sp1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Here are the rest of the pics, no idea what went wrong. If it was a football match, the score would be computer 6 Derek 0 Derek A masterclass!You make it look so easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Ah, but Wagonbasher, I was Mr Shreddie of 2016. Also, I was Mr Oat Crunchy of 1956. How's that for a real achievement? Derek 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 A masterclass! You make it look so easy It's certainly is, it was 27 years ago that Derek taught me this technique, a superb way to create stonework, well suited to the gritstone of the dales. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Thank you for your nice comments sp1. I have to admit, it is 90 per cent practise and 10 percent skill, and I have been 'at it' for a long time. Derek 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I think I'm going to experiment- what do you use for the scribing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 It's certainly is, it was 27 years ago that Derek taught me this technique, a superb way to create stonework, well suited to the gritstone of the dales. Such along time ago Paul, before that Fred Rowntree polluted your mind with thoughts of the North Eastern Railway Derek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 I think I'm going to experiment- what do you use for the scribing? Any old pointed implement. I use a metal scriber. It was my dads and is probably older than me. My son has made model buildings and uses (I think) a dart. He made a lovely model of North Luffenham station (Rutland) using this method. Good luck with it. Make sure you keep the horizontal courses ---horizontal. At least it is cheap. Derek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 Such along time ago Paul, before that Fred Rowntree polluted your mind with thoughts of the North Eastern Railway Derek No, Fred cleared the wicked thoughts of crimson lake and Midland stuff... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 No, Fred cleared the wicked thoughts of crimson lake and Midland stuff... Pah!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Any old pointed implement. I use a metal scriber. It was my dads and is probably older than me. My son has made model buildings and uses (I think) a dart. He made a lovely model of North Luffenham station (Rutland) using this method. Good luck with it. Make sure you keep the horizontal courses ---horizontal. At least it is cheap. Derek Thanks I have long used plasticard- but matching edges/ filling gaps etc is a nuisance, not to mention the cost. Then you see all those lovely scribed plaster walls/ buildings in various magazines and can only gaze longingly at the pictures. As Del would say (Only Fools and Horses) - get the hang of this and 'the Worlds you're lobster' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted May 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 Derek, I did not comment on your bridge but it does look excellent. I am not sure though that it would suit Welsh stone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 Any old pointed implement. I use a metal scriber. It was my dads and is probably older than me. My son has made model buildings and uses (I think) a dart. He made a lovely model of North Luffenham station (Rutland) using this method. Good luck with it. Make sure you keep the horizontal courses ---horizontal. At least it is cheap. Derek Nice work Derek. Some types of Stone keep more even horizontals than others. Best to work from photos of typical buildings/structures Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted May 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2017 As you know, I'm primarily an embossed styrene modeller, but you do tempt me strangely with your engravings, Derek! You've made a cracking job of that bridge, and it looks somehow better than any plastic one I've produced, You've got me thinking now. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 As you know, I'm primarily an embossed styrene modeller, but you do tempt me strangely with your engravings, Derek! You've made a cracking job of that bridge, and it looks somehow better than any plastic one I've produced, You've got me thinking now. Al. Al We've seen your buildings - if you think you can improve on them in this way that is seriously impressive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2017 No, Fred cleared the wicked thoughts of crimson lake and Midland stuff... So none of those nice Crimson lake North Eastern Railway coaches then Hat, coat, ta ta! Baz PS Derek the work, as always, is superb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 As you know, I'm primarily an embossed styrene modeller, but you do tempt me strangely with your engravings, Derek! You've made a cracking job of that bridge, and it looks somehow better than any plastic one I've produced, You've got me thinking now. Al. Al, your buildings for Bakewell and Grindleford are superb, I don't think I can teach you anything in that department.Derek 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 So none of those nice Crimson lake North Eastern Railway coaches then A slightly better and richer shade of crimson... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hi Derek, proper modelling of the finest order. All the best Adrian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Excellent work on the station approach - not simply beautifully modelled, but arranged to make a very convincing scene - I very much enjoyed the photographs. Excellent battleship too! The bridge is looking very good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Now to the painting. The area I am trying to depict is mainly, I understand, limestone and millstone grit. I am not a geologist, so may not be entirely correct, however the painting of my structures reflects this. The first coat is a thin wash of grey. I use Humbrol enamels and let down with white spirit. When it is completely dry, I, very lightly, dry brush with dark brown, in my case GW chocolate !!!. When all is dry, I run very thin black down the stones. This fills in some of the mortar courses. You can run very thin white on some of the courses to represent salts being washed out, but go easy on that. Sorry if it seems as if I am trying to teach granny to suck eggs, most of you will be very familiar with all the forgoing. It is surprising how hard the plaster is when painted in this way. My water tower has this finish, and I managed to knock it off the layout in Canal Road days. It fell over four feet on to the floor, which is concrete covered in thin carpet and pretty unforgiving, but the tower was undamaged. So here are some piccies of the bridge so far, the walling on the rail side is still in the early stages of being finished. I might add that while the paint has been drying, I have been hacking away at the baseboard to create a wider valley, which is why some of the pics show some pretty untidy woodwork. Derek 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) The bridge still requires me to finish off the rail side walls and provide coping, and this will be done at some point. I am signing off for the duration now fellas, I am going into hospital today to prepare for a heart valve replacement tomorrow. Apparently they use valves from pigs to do this, so I hope I don't come home grunting and sniffling. The surgeon will have to go through my chest, so I will not be able to put any weight on my arms. It will make life a tad difficult since I use two sticks to get around. For sure modelling will be a no-no as will sitting at my computer. Of course it all depends on whether everything is cancelled at the last minute. Not unknown in the NHS. However, if it goes ahead and when I get home, I will be able to keep up with all your doings on my I-pad. So, I will end with a piccie which I don't think I have shown before. It is, I am afraid, a bit out of focus. It is my Kirtley 0-4-4 well tank, which celebrated it's fiftieth birthday a few months ago. Painted by Coachman Larry in 1972, it is one of my 'old faithfulls' Derek Edited May 23, 2017 by Mrkirtley800 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2017 The bridge still requires me to finish off the rail side walls and provide coping, and this will be done at some point. I am signing off for the duration now fells, I am going into hospital today to prepare for a heart valve replacement tomorrow. Apparently they use valves from pigs to do this, so I hope I don't come home grunting and sniffling. The surgeon will have to go through my chest, so I will not be able to put any weight on my arms. It will make life a tad difficult since I use two sticks to get around. For sure modelling will be a no-no as will sitting at my computer. Of course it all depends on whether everything is cancelled at the last minute. Not unknown in the NHS. However, if it goes ahead and when I get home, I will be able to keep up with all your doings on my I-pad. So, I will end with a piccie which I don't think I have shown before. It is my Kirtley 0-4-4 well tank, which celebrated it's fiftieth birthday a few months ago. Painted by Coachman Larry in 1972, it is one of my 'old faithfulls' Derek Good luck Derek and look forward to seeing you back in action before too long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 Good luck with the op, as you know, James Cook is about the best place you could be, better than some others we know. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Good luck with the operation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 21, 2017 Hoping the operation makes a real difference. All the best Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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