RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 1, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2020 (edited) A couple more pictures of the shed area. The ballast has been toned down a bit with an acrylic wash. A heavily weathered Dapol GWR loco coal wagon is lurking outside the shed. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 13, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) The main shell of 'The George (now George III) Hotel' is complete. The walls are Wills plastic sheet. The windows were opened up roughly with a piercing saw then finished a bit more accurately with a sharp knife and a file. A plastic 'plug' was made to fit into the openings to ensure they were all made to a consistent same size. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 amend text 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2020 (edited) Window sills and window frames fitted Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 22, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) A start has been made on the chimneys. These need to be sanded where excess filler is still present, then capped and chimney pots fitted. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 22, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2020 (edited) In between progress on the hotel, a start has been made on the signal box. It is being made from thin sheet. This will later be clad where necessary to represent the planking. This will then greatly reinforce the structure. The piece laying down is the front which will be fitted once the interior has been painted and fitted out. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) Hotel roof sections cut out and joints filled. Ready for painting. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 31, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Signal box windows have been made up from plastic strip and await painting and glazing. A 'representative' level frame and a 'wooden' floor have also been constructed for fitting into the interior in due course. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 Spelling 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 14, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) The inside of the signal box has been fitted out with the lever frame and various furniture and instruments. Penmaenpool was unusual for a GWR box as the frame is along the back of the box. The roof is removable and is being fitted with an LED for illumination. The wires will run down through a conduit in the back r/h corner of the box, behind the stove. The internal part of the stove chimney is yet to be fitted. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 14, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) The signal box is nearly complete. The close up photos are rather unforgiving and show all the imperfections that are fortunately not noticeable at normal viewing distance. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) The signal box is complete and the light is here being tested. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 17, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2020 (edited) The George Hotel has gained a roof and chimneys. The next task is the roof flashing and ridge tiles. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 21, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) Ridge tiles and guttering fitted. A representation of flashing has been done with strips of painted masking tape. Drainpipes and balcony to be added next. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 Amend text 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted November 30, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2020 (edited) The George Hotel is finally complete after a correction to include the door onto the balcony! It is just posed on my 7mm layout for testing the lights. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted December 9, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2020 Attention has turned to constructing the station building. It is a plasticard shell covered in Redutex brick textured paper. I am aiming to complete this part of the building before adding the lower extension. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted December 19, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2020 After a lot of time spent making windows from plastic strip, the station building is making progress. 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted December 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2020 Starting to look more like a building now. 9 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted January 7, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) The completed station building posed on my O gauge layout just for the pictures. A couple with the lights on too. I am now turning my attention to the 7mm layout for a while. Edited April 1, 2022 by PMP99 14 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2021 Hello Graham, Penmaenpool is really coming along. I've really enjoyed looking through your thread. On a family holiday (about 20 years ago now), we stopped at Penmaenpool whilst cycling back from Barmouth to Dolgellau. It brings back lots of lovely memories. I look forward to your future work. All the best, Nick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted April 11, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 04/04/2021 at 18:10, Brinkly said: Hello Graham, Penmaenpool is really coming along. I've really enjoyed looking through your thread. On a family holiday (about 20 years ago now), we stopped at Penmaenpool whilst cycling back from Barmouth to Dolgellau. It brings back lots of lovely memories. I look forward to your future work. All the best, Nick. Hi Nick, Thanks, hopefully progress will recommence soon when the garage is a bit warmer. Yes, even with the railway unfortunately long gone, it is still a super location. Graham 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted July 21, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Finally back to working on this layout after spending longer than intended doing things on the 7mm. However, before I get on with more scenic developments, I took the time to fit LED lighting inside the Foreman’s house, loco shed (inside and above entrance) and also replaced the yard light pole with a working example. Edited April 2, 2022 by PMP99 photos 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Despite you mentioning your Penmaenpool layout quite a while ago, this is the first time I’ve found your thread and it’s great to see the progress. Remember visiting the old signal box as a kid on holiday when the RSPB had it as a hide. Andrew 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted July 26, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 22/07/2021 at 22:47, Andrew Young said: Despite you mentioning your Penmaenpool layout quite a while ago, this is the first time I’ve found your thread and it’s great to see the progress. Remember visiting the old signal box as a kid on holiday when the RSPB had it as a hide. Andrew Thanks Andrew, hopefully make a bit more progress this summer now if too many other things don't get in the way! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted July 29, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) Initial formers of foam board in place for the next stage of hillside construction near the Hotel. Edited April 2, 2022 by PMP99 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted August 6, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) Further build up of scenery formers. Much of this is the course of the road above and behind the hotel. Edited April 2, 2022 by PMP99 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted August 15, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) Walling along what will be the road now in place and initial painting done. Edited April 2, 2022 by PMP99 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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