Marcus 37 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Very nice work on the grass Marcus looks like l will have to get the kit, never done any grass like that on any of my layouts... Hi George Yep definitely worth getting. First time for me as well buddy. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 The hills are alive.....................with the sound of flockage ! Brilliant stuff squire! What static grass applicator are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Well that impromptu day off work allowed me to crack on with more flocking along the yard towards the portacabins. The large areas were between the approach roads into the yard were teased up and trimmed and then covered with static grass. The tracks still need some tufts adding but I will wait until the rest has dried first. There's still a bit of Ballasting required round the point work that needs completing as well. Here's a few pictures of today's progress. With 47340 waiting to depart with empty PGA's whilst 37415 arrives with fuel tanks for the depot. Cheers Marcus 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Layout is looking amazing Marcus. I always look forward to your updates and envy your modelling skills. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Layout is looking amazing Marcus. I always look forward to your updates and envy your modelling skills. Chris Thanks Chris. The sidings are starting to come together now. Still some more to do in this area. I need to get some Sea moss next to make some trees for behind the portacabins. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Sounds great mate I can't wait to see how your trees turn out Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 The hills are alive.....................with the sound of flockage ! Brilliant stuff squire! What static grass applicator are you using? Sorry I missed your post mate. It's this one as recommended by Andy P. http://www.finescalemodelworld.co.uk/starter-kit-3-p.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Cheers Marcus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Realy like your semaphores and track detailing.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Not sure why your pictures look so green Marcus but I have just tweaked one of them to make it look more natural. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi Marcus Out of interest, how did you do your point levers? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Not sure why your pictures look so green Marcus but I have just tweaked one of them to make it look more natural. Almost there ...but... IMHO it needs a bit more 'Contrast' - it looks like one of my faded old 1970s Agfa colour slides of my kids' step grandfather on 2 till 10 backshift in Peakdale box. dh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Totally agree but was just a quick tweak on the phone when I was laid in bed just to make a point. I'll be sure to crack photoshop out next time bud! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 Totally agree but was just a quick tweak on the phone when I was laid in bed just to make a point. I'll be sure to crack photoshop out next time bud! Almost there ...but... IMHO it needs a bit more 'Contrast' - it looks like one of my faded old 1970s Agfa colour slides of my kids' step grandfather on 2 till 10 backshift in Peakdale box. dh Ah now that's easy to explain. That's because I use the iPad to take the pictures on the layout as my old Sony Cybershot doesn't like the conditions in the loft. Why spend a fortune on a new camera when I can pay Cav to do me another one of his master pieces. Looking forward to that new class 60. Ha Ha Ha! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi Marcus Out of interest, how did you do your point levers? Hi Trevor I just made them up from Plasticard. 2mm strips for the levers and 3 mm for the bases. Sadly I never took any pictures as I made them. I've got some made up that haven't been fixed in position so I'll get some pictures when I get a chance. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Any new updates Marcus?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 The last four pictures look realy amazing !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Any new updates Marcus?? Sorry, Not at the moment Neil. In the process of working on some Sea Moss trees mate. Their currently soaking in a mixture of PVA / Water and Glycerine at the moment. Its not a technique I've tried before but its supposed to make them a lot more durable. I'll let you now how they turn out later. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well had the day off work today so treated the Sea Moss I purchased recently with a PVA, Glycerine and water solution. I left them to soak for about 2-3 hours before hanging them out to dry. It certainly seems to have made them far less brittle having checked the first batch a few minutes ago. Anyway whilst waiting for the sea moss to do its stuff, I popped to the local model shop and stocked up with various profiles of Plastistruct. Armed with this I've started on making the foot bridge which crosses what was the old tramway cutting at the back of the depot. Here's a couple of pictures of progress so far. I've got a nice easy day tomorrow so I shall crack on with a bit more tomorrow. Cheers Marcus 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted June 27, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 27, 2016 Sorry, Not at the moment Neil. In the process of working on some Sea Moss trees mate. Their currently soaking in a mixture of PVA / Water and Glycerine at the moment. Its not a technique I've tried before but its supposed to make them a lot more durable. I'll let you now how they turn out later. Cheers Marcus Can I ask why you use glycerine in your pva water mix? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Can I ask why you use glycerine in your pva water mix? Hello mate It gives the trees a bit more elastiticity and stops them being so brittle. This then makes them a little bit more durable once there on the layout. I found about it of another thread on here. I'll post the link in a minute when I've found it. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Here we go..... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/33779-seamoss/ This place really is a wealth of information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Excellent. I'd heard this before but not tried it. As I will have a lot of seamoss trees in reach of prying hands at the front on Burton on Trent I probably should give it a go! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 I can definitely say they are a lot better mate. Boots is your friend. 200ml bottle for £1.39. I just bought a washing up bowl from the pound shop and made up 2 litres of liquid and submersed the trees in it for 2-3 hours. I then just hung them up by their trunks on the wife's clothes airier outside. the ratio was 1 part PVA to 5 parts water. 10ml of Glycerine to 1 litre of water is the recommendation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I can definitely say they are a lot better mate. Boots is your friend. 200ml bottle for £1.39. I just bought a washing up bowl from the pound shop and made up 2 litres of liquid and submersed the trees in it for 2-3 hours. I then just hung them up by their trunks on the wife's clothes airier outside. the ratio was 1 part PVA to 5 parts water. 10ml of Glycerine to 1 litre of water is the recommendation. Ha, this is turning into ' gardeners weekly ' Edited June 27, 2016 by rob D2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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