Ian Abel Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 More shed photos; 34003 Plymouth now WITH accesories added 34053 Sir Keith Park finally in running condition Originally I wasn't sure about the thought of getting weathered locos, especially since "some" I've seen have rather too much for my taste. However, having now compared 34003 against the other BB/MN/WC locos, all of which are pristine, I must confess I do rather like the light weathering provided on 34003. Makes the loco look somewhat more characteristic that a completely clean version. I still consider "heavy weathering" too much, at least for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Coming to you from - N44' 54.9 W093' 21.0 Santa, is Alive and Well. Appear's his GPS, is a tad off course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 More shed photos; 34003 Plymouth now WITH accesories added 34003 on shed -2.jpg 34053 Sir Keith Park finally in running condition 34053-2.jpg Originally I wasn't sure about the thought of getting weathered locos, especially since "some" I've seen have rather too much for my taste. However, having now compared 34003 against the other BB/MN/WC locos, all of which are pristine, I must confess I do rather like the light weathering provided on 34003. Makes the loco look somewhat more characteristic that a completely clean version. I still consider "heavy weathering" too much, at least for me. Hi Ian, I think this is the first time I've seen your thread so I'm off back to have a read through, love the pic of Plymouth of course as we have discussed before in the Lunester ;Lounge I believe. Cheers for some nice pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Hi Ian, I think this is the first time I've seen your thread so I'm off back to have a read through, love the pic of Plymouth of course as we have discussed before in the Lunester ;Lounge I believe. Cheers for some nice pics. Thanks Andy - the layout (and therfore thread) are a bit slow going as I never seem to get enough time to model, even with the BEST of intentions. Slowly trying to gear up again as it's autumn and approaching winter. Other than being a large roundy-round with a substantial main-line terminal station it's a bit "flat" so I'm not sure if I can make it as enticing as all the other great examples I've seen. I always wanted a 4-track mainline, as I grew up with one on my doorstep, and that has essentially taken more space than allows for too much clever scenic variation in the space <sigh>. I'm not going to let that stop me though Thanks for stopping by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Woefully slow posting on my thread, then again seems I've been given little time to work on the layout since November, except occasional brief sessions. Adding THIS video of the first DCC sound loco I've acquired - lovely Bachmann 32-503 BR 5MT You'll also notice in the background on this section there's a back scene, temporarily in place whilst I decide if I like it - so far I do http://youtu.be/u6kU3Xg3kHI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Nice video Ian. From what I seen of the back scene,it look's quite effective. More of it please. Hope you managed a few hour's off, on your birthday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks dt - going to get the backscene installed rather "better" than just pinned over the next couple of days and will post some more. It's one of those "ID" backscenes and I must say I do like it. Once I get some additional retaining walls and other "clutter" made it will fit in quite nicely I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Quick update - added a first for Millpond, a Bachmann Warship in BR green. Since they were used on the BR/SR lines and I wanted one example of this type of motive power, here it is... Bachmann 32-055 D800 Warship "Sir Brian Robertson" - all front end dangly bits added Kadee coupler attached to the other end and now awaiting a decoder - so shown NOT on layout as yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Abel Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Layout overall very slow going - building an almost 8ft. retaining wall from the Scalescenes range. Going very well and looks nice, but so many parts to make with the length I'm needing, it means that whilst I am getting "something done" there's not a lot to show for it right now <sigh> Continue to accumulate stock as available when I spot bargains, and additional locos as needed, and given the acquisition of the Bachmann 73030 5MT with sound, decided to take the original 73030 and renumber/rename it to one of the "named" 5MT locos. Hence we now have Bachmann renumbered 73080 Merlin as a companion to my DJH 73081 Excalibur. In lieu of any other photos worth showing here is a sequence taking during the renumbering/renaming process. Used the excellent Modelmaster etched number/nameplate set for the job; Original 73030 Smokebox renumbered Nameplate added Renumber completed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thanks dt - going to get the backscene installed rather "better" than just pinned over the next couple of days and will post some more. It's one of those "ID" backscenes and I must say I do like it. Once I get some additional retaining walls and other "clutter" made it will fit in quite nicely I think Seem's as though,time has been against you Ian. Yes, John @ ID Backscenes is very good,he made up the one for DP, from my photographs'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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