Southernboy

At the moment still working on my three 3-SUBs.

I'm in London too - maybe one day we will meet up?

You seem to be constructing quite a varied fleet of rolling stock Mr Simon, and very impressive it is too.  

When will we see these running on Gresby do you think? I have to say I'm missing your building projects, always an RMWeb favourite of mine

As already mentioned, the third picture in particular caused me to double-check whether it was real or not.

You clearly have a good observational eye and the ability to reproduce colour / texture / atmosphere very well.

The layout plan I also like: Plenty of track, but laid out in a way that avoids that 'crammed-in' feel.

A layout to follow

I don't often comment, but always following.

On this occasion I'm prompted by your tarmac:

At first I wondered why you don't just use something like sandpaper or glass paper - whatever grade would look reasonable once painted to represent the surface.

But the last pictures posted illustrate the answer perfectly.

What a superb job you've done! The minute irregularities in what is ostensibly a consistent texture really makes all the difference. Very convincing and most impressive.

Ultimately I can see this layout is a labour of love and it really shows :`)

Rather tasty I'd say.

Nice work (and making notes for when my own turn comes to make canopies).

I am so sorry to read this news.

A great inspiration to many.

RIP

Hello Mickey,

Current developments can be found here:  LSWR 3-Sub construction

I'm working on three sets of original LSWR 3-Subs. They are modelled soon after grouping - so one set will be in LSWR livery, and two sets in early Southern Railway livery.

Progress is slow, but I hope sure!

Mark

Hello David,

Thank you for your comments, very much appreciated

The layout is 2,100mm x 1,100mm.

Thanks again,

Mark

Neat weathering on those tankers Mr Simon. 

...  the effect you have achieved is quite convincing and notes taken here in Frankland

Exquisite

Absolutely enchanting - but like the best of films - such simple delight is only created through high production values and a director's integrity.

For me very impressive.

I do love this following picture. It really is a snapshot of a time-and-place from some long-forgotten collective memory.

Absolutely delightful.

Ah yes, Thank you Nick. I just checked back to page four and remember being nervous about using etched floors underneath a motor in case it caused a short circuit, which was why I went for my plastic floors. I can't believe that was almost exactly a year ago now!

"Better to try and get close than procrastinate and produce nothing "

Totally agree.

One specific question if I may:

The grab handles (commode handles?) to the compartments ... how did you make those? Or are they a commercial product?

Nice work Sir!

I wouldn't mind seeing some more pictures if possible / finding out a little more about construction (sorry if I missed a thread elsewhere).

Hello? Hello? can you hear me?

http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/sounds/2lo_calling.mp3

Yes, I created the artwork on my computer and then printed it out on Crafty Computer Paper. PM if you'd like to know more.

Definitely atmospheric pictures Red Devil. Almost ethereal.

I think you should encourage your lady to take more photographs of your layout for you.

Love it! Absolutely ingenious!

Same sequence / three viewpoints, that's a neat idea. I enjoyed your videos very much

As usual I'm following with interest and learning what lessons I can as you go Colin.

I bet there was a degree of trepidation with those first incisions!

Either way good luck with what I'm sure will be another absolute winner and inspiration to us all 

Mark

Good luck with this LifeboatMan.

I followed your preparatory research for this layout and all looks set for an interesting project  -  one not too distant from my own interests.

This looks to be a project to follow:

Visually engaging.

Concise but interesting trackplan.

Clear and confident direction.

And N gauge

Good luck!

Hello Black Sheep,

I used ' Ratio Gutters and Downpipes'. 

Since then I've come to think that basic plastic sections from the likes of Evergreen are just as good and more readily adaptable, and you probably get more for your money too (?)

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/index.htm

Evergreen is available from a number of UK suppliers, but there are other manufacturers of plastic sheet and sections of course.

Hope that helps!

Mark

Magnificent:

Lovely flowing trackwork / scenic contours  - and the viaduct / bridge / tunnel / and particularly the footbridge are exquisite - and all the more impressive for this being your first N gauge adventure.

You mentioned investigating further window bars (like on the footbridge) - I believe Microstrip is available as fine as .010 x .025, but may be very fiddly to work with. Adapting N or 00 gauge etched industrial windows may be an option another time? 

Thanks for comments and interest, always appreciated.

iL Dottore:

Unfortunately I'm not going to model the Victoria Station news theatre because it doesn't quite suit the space and viewing angles I have.

What does suit perfectly is the Brixton Astoria.

Here are a couple of links to photographs. I particularly like the green tiling and dome.

http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/resources/images/show/7149-faade-of-the-brixton-academy 

http://www.southlondonguide.co.uk/Brixton/images/losttheatres/astoria.jpg

In the picture below you can see shop fronts are on the left (which in Frankland faces the main road), whilst the right is the 'rear' of the building, which on Frankland will back on to the railway.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldcinemaphotos/2347976198/

Anyway, that's some while off yet. 

Thanks again,

Mark

I've heard there will be a special newsreel released here once reliable and regular electric services have been fully established at Frankland.

It may be some months off yet - but if you want to make the most of it head down to the Victoria Station Newsreel Theatre where it's only 6d before 4.00 for a continuous performance!