Perfect Paul Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Excellent recreation of the real thing. Perseverance is the key. (Edited for punctuation and spelling) Seriously, a job Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The trailer lights look absolutely amazing mate, really brings it to life. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Great stuff, the trailer looks fantastic. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks Guys Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cool - having the guy stood there taking to the driver is key as well, as it looks like the lorry is supposed to be stationary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The trailer looks great. Reminded me of this pic I took at Tees Yard WRD when I was researching my layout. Looks like a similar type of vehicle. Mal 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Cheers Mal. That's a good photo for reference. I was lucky to catch this one delivering at Doncaster on one of my visits. These are the photos I based mine upon... Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 The lights and the tractor n trailer look fantastic mate super detailed work nice one . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 AUGUST 2016 After track-laying was completed, wiring and test running commenced. All ran perfectly, including the Kadee #309 electromagnetic uncouplers which had been fitted under the track. During testing i built the control panel with yellow toggle switches for points and red push buttons for the uncouplers 005.jpg Next was the construction of the hard-standing. I decided to try Andy York's method of using cork tiles up to the sleeper ends and use fab foam (a Hobbycraft product now called Foam Sheets 22.5 x 30cm) to fill in the remainder 006.jpg I sprayed suede effect paint over the hard-standing and once this had dried, I then alternated spraying grey primer and white primer until I was satisfied with the colour and effect 007.jpg 008.jpg Psiborg I might try this method for my siding on the Harbour, is it as easy as it looks ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) HOW I DID THE HARD-STANDING Yep, it's easy to do and looks good! Thanks to Andy Y for the technique I did lay a piece of code 100 track on a bit of board to test it first though... Track laid and cork tiles placed up to sleeper ends (I used the cork 'rough' side up on the test which gives an older crumbling look to the hard-standing, but 'smooth' side up on Jubilee Road for a 'fresher' finish) I the cut sections of the 'Fab Foam' (or 'Foam Sheets' as it is now labelled) into 5mm wide sections to 'push' in between the cork tiles and the rail. Other pieces 12mm wide were fixed between the rails. I didn't take as much care with the centre pieces as it is only a test so the joins are a bit random. After the foam was glued in place I sprayed the whole thing with the suede effect paint. Once the suede had dried I sprayed from various distances using grey primer then white primer until I got a colour I liked I then used the blunt side of a knife to score in some cracks, and when finished used a pencil to emphasize them... and add some tyre marks With an item of stock on it's coming together now a few drops of glue on the cracks, add some scatter and here you are! I hope this is of use (I take no credit for the idea, I read it in a BRM article by Andy York from August 2012 where he shared how he did it on Keyhaven) Simon Edited May 23, 2022 by Psiborg reload photos 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 HOW I DID THE HARD-STANDING Yep, it's easy to do and looks good! Thanks to Andy Y for the technique I did lay a piece of code 100 track on a bit of board to test it first though... Track laid and cork tiles placed up to sleeper ends (I used the cork 'rough' side up on the test which gives an older crumbling look to the hard-standing, but 'smooth' side up on Jubilee Road for a 'fresher' finish) Test (1).jpg I the cut sections of the 'Fab Foam' (or 'Foam Sheets' as it is now labelled) into 5mm wide sections to 'push' in between the cork tiles and the rail. Other pieces 12mm wide were fixed between the rails. I didn't take as much care with the centre pieces as it is only a test so the joins are a bit random. Hobbycraft - Fab Foam.jpg Test (2).jpg After the foam was glued in place I sprayed the whole thing with the suede effect paint. Once the suede had dried I sprayed from various distances using grey primer then white primer until I got a colour I liked Plastikote - Suede Effect paint.jpg Test (3).jpg I then used the blunt side of a knife to score in some cracks, and when finished used a pencil to emphasize them... Test (5).jpg and add some tyre marks Test (6).jpg With an item of stock on it's coming together now Test (7).jpg a few drops of glue on the cracks, add some scatter and here you are! Test (8).jpg I hope this is of use (I take no credit for the idea, I read it in a BRM article by Andy York from August 2012 where he shared how he did it on Keyhaven) Simon Thanks for that, its been a massive help to my problem. I will try that when I get the harbourside board done. What thickness of cork sheet did you use? I will have to add the same to the harbour base , so the wall lines up with the hardstanding as the harbour walls are approx 30mm deep. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks for that, its been a massive help to my problem. I will try that when I get the harbourside board done. What thickness of cork sheet did you use? I will have to add the same to the harbour base , so the wall lines up with the hardstanding as the harbour walls are approx 30mm deep. I've still got the test board. I've just measured the cork tiles I used and they are 3mm. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishElectricFan Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've still got the test board. I've just measured the cork tiles I used and they are 3mm. Simon Hi Simon Thanks for that, I will be following your thread with great interest. The layout looks superb, great piece of modelling. Regards Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hi Simon Thanks for that, I will be following your thread with great interest. The layout looks superb, great piece of modelling. Regards Simon No problem, Simon. Cheers for the comments Thanks Simon it's getting confusing now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) MY FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO Here is the first video I have made (using my phone) and uploaded to YouTube I hope it works you enjoy it! Simon Edited August 3, 2017 by Psiborg 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great video mate the gronk sounds ace . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Great video mate the gronk sounds ace . I know what you mean. I only went into Digitrains to listen to one, I was that impressed I ended up leaving mine there to have the sound fitted. Back to the video... I must find a better way to film it as It's difficult to drive the loco with one hand and film it with the other! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I know what you mean. I only went into Digitrains to listen to one, I was that impressed I ended up leaving mine there to have the sound fitted. Back to the video... I must find a better way to film it as It's difficult to drive the loco with one hand and film it with the other! Simon I know what you mean pal trying to drive the train and film at the same time we need more hands . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I must get my 08 sound fitted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 I've got two sound fitted 08's now. A BR Blue one with Olivia's Trains Loksound v4 decoder and the DB Schenker one with Digitrains Zimo decoder. The DB one may be my favourite loco now! (not just my favourite 08!) Cheers Simon 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I've got two sound fitted 08's now. A BR Blue one with Olivia's Trains Loksound v4 decoder and the DB Schenker one with Digitrains Zimo decoder. The DB one may be my favourite loco now! (not just my favourite 08!) Cheers Simon do you by any chances know what speaker they fitted to the 08 mate as the sound is really clear ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 do you by any chances know what speaker they fitted to the 08 mate as the sound is really clear ? Yep, it's a Zimo LS15x11x09 'Sugar cube' speaker (low height) fitted to a Zimo MX648 Micro Sound Decoder. There is no hiss or background noise you get with the loksound decoders, it is awesome. The stay-alive has to be seen to be believed! Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 STAYING ALIVE Here is a demo of the 'Stay Alive' in my Digitrains Sound fitted DB class 08. It still impresses me! Simon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thats a mega stay alive unit mate and the sounds are top quality simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Thats a mega stay alive unit mate and the sounds are top quality simon Cheers. With movement it carries on for just over 30 seconds but if it's not moving the sound stays on for over 90 seconds, unbelievable! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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