Woolleysh33p Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hello! Well, as I have been a member for a few months now, I have decided I should share my trip into the deep; constructing Hamfordshire. So, what to run? Well, mainly end of steam to green diesels, but with a few differences; Rtc set from the late Modelzone and blue bullman. The basic plan is based on vale of oxbury, but with some difference. Rolling stock will be self weathered. So, I have the baseboard set up; 8ft long by 3ft wide. Now, admittedly I have tried a layout before, but wiring was never finished and there is only a bit of paint and grass where I was bored on a hot day. The track. The track will be purchased at Warley, but I know what I need; code 55. To fund this, I am selling modern image loco's and wagons on eBay, which I will eventually post a link. I have taken the bold decision to practice on my class 66 and EWS wagons. I have weathered before in oo gauge, which was done by powders, but my weathering will be done by railmatch. The track will also be weathered. So, when I get the time, I will upload an image of my design. Stay tuned folks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ok, we are now live on: http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=17162.0 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ok all. Update #1 I have decided I want to include a branch line. Therefore, I have a double mainline and branch. I also wish to have heavy freight movements, so if anyone knows where you can get cheap mineral wagons or the peco kit versions, help would be great. I am also a volunteer at the transport museum wythall, and I wish to incorporate midland red and birmingham corp in the layout. This means I will be kit building buses and also reprinting farish ones. I also believe I have a 3ft 5 wide baseboard aswell, which means the track will now be about half a foot away from the edge. Weathering will also begin on tuesday or Wednesday, as I need to order railmatch frame dirt. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolleysh33p Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hello. Today, I have decided the layout will include the following: A double platform, with a holiday coach at one end A raised track - roughly 10cm high. A dairy A branch line with a storage siding A 'banker's siding' A runaround for the branchlike. Stay tuned for more, and a drawing soon! Quick update Designing is still going on, and hopefully we will have a photo by Monday. I have been looking at weathering, and I need some more paints. Also, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT I NEED TO CLEAN AN AIRBRUSH!!?!?!?!?!?! Hopefully I will have my first weathered items before Xmas (realistic goal) Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted November 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hello woolleysh33p, I have always used Badger Sprayaway airbrush cleaner. It can be hard to get hold of and is not cheap but it does the job. I also use thinners. Often, I spend as long on cleaning between colours as on spraying the actual colour; it's really important. But then again, my Badger 200 is still the only airbrush I own and still works perfectly after more than 15 years. I also tend to spray with enamels, as I find acrylics dry too quickly and can clog. However, I am sure there are techniques for spraying with acrylics and some get excellent results with them. cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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