Rammy

Looks fantastic.

A modern facility would be reasonably easy to build

A modern coal mine in the UK would be closed of course!

Dave

Looking and sounding great Phil.

Dave

Coming along nicely. I love these little projects that make all the difference to a layout.

Great work again!

Dave

Great work.

That whole area with the pipes, pylon and buildings looks superb.

Dave

Al

You have inspired to me today to have a bash at making a tree from cable! My efforts are on my First Avenue layout, but the result so far is this:

Not up to your (or your daughter's) standards yet but many thanks for the tips which have enabled me to give it a go.

Dave

I would say yes to the crane. There seems to be something missing in the picture without it.

So this is where you have all cleared off to! I thought it had gone quiet on the other topics.

Your new layout looks like an interesting project Scott.

Dave

Hi Dave, thanks for your kind words about my layout, the details for the trees and bushes are on these pages (page 15 post 372 and page 18 post 429 give more detail).

The loading dock timbers were just given a wash of very watered down poster colour, mainly white and a touch of burnt umber and black. The detail of all my bits and pieces are in the various posts, the majority of materials that I use are  from what I can adapt from some other use and it saves money aswell, thanks for looking regards Adrian.

Thanks for the info Adrian. Settling down now with a cuppa and reading through the whole thread.

Dave

I think this is the first time I have come across this layout and I have to say your modelling skills are superb.

The detail of your loading dock you have just created is amazing. One minute there are coffee stirrers on glue, the next minutes they have been transformed into aged wooden planks that look like they have been there for years!

If you get chance to provide details of how you are creating these masterpieces, then I would love to learn.

Also could you tell me what you have used for the trees too? They look very realistic.

Regards

Dave

15 minutes and counting then. I know what my money is on I'm afraid!

I spoke to Hatton's about continued  poor service from Yodel and they said that their experience is very good with Yodel and that I am unusual in having problems with them.

 

AM I alone?  Does everyone else find them fantastic?

No you are not lone Kal. I think Yodel are useless. I cancelled the contract we had with Yodel as they were so unreliable. I moved the contract to DPD and have never looked back. Yes, all carriers will have some problems but it was just a regular occurrence with Yodel.

Dave

Amazing work!

Those handrails and steps really finish them off great. You must have lots of patience.

Dave

Looking good Phil.

You really need to start weathering those bright green wagons though! I am really pleased with mine since I did them.

Dave

Rammy

Nice, just need to not let Kal see it..  .......I like the colours, did you reference them, or just choose the nice dull green. Oh and did you think there was enough hose?

Jaz

My brother painted it for me, but I think the colours were just randomly selected from what he had. He usually paints wargaming figures and vehicles which is probably why it looks like army green! There seemed to be enough hose for me, but I guess you ciudad always use thin wire or sleeping if you needed more.

Dave

If anyone else has one to make, or one they have already made feel free to join in...................................

This was the one I built for my Chadwood layout a few years ago. Looking forward to seeing your versions.

Dave

Following with interest Mick, especially as it is so local to me.

I thought about Deadmans Lane as a layout before I decided to go with First Avenue so I can stick with my Freightliner stock.

Your baseboards look great by the way!

Dave

Some of these kits are looking quite good too, but not tried any yet:

http://www.modelrailwayscenery.com/building-kits/

Loving the photos Phil and the bridge in the background is looking fantastic.

Dave

Freightliner 66s .... Now that's more like it!

Looking good.

Great work as usual.

You are giving me some good inspiration to get on with weathering my stock. I got my first airbrush set up for Xmas and have just started with weathering my container flats. Thanks for the pics that are really helping me.

Dave

Well done Phil. Must be a great feeling to see trains just running around. It makes me miss my Chadwood which is still in the loft.

That looks pretty good. I keep thinking about buying one of those, but then I haven't got much grass on First Avenue so can't justify it at the moment.

Nice work!

Wow, that fiddle yard is looking great / big.

Can't wait to see it filling up.

The concrete is looking good Phil and its great to see the return of the Green Team!

Are you going to be filling in between the tracks with concrete too? I hate doing that bit, mainly because I normally forget to dig out the gap next to the track before it dries and then have to spend ages cutting a slot with the dremmel.

Looking good.

Dave