John’s workbench - a miscellany.

[John57sharp]

Good to see you back at the bench John.

Thanks Matt!

Creeping forwards slowly - a broad daylight shot with the roof on and the steps wall off (the two actions are related - the roof needed some peruasion and the vibration revealed a weak joint)

I decided on shabby curtains (disgusting is another word) and a blind for variety. \

 

[John57sharp]

Hi John

Tried to reply earlier but forum seemed slow.

In this case and for once, I need to show restraint as it’s for others, but you’re dead right.

Umpteen permutations of these few in number images occupy my thoughts constantly, rearranging their sequence before changing them back again; including the works scene, then excluding it for an exchange siding behind the cottages, using the crossing gates as a scenic break at one end and the bridge at t’other (the photo I’ve reversed to suit!).

See what I mean?

Looking forward to seeing Altrincham Gasworks

Jon

OK you asked for it - well @jonte did - this has rather distracted me from everything else….



First up - my birthday present from Gilly. A lovely surprise.

And this is a bit of the inspiration - tankie and opens on the street, cobbles, no skirts, pub…billboards, old Rover(?) new then.. There's a whole article in Bylines.

Its happening, its keeping me from the 2mm fence etc, maybe a little 02 shunted will turn up at Christmas…..

 

[John57sharp]

These photos don't half show up your (my!) shoddy work….

 

[jonte]

A wonderful present and most modellable scene, John

I’m afraid there’s no cure………….

Those figures have atmosphere as do the planks on the frame and the wagons. It never ceases to amaze how model wagons have perfectly vertical and smooth sides, whilst the real things seemed anything but. Character?

Thanks for sharing

Jon

 

[Ressaldar]

Brilliant stuff John, thanks or posting.

regards

Mike

 

[John57sharp]

Amongst a few other small additions to my growing list of models is this gem.

A Vincent Black Shadow from Trains & Terrains.

I was very ginger about cutting it off the supports.


But I think we got away with it.


Clipboard Charlie will give me a to do list later, once he’s gone over it…

I’m gobsmacked by the fine detail they’ve got into this. Handle with great care!

John

 

[Lyndhurstman]

Amongst a few other small additions to my growing list of models is this gem.

A Vincent Black Shadow from Trains & Terrains.

I was very ginger about cutting it off the supports.
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But I think we got away with it.

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Clipboard Charlie will give me a to do list later, once he’s gone over it…

I’m gobsmacked by the fine detail they’ve got into this. Handle with great care!

John

Pretty.

I offer this wonderful song by way of appreciation

Cheers

Jan

 

[John57sharp]

Indeed! I’m hoping enough will sell that they expand the range. Then all the bikers on here can go get scanned by Modelu and we’ll have a scene….

 

[John57sharp]

Just an aside while my glacier slowly melts… Gilly and I had a few hours to spare in Liverpool this week and found a very nice breakfast in a local chain (LEAF) that we were familiar with, in a building that had happy memories. LEAF have thoughtfully preserved the sign to mark the site. Breakfast was great by the way.

 

[jonte]

I’m guessing Smithdown Road, John?

Is it the original shop site, or the larger later one before they vacated to the retail park?

Jon

 

[John57sharp]

It’s the later larger one Jon, and Smithdown Road is correct. Just by Penny Lane.

Cheers
John

 

[John57sharp]

A Happy Christmas to everybody who reads this! Thanks for all the support and inspiration this last year.

John

 

[jonte]

Merry Christmas, John, and thanks for sharing your modelling experiences with us here on WT!

Thank you also for your kind interest and encouragement.

Jon

 

[Ressaldar]

Merry Christmas to you John, fingers crossed for a fruitful modelling year ahead.

regards

Mike

 

[John57sharp]

Not much to report on the other projects, but I have managed to progress a few wagons - here’s the few that are currently littering the workbench kitchen table. Mostly Chivers - whose products I have only recently discovered and really like. W16 is a stealth wagon….

 

[John57sharp]

After what feels like an age, I’ve got most of the stone courses laid on the Mill front wall, individual strips of plastic laid horizontally. These are now being carved to reflect blocks and pieces of stone. There’s a bit of work left to do at the top, but the end is in sight. A quick blast of grey primer on the carved portion seems to show that it’s good enough. The warping issues have just about been overcome by superglueing the floors and side pieces in, weighing down everything flat while it dried.

I’ve also completed the corrugated iron panelling on the hoist and I’m now working on what my space rocket head wants to call the nozzle! It’s a square of angled material at the foot of the hoist. The sheets have also been primered and are waiting for a delivery of suitable shades per Andy Ross’ recipe for his magnificent Hunslett Works.

Photos “soon”

 

[jonte]

Excellent progress, John, and congrats in overcoming the plethora of challenges that scratch building presents.

Looking forward to seeing your photos, all in good time of course.

Jon