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RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 4, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2019 It is a big pity I couldn't make Lyddrail this year, It looks like it was a good one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Great photos, thanks for posting like your pictures of my wagon repair layout ! Richard 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 8 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said: It is a big pity I couldn't make Lyddrail this year, It looks like it was a good one. Its always a good one........ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Dave, Thanks for posting your pics, very good. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Thanks for posting the photos, looks like a good show. I like the wagon repair yard, not sure of it's name and the layout in the pics above it looks familiar too. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 It is called Cripple Sidings by Richard Coleman. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lyddrail Posted October 15, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2019 Last week I put the layout up in the studio, this went well, found some wires broken off a jumper and a baseboard. Soon fixed, then tested layout, only 4 faults 2 dead sections in the fiddle yard and 2 points only throwing one way. All repaired in a couple of hours. Buildings and vehicles etc put on and currently completing scenic repairs, about 8 items to repair, almost completed. While repairing the footbridge sections decided to strengthen one section to reduce future breakages, while doing this added better detail as noticed in prototype pics, and realised there should be metal mesh panels behind the frames, which I am looking at fitting. Layout has gone up so over a few months friends can come and have a play (it is now a home layout). At least one session will likely be a more up to date running with friends GBRF locos and wagons. Pictures of the erection, and footbridge works. Cheers. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lyddrail Posted October 28, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2019 While completing the changes to the footbridge, I checked my prototype photos of the signal box and found several changes I could make. The box was the only building I didn't measure from the real thing, plus it had to be reduced in many ways to fit the space on my layout, so I was never that happy with it. I started by toning down the colours I painted the bargeboards, down pipes, veranda, and sun visors with lighter shades. With the top section removed I thought the interior could be improved as I obtained some great photos of the prototype from my late friend Barrie Swann which showed how it looked. With some nice 3D printed furnishings that Gary Long gave me at Lydd Rail just right to form some of the items, I decided to give it a go. I had to make a wall to divide the operating room from a office/kitchen, make some alterations to the current panel (from a Merit signal box kit), produce 2 tall stools, an easy chair, phones, monitors, cooker, and fridge. I am currently completing painting these new items. Below pics, existing model, prototype interior, and items after priming. Cheers. 19 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticbrummy Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 That's some lovely modelling, Paul, It's just a shame that your clock doesn't match the time on the Jubilee Sidings. Shame, and all that work, too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 You are so right, I never thought of that. However, as I have also only just realised that side of the signal box can only be seen from in the operating area!! At least I know what is in the box. Cheers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I love the panel in the signal box; it is also more like what I should have done in my LT signal box. I'll file it away in the back of my mind for future inspiration! I always love the atmosphere you have created with Tonbridge West. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lyddrail Posted October 31, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have just about finished the signal box, but for some touching up and finding a couple of figures for the signalmen. Thinking about adding some fine grey scatter to the roofs as I did for the other buildings on the layout. Pictures below of how it looks now. Cheers. 10 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Woodcock Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Hello You are just showing off now Paul, Truly great. One thing, did you put a grain of wheat bulb in it so you can clearly see the interior? Cheers George 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 George, That is a good idea, I will look into trying lighting the interior. Cheers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Great modelling Paul, the Signal box looks brilliant Richard 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Great as always Paul 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 Lovely work, Mr Wade. I was intrigued by the two signallers in one of the earlier photos; one seems to be playing air guitar, and the other is potting a difficult shot... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Brian, The former signalmen were I think Airfix RAF ground crew, as you say in odd poses! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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