7mm Pencarrow - Cornish BR(S)

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gwrrob

gwrrob

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Pencarrow said:
An element of Arun Quay I really like is the metal fencing. Very often it's done using a coarse plastic or white metal product or a very 2d etch. Gordon produced his own etched fencing and it assembles into a very fine 3d model.
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I remember our chat with Gordon at the Stafford show and would be a fine addition if you can get hold of some Chris, probably not cheap but worth every penny.
 
NHY 581

NHY 581

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It is truly a lovely layout. I have seen it a couple of times and it is simply stunning. If only I could model to that standard, I would be a happy Sheep.

Gordon is of course a true gentleman to boot and always seems happy to explain things.

Rob.
 
Nick Rogers

Nick Rogers

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I haven't got far with your thread Chris, but I'm thoroughly enjoying following your work! The painting on the buffer stops is just wonderful. :thumbs:

Kind regards,

Nick.
 
NHY 581

NHY 581

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Nice job on the buffer stops, Chris.

They do look very fine and a very different animal to the tweaked PECO examples I use on my 4mm layouts.

I have thought about using Lanarkshire products but until I use PECO Bullhead track I will hold off for now.

Rob.
 
Pencarrow

Pencarrow

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NHY 581 said:
Nice job on the buffer stops, Chris.

They do look very fine and a very different animal to the tweaked PECO examples I use on my 4mm layouts.

I have thought about using Lanarkshire products but until I use PECO Bullhead track I will hold off for now.

Rob.
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The Ragstone bufferstop kits are nice little projects to build. There's quite a selection to choose from (20 in all), all based on prototype designs, and they add a bit of character to the layout.
 
Pencarrow

Pencarrow

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Nick Rogers said:
I haven't got far with your thread Chris, but I'm thoroughly enjoying following your work! The painting on the buffer stops is just wonderful. :thumbs:

Kind regards,

Nick.
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Cheers Nick, I'm not sure I'd recommend reading the whole thread - it's got quite lengthy now! On the plus side there's quite a lot of making stuff in the pages.

My modelling periods can be quite sporadic and patchy, so the thread is primarily to remind me of how I've done stuff when I come back to finish off projects. It's a real bonus for me that others enjoy and contribute to the thread.
 
Pencarrow

Pencarrow

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gwrrob said:
I remember our chat with Gordon at the Stafford show and would be a fine addition if you can get hold of some Chris, probably not cheap but worth every penny.
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Gordon and Maggie are a great couple who are not only really talented but also genuinely nice folk. Next time I see Gordon I'll ask if I can obtain some fence etches - they really are the dogs whatsits.
 
NHY 581

NHY 581

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Pencarrow said:
The Ragstone bufferstop kits are nice little projects to build. There's quite a selection to choose from (20 in all), all based on prototype designs, and they add a bit of character to the layout.
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I have looked at the Ragstone kits whilst conducting a spot of research into 7mm.

A buffer stop can really become a nice focal point. Mr Gravatt demonstrates this in his book on things that grow and he documents a nice little scene therein.

I did think about a little diorama along similar lines..............oh dear...
 
AdeMoore

AdeMoore

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Great thread to read Chris as you may remember I’m a massive fan! I popped to look and photo what’s left of Bodmin North Last summer in the heat wave.
I was following fine over on RM when I discovered you over here, then you shut that thread down and I thought I subscribed here. I looked in a few days ago and saw another 30 pages I was unaware of, last I knew you were taking time out to do decorating!
Smashing modelling and I’ve enjoyed reading all 69 pages, some were for a second time but you can learn a lot in those pages.
Looking forward to the grain store completion, but as is is full of atmosphere and coming together beautifully.
Glad you’re keeping a record for yourself so we can look in.
Cheers
Ade
 
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matto21

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Most excellent concrete! Could you share the colours/technique you used because as Mr Sheep says, it's really difficult to do convincingly.

Matt
 
Pencarrow

Pencarrow

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Cheers chaps. Method used was...

Halfords grey primer. Then immediately alternate light wafts of cream and grey from a distance (makes it lumpy). When dry I went over with a few thin washes of Vallejo acrylic - browny, blacky, tany, greeny, etc and used kitchen roll to dab and spread the colour.
 
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