RMweb Gold longchap Posted April 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 I was wondering what had happened to the stairs and I must say that those fancy barge boards look superb. Looking forward to see how the Modelu guttering goes, as I have some and they seem a little bendy, aka uncompliant! Suspect they'll need progressive gluing. I see what you meant about the slates. Bill 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 The guttering is very nicely printed, as you'd expect from Modelu, but I was a bit disappointed with how bendy it is. I've tried to straighten it, without success, so as you say it's going to need gluing on with superglue a few mil at a time, I think. Not really looking forward to that task... 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 Things are slowly taking shape. The planking across the leading off bed is now fixed in place; the walkway out to the running line isn't yet. And I won't actually fix the signal box in position until I've done the scenery behind it. I might also move the PW hut a little further away from the box. 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoombeTown Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Graham T said: The guttering is very nicely printed, as you'd expect from Modelu, but I was a bit disappointed with how bendy it is. I've tried to straighten it, without success, so as you say it's going to need gluing on with superglue a few mil at a time, I think. Not really looking forward to that task... Super glue is how I tend to use it. I have also thought that maybe a UV curing glue could also work. It would make it easier to put the glue on beforehand, without the quick drying impact of superglue. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thanks. I think I'll start with the guttering at the back of the box - the idea being that that part won't be visible from a normal viewing position, so I can practice my bodgery unseen! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 Here's the old Lima horsebox after a fair bit of weatherage. It used to be Lima's interpretation of LMS red... Done with Vallejo acrylics, followed by lots of washes and some dry brushing. The windows have been filled with Microsol Krystal Kleer - the openings are pretty much at the size limit for what it can manage. 6 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Grotty. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 8, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thanks Rob - that was the aim. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted April 8, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 8, 2022 Nicely grotty Graham, I approve... Al. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Gorgeously Grotty Graham. (The thing, NOT Graham himself). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 34 minutes ago, Andrew P said: Gorgeously Grotty Graham. (The thing, NOT Graham himself). To be honest Andy, there are times when that phrase could fit either way! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 A random shot to start off with. I really need to work out what scenery to put behind this area. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold longchap Posted April 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 I'd start with just the GWR pattern boundary fencing, which effectively draws the line between station property and the wild grey yonder. That then gives you time to ponder whether anything else is required . . . maybe, or maybe not. Moins est plus. Bill 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 C'est vrai mon ami. Boundary fence and just a bit of greenery I think. Sadly I really don't like making fences... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 Nobody likes making fences. The only thing worse than making fences is crashing into them. 1 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 I'm not much good at sitting on them either! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 I made a start on the Modelu guttering for the signal box. Fixing the guttering itself was less of a problem than I expected, but the offsets, end caps, and so on were a real pain. Incredibly small, of course, and so I've lost one or two to the floor. And rather annoyingly a 1mm plastic rod doesn't fit through the holderbats (I'm not convinced that's a real word...) But, after a great deal of swearing, the guttering on the back of the box is done. (The hole in the roof is for the chimney pipe). 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 In between going quietly batty fiddling around with minute 3D prints, I've been trying the grotty horsebox in place on the layout. The windows dried out more or less clear, although they did manage to pick up some dust. I don't think that's really a problem though, as I don't expect they were exactly kept sparkling clean! The doors should probably be on the track side of the box, I suppose, but it's nice to be able to see them from the normal viewing position. I'm also still wondering exactly where to plonk the horsebox - anyone got any bright ideas please? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadLeaves Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Graham T said: exactly where to plonk the horsebox How much use of rule 1 are we allowed? Can we assume that the railway have access to a crane that can lift it and put it anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 9, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2022 I'm all for copious dollops of Rule 1, Mr BL! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadLeaves Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Graham T said: The doors should probably be on the track side of the box, I suppose, but it's nice to be able to see them from the normal viewing position. Well, one way out of that dilemma is simply to keep the horsebox as is and redo the entire layout as a mirror image of how it is now. Problem solved! 😀 If you think that might be just a tad too much like hard work, my suggestion is to put it at angle like this with the door facing the water tower, so it's easy to get to from the water tower and the rear office of the engine shed. It may not fit there, of course. It's tricky to judge from the photo. I take the point about being able to see the windows, but if it's at an angle, I'm hoping that you can see the windows from the side view as the layout curves round to the right and the track goes over the river. GWR horse boxes had doors and windows on both sides. I'm surprised that the LMS ones didn't. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2022 11 hours ago, BroadLeaves said: Well, one way out of that dilemma is simply to keep the horsebox as is and redo the entire layout as a mirror image of how it is now. Problem solved! 😀 If you think that might be just a tad too much like hard work, my suggestion is to put it at angle like this with the door facing the water tower, so it's easy to get to from the water tower and the rear office of the engine shed. It may not fit there, of course. It's tricky to judge from the photo. I take the point about being able to see the windows, but if it's at an angle, I'm hoping that you can see the windows from the side view as the layout curves round to the right and the track goes over the river. GWR horse boxes had doors and windows on both sides. I'm surprised that the LMS ones didn't. Well, a total rebuild isn't on the cards (not yet, anyway, but watch this space for thoughts about CR Mk II), so I guess that counts out that option. The horsebox doesn't really fit in the open space you suggested by the shed - it looks tres weird there. I'll leave it "floating" for now, and might even look at moving it further towards the station end of the layout, maybe midway between the engine shed area and the goods yard. That might balance the layout a bit better, and gives something as a point of interest in that open area. The horsebox did indeed have windows on both sides, but I boarded them up on one side, as per some prototype photos I've seen. Anyway, there's no rush for a decision, but thanks for the suggestions! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2022 (edited) In other news, the signal box is now complete, save a spot of paint and addition of the signalman, who will be standing on the porch balcony enjoying a mug of tea. The guttering became a little easier to manage with practice, as you'd expect, but was still mega-fiddly. I'm reasonably pleased with the outcome though. Fixing the white metal finials was also a pain. Not sure about white metal, I think they're made of teflon - I had to use two-part epoxy to get them to stick in the end. I'll paint the guttering and finials in dark stone. Looking at these photos, it's tempting to try and add some mortar between the bricks, but to the naked eye the brickwork looks fine, and I'll almost certainly mess it up if I try adding more washes, so I'm going to leave it alone! Edited April 10, 2022 by Graham T Joe Strummer 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Cracking job you've made of the signal box. I have had similar issues with attaching the white metal finials to mine. I roughened the side to be glued with Emery cloth to provide a key and remove the oxidation then used epoxy to secure them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 10, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2022 I didn't add a ventilator to mine. Now I'm wondering if I should! In typical layout style, something else that never gets finished! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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