RAY NORWOOD Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Well I have finished the water tank tower, It was made in the same way as the station and goods shed buildings. I have put grass on top as the tank was taken down before 1948 there would be grass and weeds growing on top. Have got to glue down and bedding in. Hello Andy hear is some pice's The glue is still wet from putting the grass down. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 HI Ray You have done a cracking job on the water tank, do like the grass on the top!, mind you would be a to mow that ! I really like this layout and is going to look amazing when it's finished. Keep up the good work. Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Hi I have had ago of making my own trees, I got some garden wire and wound three or four strands together, I did about eight of these and then wound them all together leaving branch's out as you go, I then unwound the branch's to make the small ones, if you want more branch's then ad more wire until it looks right for you. I then mixed up some Polly filler with PVA glue don't mix it to stiff then use an old brush and paint the filler all over the tree. The one in the second picture was the first one I made. I have put some strands from electrical wire to make thin branch's but I think they are to flimsy. I am going to paint them today, will post some pic's when finished. Edited May 13, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Hi Here the photo's I promised today. I used the air brush with mat black then a light spray with a very dark brown and light spray with a very light grey. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Ray The trees look very good and will add to the to the feel of the layout. Well done ,please keep the photo's coming ! Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hello Ray, Must say l like the trees, l will be watching with interest to see how they grow (no pun intended) hahaha, great stuff, layouts looking good too.. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 agreed. you've got the roots of a nice addition to the layout there. I will need to branch off into this line of modelling in the future, and will leave this in my bookmarks for further reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Ray The trees look very good and will add to the to the feel of the layout. Well done ,please keep the photo's coming ! Darren Hi Darren Thank you for your comment Darren. I certainly will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hello Ray, Must say l like the trees, l will be watching with interest to see how they grow (no pun intended) hahaha, great stuff, layouts looking good too.. George Hi George Glade you like my first attempt on making trees. I will have to do the trees on the club layout(Tawbridge)know. but this time they will some greenery on them. Thank for your comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 agreed. you've got the roots of a nice addition to the layout there. I will need to branch off into this line of modelling in the future, and will leave this in my bookmarks for further reference. Hi fender Glade you like the trees it is my first attempt of making them and I don't think it will be the last know I have the bug of making them, and it has been a learning curve in building this layout. Thank you for your comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hi Ray, nice trees mate, that's one thing NO one of several that I'll need on my new Layout. Very nice mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 I have been busy putting in the fence and the trees I made the other day. The fence is edged brass with the spear head from Mainly Trains, I painted them grey primer and then matt black with the air brush then glued pins on each end, then made a hole to put the into with glue. Some one hit the gate and buckled it and the fence 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi Ray, we now need a VERY VERY Nice button, that fence looks good as does your tree, really good mate well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 18, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2014 The fencing and trees make a big change to the appearance. Looking great ! Adding a little frost will really make the layout feel 'cold' and wintery ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Hi Andy Thanks for your comment Andy. I had to go will the winter scene because of the tree on the backscene and as Richard said I will it as a frosty morning. Edited May 19, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) The fencing and trees make a big change to the appearance. Looking great ! Adding a little frost will really make the layout feel 'cold' and wintery ! Hi Richard Yes they do and I am very pleased in the transformation of the way this layout is coming and with a little frosty morning look. Edited May 19, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi All Yesterday I have been working on the coal Bunkers, I made out of C&L plywood sleepers cut to various lengths and glue together with PVA glue. The coal is C&Ls held down with latex glue and the coal dust is C&L very small ballast again held down with latex glue. Today I have been planting the grass under the fence in front of the station building and also the Ivy on the fence. I have taken a load of photo's so you can see Hounslow sidings as it is at the moment. Please give my your thoughts so far. The class 08 is on the sector plate 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 I have these foot bridge echings from Geoff Taylor for the foot bridge at the entry to the sector plate. These two parts go together to make one side Will post the progress as it comes along. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 very nice work. very inspiring. can't wait to see the footbridge finished too. I'm going to look at Geoff Taylor's site. hadn't heard of it before. what have you used for those leaves? they look real! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi All Yesterday I have been working on the coal Bunkers, I made out of C&L plywood sleepers cut to various lengths and glue together with PVA glue. The coal is C&Ls held down with latex glue and the coal dust is C&L very small ballast again held down with latex glue. Today I have been planting the grass under the fence in front of the station building and also the Ivy on the fence. I have taken a load of photo's so you can see Hounslow sidings as it is at the moment. Please give my your thoughts so far. hounslow 002 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 005 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 006 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 007 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 009 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 010 (1500x1125).jpg hounslow 011 (1400x1050).jpg hounslow 012 (1500x1125).jpg hounslow 013 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 014 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 015 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 016 (1500x1125).jpg hounslow 019 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 020 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 021 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 022 (1600x1200).jpg The class 08 is on the sector plate hounslow 023 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 024 (1600x1200).jpg hounslow 025 (1600x1200).jpg Evening Ray, I do like this set of semi blurred close ups, very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 3, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2014 Just catching up with this project Ray, some lovely modelling and a very convincing overall effect. Cant wait to see it for real! And thank you very much for your help over the weekend, All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hello Ray, Really love the weathered finish on the buildings very nice, keep the pictures coming.... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just catching up with this project Ray, some lovely modelling and a very convincing overall effect. Cant wait to see it for real! And thank you very much for your help over the weekend, All the best, Dave. Hi Dave Thank you for your input. It has been a pleasure helping you. Hello Ray, Really love the weathered finish on the buildings very nice, keep the pictures coming.... George Hi George Thank you George for your comment. I will keep the pics coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Update I have been able to do any modelling this few weeks as I had to go to Cornwall as father in law was in hospital. Now that I am home I have been busy on the foot bridge that goes over the track at the sector plate end again. The side supports I have made from 1.2mm tee section from plastruct no 90561. In the next two pics I have air brushed with a light grey then a light spray of dark grey and a light spray of brown. Edited June 18, 2014 by RAY NORWOOD 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 HI Ray It was good to see you and Richard again on Saturday, I hope it went well for you. It will be really good to have "Hounslow Sidings" at Exmoor Rail in Minehead on Saturday 2nd August for its first-ever exhibition. So many thanks once again for supporting us. I'll look forward to seeing you at Barnstaple on 26th July Al the best Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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