Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
I've just caught up with this thread, how absolutely wonderful it all is, Geoff, and utterly, utterly convincing.
7mm Bleddfa Road
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Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
I would leave as is - after all drainpipes do get knocked and also eventually settle through their own weight.
keefr22
Western Thunderer
That poor guard looks awfully cold.....
Lovely building work on both cottage and kilns Geoff!
Keith
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Thank you Tim, your kind words are very much appreciated. I wasn't sure if I could model a convincing country scene in such a small space, but must say that I am more than happy with how things have turned out so far.
Geoff
Too late Dave, the pipe was sorted before the fence was installed. You are certainly right about pipes being damaged and settling, our stink pipe is evidence of that
Geoff
That poor guard looks awfully cold.....
Lovely building work on both cottage and kilns Geoff!
Keith
Thanks Keith, I hope to have the kilns completed this week along with the scenery around them save for the trees. That poor guard never grumbles despite being exposed to some pretty unpleasant weather
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Good morning everyone,
Another piece of the jigsaw fell into place yesterday when the limekilns were slotted into place.
Inspiration for this scene came from a sketch by Gordon Gravett which can be found in his book, 7mm Modelling (Building a Layout Pt.2). Though the structure is complete I still have plenty of detailing, and some weathering to keep me busy.............
The grass and weeds between the tracks are about to get a little longer and dense, meanwhile work continues on the stonewall and its posts on the right.
The grass in the foreground will be layered up over the coming week and the track will gain its fishplates before being weathered.
Geoff
Another piece of the jigsaw fell into place yesterday when the limekilns were slotted into place.
Inspiration for this scene came from a sketch by Gordon Gravett which can be found in his book, 7mm Modelling (Building a Layout Pt.2). Though the structure is complete I still have plenty of detailing, and some weathering to keep me busy.............
The grass and weeds between the tracks are about to get a little longer and dense, meanwhile work continues on the stonewall and its posts on the right.
The grass in the foreground will be layered up over the coming week and the track will gain its fishplates before being weathered.
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Morning everyone,
I've spent the last week working up the lime kiln scene...............
The grass continues to grow unchecked around the kilns but it will eventually be trimmed back, despite the overgrown nature of the siding locos and wagons can pass along it with ease. A couple of 'DAS' gate posts mark the entry to the site which is now derelict, and a stonewall, well its 3mm ply actually that has been covered in 'DAS' and scribed runs along the boundary.
The chambers of each individual kiln have now been modelled and what an awkward job that tuned out to be! I've yet to make a small tree which will hopefully help blend the end wall of the kilns into the backscene. Whilst planning the lime kilns I cam across this interesting site................ Limekilns
The grass on the embankment has been layered up using a mix of Woodland medium and light green 12mm static fibres. Some areas will be trimmed back and others will have some coarse burnt turf applied.
This is the next area of the layout to have its scenery worked up, the embankment at the far side of the track will have a hedgerow, and the grass in the foreground will be layered up once some rusty oil drums, and other debris have been dumped..
The ground around the goods shed and yard will also receive the same treatment.
A tree, along with some more unkempt hedgerows and weeds will be modelled behind the platform fence, and spill through it onto the platform.
Meanwhile the coal merchants Ford truck is taking shape, the chassis just needs its spare tyre, exhaust pipe and front bumper fitting. The cab and flat have yet to be completed and are just being test fitted at the moment. This superb kit is from the Classic Commercials range and is available from DJ Parkins.
Enjoy your weekend,
Geoff.
I've spent the last week working up the lime kiln scene...............
The grass continues to grow unchecked around the kilns but it will eventually be trimmed back, despite the overgrown nature of the siding locos and wagons can pass along it with ease. A couple of 'DAS' gate posts mark the entry to the site which is now derelict, and a stonewall, well its 3mm ply actually that has been covered in 'DAS' and scribed runs along the boundary.
The chambers of each individual kiln have now been modelled and what an awkward job that tuned out to be! I've yet to make a small tree which will hopefully help blend the end wall of the kilns into the backscene. Whilst planning the lime kilns I cam across this interesting site................ Limekilns
The grass on the embankment has been layered up using a mix of Woodland medium and light green 12mm static fibres. Some areas will be trimmed back and others will have some coarse burnt turf applied.
This is the next area of the layout to have its scenery worked up, the embankment at the far side of the track will have a hedgerow, and the grass in the foreground will be layered up once some rusty oil drums, and other debris have been dumped..
The ground around the goods shed and yard will also receive the same treatment.
A tree, along with some more unkempt hedgerows and weeds will be modelled behind the platform fence, and spill through it onto the platform.
Meanwhile the coal merchants Ford truck is taking shape, the chassis just needs its spare tyre, exhaust pipe and front bumper fitting. The cab and flat have yet to be completed and are just being test fitted at the moment. This superb kit is from the Classic Commercials range and is available from DJ Parkins.
Enjoy your weekend,
Geoff.
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Muddysblues
Western Thunderer
Wonderful ….. nothing more I can say personally
michael mott
Western Thunderer
I’m always happy to see your new work, this is such an inspiring layout. It just keeps getting better!
Michael
Michael
keefr22
Western Thunderer
Geoff, quick question, and apologies if you've said in the past, but when you say "its 3mm ply actually that has been covered in 'DAS'" - do you apply PVA before the DAS & if so do you apply the clay when the PVA is still wet?
I really like the kiln scene (actually there's not one part of the layout that I don't really like! )
Keith
I really like the kiln scene (actually there's not one part of the layout that I don't really like!
)Keith
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Hi Keith and thanks for your comments.
In reply to your question I covered the ply with neat PVA, and then pressed the DAS straight into it whilst it was still wet. I did exactly the same when applying DAS to the foamboard shells of the cottage, bridge, water tower and platform face, It is important to use a good quality PVA though. I favour EVO-STICK waterproof myself, some of the DAS might flake off whilst sanding it down but it is easily patched up.
Geoff
In reply to your question I covered the ply with neat PVA, and then pressed the DAS straight into it whilst it was still wet. I did exactly the same when applying DAS to the foamboard shells of the cottage, bridge, water tower and platform face, It is important to use a good quality PVA though. I favour EVO-STICK waterproof myself, some of the DAS might flake off whilst sanding it down but it is easily patched up.
Geoff
Geoff
Western Thunderer
I'm pleased to say that we are not alone Alan and keep good company, one of my friends who is a household name in the railway modelling world told me how he felt a little weird and out of place at his local club. The majority of members were all for cramming as much track as they could into the new club layout, making it possible to run several trains at the same time, whereas he preferred taking a simpler approach.
At one time I thought the less is more idea was an age thing, but some younger modellers are beginning to see the benefits of such an approach. The last train left Bleddfa Road about two weeks ago when another friends railcar returned home after successful running trials. He had been told that the model didn't take too kindly to 31.5 mm track standards but all was fine., so once his order from C&L Finescale eventually turns up, he will be trying the less is more idea himself.
D2139 which he now has on loan to help plan his new layout based on a Ditton Priors might have been, departed on the same day............
Geoff
At one time I thought the less is more idea was an age thing, but some younger modellers are beginning to see the benefits of such an approach. The last train left Bleddfa Road about two weeks ago when another friends railcar returned home after successful running trials. He had been told that the model didn't take too kindly to 31.5 mm track standards but all was fine., so once his order from C&L Finescale eventually turns up, he will be trying the less is more idea himself.
D2139 which he now has on loan to help plan his new layout based on a Ditton Priors might have been, departed on the same day............
Geoff
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John Duffy
Western Thunderer
Less is indeed more. I worry that because its a simple layout, all my photographs look the same, but you always manage to get new angles and perspectives.
John
John
Geoff
Western Thunderer
Hi Chris and thanks for your kind comment.
I'm fairly new to 7mm scale modelling myself and hope you are enjoying the experience as well. To answer your question the track gauge is 31.5 mm, and the check rail and crossings clearances are much finer, which results in smoother running, points look much better as well. Take a look here ....https://www.westernthunder.co.uk/threads/o-gauge-31-5-vs-32-mm.6180/
Geoff
I had the same worries myself John and spent ages trying different camera angles whilst planning and developing my layout. Obviously at some point I will run out of ideas, so to add some variety I intend running locos and rolling stock to capture the appearance of the branch through time. For instance in the early to mid fifties I will use 5700, 5800 and 7400 class tank engines, passenger services being provided by a single E147 Brake 3rd when I complete it. From the late fifties to the early sixties a 1400 tank replaces the 5800 and an 8750 tank replaces the 7400 class. Then an AEC railcar gradually takes over the passenger duties until they are withdrawn, the branch then relies on the pick up goods during its final days.
I don't think your own photos look the same for there always seems to be something new that captures my eye.
Geoff
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