RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted January 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 27, 2017 Superb, that looks just right. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) Hi Steve, collecting coffee stirrers is another hobby in itself, perhaps there is a forum somewhere on the internet for avid collectors to share there thoughts and collections. I have sent you a PM. All the best Adrian I cheat and buy them en masse! Ha Ha! The lid is now on the metal box, and the plant room at the right hand side of the roof has had its metal doors put on. When I built the carcase for the building, I stripped the top layer of paper off of the corrugated card and sprayed it black, this needed toning down which has been done using chalk that has been scraped on and then worked into the surface with one of Mrs W Stations emery boards. I hope the pictures explain progress so far. Next will be the signs for the building, the chimney and some final weathering. All the best Adrian. Cracking work Adrian-very authentic, superbly realistic. ATVB CME Edited January 27, 2017 by CME and Bottlewasher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 1, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2017 Where is Dick Van Dyke when you need him. The factory chimney for the Metal Box Company has been built, construction is from 2mm grey board, covered with brick paper, the base is square, with the stack tapering towards the top, not much more I can say about a chimney. some pictures of its construction, and Dick Van Dyke has just turned up to give it, its first clean. All the best Adrian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_mpaF5-SlU 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Absolute world class modelling Adrian. Nothing more can be said! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great stuff again Adrian! Can't wait for the next instalment. Might have missed it in the topic but do you varnish the finished buildings ? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hi Steve, thanks for the kind comments. Yes I do varnish the buildings using Lidl matt/satin varnish in a large aerosol can, very cheap (other varnishes are available ) this helps to protect and helps when weathering with pastel chalks. All the best Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted February 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 well knock me dahn wiv a fevver, look wot ahh Adrian's gorn an' dun noaw, Mary Poppins, it tikes me roight back, that duz, an' no mistike... Blowed if oi don't fink it's the dogs danglies, oi reckons! Al Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 3, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2017 well knock me dahn wiv a fevver, look wot ahh Adrian's gorn an' dun noaw, Mary Poppins, it tikes me roight back, that duz, an' no mistike... Blowed if oi don't fink it's the dogs danglies, oi reckons! Al Hi Al, me old china, that's made me laugh out loud, I think that I will still be laughing when I come back from the rub a dub and climb the old apples and get into me old uncle ned. All the string vest Adrian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 5, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 It's Sunday, and it's the only day that the sign company can gain access to the building to fix the signs up (double time springs to mind). Looking at the only picture that I have showing the old signage, it would seem that they are of the fabricated stand off type of sign individually fixed to the building, and of the chrome sort. The only way that I could replicate these was to print them off onto a sheet off brick paper, using Illustrator on the computer, I started with the lettering in dark grey set at 50% opacity, copied this to the clip board, added a drop shadow set at the same 50% opacity this allows the brickwork to show through. Pasted the grey lettering that I had copied to the clipboard aligned it to the lettering underneath and changed it to white. This was then changed to a gradient fill of white and blue and a black outline/stroke applied. I hope this explains what I did, but if not please do ask. Some pictures of the finished signs. All the Best Adrian. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 It's Sunday, and it's the only day that the sign company can gain access to the building to fix the signs up (double time springs to mind). Looking at the only picture that I have showing the old signage, it would seem that they are of the fabricated stand off type of sign individually fixed to the building, and of the chrome sort. logo.JPG The only way that I could replicate these was to print them off onto a sheet off brick paper, using Illustrator on the computer, I started with the lettering in dark grey set at 50% opacity, copied this to the clip board, added a drop shadow set at the same 50% opacity this allows the brickwork to show through. Pasted the grey lettering that I had copied to the clipboard aligned it to the lettering underneath and changed it to white. This was then changed to a gradient fill of white and blue and a black outline/stroke applied. logo.JPG I hope this explains what I did, but if not please do ask. Some pictures of the finished signs. All the Best Adrian. Adrian, Just amazing, so clever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckingham Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) It's Sunday, and it's the only day that the sign company can gain access to the building to fix the signs up (double time springs to mind). Looking at the only picture that I have showing the old signage, it would seem that they are of the fabricated stand off type of sign individually fixed to the building, and of the chrome sort. logo.JPG The only way that I could replicate these was to print them off onto a sheet off brick paper, using Illustrator on the computer, I started with the lettering in dark grey set at 50% opacity, copied this to the clip board, added a drop shadow set at the same 50% opacity this allows the brickwork to show through. Pasted the grey lettering that I had copied to the clipboard aligned it to the lettering underneath and changed it to white. This was then changed to a gradient fill of white and blue and a black outline/stroke applied. logo.JPG I hope this explains what I did, but if not please do ask. Some pictures of the finished signs. All the Best Adrian. Adrian Very effective, the 'Paper Products Cartons' really looks like its standing away from the wall in some of the shots, perhaps because of the slightly darker shadow created, the Metal Box Company slightly less so, but great bit of detail. David Edited February 5, 2017 by Buckingham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 That's a really clever way of doing it, and remarkably effective. I'm sure at normal viewing distances it will work very well indeed. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 10, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well that's finished the Metal Box Company Ltd building. It was taken outside for some pictures before it goes into it's new home on the layout. There's a tin of biscuits for anyone who wants a biscuit with there tea or coffee, please help yourself. All the best Adrian. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted February 10, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2017 That does look mightily impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well that's finished the Metal Box Company Ltd building. It was taken outside for some pictures before it goes into it's new home on the layout. There's a tin of biscuits for anyone who wants a biscuit with there tea or coffee, please help yourself. All the best Adrian. A real superb bit of Modelling Adrian, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2017 Alas the Metal Box company didn't make tins for Huntley & Palmer - their tins were made in Reading by Huntley, Boorne & Stevens (yes, the same Huntley family as the ones who made the biscuits) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Good to see it finished, it really looks fantastic, now, what's next? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 19, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2017 Rivets, we have people who love counting them, so this is for some of those folks who like to count them, as fast as they count them, more come along what fun. This can be used on paper,thin card, self adhesive label paper and foil, also if you filed every other point down you would alter the spacing of the rivets. it lends itself to adaption. A better holder for the wheel could be made for instance. I think that the photos are self explanatory but if any further information is wanted please ask. A cutting mat is a ideal surface to work on, and the slot in the piece of card guides the wheel, Can any one recommend a good clock repairer as my alarm clock no longer works. All the best and have a riveting time Adrian.12345678911101112131111111111111411111111111115zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Wow! That's so clever! Great stuff. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium lash Posted February 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just so deliciously clever and in the nicest possible way modeling from another age of clergymen, pipe smoke and worn tweed jackets with leather elbow patches. Brilliant and an antidote to all things cast in resin , excellent though they may be and a boon to people like me . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the reminder of this great idea. I recall an article (probably in Railway Modeller years ago, as that was the only magazine I used to get in years gone by) that used a similar idea: the article referred to a 'pounce wheel' which is used in sewing/ embroidery - if you google it these implements are still available! Edit: it seems they are also used in sign writing etc - another name is 'tracing wheel' Edited February 19, 2017 by sp1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkeeboy56 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 A superb adaptation Adrian. You are a clever clogs! For those of us mere mortals here's a link to an 'off the shelf' production....... http://www.radubstore.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=77_110 Highly recommended.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted February 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19, 2017 Flamin' brilliant! Now you have started something. How about some rollers that makes rows of stone slate and paving. I need literally scale miles of it! Regards Shaun. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 20, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2017 Thanks for the reminder of this great idea. I recall an article (probably in Railway Modeller years ago, as that was the only magazine I used to get in years gone by) that used a similar idea: the article referred to a 'pounce wheel' which is used in sewing/ embroidery - if you google it these implements are still available! Edit: it seems they are also used in sign writing etc - another name is 'tracing wheel' Hi sp1, I used to use a pounce wheel, and a pounce bag which was filled with coloured chalk to make signs for signwriting. This enabled you to make copies of signs that had the same design on very quickly. the task of using the pounce bag was usually given to the junior (me) the design was drawn up on paper, and then gone over with the pounce wheel which made pin pricks in the paper, the pounce bag which was filled with coloured chalk was then dabbed all over the paper, when the paper was removed your design was left marked out in chalk dots. After the sign had been written these marks were very easily dusted off. I think that a pounce wheel would be to sharp for rivets but the holder might be good for holding the wheel. All this was back in the very early 60's since those days vinyl lettering has taken over, and these skills are vanishing along with most of the traditional signwriters. All the best Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigtech Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 This is indeed 'riveting' stuff Adrian - very clever...( I'll be going now! ) Regards, (ex) SIGTECH (Steve) - now retired and living a life of sloth and laziness... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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