rob D2 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Is that Bachmann palisade fencing ? I'm rapidly going off the knightwing version I have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Is that Bachmann palisade fencing ? I'm rapidly going off the knightwing version I have Hi Rob It's the security fencing from the Wills Modern range Simon Edited July 17, 2017 by Psiborg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie!! Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 This is a great layout, some fantastic attention to detail. I will follow with interest. Cheers, George. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 18, 2017 Author Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) On 17/07/2017 at 19:14, Georgie!! said: This is a great layout, some fantastic attention to detail. I will follow with interest. Cheers, George. Thanks, George. Latest addition to the layout - This is "Snowball" exploring the yard... The postings have caught up with me now! I need to do some modelling, instead of being on RMweb 24/7 (Isn't that right Shaun, Matt & Paul) or I won't have anything new to post! Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) POINT WEATHERING Yesterday I blended in the 'greased' points with Matt's airbrushing and I think they've come out OK This is the look I'm going for Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 SAFETY BARRIERS Today I've been finishing off the safety barriers I started ages ago, but have been gathering dust on my workbench ever since. I want them to look like these at photgraphed at Doncaster... I have used a kit by Ten Commandments... but instead of using the included feet, I made stands by drilling two small holes in the top of a piece of plastic section using a pin-vice to mount the barriers on. The stands were painted black and left to dry. Once dry, the barriers were assembled in pairs so they could be painted. The finished barriers on the layout, between the depot and the head shunt. Cheers for reading Simon 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Today Paul (RMweb: Perfect Paul) visited with a new yet another class 60. It needed a test run so I temporarily fitted a decoder and we gave it a run up and down the layout along with a few new wagons of his (hence the tension lock couplings in the photos) The conclusion is... it's not a bad loco at all and just needs the wheels cleaning and a drop of oil and it's good to go! Here are a couple of photos taken while Paul was driving Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Whilst testing my latest purchase on Simon's exquisite New layout today, a valuable lesson was learned : Do NOT try to operate a new loco, on a strange track that belongs to somebody else and continue talking at the same time, whilst also keeping your finger on the "increase speed" button. The result was far from "Perfect" and not very pleasant. #Must do better !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Just found this lovely layout. Some really nice work here - very inspiring! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Today Paul (RMweb: Perfect Paul) visited with a new yet another class 60. It needed a test run so I temporarily fitted a decoder and we gave it a run up and down the layout along with a few new wagons of his (hence the tension lock couplings in the photos) The conclusion is... it's not a bad loco at all and just needs the wheels cleaning and a drop of oil and it's good to go! Here are a couple of photos taken while Paul was driving 72.jpg 73.jpg Simon That's a nice loco, I have one as well. I still think the Hornby 60 is top of the tree even ten years or so after it was first produced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Yep, I have to agree, the class 60 is an awesome model! Today I've been determined to finish another project I started ages ago - a Ten Commandments Loco Inspection Platform kit I started it as soon as I got it but, for several months, it has remained at this stage... Today, I finished assembling it... and then sprayed it with primer Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCClark Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi Simon The layout is looking really good. Must crack on with Parkway as you are putting me to shame! Regards John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The inspection platform sure looks like a very intricate kit. Looking Good, even in it's primed state. How many components are there in the full kit ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 The inspection platform sure looks like a very intricate kit. Looking Good, even in it's primed state. How many components are there in the full kit ? Not sure, over 30 It felt like a LOT more! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Just stumbled upon this thread - what a fantastic layout you have built, Simon. Right up my street! You have a great eye for detail. I shall be returning for inspiration and ideas to borrow! Many thanks for sharing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Cheers Sam I've been following your layout, I particularly like the MXAs. I'm currently have a go repainting a Bachmann VGA into one of the RBAs I saw at Bescot. Pictures will follow if it doesn't look rubbish (Transfers are on order from Realtec Models) Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Yep, I have to agree, the class 60 is an awesome model! Today I've been determined to finish another project I started ages ago - a Ten Commandments Loco Inspection Platform kit 74 - inspection platform.jpg I started it as soon as I got it but, for several months, it has remained at this stage... 75 - IP - part made.jpg Today, I finished assembling it... 76 - IP fully assembled.jpg and then sprayed it with primer 77 - IP primed.jpg Simon Pity the platform is too big for 4mm. Nice layout good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Inspiration again from Bescot Inspection Platform painted... and in place on the layout Hi Pete, if the platform is too big, it's positioning on the layout won't particularly show it, as any locos that do travel past it will be in front of it so it won't be noticed. I will bear it in mind for the future though! Cheers Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 He always finds something negative to say. Looks ok to me ! Detail is great as ever. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi Simon, Only just discovered your layout, very nice indeed! will be following from now on. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 He always finds something negative to say. Looks ok to me ! Detail is great as ever. Thanks Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Hi Simon, Only just discovered your layout, very nice indeed! will be following from now on. Graham. Cheers Graham and thanks for the 'follow' Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I don't know how I've missed this but I am completely blown away by the level of detail and modelling skills shown. I will be following with much interest Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Cheers Chris Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) WHEEL-SET DELIVERY UPDATE I've been back at work this week after a week off! It doesn't half get in the way of modelling progress! Having put it off for far too long, like a few other jobs on here I have recently completed, I thought it was about time I sorted the lighting on the wheel-set trailer. The tractor unit headlights were fitted months ago and it was glued to the layout. In hindsight I wish I'd left it loose, like the trailer, so I could have fitted the red lights on the back of that as well! On a previous vehicle I had a go fitting the 'orange' side marker lights using orange SMDs with red SMDs on the rear. Once they were fitted the difference between the colours wasn't noticable enough so I needed to rethink how to do it on here... I started by fitted the red SMDs on the back of the trailer and then used white SMDs for the side markers Once tested, the white lights were painted with several coats of Humbrol 1322 Clear Colour, which is a clear orange paint, until the desired effect was achieved Here's my compulsory night shot... Cheers for reading Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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