Dublingham Goods Station

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Now it's time to tackle the scenic sections of the layout, and in some ways this has given me the most trouble conceptually, which may be why I've not done anything, but I think I've cracked the approach now.

The problem has always been that most of the wagons are vintage Dublo, weathered with age, but not weathered in the modern sense, let's not forgot the few tinplate wagons...

@Steve's Shed dug out some old Railway Modeller's that had layouts by Chris Matthewman, Striving and Strove. (I think) The approach here really suits I think, less weathering and brick paper buildings, but importantly, everything built well and to the same consistent standard, i.e. no wonky bits. My career as an architectural modelmaker should mean no wonky bits, but how it all sits together will be much more difficult. I'm starting off with Scalescenes products to see how it works, I think brick paper will work well with the vintage stock.

 

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I've been advised by a few people that if I want to exhibit the layout (ever again!!) I should make up a leaflet, so I've started one in the style of an old BR leaflet .

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

The approach here really suits I think, less weathering and brick paper buildings, but importantly, everything built well and to the same consistent standard, i.e. no wonky bits. My career as an architectural modelmaker should mean no wonky bits, but how it all sits together will be much more difficult. I'm starting off with Scalescenes products to see how it works, I think brick paper will work well with the vintage stock.

I would agree, using brick papers will fit in with the rest of the layout.

With regard to the leaflet I would be inclined to make it more 1960-ish - a bit like this one I've tinkered with. Apologies for the wobbly lines as I've haven't yet fully mastered the Affinity Photo package.



The cabinet reminds me of classic 1960's television sets. Perhaps some screw in spindly legs to stand the layout on?

 

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Dave, yes, good idea, will do, am still tinkering with the design. Am going to start the brick paper stuff this weekend too. Good point about the legs, I've been wondering what to do about the legs, the shape of the Cabinet doesn't fit the usual curtains solution, but curtains are good at hiding storage boxes and the like, although you could actually just put that stuff back in the car. I have some of these Ikea legs which are a bit 50s space age.
KRILLE Leg with castor White 70 cm - IKEA

But these are adjustable up to 107cm, which is the right height for sitting viewing, would be adjustable for dodgy flooring and are chrome!!
GERTON Leg, adjustable Chrome-plated - IKEA
Cheers
Tony

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

Cabinet doesn't fit the usual curtains solution, but curtains are good at hiding storage boxes and the like, although you could actually just put that stuff back in the car.

Providing the storage boxes are identical there's no reason why they cannot be stacked neatly on view. On the other hand if they're sturdy enough and interlock when stacked use them as a table, chair or stool.

 

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Actually, all I had was one 'Really Useful' stock box and a toolbox, both could go back in the car really.

 

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Dave, here you go with your suggestions.
Cheers!

 

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It's been a while since I last posted, but things have been progressing. I have got my next confirmed exhibition, which is the Kempston model railway show in November, so now need another push on the scenic front.

So with that in mind I have been looking at various ScaleScenes options, and now think I can make all the buildings from their products. I've also got some 90cm adjustable legs from IKEA.

I thought I should try out one of the free Scalescenes kits first, the yard office, I found an alternative plastic window and will use PECO downpipes to cover up the gaps shown. Various old Magic Markers and permanent pens were used to avoid white paper edges.

 

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Here's the finished item, chimney sculpted from Hobby Store terracotta clay and PECO downpipes, with acrylic paint. Window painted white and some weathering powders placed under the eaves, flashing etc to give some depth.

It's got issues, but haven't we all? The mismatch of bricks on one corner is ok as that may never be seen. Happy as a first attempt, lessons learnt, so will move onto the next item which is the Scalescenes low relief warehouse that will go at the fiddle yard end.

Tony

 

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Been experimenting with cinders ballasting this week. Previously, I had used a layer of mount board butted right up to the track and ballasted inbetween. It was ok, but I also managed to paint/wash an awful shade of brown, which looked awful.

So having read Chris Nevard's blog post on cinders ballast I thought I'd have a go.

I ballasted with PECO fine brown ballast, and painted a layer of PVA across the whole surface to act as a key for the clay. I then pressed Hobby Store terracotta air dry clay, over the surface. I got the usual cracking, so watered down some clay and washed it over the cracks and then sanded it down when dry.

I was going to put a layer of clay over the ballast as per Chris' method but thought this is going to be a real pain when it comes to the points, so abandoned that part. It thought I might mitigate this with the paint...

Having used Robert Hendry's book on British Railways wagons in colour as inspiration then set about with the acrylic paint. I have used white, black, rust colour and biege to mix up various shades to put a darker layer on the tracks and a lighter layer around the tracks.

Rust was painted on the running rails only, with the dark sleeper shade on the third rail.

I'm pretty happy with this, but will use a sponge for the real thing as I don't like the brush strokes.

 

[jonte]

Looks great, Tony, and love the ‘dusty’ tones.

Jonte

Edit, just to say I’m REALLY impressed! It reminds me of the worn/ageing ballast found around many city termini in steam days. Thanks for sharing. Jonte

 

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Thanks Jonte, that's really kind of you to say, it's the effect I had hoped for, so can proceed with it and continuing the buildings.
Cheers
Tony

 

[Simpas]

Tony,

Excellent work here, well done.

Mick S

 

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Thanks Mick, still unsure how it's all going to hang with the rolling stock. I think I shall lightly weather the locos as they are repaints, but leave the wagons as they are.
Cheers
Tony

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

Been experimenting with cinders ballasting this week. Previously, I had used a layer of mount board butted right up to the track and ballasted inbetween. It was ok, but I also managed to paint/wash an awful shade of brown, which looked awful.

So having read Chris Nevard's blog post on cinders ballast I thought I'd have a go.

I ballasted with PECO fine brown ballast, and painted a layer of PVA across the whole surface to act as a key for the clay. I then pressed Hobby Store terracotta air dry clay, over the surface. I got the usual cracking, so watered down some clay and washed it over the cracks and then sanded it down when dry.

I was going to put a layer of clay over the ballast as per Chris' method but thought this is going to be a real pain when it comes to the points, so abandoned that part. It thought I might mitigate this with the paint...

Having used Robert Hendry's book on British Railways wagons in colour as inspiration then set about with the acrylic paint. I have used white, black, rust colour and biege to mix up various shades to put a darker layer on the tracks and a lighter layer around the tracks.

Rust was painted on the running rails only, with the dark sleeper shade on the third rail.

I'm pretty happy with this, but will use a sponge for the real thing as I don't like the brush strokes.

Looks good, but the third rail does look lonely. It really needs a fourth rail to keep it company.... .... and a certain Met loco.

 

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Looks good, but the third rail does look lonely. It really needs a fourth rail to keep it company.... .... and a certain Met loco.

Yes, I know, four rails good, two rails bad, to paraphrase a certain Mr Orwell!
Tony

 

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The second outing of Dublingham Goods will be at the Mid-Suffolk Model Mania event on 25-26th August.

Visit Us & What's on - Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum

Just need to get the new legs sorted in time....
Tony

 

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After a marathon session on Saturday building my five legged monster, I set up at the Mid-Suffolk.



The Middy museum's temperature and humidity monitor was recording 32 degrees, the layout was fine, I wasn't.

The Y7 was simmering away in the loco shed after a days work.

 

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Some more lovely views from the Mid-Suffolk

 

[Simpas]

Tony,

I'm not seeing any pictures, just the jpeg numbers. Anyone else having the problem I have?

Mick S.