Andrew P Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Hello Mate, You do seem to be having much more fun with is one Andy, videos shows that, also l love the way the light shows though under the canal bridge when the door is open really nice look, more realistic.... Thanks George, I'm enjoying both the Build and he running. It's lovely to be able to switch on, (remembering to insert the door section ), and run Trains with no issues. The few I have had have ALL been down to back to back's, and once each is sorted there fine. I did renew all the wheel sets on the 7 Hornby CDA's and now there fine as well. I do enjoy doing Country Scenics, as opposed to Industrial, and therefore the Cutting, Fields and Hillside will be an enjoyable challenge over the coming Months. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Gauge Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) Thank you Andy that looks like a smart camera. Nice compact size. Your making a nice looking layout! Henk. Edited August 6, 2017 by 00Gauge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted August 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thanks George, I'm enjoying both the Build and he running. It's lovely to be able to switch on, (remembering to insert the door section ), and run Trains with no issues. The few I have had have ALL been down to back to back's, and once each is sorted there fine. I did renew all the wheel sets on the 7 Hornby CDA's and now there fine as well. I do enjoy doing Country Scenics, as opposed to Industrial, and therefore the Cutting, Fields and Hillside will be an enjoyable challenge over the coming Months. The coming months? Surely you jest sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 The coming months? Surely you jest sir! Yes of course I do, I meant YEARS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) You take as long as you like mate as long as you are enjoying it Mate, l have never seen you so focused must be time for a visit me thinks... Edited August 7, 2017 by georgeT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Yes of course I do, I meant YEARS Takes as long as you want it to, if you're like me it'll alter as better ideas and products come along. As I have said before, do we ever finish are layouts........ Edited August 7, 2017 by KNP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Takes as long as you want it to, if you're like me it'll alter as better ideas and products come along. As I have said before, do we ever finish are layouts........ I agree Kevin, and I'm sure this one will NEVER get finished, but for all the RIGHT REASONS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Whilst waiting for a delivery for a weathering job, I've made a start on the Flockage on the corner, I was going to use hanging basket liner for the embankment as we used at the Club, but I've gone for Woodlands Scenics instead, and really happy how it's progressing. The Clubs Layout cutting with hanging basket liner, but now it's gone flat and looks a bit woolly. So this is where I'm at at the moment, with WET PVA. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BlueLightning Posted August 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Andy, I have been enjoying watching this one develop! That embankment is starting to look really good, what's the plan for the flat section at the top?? Regards, Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking good every time l look in, amazing what some green stuff can do.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted August 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2017 A nice bit of flockage there mate, looking good, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Andy, I have been enjoying watching this one develop! That embankment is starting to look really good, what's the plan for the flat section at the top?? Regards, Gary Thanks Gary, At the moment the flat top area will be a Field, there will be some Trees I imagine back in the corner, further pics of it's development shortly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Looking good every time l look in, amazing what some green stuff can do.... Thanks George, I looked at a couple of pics just now from Saturday, when it was stark white, and I can see a real difference now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 A nice bit of flockage there mate, looking good, Al. Thanks Al, I've learnt from the master, well you and Kevin anyway, hahah. Cheers mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Hi Andy, I have been enjoying watching this one develop! That embankment is starting to look really good, what's the plan for the flat section at the top?? Regards, Gary Thanks Gary, At the moment the flat top area will be a Field, there will be some Trees I imagine back in the corner, further pics of it's development shortly. Looking at it again, it may NEED a hump or something on it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 So here's the progress at Lunch time, and as I just said to Gary in the previous post, the top field may need a hump in it somewhere. The Gates still need painting Brown. Next job here will be to blend the Trees etc. to match. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted August 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) That came along nicely.. Really sets it off and breaks down that 'end of the world' vibe that the blank back scene gives. Do you have any preference for static grass or flock for these jobs? Also glad to see I'm not the only one putting off ballasting till later. Edited August 7, 2017 by sjrixon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) That came along nicely.. Really sets it off and breaks down that 'end of the world' vibe that the blank back scene gives. Do you have any preference for static grass or flock for these jobs? Also glad to see I'm not the only one putting off ballasting till later. Thanks Scott, when I get to the larger Fields further down, I won't even put a hedge or fence along the back in places, it will just assume that the Field drops off into a Valley over the top. There will be No Hills or distant scene on this side of the Layout as I assume that the flatish Fields are the highest part for this area, as is many parts of Oxfordshire. I have some old Noch, and some from one of our Club Members that used to sell it, plus I've used some Peco 4 mm Summer, and 2 mm Winter in the Parts done so far, I mix 2 or 3 different lots into the Grass machine for a more varied mix. And yes, Ballasting will come later, maybe next week all being well. Edited August 7, 2017 by Andrew P 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Just been out to see how it's drying, and I think I'll be adding more light colour over the dark in patches tomorrow, as the dark Green is a tadge to dark and just needs some lifting in tonal value. more like the area around the Signal Box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) So now stopped for a coffee, but this morning I've re done the top of the Field in the corner. Firstly I cut up some more Green Polo Shirt and scrumpled some up and laid some more on top, I then put another layer over it and covered it it PVA, this will help it form a hard shell once dry, I then re did the Flockage. Much better, I also added some more light Flock to the cutting side. Edited August 8, 2017 by Andrew P 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
86902 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Lovey mate Cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Bogie Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2017 That is one impressive whatever one of those is! The Green Polo Shirt clearly makes all the difference. All my old ones are blue so suspect they will remain as mowing shirts. You really do have a sixth sense with colours. That is going to be some corner when you finish it - even if you are threatening some years in the future! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hello Andrew Can I make a little suggestion, no more pubs but a cafe for those of us who do not drink alcohol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Lovey mate Cheers Bob Cheers Bob, I'm looking forward to the next visit and running session. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 That is one impressive whatever one of those is! The Green Polo Shirt clearly makes all the difference. All my old ones are blue so suspect they will remain as mowing shirts. You really do have a sixth sense with colours. That is going to be some corner when you finish it - even if you are threatening some years in the future! Cheers Bogie, you need to Dye those Shirts then mate, hahah . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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