RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted July 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2014 Great photos George. One thing that I've noticed, even with very clean preserved locos, how there still is a bit of muck and streaks on the loco / tender, plus the oil / grease / muck around the underframes. A little subtle weathering wouldn't go amiss on any 'pristene' engine in model form .... Aside from my personal preference to weathered locos .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Evening Richard, Must admit l do hate clean models, much prefer some subtle weathering, when l get round to doing the stock at 'Ashcombe' the colour used will be very much the same colour of the track, subtle is the word, George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hello Lads, Been busy this morning putting the boards on the sides with hardboard, they will be cut down tomorrow to form the edging for the scenery, put a nice thick beading of PVA on the top and on the bottom edges as well,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 I will add the edging to each end as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi mate just a quick look as the old mince pies aren't so good today, board edge looks really good mate, well done. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Looking good George - Coming along nicely. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hello Andy / Bob, Yes l am very pleased with the progress, most of the sides will be lost when l start cutting the scenery, don't know what l want yet still looking for ideas, l think the brewery area will be a type of courtyard with the road access on the other end of the building, so just the rail link will be built, don't know just what to do at this moment.... George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 No hurry George - Best to think on these things - Something will come to mind (Eventually). Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hello Lads, Had a nice long chat to Bodgit today and the good news is that he is feeling much more like his old self, still can't drive yet, as the sight is not quite right, but he seems happier, he is even thinking of getting another acoustic guitar to help with the boredom of not doing anything, he knows that l have just bought one so its who can get out on the road first. hahaha George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hello Lads, Had a nice long chat to Bodgit today and the good news is that he is feeling much more like his old self, still can't drive yet, as the sight is not quite right, but he seems happier, he is even thinking of getting another acoustic guitar to help with the boredom of not doing anything, he knows that l have just bought one so its who can get out on the road first. hahaha George No contest buddy, I already have bookings, (in my dreams) I do miss the Gigs we did. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2014 Nice strong job there George. Bit worried about the acoustic guitars you and Andy going all folksy? Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hello Don, Nice to hear from you again, Yes 'Ashcombe' is really strong, with the guitars, well me and Bodgit are going to bring the flower power back to the midland once again ? hahaha George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Its more 12 bar Blues for for me, NOT 11! hahahhah Flogit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 At least you could depend on me dropping the odd bar or two, if your going to Fat sams disco (san francisco) you better get some flowers for our hair, l will have to get some tattooed on me ed' as l ain't got any hair now ? maybe they won't notice ? hahaha peace man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Goodness George, The thought of you and AndyP on the road with a large flower behind your ears! Suspect the hippie hairdos might cause something of a problem hahaha! Seriously mate, thanks for the bulletin on 'Bodge' - great news for all his fans! We've missed his regular humour and generally supportive posts but he is doing the right thing and taking things slowly - I guess Dees keeping a beady eye on him as the event must have been as big a scare for her as it was for him. Ashcombe is really coming together now and I can't wait to see the scenery growing - don't whatever you do forget to get some grass in there to keep Andy happy, Kind regards, Jock. PS must have typed this as you posted the above George! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi mate, ordered mine today (the Guitar that is) as I still cant get out of the house, (for those who don't know, Dee doesn't drive), should be here tomorrow. I actually fitted a DCC chip into a Bachmann Prairie Tank today, I could only test it was working by putting two wires from the Bachy controller across the wheels, but at least it worked. Need some more layout pics George, I need some West Country inspiration mate. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Afternoon Lads, Progress moves on as l have cut the sides and painted them black, as l am on holiday so l should get some scenery done soon.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2014 That's looking really great George, cracking job. The station building and goods shed look brilliant together, a lovely scene. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi mate, fantastic, really really good, can't wait to see some grass. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 It's certainly getting there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hello Jock, lts is great news that 'Bodge' is on the mend, as he has told us he fitted a chip in his loco, and that must be a good sign... Hello Al, Yes l am pleased with the progress at 'Ashcombe' can't wait to get some scenery on it. Hello Alan, Thanks for dropping in, its about the most l have ever done for myself before losing interest, l was looking at 'Wencombe' last night and thought that 'Ashcombe' could do with some DMUs, not too sure which ones mind. Hello Andy, l will try some scenery soon, never got this far ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Morning Guys, Thanks for all the likes, anyway l have started on the scenery, put a lot of poly down and the when dried l will cut most of it away....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hi Mate, I'm not sure about the bit Station side of the Signal Cabin between the sidings and the running lines, I would have thought that would have been flat with cinders and just a bit overgrown as I did on Marlbury for you. All the best and chat tonight, I should have my AXE by then. Bodge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hello Bodge, Good point but as l said when its all dry l will take quite a lot off, but not flat. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nest Posted July 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2014 Scenery is probably my favourite part of the building of layouts so looking forward to watching this develop Nestor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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