Jesse Sim Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Sandhole said: It was a brave move Jesse. You were right, it looks cleaner and the track layout makes 'more sense'. now. Regards, Chris. Nothing like a rip and re do to spark your enthusiasm again aye 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Barry O said: Ok I see the other end now..but ...just three.. need more shunting area.. Bas Less is more my friend 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 I do have to admit, my next layout will be a prototype layout, so much easier! You look at a photograph or a track plan and go right that goes there. No head scratching wondering if this will fit here or if that works there. I have seen the light!!!!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jesse Sim said: I do have to admit, my next layout will be a prototype layout, so much easier! You look at a photograph or a track plan and go right that goes there. No head scratching wondering if this will fit here or if that works there. I have seen the light!!!!!! I always thought that would be the appeal of a layout that was roughly based on an actual location, you can revert to the prototype for specific, but make the adjustments you want. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 8 hours ago, Jack P said: I always thought that would be the appeal of a layout that was roughly based on an actual location, you can revert to the prototype for specific, but make the adjustments you want. I agree, but the only prototype bits of Brighton Junction is the setting of near Grantham and the train formations 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon4470 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 15 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: I do have to admit, my next layout will be a prototype layout, so much easier! You look at a photograph or a track plan and go right that goes there. No head scratching wondering if this will fit here or if that works there. I have seen the light!!!!!! Agreed! Until, that is, what is supposed to be there does not fit the space available. Choice then is to compress or omit.....or build a bigger shed 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Jon4470 said: Agreed! Until, that is, what is supposed to be there does not fit the space available. Choice then is to compress or omit.....or build a bigger shed Bigger shed will be from The start! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Now I do remember saying I’d have the new track wired up by the end of the week. Can we change that to another date? Im going through a massive clean up, again, so hopefully be more posts in the coming weeks. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse Sim Posted June 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 21, 2021 Alright some good news, the main lines are now connected back together and the p/way sidings are laid. Here’s a couple of photos showing what it will look like once’s finished. My almost finished nucast j6 hauling an empty coal train, it was the only train in the fiddleyard as I’ve taken everything off for a good clean and to go through what needs done to everything, mostly weathering. The two coal trains always stay on as they’re couple by 3-links. It passes by the p/way sidings with some of my engineer wagons posing for the shot. I think it’s going to look rather good, more track in a sense but less going on. As JW has pointed out, very good for some nice little cameos. On another note, I hope you’re all happy with the update cause I’m pretty sure I’ve done my back in after being in this position for good hour!!! I just kept telling myself “model railways are fun, model railways are fun”. Off to the Physio tomorrow 23 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 On 23/06/2020 at 02:45, Barry O said: Jesse Save money..by a High Level Kit gearbox and a motor. You could put them together easily and you can choose where it will fit and the gearboc ratio. Ask Jonathan to see if he ising this combination in his J6. Baz Unfortunately right now you cannot get a High Level Gearbox. I have one on order for my Nu-Cast J6 , but for now it is running very nicely with a DJH Gearbox. It will have to remain partially finished until I can get a gearbox and motor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Meanwhile, only 363 days later... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted June 22, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2021 13 hours ago, Theakerr said: Unfortunately right now you cannot get a High Level Gearbox. I have one on order for my Nu-Cast J6 , but for now it is running very nicely with a DJH Gearbox. It will have to remain partially finished until I can get a gearbox and motor. Same gears different method of sales. And the motors are a lot cheaper elsewhere for the DJH motors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse Sim Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Finally had time, in between cleaning the layout and room, to finish off this little beauty. I’m finding adding detail such as rope, tarps and loads to wagons very therapeutic. 20 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse Sim Posted June 24, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2021 2 down, 75 to go! 20 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Nice weathering there Jesse. What method have you been using? It is one area I would like to know more about. This includes in no particular order - powders and air brushes. I find it brings out detail hidden by the livery or on plan black locos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 9 hours ago, DougN said: Nice weathering there Jesse. What method have you been using? It is one area I would like to know more about. This includes in no particular order - powders and air brushes. I find it brings out detail hidden by the livery or on plan black locos! Thanks Doug, how are you anyway? bloody victorians just want all the details and not a word of hello I claim no credit for the weathering technique, I follow Jonathan’s method, mix of five different paints. I’ll post them up later. Basically you mix them all together with some thinners and cover the area you want weathered, It should run into all the little corners. Then I let it dry for about 15-20 minutes, then the cotton buds come out. Using vertical movements you wash the paint away, if you want a really dirty area that’s all you. Otherwise if you want a half clean but in use wagon you then go over the area again with a dry cotton bud and it wipes away most of the paint but leaves some in the small corners and in between the planks. Then I use brown weathering powders are the running gear to show dirt. After that, if it’s a considerably dirty wagon like coal wagons I use black powders all over it. I don’t use varnish as I can never get a nice finish it always ruin the hour or so you’ve spent on it. Tom foster I believe has the same problem. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Jesse Sim said: I don’t use varnish as I can never get a nice finish it always ruin the hour or so you’ve spent on it. Tom foster I believe has the same problem. Hi Jesse I do not put varnish on stock primarily because it gives a uniform finish to the model, and you lose the subtlety of the weathering. As I say to my clients, if you handle with care, you shouldn't have an issue. Those wagons look superb! Edited June 24, 2021 by Tom F 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 24, 2021 Author Share Posted June 24, 2021 20 minutes ago, Tom F said: Hi Jesse I do not put varnish on stock primarily because it gives a uniform finish to the model, and you lose the subtlety of the weathering. As I say to my clients, if you handle with care, you shouldn't have an issue. Those wagons look superb! I agree Tom, the old three fingers three buffers handling. Thanks mate, so many more to go…. you joining the Skype call tomorrow? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 13 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: I agree Tom, the old three fingers three buffers handling. Thanks mate, so many more to go…. you joining the Skype call tomorrow? Cheers Jesse Thanks, but I’ll probably pass. I doubt my ramblings are of much interest these days. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 17 minutes ago, Tom F said: Cheers Jesse Thanks, but I’ll probably pass. I doubt my ramblings are of much interest these days. Nonsense. 9pm, see you then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, Jesse Sim said: Thanks Doug, how are you anyway? bloody victorians just want all the details and not a word of hello Really, my birth certificate says NSW!!!!!! Been a while It would be great to catch up some time as I have been flat out with all kinds of work.! I have been keeping a lowish profile. If you checkout the thread of the buildings I have been putting together though I want to get back to my V2's. I needed the relaxing side of the hobby rather than the challanging! I'll just keep an eye on what you are doing!! Edited June 25, 2021 by DougN 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 21 hours ago, DougN said: Really, my birth certificate says NSW!!!!!! Been a while It would be great to catch up some time as I have been flat out with all kinds of work.! I have been keeping a lowish profile. If you checkout the thread of the buildings I have been putting together though I want to get back to my V2's. I needed the relaxing side of the hobby rather than the challanging! I'll just keep an eye on what you are doing!! Won’t be catching up for a while again, two weeks lockdown…… Ill check it out! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 26, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 26, 2021 Just now, Jesse Sim said: Won’t be catching up for a while again, two weeks lockdown…… Lots of extra modelling time... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Sim Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 2 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Lots of extra modelling time... Not good when railway modelling is not your only hobby 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Have you not had to stop your other one until your hand gets better? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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