MrWolf Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, Graham T said: I must admit that I'm becoming quite a fan of the stuff. Looks good when sanded and painted, and is nicely textured and non-uniform. I may have to buy a small, furry rodent to justify buying more! It's a pity you're so far away, I've got about a hundred weight of the stuff. I've used it for soaking up spilled engine oil down in the Profanium . 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Graham T said: I see that pesky Ju-87 is still in residence In deference to both the environment and the price of fuel, it's only being used for necessary journeys. Besides, I've not seen any buses around here lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2022 9 hours ago, MrWolf said: In deference to both the environment and the price of fuel, it's only being used for necessary journeys. Besides, I've not seen any buses around here lately. Apparently it's far more economical in a dive, but the crew have been having trouble finding a sloping sky... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Here is the goods yard with some paint. If you get closer there are a few small spots where the polyfilla still shows through. I also think the earth may be a little dark overall, so I'm thinking about giving it another wash of a slightly paler brown? Edited March 31, 2022 by Graham T 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 9 hours ago, MrWolf said: In deference to both the environment and the price of fuel, it's only being used for necessary journeys. Besides, I've not seen any buses around here lately. Give me 6 months and there may well be a bus on a bridge on Dewchurch 3. Tell the Ju87 crew not to get too excited though because - quite frankly I have not got a clue how the scenic boards will look. I'm hoping for inspiration when I start work on them. Would a bus going underneath a bridge be a suitable alternative ? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) I much preferred the independent thinking that was the combine harvester.... But a bus underneath a bridge would be quite acceptable. I've seen the odd photo of bus and tram stops underneath bridges, to save on putting up a shelter, or a side road coming up to a junction just beyond a bridge. That's a good excuse for a stationary bus, as is having to take the center of the road to get under an arch. Edited March 21, 2022 by MrWolf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Graham T said: Here is the goods yard with some paint. If you get closer there are a few small spots where the polyfilla still shows through. I also think the earth may be a little dark overall, so I'm thinking about giving it another wash of a slightly paler brown? That's exactly what I need to do. It's all a little too grey in my case. Lighter colours seem to help with the illusion of seeing the real thing from a distance rather than looking at a tiny model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, MrWolf said: That's exactly what I need to do. It's all a little too grey in my case. Lighter colours seem to help with the illusion of seeing the real thing from a distance rather than looking at a tiny model. I'm pretty sure that I've read about scale colour - in that the colours on a model should be a few shades lighter than the "true" colour, or they will look too dark. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 21, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, MrWolf said: That's exactly what I need to do. It's all a little too grey in my case. Lighter colours seem to help with the illusion of seeing the real thing from a distance rather than looking at a tiny model. I'm pretty sure that I've read about scale colour - in that the colours on a model should be a few shades lighter than the "true" colour, or they will look too dark. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) Aaaaand... We're back! Have rather missed this place, I must say. Here's a little bit of what I've been up to at Chuffnell R during the break. I added a Modelu workbench inside the engine shed, and also a couple of figures. The chap with the shovel looks like he's on the receiving end of an almighty b***ocking! I've since given his head another dab of flesh-coloured paint, but have to say that painting figures is far from my strong point. More practice required! Edited March 31, 2022 by Graham T 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2022 Here's an overall view of the goods yard with its surface finished. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2022 And lastly for now, the main project I've been working on - the signal box. This is from an Intentio kit; the interior is mostly from Ratio, with a Modelu stove. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoombeTown Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 28 minutes ago, Graham T said: Aaaaand... We're back! Have rather missed this place, I must say. Here's a little bit of what I've been up to at Chuffnell R during the break. I added a Modelu workbench inside the engine shed, and also a couple of figures. The chap with the shovel looks like he's on the receiving end of an almighty b***ocking! I've since given his head another dab of flesh-coloured paint, but have to say that painting figures is far from my strong point. More practice required! Fantastic work as ever Graham, good to see the latest pictures. May I suggest that when painting clothing it is good to dry-brush over in a lighter shade to highlight creases etc. It would take your already superb figures to the next level. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted March 31, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, DRoe96 said: Fantastic work as ever Graham, good to see the latest pictures. May I suggest that when painting clothing it is good to dry-brush over in a lighter shade to highlight creases etc. It would take your already superb figures to the next level. Thanks for the kind words. I'll give the dry-brushing a try on my next victim, the signalman. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 Great job you've been doing during the "blackout", the signalbox interior looks very familiar and as I recall, quite a challenge to cram it all in! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 16 hours ago, MrWolf said: Great job you've been doing during the "blackout", the signalbox interior looks very familiar and as I recall, quite a challenge to cram it all in! You're absolutely right, Mr Lupus. A 1:76 shoehorn was required! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Don't forget a dose of brylcreem for pre 1965 signalmen! 😄 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 Damn - that puts my interior to shame really... I think the Intentio box may be a tad smaller as well actually. Did you scratch build yours Rob, I don't remember? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) I have to disagree there, I think that your signalbox interior looks great. All that's in mine is a mixture of Ratio and whitemetal bits from dart castings. The signalman was originally an Airfix platelayer wielding a pinch bar. The signal box is scratch built ish. It started off as a Wills' wooden box and was cut down from a five window frontage to three. It's a scale 14 foot or thereabouts. I used the walls, floor and stairs from the kit. Edited April 1, 2022 by MrWolf Stupid autocorrect 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 Nice work on the Aston box. I've built the intentio one pretty much out of the box, just put in a cutaway for the point rodding. It's another very nice little kit, I must say. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 Chuffnell Regis signal box now has a roof. Still a few bits and pieces to do of course, but I'm reasonably satisfied with it so far. It's either a small signal box or a big platelayer's hut, not sure which! I also need to get a name board for it. @Harlequin - Phil, am I right in thinking that you make these? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 13 minutes ago, Graham T said: Chuffnell Regis signal box now has a roof. Still a few bits and pieces to do of course, but I'm reasonably satisfied with it so far. It's either a small signal box or a big platelayer's hut, not sure which! I also need to get a name board for it. @Harlequin - Phil, am I right in thinking that you make these? I do indeed! Please see the link in my signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 I am quite possibly being a dullard - it happens a lot - but I can't see a signature... Is there a setting I need to enable somewhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Harlequin Posted April 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Graham T said: I am quite possibly being a dullard - it happens a lot - but I can't see a signature... Is there a setting I need to enable somewhere? So do you see this at the bottom of my posts? Quote Harlequin's track plans GWR Signal Box Nameplates from The Pattern Shop (4mm and 7mm) You might not because I know that RMWeb lets you ignore signatures individually but I'm not sure if there's a global setting. Anyhow, the link you want is here: The Pattern Shop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 1, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2022 Thanks Phil. I'm not seeing signatures anywhere at all, so will have a tinker with my settings (and hopefully not break anything). I'll also pay a visit to The Pattern Shop - thanks for the link. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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