Compton castle
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King on shed.
7mm Aneurin Bridge ( St Stephen’s General station )
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King on shed.
Compton castle
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Ariel view, sorry about the quality taken on my iphone
Compton castle
Western Thunderer
A few more pics for today.
Heather Kay
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The ground surface looks superb. Nicely observed and created. 
john lewsey
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Agreed Heather what materials did you use for the ballast
adrian
Flying Squad
it does look effective doesn't it, I'd be interested as well. Also how did you create the oily puddles?
Compton castle
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Hi all
Kiln dried sand for ballast all sprayed matt black once PVA'd then talc rubbed over, sprayed again with black paint. Then black weathering powders fixed with hair spray. the puddles are PVA blobs once dried clear gloss nail varnish, A couple of coats.
I've also crushed up coal and spread this about in patches.
I'm hoping to get some real loco ash for a few more patches.
Cheers
Kiln dried sand for ballast all sprayed matt black once PVA'd then talc rubbed over, sprayed again with black paint. Then black weathering powders fixed with hair spray. the puddles are PVA blobs once dried clear gloss nail varnish, A couple of coats.
I've also crushed up coal and spread this about in patches.
I'm hoping to get some real loco ash for a few more patches.
Cheers
Compton castle
Western Thunderer
The talc gives the smoother appearance as seen between the pits.
I hope it gives the appearance of compacted soot ash and oil.
The first pic shows the talk affect, the second is without.
Both have black smoke weathering powders rubbed on.
I hope it gives the appearance of compacted soot ash and oil.
The first pic shows the talk affect, the second is without.
Both have black smoke weathering powders rubbed on.
lancer1027
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Looks excellent, but im looking forward to more progress on Ranelagh Bridge.
Rob.
, but im looking forward to more progress on Ranelagh Bridge.Rob.
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Rob
Me too, Unfortunatly I have a few windows and half a roof that needs repairing, replacing on my house before there will be any movement on Ranelagh Bridge, That's why I had to get something small going.
still we will get there eventually.
Me too, Unfortunatly I have a few windows and half a roof that needs repairing, replacing on my house before there will be any movement on Ranelagh Bridge, That's why I had to get something small going.
still we will get there eventually.
lancer1027
Western Thunderer
Ah OK mate. Hope its sorted soon and normal service can be resumed
Rob
Rob
Compton castle
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Telegraph poles, gold painted beading to tart the face up. I'm replacing the saw tooth valance with plain painted timber next.
Heather Kay
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I always find a bit of gold works wonders at tarting my face up. 
Compton castle
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First water crane, Mikes models Kit
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Water crane in its new home
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Phill Dyson
Western Thunderer
What's the origins of the copper pipe you've used for the telegraph poles Steve ?
Compton castle
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The poles are timber, with a few coats of creosote.