wireman Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 My last post, in April, was still showing work on the fiddle yard. Scenically, things have not changed much in the last six months. I have been operating the layout and fitting sound chips when finance allowed, but at last a start has been made to allow access from the scenic side to the fiddle yard. A Metcalfe single tunnel mouth kit was built and fitted. Because of the angle in which the track enters the yard, the tunnel mouth is hardly visible from normal viewing position, but at least I know it's there. The next step is to infill the sides, hopefully it will not be another six months before this is done. Regards Brian. (wireman ). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 looks good Brian, I've just got a laser cut bridge, going to see how I get on with that. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 The sides were infilled with bits and pieces of card and paper and the intention was to use ModRoc plaster to cover this and form a smooth surface. Unfortunatly, my packet of ModRoc was quite dry and really unusable, probably because it had been left in an open packet for the last six years or so. Undaunted I used it anyway and covered the whole thing in PVA. This took three days to dry, then a light coat of spring green artist oils. At this point the temptation to buy a few model skiers and call it quits was a possibility. The tunnel kit comes as two tunnel mouths, so by using some of the remaining pieces, cut into 24mm. high strips, this wall was constructed. The allotement , built back in 2017 for the previous layout configuration still existed in one of those drawers that store things which may be usefull one day. It needs a bit of fitting and renovation but I think i will use it here. Static grass next, although I may add a liitle more contour over the top of the tunnel. ModRoc in dustbin now. Don't be put off, ModRoc works really well in the right hands. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 tunnel and wall look great, grass looks shocking! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 2, 2020 Author Share Posted December 2, 2020 I have collected the five coaches which I had taken to Coleborne Junction for weathering. This picture is of 82016 ahead of coach set 390. Once again, I'm really pleased with them. Thanks Nick. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 they look good on the layout Bri. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 A start on the grass etc. Have started the main hiil as well, if all is well I'll put a picture on here as soon as the glue has dryed. Taking forever to dry in my shed at the moment. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 A little more on the hill but the arrival of a new toy has delayed things again. I have fitted a Zimo sound chip but some detailing to do, Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 hours ago, wireman said: A little more on the hill but the arrival of a new toy has delayed things again. I have fitted a Zimo sound chip but some detailing to do, Regards Brian. ( wireman ) OOOh, not a steam engine! I like the new look Brian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 13, 2020 Author Share Posted December 13, 2020 Is some 3rd rail electrickery a step to far to the dark side? Regards Brian ( wireman ). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 5 hours ago, wireman said: Is some 3rd rail electrickery a step to far to the dark side? Regards Brian ( wireman ). No, its never too far. Go for it. Or you could model the third rail being fitted, would give you a good reason to have lots of engineers trains.. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 12, 2021 Author Share Posted January 12, 2021 Some how, the announcement of another lockdown was interpreted by my wife as, our hallway needs decorating. Obviously, staying in is the sensible thing to do and coupled with the bitterly cold weather it has proved an oppertune time to start this. However, to day a drastic change from freezing to plus ten degrees, together with a couple of days delay in paint delivery has meant a short time in the shed was possible. The allotement, removed during the conversion to a terminus layout, was glued in its new position and various other bits of static grass and bushes have been added. The next step will be to finish the bank on the other side ot the tunnel mouth. Back to the hallway. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 (edited) My post on Tuesday made note of the delay in paint delivery, it did actually come early. Nothing can be trusted these days. I did however manage to plant a small length of Peco wooden field fencing. This was required as I had been given a packet of four cows on my birthday last year and decided they needed a suitable field. They are rather shiny at present but will soon receive a spray with a coat of matt varnish. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) This was not my only present, but the only railway related one. Edited January 17, 2021 by wireman spelling 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wireman Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) The cows have received a coat of mat varnish and thoughts turned to the far side of the tunnel entrance. A few years ago, before I changed to a terminus station, I purchased an N gauge Norman Church kit. The idea was that this would be just over a hill and give a sense of depth to the scene. Two problems. It was to big and there was not enough room, so the remains went back in the drawer along with other things that would be useful one day. Whilst building the tunnel entrance kit, I had the idea of using the church tower as a folly / ruin in the distance. Although in N gauge, it looked much to big, so the size was reduced by copying on my printer to about 80%. This looked ok but would need trees or something to give the illusion of distance. A phone call to my Coleborne Junction cohort Graham produced two suitable trees. Whilst doing this, I also sorted out my small tools drawer. This was not part of the plan but as I had dropped said drawer on the floor with bits everywhere, it did seem an opportune time to do this. Regards Brian ( wireman ). Edited January 23, 2021 by wireman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wireman Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Last year, having seen pictures of the re-vamped Metcalfe engine shed, I bought the kit to replace the present shed as it was looking a bit faded and needed updating. I actual bought this kit last July /August but only actually opened it couple of weeks ago. Quite straight forward to build, although I had assumed the new kit would be the same size as the old one, it is slightly longer and wider. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 If the old shed had to be lifted off for any reason, it could be repositioned easily by aligning with the oil drums etc set along side. These had to be repositioned to fit the new shed. The shed is rather crowded in this picture. Must be a Sunday. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) The engine shed has returned from a visit to Coleborne Junction where Nick has performed his excellent weathering on it. Most of this was achieved with just a charcoal stick and soft brush plus a light misting on the inside of the windows with an airbrush. I have just fitted the Q1 in this picture with a Zimo sound chip, with sound file from Youchoos. My favourite sound fitted loco at the moment. Still undecided about fitting the 3rd rail electric. I have fitted a short length of track with isolators and conductor rail and have realised that track cleaning may become difficult once this is fitted. However my Bachman N class is now at Coleborne Junction and this may well be sound fitted in the future. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). Edited March 19, 2021 by wireman 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 First picture of weathered 31869. Loco is still over at Coleborne Junction and I will probably collect it this week. Looks really great, so different to the engine I took over there last week. Once again, another great job Nick. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 In a rash moment, I made a start on fitting the third rail. So far, it has been easier than expected although I had seriously under estimated the quantity of insulators and code 60 rail that would be required. As with many other items at the moment, both these items are in short supply every where. I have solved the problem of track cleaning without damage to the third rail and will post a couple of pictures of my solution soon. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Nicely done Brian, will be nice to see a 450 arriving soon.. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Scott will be taking control with the modern traction!! can't wait to see the N class back on it's own shed!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 31869 back at Brampton Road. Once again, many thanks to Nick for a really good job. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerboy Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Looks really good back home! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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