mobi323 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi I thought that would do a quick photo update since I have managed to snatch a few hours and make some progress. As you can see the main tracks are down on the first board and look suitably filthy to represent 80 years of steam operation! Apologies also for the quality of the photos. I think the scale is right and the station has a suitable level of grandeur even if it is only on a 50cm wide board. Although I am a fan of brickpapers, the jury is out on the paving stones. They might have to become tarmac in the future. This would fit better with the platform profile since I have opted for no lip which would fit better with a later re modeled platform surface. Andrew Are the Chocolate Eclairs a soon to be erected advertising hoarding?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobi323 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi I thought that would do a quick photo update since I have managed to snatch a few hours and make some progress. As you can see the main tracks are down on the first board and look suitably filthy to represent 80 years of steam operation! Apologies also for the quality of the photos. I think the scale is right and the station has a suitable level of grandeur even if it is only on a 50cm wide board. Although I am a fan of brickpapers, the jury is out on the paving stones. They might have to become tarmac in the future. This would fit better with the platform profile since I have opted for no lip which would fit better with a later re modeled platform surface. Andrew Apart from the Chocs, I should have mentioned the fantastic modelling. Makes my efforts seem very puny. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The station pilot was still a blue kettle. That would be J69 68619, which was painted in GER livery. Superb photo: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 26, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2011 That would be J69 68619, which was painted in GER livery. Superb photo: http://www.flickr.co...don/4951169240/ Yup, my 1961/2 Combined Volume has 68619 underlined - 1 of only 2 J69s that I saw, apparently. I note the flickr poster says "Today, this is all buried under concrete, steel and glass" It is? Are there no trains on this very spot? There were still quite a few last time I was there . Or does he merely mean the station development? Very odd remark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 As ever I am hugely impressed with the depth of knowledge available. Thanks guys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wherry Lines Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Ian, I can only assume he means it's been covered over by various building developments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 When they were planning the Liverpool Street update I had a look at the architects drawings on display at the station and they were going to put the preserved J69 on a plynth near platform 11 - I think. Unless my memory is wrong. I suppose they didn't because it was not the original one, anyway............anyone else recall this? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 The L1 has arrived and I couldn't resist posting a couple of shots. Runs very well straight form the box and is an excellent quality model in my view. Gently running in as I type this. Andrew 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matloughe Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Fantastic! The layout & Loco. I am tempted to get an L1 myself. Cheers, ~ Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilwell Park Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi. Brilliant modelling. However don't forget that you need a Westinghouse fitted L1 to pull a Quint Art. And you can't have a GE section model without a Quint Art. Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hi. Brilliant modelling. However don't forget that you need a Westinghouse fitted L1 to pull a Quint Art. And you can't have a GE section model without a Quint Art. Roger Roger, you are quite right, it's on the wish list. Until then I will have to muddle through with some Bachmann surburban stock. I have made a little more progress. I have been looking for a convincing way to produce some road bridges to pass over the station throat. I came across a Noch bridge designed to carry a single track railway. Chopped and stretched I think it gives a reasonable imitation of the Norton Folgate bridge at Liverpool street. The plated girder cross section forming the lower part is made in the the "old school" method using thick card salvaged from business presentations. The plates at the bottom have paper strips punctured with an old ball point pen to represent rivetts: the sort of thing my modelling hero Peter Denny would have done! It just needs some high wooden fences to stop pedestrians falling off the sides and, of course, lots of soot. Andrew 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilwell Park Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Andrew. Looks brilliant. I can remember travelling to Liverpool St and walking along the narrow passage between Liverpool St & Broad St stations to the bridge on my way to the GPO engineering training school in Paul St. Roger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted September 20, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hello Andrew, your progress looks great. Markus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just to share a quick idea: I don't know how I came to have three superquick market house kits but rather than waste them I thought I would use them to create a low relief warehouse. The idea was also to get something quick to start filling in the back of the layout. The windows are scalescenes on an overhead slide. Andrew 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Just to share a quick idea: I don't know how I came to have three superquick market house kits but rather than waste them I thought I would use them to create a low relief warehouse. The idea was also to get something quick to start filling in the back of the layout. The windows are scalescenes on an overhead slide. Andrew Andy Great idea, Builtezze also have some sheets (not quite up to your own standards) but with your skills may turn into a good temporary space filler 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 I am a big fan of the Bilteze. Look at my other layout Stratham in galleries where I have used them extensively. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&search_app=gallery&mid=6781&userMode=all&sid=b6727bb3dcc79b2ee7263912d95a07b6 Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 All my time on Rmweb, and I hadn't noticed your thread....apologies...what a beauty! Very inspirational, and I love that view from the girder bridge, with the mass of lines running below. Keep the updates coming Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Another pictorial update from me. I have made another over bridge, quite simple this time, representing the parcels bridge at Liverpool Street before its rebuild. This is a very simple card and foam board construction with a road surface made from a sticky rubberised mat from Noch or one of the continental manufacturers. The road surface will need more distressing and a drain or two but it is coming along (I never seem to finish one building before I start another!). The sides of the girder bridge inside are made from a strip of paper in which rivets were press by hand with a pencil and the strip then cut into pieces and stuck back on the bridge sides to give it a neglected look. The whole thing is painted with enamel paint which was not thoroughly mixed so that it gave a natural variation as it went on. I just noticed after the photo that the pavement needs to be done again. This is scalescenes pavement but scribed and painted. The last picture is a bit of a teaser since it shows the emerging side of Broadgate Station, the neighbouring station to Aldersgate which I am now working on. It is more inspired by Alexander Palace High level that Broad Street. I have been recording its production and when finished I will post its development on the card building sub forum. If you have been, thanks for watching. Andrew 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avionyx Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Lovely stuff, I especially like the girder bridge, the panels and colour remind me exactly of one I used to walk across every day as a lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 Morning all, A short addition to what has become an „occasional series“ regarding the progress of Aldersgate. Despite the recent intrusion of the 1:1 scale world in my modeling activities, I have made some progress on the sister station to Aldersgate: the North London Railway’s terminus “Broadgate”. This owes nothing to the real Broad Street other than its location, tight on the shoulder of its GER rival. It has been more inspired by Alexander Palace and continues the theme of the grandeur of London termini. As ever the whole thing is work in progress but I think it gives a good impression of what <I am trying to do with the project. Andrew 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted December 6, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2011 That's really great, I love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 6, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 6, 2011 continues the theme of the grandeur of London termini. As ever the whole thing is work in progress but I think it gives a good impression of what I am trying to do with the project. Grandeur? I should say so! Very few models that I have seen come close to the feeling you seem able to generate, that airy spaciousness that any big trainshed exudes. [it is a shame that air-rights development opportunities seem determined to wipe such places off the map, but preservation orders and listing may help.] WIP it may be, but you have set the scene beyond doubt. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Wot ee sez. Strange thing is there is an advert running on TV over here for an alternative depression product and it starts with a shot of Liverpool Street Stations' 18 - 11 platform area! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement guys, much appreciated. I'll keep chugging on and post new developments as and when. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Job's Modelling Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Great modelling. Looking forward to your progress. Job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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