RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted July 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2022 Looks very uniform Chuffers. Do you not want a bit of variation here and there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 24, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rowsley17D said: Looks very uniform Chuffers. Do you not want a bit of variation here and there? I have tried to add a little variation on the brickwork that doesn’t appear to have been picked up on camera, perhaps I should add some more Edited July 24, 2022 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadLeaves Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 If it looks good to you, leave it be. You're modelling for you, not us. 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The colour looks surprisingly like cowmuck. Which is perfect. If you want to add variation, more dark blue/green increasing towards the centre of the canal, but you don't need much to be honest. That will make the water look deeper. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 24, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, MrWolf said: The colour looks surprisingly like cowmuck. Which is perfect. If you want to add variation, more dark blue/green increasing towards the centre of the canal, but you don't need much to be honest. That will make the water look deeper. oh! I thought @Rowsley17D was referring to the brickwork I’ve just added 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I thought the brickwork (stone blocks?) looked okay with the lighter highlights. I must admit that some of my stuff doesn't show up well on camera, especially the red brickwork and grey stonework. I thought you were talking about the canal in between the phone dropping out. I also think that a regularly used canal with stone walls to both banks would be of even depth and colour, thinking of the canal locally, so disregard my previous comments. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 24, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I thought the brickwork (stone blocks?) looked okay with the lighter highlights. I must admit that some of my stuff doesn't show up well on camera, especially the red brickwork and grey stonework. I thought you were talking about the canal in between the phone dropping out. I also think that a regularly used canal with stone walls to both banks would be of even depth and colour, thinking of the canal locally, so disregard my previous comments. I perhaps should go over the stone with some ‘smoke’ weathering powder or a dark wash to darken them up? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The mortar courses are likely to be dark where they're wet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted July 24, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2022 45 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: I perhaps should go over the stone with some ‘smoke’ weathering powder or a dark wash to darken them up? And some green for the algae, as per your original section of wall, to show the high water mark. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, 57xx said: And some green for the algae, as per your original section of wall, to show the high water mark. The green growth tends to creep up the walls as the damp rises up the stonework, so that is a good point. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted July 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2022 15 hours ago, chuffinghell said: oh! I thought @Rowsley17D was referring to the brickwork I’ve just added No, it was the canal base colour, Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, MrWolf said: The green growth tends to creep up the walls as the damp rises up the stonework, so that is a good point. I tried masking off so that there would be a green line above the water line but I’ve had to guess where that might be and after applying a coat of Matt varnish you can’t see it in some areas….also the masking tape took off some of the canal undercoat 🥺 This is an area where it’s visible I intend to pour the resin just below the second brick course so hopefully I’ll end up with a green line above the water line Edited July 25, 2022 by chuffinghell 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 25, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2022 STUPID QUESTION ALERT Does it really matter that there isn’t a ‘green line’ the full length of the canal? Because you can’t really see in some places, here for example If it does matter I might have mask up again and use a green paint instead of weathering powder 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just now, chuffinghell said: STUPID QUESTION ALERT Does it really matter that there isn’t a ‘green line’ the full length of the canal? Because you can’t really see in some places, here for example If it does matter I might have mask up again and use a green paint instead of weathering powder Nice and simple - No 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, chuffinghell said: STUPID QUESTION ALERT Does it really matter that there isn’t a ‘green line’ the full length of the canal? Because you can’t really see in some places, here for example If it does matter I might have mask up again and use a green paint instead of weathering powder No, it doesn't and the growth of assorted greenery doesn't seem to care much about the high water mark either, more about how porous the stone is particularly in fresh water conditions. 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted July 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, chuffinghell said: Does it really matter that there isn’t a ‘green line’ the full length of the canal? No. It's far better and more natural if it isn't visible in places. Al. 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemonkey presents.... Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 18 hours ago, chuffinghell said: STUPID QUESTION ALERT Does it really matter that there isn’t a ‘green line’ the full length of the canal? Because you can’t really see in some places, here for example Chris, I would have thought the less consistent it is the better and more realistic. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Along with everyone else, I think it would look better and more natural with some randomness around the ''green line" as things don't always grow evenly. It's all looking very good Chris, keep up the fantastic work. 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 30, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2022 While awaiting for some materials to arrive I’ve turn my attention to the edging of the layout I used plywood but where the layout met the fiddleyard there was a 1mm step (petty I know) Also I wasn’t happy with the step for the road level so I had a little think and I’ve skinned it with plasticard ignore the filler as that will disappear when painted 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Nice job, but it's now put in a reminder for my to do list. I've painted the front of my boards (150mm deep) matt black, because it's easy to keep patching in as I have made alterations (or a mess!) but it will receive a paler colour towards the finish that blends in with the room better so that it doesn't look so cramped. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 30, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2022 I should have know better but the filler hasn’t adhered to the plasticard (useful to know if I need to make a mould for something) Anyway, no bother as I’ve now used car body filler instead. I’m hoping once built up I can sand a radius where the plasticard meets the plywood you guessed it, a slow modelling day today. My excuse for not doing much is that I forgot to order stuff in time for a weekend delivery, the real reason is that I CBA today other than chill 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 30, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, MrWolf said: Nice job, but it's now put in a reminder for my to do list. I've painted the front of my boards (150mm deep) matt black, because it's easy to keep patching in as I have made alterations (or a mess!) but it will receive a paler colour towards the finish that blends in with the room better so that it doesn't look so cramped. the main reason for completing the edging is so I can finish the opposite canal bank as I’ll use the edge of the boards as a guide I need to touch up areas that I’ve already painted but that’s par for the course Edited July 30, 2022 by chuffinghell 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I spend half my modelling time repainting splodged edges, I wouldn't worry about it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted July 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2022 16 hours ago, MrWolf said: I spend half my modelling time repainting splodged edges, I wouldn't worry about it. half of my time is spent over thinking, underestimating my abilities and concerning myself with what you guys think (because I value other’s opinions and want to get it right) 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) Ahem......... half of my time is spent over thinking, Go with your gut. If it looks right, it probably is..... underestimating my abilities Probably but you clearly have no idea how good you really are at this train stuff.......... and concerning myself with what you guys think Please don't. We think you're a very clever, skilled chap who never fails to impress. Right, that's that put to bed, move on. SB. Edited July 31, 2022 by NHY 581 1 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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