clarkeeboy56 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 The Station board.......Slow progress here. I have started to add point rodding - you might just be able to see that opposite the points at the end of the platform. I've started on the roof of the goods shed too..... An overall shot of the station board. I'm still not happy with the colour of the ground colour...so that will change. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 And to finish off this mini-update, just a few overall shots of the layout as she is currently. Thanks for looking. (sorry about the photo's being a bit over-exposed. i was playing around with the settings and got it wrong!!) 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 1, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2017 I think the groundcover looks great, its not an easy thing to get right, as its appearance is so dependent on many things; age, weather and light for starters! I think I might try the chinchilla dust next time. All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 I think the groundcover looks great, its not an easy thing to get right, as its appearance is so dependent on many things; age, weather and light for starters! I think I might try the chinchilla dust next time. All the best, Dave. Thanks Dave, I think the secret of Chinchilla dust is to layer it sparingly. I overdone it a bit, as when the glue had dried some large cracks appeared.! I've used very find sand to cover this and I have to say that I prefer that finish...problem is, it's a bit.....erm sand coloured....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) I've been messing about with getting the electric's and points to work - and I'm glad to report that they do! Hurrah. One large step for Bill!! I've also been experimenting with scenery......I've started making the trees.....I reckon I'll need a forest full...these two are early attempts using Twine. Twist and superglue extend twist spread out , and superglue etc. Not an original idea, but one that is easier, for me anyway,than twisting wire. That said I seem to have an allergy to the twine fibre's ...I spent last weekend sneezing!! Anyway - A small Oak-ey type of tree and a Silver Birch....I'm quite please with them....though plenty of scope for improvement! These may be re-planted towards the rear of the layout should my arboricultural skills improve! Edited November 26, 2017 by clarkeeboy56 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2017 Those trees look great Bill. I've never had much luck with them, my attempts to make trees from twisted bits of wire end up looking like -- Twisted bits of wire! All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks excellent bill! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Those trees look great Bill. I've never had much luck with them, my attempts to make trees from twisted bits of wire end up looking like -- Twisted bits of wire! All the best, Dave. Sounds much like my attempts with wire trees Dave! I marvel at the on-line You-tube bods that can churn these wire trees out - I really do. BUT at least I have had some better results with the twine method--apart from the sneezing! Looks excellent bill! Thanks Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) Just seeing if this works.......tidied the wiring up a bit...this was done a few weeks ago. Both boards were tidied up, and all colour co-ordinated. Posting this now, to test posting pics on my samsung phone....seems reasonably ok..... Edited December 30, 2017 by clarkeeboy56 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted December 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, I hope it all works, but i think it will look better when ballasted. All the Best for the New year Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Hi, I hope it all works, but i think it will look better when ballasted. All the Best for the New year Adrian.Thanks Adrian, and all the best for 2018 to you too......electrics work fine thanks, Seep point motors are behaving though next time I may go for slower tortoise type motors. That said, there is a satisfying, if somewhat unprototypical 'clunk' when activated.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) Duplicate post deleted Edited October 24, 2018 by clarkeeboy56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 I really can't beleive it's been so long since I posted an update! No excuses well apart from not much progress over that hot summer....twas scorchio here in the man shed. Progress has been steady..i have extended the layout into a bsc to front 'J' the bottom the J will be scenic, whereas the end part will be a fiddle yard.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2018 Keep going! You'll get there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Some photo's hopefully! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 The station - still a lot to do.... The goods shed....tiling has started, and looks like some have come off in the storm the other night 32640 runs around the diverted "Hayling Billy"! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The station - still a lot to do....20181024_152936.jpg The goods shed....tiling has started, and looks like some have come off in the storm the other night20181024_152910.jpg 32640 runs around the diverted "Hayling Billy"!20181024_153118.jpg Looking good...way, way ahead of my attempts....super Regards Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2018 Keep going! You'll get there! Glad you persevered with the pics - the layout looks splendid! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2018 Excellent stuff! Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks everyone. I've used DCC concept lamps on the station, they look too big to my eye. What do you all think? The DCC Gaugemaster lamp standards will also be used. When I first bought these I had to check that They were OO and not O! They are superbly moulded and made......and the instructions say that accurate measurements were made.......however.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Trees......the layout will need dozens. Station board almist planted...justxa few to go and then onto board two. I've used various methods. Twine twisted and superglued for rigidity (which i appear to be allergic to!) Wire twisted and milliputed, and twigs with tree tops made from a ball of rubberised horsehair and/or hanging basket liner, sprayed brownish grey and then "flocked". Added a few sea moss trees as well for a bit of variety.Have aimed at an Autumnal/ late summer scheme, so i can maybe run a few hop picker specials... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredoperator Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Hi Clarkeeboy56 What a super Railway you are building there. If I only had the patience, I am stuck on building an imaginary layout, and getting nowhere fast. As for the love and effort you are putting into that station, need I say more? I have no chance of doing such intricate work. Happy Modelling Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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