Signaller69 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 That water and seaweed looks bloody horrible - just as it should!!! Terrific modelling. Jim Haha, thanks Jim, just need to add the smell of rotting seaweed now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted May 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2017 Haha, thanks Jim, just need to add the smell of rotting seaweed now! 1/ Buy a tin of salmon 2/ open it 3/ attach to bottom of layout 4/ leave in a warm room for a week... 5/ ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted May 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hello Martyn, may I aks how you did the seaweed? Markus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 1/ Buy a tin of salmon 2/ open it 3/ attach to bottom of layout 4/ leave in a warm room for a week... 5/ ? Might try that at the next show, with an audio loop of seagulls playing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Hello Martyn, may I aks how you did the seaweed? Markus Hi Markus,My Dad gave me some scenic left overs from his American logging layout (now dismantled), among which was a large bag of "Finescale Forest" US natural preserved mini Lichen stems (for making fir trees; I suspect he bought it on holiday in the USA) which display subtle variations in colour, and are also superb for representing ferns, but looks good as seaweed too I think. It was simply cut into small pieces and pressed into PVA adhesive, with more "growing" off the walls/ lock gates. When dry and the Yacht Varnish is applied it soaks into the foliage leaving a wet look. Hopefully the photos show it better, as well as the supplier details from the instructions. Not sure if this is readily available in the UK, but I'm sure I've seen similar products in the "Anita Decor" range in the past. HTH, Martyn. Edited May 16, 2017 by Signaller69 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McRuss Posted May 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hello Martyn, thank you for your reply. Markus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Might try that at the next show, with an audio loop of seagulls playing! There was a SR seaside branch terminus that used to exhibit at the Glasgow show that had audio of seagulls "to give it atmosphere" - as someone operating a nearby layout it became exceedingly annoying as the weekend proceeded, to the point of conspiracy to sabotage the audio unit:-). Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 (edited) There was a SR seaside branch terminus that used to exhibit at the Glasgow show that had audio of seagulls "to give it atmosphere" - as someone operating a nearby layout it became exceedingly annoying as the weekend proceeded, to the point of conspiracy to sabotage the audio unit:-). Jim Ha, yes I've had similar experiences at shows myself! Years ago I was near a video stand playing the same video on a loop for 2 days which had the most irritating musical interludes. Rock star image of tv thrown through the window and all that. . . ! ;-) Edited May 17, 2017 by Signaller69 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 If you're off down the woods at any time look out for this stuff. Quite often see it on the floor. I've got loads here if you want any. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted May 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2017 Quite often see it on the floor. I've got loads here if you want any. I'll have the pound coins if you don't want them... Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 If you're off down the woods at any time look out for this stuff. Quite often see it on the floor. I've got loads here if you want any. post-3744-0-32143200-1469650437_thumb.jpg Looks VERY similar to the stuff I've been using (likewise have a fairly big bag of it), thanks for the kind offer. Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Your layout is realy nice, i like it very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 More work done on buildings, with more yet to do. Also test fitted the extension to the layout for the first time tonight. Only recent detail added on the main layout is a new "yellow" ground disc signal (non working) for the goods yard exit/headshunt, which still needs a little more work blending in. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 Your layout is realy nice, i like it very well. Many thanks Alain. Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckymucklebackit Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Always nice to get your models outside in the good weather, the natural light shows everything up well (and in my case highlights the flaws!) Pity I can't fold back the roof of the loft on a nice day Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Always nice to get your models outside in the good weather, the natural light shows everything up well (and in my case highlights the flaws!) Pity I can't fold back the roof of the loft on a nice day Jim Very true Jim, I can only apologise about the poor backscene in recent photos! And flaws, yes there are probably "a few" which need sorting! Martyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Crinan's next scheduled outing is at the Merseyside Hobbies & Model Railway Show on Saturday June 10th at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight, Wirral. (Possibly the last show before the new Locks extension is ready.) Please say hi if you are visiting! http://www.barrystocktonfairs.co.uk/Page3.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Had an enjoyable day at Hulme Hall show today, no damage done and the layout ran well; took a few phone pics during a quiet moment, with some shunting taking place. Among the non railway models on display, this caught my eye, a chap working on a very impressive, fairly large scale model (1/76 or 1/100 I think) of the Bismarck, which he is making in etched brass, the bridge area is an absolute joy to behold, I don't envy him painting it though! 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Good show Martyn? Never heard of it before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Good show Martyn? Never heard of it before. Hi Nick, it was a Toy, Hobbies and Model Railway show so Boats, 'Planes, Buses, Lorries etc as well as Railways, kind of a glorified toy fair to be honest rather than what might be termed a "Scale Model Railway Show", very enjoyable all the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi Martyn, Some very nice pics, the layout is looking great. A nice variety of stock too I do like your class 24 with headcode boxes. In the last pic there is a 5 bar gate. Did you make it? or are they made by soeone? I need a couple for Llanbourne. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi Martyn, Some very nice pics, the layout is looking great. A nice variety of stock too I do like your class 24 with headcode boxes. In the last pic there is a 5 bar gate. Did you make it? or are they made by soeone? I need a couple for Llanbourne. Cheers Peter. Thanks for the kind words Peter, the gate is from the Peco LK-46 Field Gates http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3322&CAT_ID=3323&P_ID=17240 .I used the same gates painted white for a User Worked Crossing too: Martyn. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi, The last serie of pictures is realy nice and i like it very well. A very nice layout, a true source of inspiration ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the kind words Peter, the gate is from the Peco LK-46 Field Gates http://www.peco-uk.com/product.asp?strParents=3309,3322&CAT_ID=3323&P_ID=17240 . I used the same gates painted white for a User Worked Crossing too: IMG_20170511_214503.jpg Martyn. Thanks Martyn, I will have to get myself a couple of packets i need a stile too, so just the job. Cheers Peter Edited June 12, 2017 by P.C.M 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) After each outing with the layout I try to do a list of things that need attention / repairing / altering. One thing that has come to light relates to that smallest item of rolling stock, the Wickhams Trolley. Or more specifically, where to stable it, as it has a tendancy to be in the way, wherever I put it. But I don't want to just run it into a siding and then have to run it back to the fiddle yard. I did wonder about putting a truncated siding on the old turntable approach alignment next to the Foremans hut by the disused turntable / fuel point, although this would probably mean handbuilding a 3 way point to access it (to replace the Peco long Y point). Such a siding could be used instead for a diesel shunter or stores van, though would probably be too short to hold say a class 27 or similar. It would also mean the unofficial staff car parking area would need moving, possibly next to the Foremans hut or by partly infilling the right side of the old turntable pit; however I have had several people say they like this feature just as it is. This is the area in question: What do people think? Grateful for your thoughts! TIA, (Edit to amend info) Martyn. Edited June 12, 2017 by Signaller69 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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