George Hudson Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Here we go again... Those of you familiar with Smithfield meat market in London will know this building which I love. The eagle eyed will note that I have a four arch version. Oh yes and like many in the RMWeb universe, I couldn't resist the Hornby J15! Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Very tasty! I'd like to see a 'howIdidit'... Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Very tasty! I'd like to see a 'howIdidit'... Doug Hi Doug, Unfortunately I haven't been diligent enough to doc the stages but it's the same old stuff from me. 1. Non computer drawing (any tips out there for learning Adobe fast?) 2. Lots of photocopies stuck on random bits of card from stock, mostly cereal packets and also foam board for backing. 3. Cut out layers with a surgical blade. 4. Glue broad pieces with glue stick. skinny small parts with impact adhesive. 5. Be patient and leave things to set under books ideally "Great Eastern Railway Engine Sheds" Vols 1 & 2 6. Compromise when things look too difficult since life is short. Andrew Here's a few hopefully informative shots (not that I can teach you anything!): Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Doug, Unfortunately I haven't been diligent enough to doc the stages but it's the same old stuff from me. 1. Non computer drawing (any tips out there for learning Adobe fast?) 2. Lots of photocopies stuck on random bits of card from stock, mostly cereal packets and also foam board for backing. 3. Cut out layers with a surgical blade. 4. Glue broad pieces with glue stick. skinny small parts with impact adhesive. 5. Be patient and leave things to set under books ideally "Great Eastern Railway Engine Sheds" Vols 1 & 2 6. Compromise when things look too difficult since life is short. Andrew Here's a few hopefully informative shots (not that I can teach you anything!): photo 3-2.JPG photo 4-2.JPG photo 1-2.JPG photo 2-3.JPG If you want to have a crack at learning Adobe Illustrator pretty quickly, come over the the Methodist Church MRC in Nayland Road on a Thursday night. I'm normally there by about 8.30 depending what the traffic is like getting out of Brum. If you've got any ideas for the next building for the layout, bring them along, and see if we can get it drawn up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Hi Thanks Charlie, I won't make it this week but I note from the website that this is a weekly event so I'll pm you hone I can come to confirm. Thanks again Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubber Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Thank you, George. The line of 'bricks' in the freize-is that simply small short pieces of card? If so your spacing is exemplary. I take it the white and black banding that effectively shows the pale ashlar is that cunning highly technical device, a, a, pencil? I must get away from texture sheets for a bit, John Ahern had his 'Merco' brick papers but the majority of his work was card painted with poster paints. Luckily I'm not in need of Adobe lessons [how nice of Charlie] as I'm clinging to the old Microsoft 'Photodraw' that shipped with pre-XP 'pooters. It still works on this 8.1 jobby, much to my relief! Again, thanks, Doug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 The raised frame is just cut from card and lined up with the photocopied drawing printed out on stone paper underneath. A little trick I found was; before it all sticks, lean a six inch ruler or similar against the raised part and press the card against its edge. Voila, a perfect straight edge! The banding is a 4h pencil drawn down hard on photocopied lines on paper stuck to 3mm foam board. The board is glued on to bring the two wings forwards from the central section. I am thinking if printing the striped sections out again on stone paper, cutting it into strips and applying them again to the front. I had some of that Merco brick paper, you could buy it in Hamblings in Cecil Court near Leicester Sq in London. I don't think it really looked like any brick I have ever seen but had a charm of it's own! Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Slowly progressing. Some more layers and windows starting to appear... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Rather than try to match up paint against the colour of scale scenes' dressed stone, I have printed the original drawing out once again on the stone paper. I am then cuting out the various panels and features and overlayering paper strips on the card relief. viz: Thanks for likes! Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Moving on. Sorry about the green roof, it was the only piece of card which I could find in stock with the correct thickness and it will be buried under tiles in due course. I am not going to bother with the dormer windows on the original which I think are a later addition in any case. You will also see the the use of stone differs also from the original in that the two side piers in the model are of the same stone as the arches. In the original the side piers match the central portion of the building; I just fancied doing it in a different way so I did! I have been working within 100 meters of the building in London and it's a very peculiar feeling to see it in the flesh having spent so many intensive hours working on the model. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Making a simple but hopefully effective loading bay area. I'll probably not glue this in yet so I can populate it with people and junk. Using the scale scenes whitewashed brick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter c Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Slightly off topic I once worked in the cold store offices in the mid 1960's. They were above the loading bays and somewhat cold! The PLA had a couple of cold stores around Smithfield market as well as the cold stores in Royal Albert Dock. Happy days! Peter c Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbusa Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 The building looks amazing. I would not have the patience to cut out all the pieces by hand. Great work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Slightly off topic I once worked in the cold store offices in the mid 1960's. They were above the loading bays and somewhat cold! The PLA had a couple of cold stores around Smithfield market as well as the cold stores in Royal Albert Dock. Happy days! Peter c Hi If you find any photos on;one, please send me a link. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 Close of play this evening………. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yet more pics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L49 Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 That is looking fabulous! Goes to show what is possible when card meets skill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 I think this is done now. Last pictures. Thanks for all the kind comments, now I can plan for the next one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hudson Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Found a fantastic source for architectural drawings and references. This will provide the plans for at least the next ten buildings for Aldersgate! http://www.british-history.ac.uk/search/series/survey-london Enjoy, building lovers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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