Greengiant Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Some of the buildings on my Whiteoak Light Railway, being built and finished. Martin 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2014 Wow doesn't even begin to say how good it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 You've really captured the atmosphere there Greengiant and I just love those bunched up buildings along the quayside - terrific! Definately does it for me, so a double WOW ! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted March 12, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2014 A few more pics of the exchange shed, as it nears completion... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hi Stu... very nice job on the structures, I like the corrugated sheeting :-) cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Hi Martin, That's a great dock scene, very well done with the brickwork and weathering, very nice modelling. cheers Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Greengiant, I saw the first picture and thought mmmm, then saw the next and for a second thought ah the reference picture. Those tones are really well put together, nice bit of action on the water as well. Very believable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinzaC55 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) This is my model of the original Millfield station which was the first railway building designed by the famous architect Thomas Prosser. It was replaced by the "new" station in 1890 (see my earlier shot in this thread) and became the stationmaster's house then a builders merchants and eventually a ghastly pub. It was demolished in 2000 for building of the Metro. Millfield Old Station Model 13.3.14 par PinzaC55, on ipernity The real thing in 1978. Millfield Old Station 1978 par PinzaC55, on ipernity Full history http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/m/millfield_first/index.shtml Edited March 13, 2014 by PinzaC55 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 I needed a dog or two that there are no models for. So there was only one option....scratch build a dog at 4mm scale. Take some thin copper wire, some latex and some paint....and what do you get? A reindeer? but with more patience you can get this...... A basset hound (the p00dle is an adaption from a LangleyModel) Or a Bernese Mountain Dog 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrkirtley800 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Seeing DaveF's Settle-Carlisle based layout has awoken me from a lethargic period, enough, at least, to post a photo on here' Looking along the line gives the impression of toy points with their tight radii. This is Embsay Canal Road station, with a Kirtley 800 class 2-4-0 on stopping passenger duties. Derek 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterkern23 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 PinzaC55 I love that millfield building. That's just the sort of model that catches the eye with stark contrasts and crisp lines, while still looking old and authentic. Hats off to you sir! Also jaz, loving those dogs. Are any of them genuinely scratchbuilt? Pete PinzaC55 I love that millfield building. That's just the sort of model that catches the eye with stark contrasts and crisp lines, while still looking old and authentic. Hats off to you sir! Also jaz, loving those dogs. Are any of them genuinely scratchbuilt? Pete Sorry for the echo..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) PinzaC55 I love that millfield building. That's just the sort of model that catches the eye with stark contrasts and crisp lines, while still looking old and authentic. Hats off to you sir! Also jaz, loving those dogs. Are any of them genuinely scratchbuilt? Pete PinzaC55 I love that millfield building. That's just the sort of model that catches the eye with stark contrasts and crisp lines, while still looking old and authentic. Hats off to you sir! Also jaz, loving those dogs. Are any of them genuinely scratchbuilt? Pete Sorry for the echo..... Check out Arboretum Valley and you can see the step by step pictures...... edit=I later added a link to one of the dogs I built http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/72163-arboretum-valley-terror-from-the-year-5000/page-189&do=findComment&comment=1413963 Edited April 25, 2014 by Jaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamiel Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I needed a dog or two that there are no models for. So there was only one option....scratch build a dog at 4mm scale. Take some thin copper wire, some latex and some paint....and what do you get? A reindeer? but with more patience you can get this...... A basset hound (the p00dle is an adaption from a LangleyModel) Or a Bernese Mountain Dog They look great, but I can't help being reminded of the film 'The Thing' by the first photo. If you haven't seen 'The Thing' then have a quick look at the Pingu version on the web - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1eqywz_pingu-s-the-thing_shortfilms - or do a search for 'Pingu the Thing;. Lovely work. Jamie Edited April 2, 2014 by Jamiel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-signs.com Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Here is a shot of a few of my cardboard scratch-builds. In the foreground is the back of my Central Line Underground station, loosely based on Holland Park - complete with my first ghost sign on the wall above the air shaft. Behind that is my street level rail station with staircases down to platforms adapted from Scalescenes footbridge. This is based on the old Uxbridge Road station where the new Shepherd's Bush Overground station now stands. In the background is 'The Railway Arms' pub and a row of shops. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted April 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2014 Good to see your use of a Ghost sign on the building, I think it's underestimated the skill of the signwriter, in producing these works in difficult conditions, cold, wet, heat, and minimal health and safety provision (if any) and on very difficult surfaces to work on. also working on something that you can't see until you get back down on the ground. all the best Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 This is all absolutely superb stuff G-signs, the atmoshere is incredible and if that isn't London to a T, then I live in China ! It has all the right feelings just looking at it - terrific. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) ghost-signes.com looks great, very London Here are a few photos of an LMS through station, must be 15 years or so ago now, at least since I constructed these. this is just a part: Edited April 5, 2014 by Gravy Train 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 more photos from the distant past. Much Wenlock in 13.5mm scale for 3" guage 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Hi Peter. Just like me, everything ends up in the kitchen !!! Great stuff.The LMS captured to perfection. Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hi folks, under the canopy at Delph LNWR 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Some lovely work Gravy train.....green with envy.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoombeTown Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Hi guys, I know this is more a structure than a building but I thought I'd give you guys an impression of what a teenager is capable when they're not on the computer! Let me know what you think, DRoe96 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi guys, I know this is more a structure than a building but I thought I'd give you guys an impression of what a teenager is capable when they're not on the computer! Let me know what you think, DRoe96 Most tasty. Can you provide some build details (material, time, construction techniques)? I assume it's 4mm/ft, correct? iD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoombeTown Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Hi iL Dottore, You are correct it is 4mm scale. The track base is plywood with 1/8in cork on to which the track is laid. The columns hill side is cardboard supported with balsa strips. The viaduct columns are cardboard turned into boxes then covered with Slater's embossed plasticard and the arch insides are a single sheet of plasticard cut to the right length then curled up and glued into place. Timewise, taken 3 or 4 months on and off although the lefthand half was built in breaks from revision this week so 10 hours for that half I'd say. Hope that answers all your queries, DRoe96 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) This is one of those "sigh of relief" posts, as it reflects the last building that I need for the current layout. It owes something to the warehouses at Rye in Sussex - but makes no effort to be an accurate representation. This structure will sit rather prominently at the front on the left hand side and has two functions other than simply filling space. It is a view blocker for the fiddle yard exit and it covers the switches for the turnouts etc. Construction is essentially foamboard, with brickpaper on the plinth and then strips of black construction paper for the weatherboard. The roof tiles were made by using coloured construction paper which had been run through the printer. I took a spreadsheet, sized the boxes to match the size and shape of roof tiles and set it to print; computers like doing that sort of thing, whereas it would have taken hours to draw out freehand. The tile strips are then cut out two layers at a time and overlaid to create overlapping strips. Even this - needing each gap to be cut between the tiles - drove me screaming mad and so the reverse sides of the roofs are simple tile paper; nobody is going to get to see them! The ground level will be made up to the level of the front door, sloping down so that the loading bay will be at wagon (horse drawn) height. The whole thing will be weathered and blended in with the surrounding goods yard, which is the next little job. Best wishes Eric Edited April 15, 2014 by burgundy 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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