well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[MrWolf]

That's a very nice bit of weathering, I like the way the green paint is breaking down into a bluer shade.

[JustinDean]

I second the Wolfman. Proper nice that. 
I read your weathering article in BRM the other day; I assume the same techniques are used here?

 

Jay

[Winslow Boy]

58 minutes ago, MrWolf said:

That's a very nice bit of weathering, I like the way the green paint is breaking down into a bluer shade.

 

That would be aquamarine then- the paint not the engine.

[NHY 581]

Morning all.........

 

A view down the hill on a sunny morning  into the yard at Sheep Dip. 

 

 

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

[NHY 581]

Another view.....or two.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[NHY 581]

 

A study of D3509. 

 

 

 

[Captain Kernow]

Looks like Ben Ashford has been climbing trees again!

 

[NHY 581]

1 minute ago, Captain Kernow said:

Looks like Ben Ashford has been climbing trees again!

 

 

Morning Tim, 

 

It makes a change from Norman Lockhart's 'Chindit Sniper' shots........

 

 

 

 

[BroadLeaves]

39 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Very nice. Do I see a Ladmanlow-style background behind that wall?

More importantly, how does the 08 couple to anything? Is this the start of a move to three-link?

[NHY 581]

17 minutes ago, BroadLeaves said:

1. Very nice. Do I see a Ladmanlow-style background behind that wall?

2. More importantly, how does the 08 couple to anything? Is this the start of a move to three-link?

 

Point one. It's my lawn. Not a remote hillside at dawn. 

 

Point two. No. I take my hat off to those that use three links, especially in 4mm.  Having observed CK of the parish operating with them, I have a honestly held belief that I do not have the dexterity or patience to do so.

 

Simply put, I  would rather shove wasps  up my bottom than put myself through the ordeal of using 4mm three links........

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2022 by NHY 581

[JustinDean]

8 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Point one. It's my lawn. Not a remote hillside at dawn. 

 

Point two. No. I take my hat off to those that use three links, especially in 4mm.  Having observed CK of the parish operating with them, I have a honestly held belief that I do not have the dexterity or patience to do so.

 

Simply put, I  would rather shove wasps  up my bottom than put myself through the ordeal of using 4mm three links........

 

 

Rob. 

 

 

I would imagine that requires an equal amount of dexterity Rob. 
 

Jay

[NHY 581]

13 minutes ago, JustinDean said:

I would imagine that requires an equal amount of dexterity Rob. 
 

Jay

 

Well, in my experience..............

[NHY 581]

On the subject of dexterity, this little chap truly tested mine yesterday evening. 

 

 

 

 

 

This particular version produced by Hornby, the Lilleshall Peckett is a favourite of mine. 

 

However, this example did not cut the mustard in terms of running. 

 

After much investigation, the limpy running was traced to mutiple issues with the valve gear. 

 

Slide bars were too tight and on closer inspection, they were not parallel. Gently opening them out sorted that but the crosshead did not move smoothly. I then took a file to the faces and the backs. Sorted. 

 

Reassembly showed one side to be pointing inwards. A tweak out and a trial run showed much improvement. Still not silky smooth but good enought to be added to the Sheep Dip reserve list and he will travel to the away fixture at Exeter. 

 

The Sheep Dip first five will therefore line up as follows.....

 

Pecketts

 

Dodo, Works 560 and Lilleshall. 

 

Other. 

 

D3509 and D2383. 

 

I think that will do. 

 

I mean, if all else fails, the layout can be operated with just one loco.......only issue is.............

 

Neither the 08 or 03 will fit into the kick back siding.....well they will but they will get stuck trying to get out. 

 

I know this. 

Edited June 19, 2022 by NHY 581

[NHY 581]

6 hours ago, JustinDean said:

I second the Wolfman. Proper nice that. 
I read your weathering article in BRM the other day; I assume the same techniques are used here?

 

Jay

 

 

Sorry Jay, 

 

In my rush to pop photos on, I missed your post. 

 

Short answer is pretty much, yes. 'Sand' was used to fade the green in the same way that the white was used on the coach ends. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was also more dismantling done with the chassis, body and cab being sprayed separately with dark earth aerosol to start with. 

 

Powders were then added before being sealed with the usual Matt Acrylic Varnish. 

 

Pretty much, in fact identical to how D2028, now in the Warwick Sidings collection, was done. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And there was most certainly no polish used on either....... !

 

 

Rob. 

Edited June 19, 2022 by NHY 581
Sausage Hooves and more info. needed. Photos added.

[NHY 581]

 

 

Over the wall at Sheep Dip.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[The Bandit]

Superb work. I just don’t know how you do it.

[Donw]

5 hours ago, The Bandit said:

Superb work. I just don’t know how you do it.

 

Practice probably has a lot to do with it   along with being dammed clever

 

Don

[NHY 581]

Morning all. 

 

Well, the al fresco photos seemed to go down well and thank you all for your kind comments. 

Aside from some tweaking of the track, the scenics are just about done now. 

 

However, when I started to "refresh" the scenics I realised I did not have any of the static grass that I originally applied.......What I had differed somewhat in shade. It's not ideal but quite frankly, it will have to do and down it went. 

I was pleased to see that the difference in shade wasn't so apparent under natural light. I'm hoping that this will be the case under the usual layout lighting. Fingers crossed.........

Going forward, two things spring to mind.

1. Note the colour (s), blends and manufactuers of static grass used. I'll probably write it on the underside of the layout itself. Hopefully I won't lose that !

2. Keep a bit back as a "strategic reserve" in case of similar "needs to refresh" in the future. Probably store these in a layout specific box.

We live and learn.

Rob.

[Re6/6]

20 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Superbly placed scenics there Rob. Love the clumps....thoughts for Marsh!🐏😀

 

MBR stuff is the business. I've tried to replicate Macjek's method but failed miserably!

Edited June 20, 2022 by Re6/6

[NHY 581]

10 minutes ago, Re6/6 said:

 

Superbly placed scenics there Rob. Love the clumps....thoughts for Marsh!🐏😀

 

MBR stuff is the business. I've tried to replicate Macjek's method but failed miserably!

 

Thanks John. 

 

The clumps were dotted about until they looked roughly "ish". 

I find it best to plonk it down,  walk away and then come back with a fresh pair of eyes......if it looks right, then it probably is ! 

 

I totally agree regarding MBR. I have no hesitation in using their stuff again or recommending their products to others. 

 

Rob. 

[chuffinghell]

On 19/06/2022 at 09:56, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 

That’s a great photo

[br2975]

On 18/06/2022 at 11:04, NHY 581 said:

 

 

 

Morning both and Danke. 

 

Yes, Tim, they are products of  our friends at MBR. However they are no quite as the arrived from Poland. 

 

The bushes to the rear of SD are in fact 'large trees' which have been, ahem...."re'purposed". 

 

 

As purchased they were nice but a bit 'stately home' in a far too regular sort of  way. Inspired by John's gift of MBR sticky up bush things, I set to the trees and cut off the branches laying out the foliage in a bushy bramblesque manner. 

 

 

 

 

It appears to work. It will certainly do for now.  

 

 

 

Rob. 

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Look even better on 'the big screen' than on your phone Mr. Gunsmoke sir.

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One is (more than) impressed.

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A closer examination will be made at The Ice Arena; and, if you need a physical needs break, my services are available, free of charge.

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Now, needs must, one needs to apply static grass to the bonce having torn out clumps of hair whilst swearing at that d*mned  three-way.

[NHY 581]

40 minutes ago, br2975 said:

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Look even better on 'the big screen' than on your phone Mr. Gunsmoke sir.

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One is (more than) impressed.

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A closer examination will be made at The Ice Arena; and, if you need a physical needs break, my services are available, free of charge.

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Now, needs must, one needs to apply static grass to the bonce having torn out clumps of hair whilst swearing at that d*mned  three-way.

 

 

Evening Brian,

 

Oh dear. To be honest, I feared the worst when you left the shop. 

 

With regards to Sheep Dip on Ice, yep, I'll take you up on that and by way of return, I'm at your disposal when you get to the grassing. Happy to help..

 

Rob. 

[br2975]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Evening Brian,

 

Oh dear. To be honest, I feared the worst when you left the shop. 

 

With regards to Sheep Dip on Ice, yep, I'll take you up on that and by way of return, I'm at your disposal when you get to the grassing. Happy to help..

 

Rob. 

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I have looked long and hard (through my brand new Vision Express specs) and suspect the only alternative will be ripping out the 3-way and....................

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watch this space.

[NHY 581]

8 hours ago, br2975 said:

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I have looked long and hard (through my brand new Vision Express specs) and suspect the only alternative will be ripping out the 3-way and....................

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watch this space.

 

 

Morning Brian.

 

Oh. 

 

I can't offer any help with the PECO 3 way dilemma ....

 

Anyone ? 

 

Rob