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Nice work....... but that must have taken hour`s doing all those brick`s with the router Martyn.... Brian.

Ahh, did`nt spot the the wooden platform!. And i can totally understand why you would`nt want to hand carve something as big as a warehouse though,but i bet it would have look impressive though!. Nice work and details in the last set of pictures also Richard. Only noticed the rope on the lean too the second time round!. Great stuff, Brian.

I see that you`ve not got the big warehouse in the revised picture. Is it because it dominated that end too much,or that you just did`nt like it?. Brian.

The shed look`s well suited in it`s new home. And perhaps the little lean-to could house either wood or coal for the offices stove?. Brian.

I don`t think you need my help where that`s concerned Rich ....as your 'to do' list seem`s to be self propagating...!! Brian.

I guess i should have worded it as 'reminds me of....'. When i think i London,i think of the yellowish bricks that (to me) seem typical of the buildings down that way.But as the link show`s it seem`s to be dependant on when a building was built... https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/3319290003/in/album-72157606494889854/ This one has the yellowish bricks i was refering to,along with a building in a darker brick. https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/4391550735/in/album-72157606494889854/ The pictures above are from this flick group;https://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiejones/albums/72157606494889854 There are quite a few interesting pictures in it from the quick look i`ve had,so you might find something of interest in it yourself?. But anyway, i would imagine that London was a pretty dirty place around the turn of the C19th,so your shed will be right at home in the goods yard. Hope i haven`t confused thing`s any further!. Brian.

I`ll let you keep the fag`s Simon,but i`ll take the crate of Bonks`is beer ar kid!........ Brian.

It will be far more at home on the big layout eventually with a rake of BDA steel wagons behind it! Rich Just another one to add to the 'to do list' then Rich...! Brian.

Thanks Richard for the explaination. Your finish and attention to detail with the scribbed das on the shed,make me want to have a go at this technique for myself!. Cheers, Brian.

What a cracking little shed,the colouring of the brickwork and lintels is first class. The brick tones and colour`s are like the building`s that you`ll find in and around Ironbridge gorge,very C19th..... https://www.flickr.com/photos/51045673@N00/3463374750/in/photolist-6h3GDL-2MfKEF-nZSLgK-6gYzre-oqHrTK-5f42kQ-jXEQUZ-7U4suQ-a36SSM-3c5h9K-5N8ChR-bcnR8k-N9Cw2-7nXNda-6NVVJ5-7U4Hdq-jj2kEc-aDREv1-aDMBAn-6BDMhR-aDVXNg-pqdvX-6BHV3s-hLRMt1-7Qfjtq-ayShPX-azdDBa-6BHUWC-9cvvoe-ahEDrx-pxkcM3-7nXNWR-cFRm3h-8Saoid-cKkYAL-N9Dz8-7tBQsd-7U4L69-antDPv-7vnMQa-d5T6sC-7o2PnW-7SEhKb-nyqR6K-cFRmD7-7tBWj3-5NcUQj-N9DZn-6NDtNq-8S7eQe What are you using to colour the bricks,if you don`t mind. Brian.

What a really nice little layout this is Tricky, it`s so atmospheric,even in it`s unfinished state. I can`t imagine what what else your going to bring to it,but i`ll keep watch just to see. And if your looking for a suitable shed, then how about pinching borrowing this little one off the BCB layout?. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/62848-black-country-blues-thesignalengineer-returns-to-his-roots/ I think it could fit right in with the style your after,plus there`s a nice little plan and pictures to work off.....just don`t tell them you`ve used it though..!! Cheers, Brian.

What a cracking little article on the 'Corringham' railway Sam,(post #379) Sound`s like that would make a good layout,especially with the short length of the line. Not that i`m going to think about it,but the 1950 take over period sound`s like that would be ideal period...perhaps,overgrown track, run down stock ummm..... Cheer`s, Brian.

Looking good Jint`s, I can see why your not too happy with a couple of spot`s,mainly the right hand side. It`s a bit to easy to get carried away,so i stop a take a look a few times,and i also only usally work in one direction. (up & down) And for specific area`s or scratches i use the end of a bamboo BBQ skewer,much in the same way i`d use a pencil. I`m intrigued by the IPA,i have you used it on the wagon it`s self,as that will soften the plastic to a point where you can scratch the surface. keep`em coming Jint`s...... Brian.

I wonder if Hassocks still have some studded dog collar`s in stock........ Great vid again Simon....& production team..... Brian.

I can definitely agree with Craig,less is more!. And now that i`ve built my little photo plank i find myself just looking at the wagon`s i`ve finished sat on it. It has also spured me on to get the scenery started on my main layout in a few weeks as well. You could for now just mount yourself a length of peco track on a bit of board, and have a play with some scenery?. How about this for some trial scenery work;https://www.flickr.com/photos/68861278@N03/8226423643/in/photolist-dwWz9p-dUmxZN-9bymYq-ai16a2-dRiAAv-7c5SEd-aFeTgr-r3Nb6p-jADzjg-dSWNDT-9qizSM-dxtaA9-aUwRxt-9qDa28-dh6iEZ-jgTTuG-pmj5QT-a57bVK-dJQQgA-hERR9v-fTNvg1-gUAefo-qXhJwG-aD6yaf-qdgmwv-dAkgMQ-dxwwmo-drLPW8-gQYzxp-i3uAhQ-oUWPpN-aAofVx-bpw5WJ-dDsmse-a6SXoL-p1bsgC-9bgXgj-nhxHFU-oQH2bz-dMtUua-kh2ukR-4fVVXM-pnUbJS-4gK5rL-dNqiFV-dwTnw4-aPB2hn-oyByb9-jD86uT-cUD3EG you could model the old interior wall in the photo as a backdrop,but still keeping the pit`s and all the muck and oil that goes with it.And when your finished you`ll have some where to show off your (superbly) weathered loco`s,whilst you build your main layout. Brian.

Is`nt that always the way,when you have friend`s or visiters coming round!. Have a good day... Brian.

Thanks for the explaination Martyn. Losing those washes/mill stones!,really does improve the look... Cheer`s, Brian.

That chassis look`s and move`s very nicley Martyn. When you re-fitted the crank`s,was it just a tight push fit,or have you had to use an adhesive or CA to lock them in place?. Brian.

Thanks guy`s, glad you like the scribble. 'Artist`s impression' Rich, your too generous mate.....but glad it`s sort of what your thinking of for the layout. Cheer`s, Brian.

Very nice Rod,most impressive... Look forward to seeing the fence and waste land going in by the box as well. Brian.

My static grass applicator is much in the same vain as Paul has outlined in his post,except that i brought mine of flee bay ready converted,a number of years back. It`s basic,but it`s still giving good service even now. Brian.

What a nice little shed!, I also like the moss and the lichen, (yellow stuff!) on the roof as well. Brian.

Oh dear.... I have O gauge envy!. Brian.

Hi Richie, The bit`s and bob`s that i used on the little dio,were; The short static grass on the edge is Woodland scenics 'Burnt grass',with 4mm (summer mix) & 6mm (spring mix) WWScenics static grasses mixed together for the remaing area. And the bush is from a pack of Woodland scenics 'fine leaf foliage' (summer i think),with some Noch dark & light green leaves sprinkled on top. These are the companies; http://www.war-world.co.uk/ http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/ http://www.noch.com/en/ There are of course many other suppliers of scenic materials,and quite a few are covered in the this book; Modelling grassland and landscape detailing by Gordon Gravett. (Wild Swan Publishing) I can also definitley recomend this book even though it cost`s £24.95,as it is packed with lot`s of very useful info and is in full colour from front to back!. I`ve read my copy on numerous times,and seem to pick something up almost ever time i do. Anyhow,i hope this help`s some. Cheers, Brian.

Excellent news Jinty,there be no stopping you now!. Brian.