P.C.M Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 The bridge looks superb Peter. I've sent you a PM asking for a bit of advice as I've just built two bridges up out of foam board for Peak Dale Wood. Out of interest whose stone cladding have you used? Sorry if you mentioned it else where in the thread. Cheers Marcus Hi Marcus, As Jason said it the Wills course stone, it is a bit thick and can make corners a bit tricky but I usually use a bit of filler to hide my bad workmanship. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Bridge looks great Peter, despite some reservations, you as expected have pulled it off. As Alex says, looking forward to the next stage now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bridge looks great Peter, despite some reservations, you as expected have pulled it off. As Alex says, looking forward to the next stage now. Thanks Scott, It's come out quite well. I hope to get more done over the weekend. The plan is to crack on with some more scenery and the oil terminal as I have found a kit with loads of pipework which will be suitable for what I want. Glad to see you back doing a bit again. Cheers Peter. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted June 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 12, 2015 Bridge looks good now Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 The new bridge looks great Pete! Phill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 13, 2015 Author Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks Rick & Phill, Didn't get much done today hopefully I will get some time tomorrow. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Excellent work Peter on the little relay cabinet cameo, as ever a real inspiration and give me so many ideas. The trouble is finding where you obtain all your detailing parts etc from. All the best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Excellent work Peter on the little relay cabinet cameo, as ever a real inspiration and give me so many ideas. The trouble is finding where you obtain all your detailing parts etc from. All the best Simon Thanks Simon, The relay cabinets in that pic are built from scratch but other detail bits like point handles are from Dart Castings they have a great website with heaps of detail bits, well worth a look. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Some progress on the bridge. It's finally stuck down on the layou,t so now i'st time to finish off the scenic's round it. Cheers Peter. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 That's looking really good, Peter. Won't it damage your stock when you drive off the end of it though?? It also puts me under notice that I must get some more of my own bridge construction under way too, preferably before August! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 That's looking really good, Peter. Won't it damage your stock when you drive off the end of it though?? It also puts me under notice that I must get some more of my own bridge construction under way too, preferably before August! Hi Jeff, I don't have any stock to fit the track on the bridge. Two months ntil your meeting so you better get cracking. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 The new bridge is now finished and bedded, Now I am thinking about the backscene and I am not really happy the printed one. Any thoughts would be appreciated I am thinking of painting it which will make it blend in better. The printed ones seem to stand out too much. I put something on the wall today too a friend of mine bought it back from the UK. Cheers Peter. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2015 Is 33008 missing a nameplate now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Is 33008 missing a nameplate now? Now that would be telling. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Pete it looks really good. As you have said the wills sheet is challenging to use as it tends not to do certain things like bend! I have the new Iain Rice book on plastic buildings. It is rather interesting in looking at the changes in the methods and materials in about 30 years. I have both the original and new. I will try to remember to bring both versions to the next meeting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hello Peter, nice nameplate, do you know who makes them ? Best regards Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted July 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2015 The new bridge is now finished and bedded, Now I am thinking about the backscene and I am not really happy the printed one. Any thoughts would be appreciated I am thinking of painting it which will make it blend in better. The printed ones seem to stand out too much. I put something on the wall today too a friend of mine bought it back from the UK. Cheers Peter. Very nice Peter. When I was involved with the Departmental/Infrastructure fleets in the early 1990s, nameplates on locos in Railfreight Grey and later in "Dutch" livery had black backgrounds, matching the depot logos. Was this one red before (or after) that, or is it just because you prefer it that way? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great job on the bridge Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Very nice Peter. When I was involved with the Departmental/Infrastructure fleets in the early 1990s, nameplates on locos in Railfreight Grey and later in "Dutch" livery had black backgrounds, matching the depot logos. Was this one red before (or after) that, or is it just because you prefer it that way? Hello St Enodoc, Eastleigh did carry red backed plates when it was in it's blue & retro green liveries in the mid to late 80's. HTH Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi Peter, the Bridge looks great mate, really nice bit of work, BUT as you say the Backscene looks like it needs a bi of TLC to blend it in. I tend to do my own, which sometimes work and sometimes don't. some of the International Models ones really do blend in well. Some of the best examples I've seen on here is Richards (Ben Alder / The Far North Line) and Larry's, (Coachman / Ellesmere North). All the best with whichever route you take. Love the Eastleigh sign. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Pete it looks really good. As you have said the wills sheet is challenging to use as it tends not to do certain things like bend! I have the new Iain Rice book on plastic buildings. It is rather interesting in looking at the changes in the methods and materials in about 30 years. I have both the original and new. I will try to remember to bring both versions to the next meeting. Thanks Doug, I can't make the next meeting but I am sure we will catch up at some point. I need to talk track building with you. I have a few bits, Thanks again to Dave (jinty) Cheers Peter. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hello Peter, nice nameplate, do you know who makes them ? Best regards Craig. Hi Craig, I will find out and let you know. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thanks Doug, I can't make the next meeting but I am sure we will catch up at some point. I need to talk track building with you. I have a few bits, Thanks again to Dave (jinty) Cheers Peter. Darn! I was hoping to catch up with you at the next meeting, seing as Doug and I both missed Manfred's one (Doug's daughter's concert clashed). I still have that class 37 for you if you still want it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Very nice Peter. When I was involved with the Departmental/Infrastructure fleets in the early 1990s, nameplates on locos in Railfreight Grey and later in "Dutch" livery had black backgrounds, matching the depot logos. Was this one red before (or after) that, or is it just because you prefer it that way? Hi John, Yes they were painted black on the Departmental fleet but when 33008 was blue then green then green again again after being painted Grey then Dutch it was red. Cheers Peter. Edited July 12, 2015 by P.C.M 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 You have made a start, now the fun really begins, you'll never go back to Peco, hand built stuff always looks better, as you will soon find out, watching with interest, good luck... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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