Neil Watson Posted May 4, 2018 Author Share Posted May 4, 2018 Well I can definitely say I am no artist but I don’t want to go much furthe with blending in the back scene with the noticeable join. Here is my attempt at using water colours to achieve a better look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 works for me, won't draw your eye to it anymore and that's the main thing IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianathompson Posted May 15, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2018 Best of luck with the exhibition on Saturday Neil. I'm afraid I cannot get unless it really persists down because cricket starts at 12.00. Ian T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 No worries tommo if you do come don’t forget to say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sorry for those that came to Ely model railway exhibition expecting to see my layout for its very first exhibition. Unfortunately we could not make it due to being rushed to hospital the day before for a unexpected heart valve operation. Massive shock and only now back home. Hopefully Aviemore will be at next years exhibition. I must also say Ely model railway club have been a great support through this time and understanding. Great club and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianathompson Posted June 25, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 25, 2018 Neil Nice to hear that you are recovering. I did email you in hospital but was not sure that you received it. Best wishes, Tommo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Hello tommo To be honest I was on so many different things I can’t remember. Hopefully see you soon I hope your modelling is progressing nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Little chance for a relaxing run whilst it hammered down with rain. Have decided it may be best to reduce the height of the backscene yo add operation from the back. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrysoham Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Your close-up shot of the coaling stage shows all of the imperfections in my Modelling. The stonework paint colour needs toning down - trouble is how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Your close-up shot of the coaling stage shows all of the imperfections in my Modelling. The stonework paint colour needs toning down - trouble is how? Terry it is pretty good but it is a small area i am not too worried about. i do have a dirt wash that may help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Whilst I had a small run with Aviemore I have decided the backscene needs to be reduced and fixed better. Unfortunately the damp has got to the backscene surprisingly even during the heat we have had. Still need a little motivation to finish installing the signals and smarting up a few areas. Anyway here are a few pictures I took to cheer me up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrysoham Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Neil, it’s disappointing that the back scene has suffered from the damp. Perhaps, one of the Thursday crew will have to learn how to paint a suitable back scene or organise a competition amongst the club’s membership. It is a talent which we need to develop n the club. I wonder whether any readers of your blog could offer some advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy1969 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 loving that signal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Well with some great help off the n gauge forum I had taken a series of photos I had help getting the backscene stitched together and use the excellent service of art-printers to sort out the finished product. Whilst the foamex finally turned up today I thought I would have a trial fit to see where I need to trim and see what it would look like. I only got two sheets up and now looking at what is best to fix the poly paper to the foamex. Hopefully everyone will see the difference. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium carlwooduk Posted September 18, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 18, 2018 Neil, Love the new photos for your backscene, the colour tone is nicely done to give the feel of distance. Good luck with the glueing process, hope what every you chose provides adjustment time. It's a fiddly job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Neil, Love the new photos for your backscene, the colour tone is nicely done to give the feel of distance. Good luck with the glueing process, hope what every you chose provides adjustment time. It's a fiddly job. Thankyou carl I am dreading getting this to work. I am in the process of moving the layout indoors for the winter months so more can be done. Hope you enjoy Milton Keynes and had a good nought last night (sure mike and nick did too). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Well whilst preparations have been made for the layout to come inside from the damp wagon. I am finally getting time to model some coaches for the layout that will go on the Aviemore to criagellachie local. I have also made a small shopping list to help touch up even more areas I am not happy with. It never ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Just a few extra trees and bushes put in whilst I have cleared the buildings ready for its move inside. More improvements to be done with the roadat the front and make the yard area more presentable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Well finally Christmas is out the way and I have got time to work on each board individually. I have not done anything for a while and have been spending time painting figures for little scenes. Hopefully these ad interest. Any ideas gratefully received. The next job is to fit the new turntable which will be interesting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianathompson Posted December 31, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hello Neil. Hope you have made a good recovery. What grade was Aviemore box for the signalman to be able to afford that sort of car?!! Tommo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Hello Neil. Hope you have made a good recovery. What grade was Aviemore box for the signalman to be able to afford that sort of car?!! Tommo Hello Tommo I would have thought one could stretch to one not like us on our siggies wages now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Had a wee play with some photos of Aviemore and have installed the new working turntable. I have ordered some fine etching of railings for the deck and some highland bufferstops. Only small problem is finding instructions to how these should be put together. I am looking for some photos of highland bufferstops to help but don’t find many people take these sort of photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 There you go... http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshiremodelsandsupplieswebsite_208.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Don't know about the Aviemore stops but as part of their war time upgrades in the North a lot of HR stops were replaced by LMS ones. Here is one at Thurso. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Watson Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Had a wee play with some photos of Aviemore and have installed the new working turntable. I have ordered some fine etching of railings for the deck and some highland bufferstops. Only small problem is finding instructions to how these should be put together. I am looking for some photos of highland bufferstops to help but don’t find many people take these sort of photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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