RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 4, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2015 And here's a quick sketch of what I'm planning to do. Overall size will be 24' by 8'6" The storage yards will be a simple 6 roads each way fanning out from the centre. I'll incorporate a crossover at each end on the curves, so I can swap stock from inner to outer circuits easily. The longest roads should be about 14', going down to about 8' for the shortest. I have a variation that may mean the shortest is 10', but I'll only be certain of that when I have the boards and lay out the pointwork (must start saving up, as I need 24 of them.....) Cheers, Mick 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looks very interesting Mick... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 31, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) A couple of weeks ago, I managed to airbrush the rail sides with a base layer of track colour. Small strips of masking tape cover the gubbins of the point blades. These were later removed and carefully finished off with the airbrush. Immediately after airbrushing a short section, the rail tops are wiped with a rag and thinners. The whole process was done outside on a decent day, so as to minimise any issues with breathing in solvents. And occasionally, a train would pass by........ Various concrete cable trunking runs will be next, followed by ballast. Further airbrushing will be carried out to create more shades and colour tones Cheers, Mick Edited August 2, 2022 by newbryford 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mick looks very good and matches the track in the background what Colour/paint did you use Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mighty fine view you got there Mick! Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 31, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 31, 2015 Mick looks very good and matches the track in the background what Colour/paint did you use Precision P977 Track colour. I'll be using various sleeper grime/dark rust colours later. to give more variation to the stabling and workshop roads. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr_Tilt Posted April 7, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 7, 2015 (edited) It was good meeting at York over the weekend Mick, and I've just read right through your thread on DL and I'm seriously impressed, looks a terrific project and I look forward to seeing it completed someday. Of course I'd prefer it to be in Red/Blue era, but I am a tad biased. Being a trifle pedantic, the EDU stood for 'Engineering Development Unit' originally and it was the home of the DM&EE. The Vehicles Laboratory was built as the 'Advanced Projects Laboratory' in 1969-70 and was where we did most of the work on the APT-E back then. The small extension building that you've drawn up was, and maybe still is, the Pump House for the large hydraulic system that feeds the test rigs in the lab itself and I was in charge of it from 1976 - 78. Nostalgia Rules OK. Here's some of the pics I have of the RTC Yard that may be useful, plus the two that I mentioned that show E-Train with the Metro-Vic Co-Bo and also with the Clayton and Baby Deltic. APT-E and the north end of the APD Lab, HST prototype & POP Train. South end of the APD Lab with the first POP Train frame arriving APD Lab interior looking south, roller rig on the left & Control Tower in the background APT-E and the Co-Bo APT-E, Baby Deltic and Clayton Edited November 25, 2015 by Mr_Tilt 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 7, 2015 It was good meeting at York over the weekend Mick, and I've just read right through your thread on DL and I'm seriously impressed, looks a terrific project and I look forward to seeing it completed someday. Of course I'd prefer it to be in Red/Blue era, but I am a tad biased. Being a trifle pedantic, the EDU stood for 'Engineering Development Unit' originally and it was the home of the DM&EE. The Vehicles Laboratory was built as the 'Advanced Projects Laboratory' in 1969-70 and was where we did most of the work on the APT-E back then. The small extension building that you've drawn up was, and maybe still is, the Pump House for the large hydraulic system that feeds the test rigs in the lab itself and I was in charge of it from 1976 - 78. Nostalgia Rules OK. Here's some of the pics I have of the RTC Yard that may be useful, plus the two that I mentioned that show E-Train with the Metro-Vic Co-Bo and also with the Clayton and Baby Deltic. Hi Kit, The photos are excellent reference material. Likewise with the chat. Glad you like the layout thread - who knows, it may get backdated through Serco red/grey and RTC red/blue. And then if Rapido do the prototype HST power car........................... I have a Clayton and Co-Bo somewhere and I could procure a Baby Deltic if needs be. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted April 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ive not been on the RTC for a while but i love going into the APD lab building as its like stepping back in time in places, the 1980s BR signs are still up on a lot of the walls and doors and the control room is still there too Love the pics mr tilt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Morning Mick Track works coming along well with some nice weathering. Looks like a lovely view from the back of the house especially with the railway at the bottom of the garden. You hadn't better tell me where you live just in case I sign that bit of railway as you will be getting some nice friendly toots. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted April 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2015 Im sure you would love to sign past mick's house marcus, you have to get to it via the s+c I'm still trying to get it on my card!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack374 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 APT-E and the Co-Bo APT-E, Baby Deltic and Clayton Great pics! I definitely think those last two need to go to the 'models can look just like the real things' thread though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 29, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2015 Track for phase 1 for the storage yards ordered today. Hopefully, the baseboards will be in my hands in about 5 weeks. Cheers, Mick 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 26, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I received this photo today from Tim Horn...... Cheers, Mick Edited August 2, 2022 by newbryford 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Oh dear, it appears to be bent..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That must be why he put it on the barbeque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 That's a bit smart that board David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I received this photo today from Tim Horn...... th1.jpg Cheers, Mick You must be getting excited Mick?!! I would be.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Smart phone ... smart screen ... smart car ... now ... Smart Board ..................... does that mean ................... That's a bit smart that boardDavid all you have to do is touch the board where you want the track and it just appears where you slid your finger across it ...... ............ and droppers soldered too? Wow I like it ... ... I must ask Tim if he can upgrade my boards I got from him ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 31, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) On 26/05/2015 at 22:49, newbryford said: I received this photo today from Tim Horn...... th1.jpg Cheers, Mick And this was unloaded from my car earlier this evening. Cheers, Mick Edited August 2, 2022 by newbryford 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 And this was unloaded from my car earlier this evening. th2.jpg Cheers, Mick Are you sure that's Lancashire - it's sunny! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 5, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) Much PVA has been consumed in the last few days building the Tim Horn baseboards. I have two almost completed, with another two half built. They are the baseboard equivalent of a Judith Edge kit. Read the instructions thoroughly and all will be well. Pics soon. Cheers, Mick Edited August 2, 2022 by newbryford 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Looking forward to pictures Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Looking forward to seeing photos of Tim's boards completed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 7, 2015 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Board time..... When the real railway was relaid outside my house a few years ago, I persuaded the workers to "accidentally" leave few fishplates on my side of the fence.... They make excellent weights. This the curved board with intermediate cross-pieces. Tim has also supplied a few "C-shaped" pieces that can be used as a clamp to hold some pieces in place - they were designed by Tim's Dad...... They come in particularly useful when glueing the side pieces into place - even though I already have some conventional C clamps and sash clamps (I'll get a picture of those when I build the next boards) A view of the curved board The first two in relation to each other An underside view - the diagonal strengtheners have yet to be added - the orientation of which will be decided when I lay out the pointwork, so that they miss the point motors. The first building shell was collected yesterday - this is the EDU. The lower front of the shed has brick overlays - the upper section is various cladding/glazing that will be mae from various lastics The brick courses are laser "etched" Cheers, Mick Edited August 2, 2022 by newbryford 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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