where you first anticipated.... I have to say, I like the foreground of a layout to have sufficient "clear areas" so you don't get too many obstacles for a nice, low angled, trackside view I think with the shed buildings and the tank in the foreground, it may look a tad too much, IMHO Perhaps the tank, and one building would look good between the front 2 tracks? As you say, the best thing is to move them about, until you're happy with the composition / arrangement Let us know what you decide Cheers again Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I've painted the main structure of the fuel tank - still need to add the ladder and pipe work - just roughly placed on the layout. Still not entirely sure where it will sit, but worth moving around until the placement of the tank, plus the buildings look about right. The steam loco is one that I've been weathering for someone. DSC_0006.JPG DSC_0015.JPG At least it's a Great Western engine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Richard, I have just Googled; Exeter St Davids Loco Stabling and in the pics about three quarters the way down is a pic of your layout. World famous or what! I'll need your autograph on Saturday Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted January 28, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2014 Cool, Tight focus.....I keep telling myself with layouts. You need a ' golden valley ' parcels in there ( swindon - Gloucester ), could be a 31 or one or even two banger blue 37s... Having said that a RES 47 wouldn't look out of place,,,,. When I get chance, I'll get some more photos with some actual rolling stock and locos! I'll probably run the layout in a couple of periods - so with 25's, then 31's and possibly with a few others ... I want to get myself a Heljan 128 and even an MLV .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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