G.W.R. BLT: Almost there.

[jonte]

Primed and ready for painting.

A photo of what it should look like when seated on its platform inside its cabinet:



A little closer……



…….and closer still:



This really is a minor essay in railway modelling.

My sincerest thanks to all of you who’ve kindly showed an interest with your posts and ‘likes’ so far

Cheers for now.

jonte

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi Jonte,

keep it going, you know that you can!

regards

Mike

 

[jonte]

Hi Mike.

Very kind of you to say so

Many thanks,

Jon

 

[John57sharp]

Looking good Jonte. Hope the tiles arrive soon, get it weatherproof.

John

 

[jonte]

Looking good Jonte. Hope the tiles arrive soon, get it weatherproof.

John

 

[jonte]

I really ought to be moving onto the track, but the priming process showed up one or two areas that needed addressing, plus - well - it needed a canopy.

So a start was made using up the last of some styrene section (which will have to be joined to make it long enough), and parts of the kit’s fret (which will also have to be joined ) as I’m completely out of the right size for the job, and I don’t fancy a delay in proceedings by ordering further quantities:



(Better clean off the glue residue from the worktop before it’s noticed!)

You might notice that the cross bearers are seated slightly below the main beam. I decided that the valence in the kit didn’t look quite deep enough, so I’m going to extend it with a bit of left over architraving I made for Monks. There’s not quite enough, so a spot of thinking required.

Also, only two of the three sides will sport a valence: I’m taken by a photo of the real Andoversford after closing in which the end valence has been removed and the roofing cover (what’s it made of, I wonder; felt/bitumen roll/lead?) rolled back, exposing the ends of the canopy ‘framing’, and hence my reasoning for bothering with all this messing around.

Hopefully, shouldn’t take ‘too long’

Thanks for looking.

jonte

 

[jonte]

Barely any time on this today, but at least we have the beginnings of a canopy:



The sprues (couldn’t thing if the word earlier) that will perform the role of exposed beams have been prepared and the canopy brackets are on order.

So that’s it for the time being.

Hopefully by the next time I report, I’ll have a working layout.

Cheers for now.

jonte

 

[Lyndhurstman]

I really ought to be moving onto the track, but the priming process showed up one or two areas that needed addressing, plus - well - it needed a canopy.

So a start was made using up the last of some styrene section (which will have to be joined to make it long enough), and parts of the kit’s fret (which will also have to be joined ) as I’m completely out of the right size for the job, and I don’t fancy a delay in proceedings by ordering further quantities:

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(Better clean off the glue residue from the worktop before it’s noticed!)

You might notice that the cross bearers are seated slightly below the main beam. I decided that the valence in the kit didn’t look quite deep enough, so I’m going to extend it with a bit of left over architraving I made for Monks. There’s not quite enough, so a spot of thinking required.

Also, only two of the three sides will sport a valence: I’m taken by a photo of the real Andoversford after closing in which the end valence has been removed and the roofing cover (what’s it made of, I wonder; felt/bitumen roll/lead?) rolled back, exposing the ends of the canopy ‘framing’, and hence my reasoning for bothering with all this messing around.

Hopefully, shouldn’t take ‘too long’

Thanks for looking.

jonte

Looking good, Jon.
I like the idea of exposed ends, and the roof pulled back; an interesting touch.

Cheers

Jan

 

[jonte]

Looking good, Jon.
I like the idea of exposed ends, and the roof pulled back; an interesting touch.

Cheers

Jan

Hi Jan, and many thanks for your kind interest

Glad too that you approve of the exposed section of canopy

Hope nobody minds, but this is from where I got the idea:



Something like that, Jan.

It would have been a darned sight easier if I’d sent off for some new styrene section of the appropriate sizes, but the coffers are beginning to ‘dwindle’. Bad enough in itself, but the amount on postage is beginning to wear, to be frank, Jan.

For instance, I recently bought an item for £6: then paid £5 for postage

Sign of the times I suppose with all the model shops closing, Even Woolies used to stock paints; now it’s a case of driving some distance to Hattons - as even my local model shop has let supplies run low without replacement - or mail order, with postage almost as much as the tin of paint……

Ah well, laying the track will help stall things long enough to ease the burden on funds.

Cheers for now, Jan, and thanks again for dropping by

Jon

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

Nice idea with the exposed canapé canopy end - adds to the unkempt and run-down state. Would be a nice touch to have the lone section of valence on the end as in the photo.

Exposed canapés are nice as well ....

Fortunately I have two model shops within a 20 minute drive and a third within 60 minutes o'er moors on t'other side in Lancashire .

 

[jonte]

Nice idea with the exposed canapé canopy end - adds to the unkempt and run-down state. Would be a nice touch to have the lone section of valence on the end as in the photo.

Exposed canapés are nice as well ....

Fortunately I have two model shops within a 20 minute drive and a third within 60 minutes o'er moors on t'other side in Lancashire .

Mornin’ Dave.

You are extremely fortunate residing within an area of seemingly model shop abundance; I’m envious

My local model shop is only a couple of miles or so away and despite being an RC haven in the main, still caters for the RM by way of stock and track. However, over the last couple of years or so, it’s noticeable that stocks of materials for scratchbuilding such as plasticard, paint and brass/styrene sections have failed to be replenished, with a kind offer to order some in being declined as this could be several weeks hence, depending on when updated stock orders are due to be placed. Thus, the only alternative is to order myself: quicker, but costlier.

I too liked the ‘look’ of the single remaining ‘toothed’ valence. However, I decided to opt for a full removal as I think this would be more indicative of a ‘repair’ rather than total dereliction which would appear to be the case in the above photo. In fact, I rather think that the valance was hastily removed by some interested party eager to reach their intended target, no doubt of some value to them, in which case I’m thinking ‘lead’, and which leads me to thinking that I’ve answered my own question in relation to the type of roof covering

Thinking about it, I’ve seen past pictures of the canopies of these Clarke type buildings with transversal ‘ribs’ placed at regular intervals along its length which would suggest capping of joined sheets. That said, I know nothing of the built environment so could be talking a load of old hat

Hey Ho.

Cheers, Dave.

Jon

 

[John57sharp]

Rennies (sp?) art shop in Bold Street usually have some plastic strip etc in stock, but I haven’t been for a while….
I sympathise over funds AND postage charges, difficult times.

The model is looking great btw
John

 

[Roger Pound]

Of course, Jon, you could really follow that photo of Andoversford and build without doors, windows etc .It would save no end of time..........!

Seriously though - nice job you are doing with your usual fastidious approach .

Roger.

 

[Lyndhurstman]

Hi Jan, and many thanks for your kind interest

Glad too that you approve of the exposed section of canopy

Hope nobody minds, but this is from where I got the idea:

View attachment 172696

Something like that, Jan.

It would have been a darned sight easier if I’d sent off for some new styrene section of the appropriate sizes, but the coffers are beginning to ‘dwindle’. Bad enough in itself, but the amount on postage is beginning to wear, to be frank, Jan.

For instance, I recently bought an item for £6: then paid £5 for postage

Sign of the times I suppose with all the model shops closing, Even Woolies used to stock paints; now it’s a case of driving some distance to Hattons - as even my local model shop has let supplies run low without replacement - or mail order, with postage almost as much as the tin of paint……

Ah well, laying the track will help stall things long enough to ease the burden on funds.

Cheers for now, Jan, and thanks again for dropping by

Jon

Hi Jon,

Watkins Wharf has some stock in Stores. Depending what you want. Happy to send it to keep you at the coalface

Cheers

Jan

 

[jonte]

Hi Jon,

Watkins Wharf has some stock in Stores. Depending what you want. Happy to send it to keep you at the coalface

Cheers

Jan

My sincerest thanks, Jan, for your most generous gesture and not for the first time

However, the crew at Watkins’ can stand down as I managed to miraculously make the last of my fare go a long way. A real case of the five loaves and two fish

Many thanks once again, Jan.

Jon

 

[jonte]

Rennies (sp?) art shop in Bold Street usually have some plastic strip etc in stock, but I haven’t been for a while….
I sympathise over funds AND postage charges, difficult times.

The model is looking great btw
John

Many thanks for the heads-up re Rennies, Jon. Always good to have options

Thanks also for the vote of confidence.

Best,

Jon

 

[jonte]

Of course, Jon, you could really follow that photo of Andoversford and build without doors, windows etc .It would save no end of time..........!

Seriously though - nice job you are doing with your usual fastidious approach .

Roger.

Don’t tempt me, Roger; falling behind already

Apologies for late reply btw. Spent all day yesterday at my daughter’s ‘helping’to hang five doors (labouring more like ) and didn’t note yours or @John57sharp until today. My excuse: old, sore and kn@ckered!!

Thanks for your continued interest, support and welcome wit as usual

Jon

 

[jonte]

It transpired that it was a little too damp to sit outside and solder umpteen wires to track (the fumes irritate my throat), so I was scratching around for something else to do.

The decision was made for me, really, as I was given an ultimatum to clear the table by Sunday.

So on with the canopy I went, continuing the themes of making it up as I go and stretching out my diminishing supplies of scratchbuilding materials.

Anyway - apologies in advance for inundating you once again with photos - here’s where I’m up to, with the canopy placed on the building until it’s primed and painted:



The underneath (I decided against planking in case it induced warping and could be another hurdle to progress - I’ll distress it with paint although once fitted, it’s unlikely to be seen):



I had a bash at replicating ‘bent-back’ lead sheeting. Wasn’t sure which shows it best - usual disclaimer of modelled to my own limited abilities- so here are several as I’m not too hot on photography either would you believe :



The grey colour is acid etch primer. I’ll stick it on and then prime it with the rest of the canopy. But first, I’m going to ‘rib’ the roof which will hide the join between the represented lead sheet and the rest of the roof (incidentally, the panel is flush with the roof covering) and make it more fitting of a Clarke design.

Cheers for now.

jonte

 

[Lyndhurstman]

It transpired that it was a little too damp to sit outside and solder umpteen wires to track (the fumes irritate my throat), so I was scratching around for something else to do.

The decision was made for me, really, as I was given an ultimatum to clear the table by Sunday.

So on with the canopy I went, continuing the themes of making it up as I go and stretching out my diminishing supplies of scratchbuilding materials.

Anyway - apologies in advance for inundating you once again with photos - here’s where I’m up to, with the canopy placed on the building until it’s primed and painted:

View attachment 172784View attachment 172785View attachment 172786View attachment 172787

The underneath (I decided against planking in case it induced warping and could be another hurdle to progress - I’ll distress it with paint although once fitted, it’s unlikely to be seen):

View attachment 172788

I had a bash at replicating ‘bent-back’ lead sheeting. Wasn’t sure which shows it best - usual disclaimer of modelled to my own limited abilities- so here are several as I’m not too hot on photography either would you believe :

View attachment 172789View attachment 172790View attachment 172791View attachment 172792

The grey colour is acid etch primer. I’ll stick it on and then prime it with the rest of the canopy. But first, I’m going to ‘rib’ the roof which will hide the join between the represented lead sheet and the rest of the roof (incidentally, the panel is flush with the roof covering) and make it more fitting of a Clarke design.

Cheers for now.

jonte

Very wonderful, Jon. You sell yourself short on the talent front. And all this whilst suffering the vagaries of a tenant modeller, subject of the bestowed grace and favour of your ‘landowner’

Cheers

Jan

 

[John57sharp]

I only get half the table, perhaps good job I’m a 2mm scale modeller at the moment! Canopy looks gret.

John