RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 14, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2016 Well that really is looking a bit tasty Paul, great weathering! Very nice work. Thanks mate, I'm hoping to get the weathering with the powders finished by the weekend fingers crossed then I can start adding the oily bits. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 That track work is looking superb Paul, lovely weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 14, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2016 That track work is looking superb Paul, lovely weathering. Thanks Andy Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2016 Morning all, I started to add diesel spills last night using a mix of versions blacks an Gun Metal blue. Cheers 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivatt46403 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Good lord that trackwork looks so good! Marcus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Superb looking track that is Paul. I love the methodical way you go through the weathering process. Simply excellent Jinty;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Superb looking track that is Paul. I love the methodical way you go through the weathering process. Simply excellent Jinty;) Nice to see you back jinty ,I sent you a text see how you where doing ,since you've not been on here lately I Agree the pointwork is amazing ,when I've built my 2mm points and track work you'll have to walk me through how you do it Paul Brian Edited January 15, 2016 by bri.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2016 Thanks Marcus, Jinty & Brian, I really am made up with how it's coming along never thought it would look like this. Bri it's just getting the right colours, on the real railway nothing is uniform when it comes to dirt and grime so I tend to just go for it. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you don't want to use it I will just hang it on the wall over my fire place. It will look as good as one of the old masters even better. Well done Paul. Keith HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 15, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15, 2016 If you don't want to use it I will just hang it on the wall over my fire place. It will look as good as one of the old masters even better.Well done Paul.Keith HC Thanks very much Keith, I had a few doubts a couple a weeks ago over ELJ but I've never been so determined to carry on with this and get it finished as best I can, I'm not going to lie I want people to remember this, well that's the dream Many thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I have a similar ambition, Paul. I want people to remember my efforts and they are doing so. But for entirely the wrong reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Paul Could you remind me what method you used to paint/stain your sleepers, please? I know it will be in this thread somewhere but I can't find it. I am not sure that I have found the best way as yet and would like to try some different ideas and since you have got rather realistic looking track, I would like to try your method if you don't mind. (all for just 18 sleepers- the rest are all black with black rails and black ballast) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Derek I use Jacobean Oak wood dye it normally takes about three coats Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 Finished the weathering of the ballast an track yesterday just a few fishplates to grease up now. A couple of pics in natural light for a change. Oh an here's a train finally!! Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Finished the weathering of the ballast an track yesterday just a few fishplates to grease up now. A couple of pics in natural light for a change. Oh an here's a train finally!! Cheers And not a make up brush in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Under natural light that looks eerily realistic. I think you've got the right amount of muck on there for the type of route it is. Can I ask you which dye you used? I tried Colson, which seems to be a thick syrup that the plywood isn't taking too, whether I leave it to soak or try rubbing it on. It won't thin either so I assume I'm using something different to everyone else. There is a book on landscape modelling by Gordon Gravett that teaches just about every trick to make realistic landscape. Perhaps you should consider writing one on track weathering as yours is one of the best I've seen. Jammy g1t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 I can't believe this is the same person who was wracked with doubt around the time of EXPOEM North last year. You were just having us on Paul weren't you? Superb looking trackwork, pupil has become master, grasshopper! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 Under natural light that looks eerily realistic. I think you've got the right amount of muck on there for the type of route it is. Can I ask you which dye you used? I tried Colson, which seems to be a thick syrup that the plywood isn't taking too, whether I leave it to soak or try rubbing it on. It won't thin either so I assume I'm using something different to everyone else. There is a book on landscape modelling by Gordon Gravett that teaches just about every trick to make realistic landscape. Perhaps you should consider writing one on track weathering as yours is one of the best I've seen. Jammy g1t. Thanks Derek I used one from Wilkos only a fiver for a good size tin. As for a book, if I knew where to start I'd write one!! Any tips or advice gratefully received Thanks again for the kind words Derek Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 I can't believe this is the same person who was wracked with doubt around the time of EXPOEM North last year. You were just having us on Paul weren't you? Superb looking trackwork, pupil has become master, grasshopper! Mike. Ha ha thanks Mike I always have doubts or maybe lack of confidence in myself?? But all these great compliments really do mean a lot thanks very much Mike Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekstuart Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Where to start on writing a book?Page one is quite common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted January 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 Where to start on writing a book? Page one is quite common. Oh stop my sides are splitting I'd prob only fill one page!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 You don't need to write a book just need a mantra and it should be simple...... Just do it Keith HC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 17, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 17, 2016 You don't need to write a book just need a mantra and it should be simple......Just do itKeith HC What good is an Opel motor car? Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 What good is an Opel motor car? Mike. Funny, that was the first thing I thought too. Great minds or fools Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 and for great fools and minds alike. How about the site of German car carrier wagons departing on HS1 with Astras for export coals to Newcastle. Picture seen on Railcam FB page yesterday. This could be a new option 4mm scale European goods stock. Still getting back to Paul's trackwork. It just looks fantastic and I can't wait to see the new layout and if there ever was a book you have got my order already..... Keith HC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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