4mm Shelton Bay -009

[Shelton Bay]

Most of the ballasting has been done, waiting for it to dry now. The platform track will be done after the platform itself is completed and fixed down (after checking and double checking clearances, then check again).

https://flic.kr/p/2qEcqa4

 

[Terry]

How did you emboss the stone setts into the Das clay?

Terry

 

[76043]

and can I ask the origins of the two coaches please.
Tony

 

[Shelton Bay]

How did you emboss the stone setts into the Das clay?

Terry

I roll the DAS until it's about 1mm thick, then glue is down with a thin layer of PVA and use an old paintbrush ferrule to press the setts into it. I use a nylon stencil brush to stipple the surface before the clay fully dries.

 

[Shelton Bay]

and can I ask the origins of the two coaches please.
Tony

The coaches are shortened Peco Lynton & Barnstaple coaches. I replaced the slot in solebar running boards with "I" section Evergreen styrene.

https://flic.kr/p/2qsonB8

 

[76043]

Thank you, that's an approach I wouldn't have thought of, cut and shut L&B stock.
Cheers
Tony

 

[Shelton Bay]

Young Sidney looks on as Mr Shelton explains his purchase from some little railway down south somewhere.

 

[Shelton Bay]

1936 saw the new livery to go with the new loco. Crew pose for a photo.

The modern colourised version

 

[Joe's Garage]

I do like the B& W photo, adds atmosphere.

 

[Shelton Bay]

The platform has been fixed in position and the track ballasted. I managed to get some transfers for the goods stock, now I need some locos for and coaches. Any suggestions would be welcome, especially sheet numbers, as the lists on web sites are far from easy for me to decipher.

 

[Shelton Bay]

Some stock building has been taking place, along with a start on the station building.

https://flic.kr/p/2qHMwMG

 

[Shelton Bay]

All chucked together to see where I am at this morning. Once the station buildings are done and the buildings are added to the lefthand end the scene should balance out a bit I think.

https://flic.kr/p/2qHZsmn

 

[Joe's Garage]

"All chucked together....."!! Looks very good
Cheers Julian

 

[Shelton Bay]

Some scenic preparation this weekend, mud spread ready for static grass and laying of the road itself.



Next job is to clean the blood off the control panel...

 

[timbowales]

Are you allowed to use sharp objects

 

[Shelton Bay]

Are you allowed to use sharp objects

Unfortunately yes. I hadn't cut myself with a craft knife for thirty years, until this last week, then it seemed to become a daily occurrence.

 

[Phil O]

Blood certifies it as bona fida job!

 

[2996 Victor]

Just caught up with this - what a great layout! I've probably missed it, but what are the overall dimensions?

Looking forward to your next update.

Cheers,
Mark

 

[Shelton Bay]

The board is 1200mm by 350mm, roughly 4 feet by 14 inches.

 

[2996 Victor]

The board is 1200mm by 350mm, roughly 4 feet by 14 inches.

Thanks - that's a nice size to work with!

Cheers,
Mark