bridgiesimon Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Bloomin ell, just thought I would add a few comments to the thread and noticed how long ago my last post way, ooer!!! Anyway, yes I have seen the second film, twice, and it is AWESOME!!! Not really very much developed on the layout although the 4 wheel vans are now complete and I have built a set of 3 short bogie coaches as another rake for the layout, piccie to follow. Also not added to the pullhobbit coaches, better get on with it as there are exhibitions coming up, speaking of which, here is the latest list of shows I will, hopefully be attending with Hobbiton End - Nailsea 15-16th March Monmouth 13th April Ilfracombe 19th April Bideford 25th May Shepton Mallet 14-15th June Barnstaple 26th July Weymouth 1-2 November So maybe will see you there. I have a plan of jobs over the next few months to ensure that developments are, hopefully noticeble between shows. Best wishes Simon Edited February 27, 2014 by bridgiesimon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 For anyone interested, the Fonts link in post 147 does not seem to be available any more but I have found the following- http://www.thehutt.de/tolkien/fonts.html I am looking at having some nameplates etched for the motive power, possibly using the 'Kelt' font as it looks great but is simple enough to be etched and should be readable at the size it will be required to be. Anyway, what do you think guys? Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Kelt to me looks a little too 'official notice' for name plates, Viking being a bit softer I could be being swayed in this thought by the sample text It depends how the drivers / railway view their locomotives, if they see them as loved locomotives or just assets Edited February 27, 2014 by Black Sheep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I think the Kelt font works fine. Depending on capitalization, the aesthetics of these fonts may depend on what 'words' you put on the sign. Some will look better than others. Kelt might not look very nice in all caps. So long as it is something visitors can read and feel like the recognize as pertaining to Middle Earth I think you're fine. I'd mix it up though. Different fonts for road signposts versus station signs versus the locomotives. Edited February 27, 2014 by Ozexpatriate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the opinions guys, things to ponder on. Lots to do today, a new batch of couplings have arrived for fitting. Black paint acquired to paint the fascia Latest loco to spray ladder and fruit basket to make for the apple tree Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Another update, I know almost at record rate for me! one small ladder made up and in place, needs painting and weathering as well as the apple crate by it, I also need to find a suitable figure for the scene. here is the new rake of coaches recently completed, not even had chance to run them yet but the paint is dry, hehe. I have also painted the fascia at last, this piccie shows it after the first coat, another has been added since so the colour is better. (the yellow strips are the velcro for hanging the curtain by the way) Those main trees do need lots more branches and foilage, too sparce at the moment. Best wishes Simon 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I would like your opinion again on another little addition I have been thinking about, the water tower - I have made up a quick mock up of a water tank mounted by the headshunt and would like to know whether you think this is a good location for it and if it looks appropriate in size/shape. Obviously would have a proper frame etc and am thinking about an open topped wooden channel across from the rock face opposite similar to - http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5672e/x5672e02.gif Anyway, here is the mock up - I look forward to your comments Best wishes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 (edited) Would a great big barrel not fit in well with the theme? Edited March 3, 2014 by C&WR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Would a great big barrel not fit in well with the theme? With a dead (drunk) sheep floating in it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Something like this? Obviously no plan to mount it on a grey box! Another thought I had, turned at work recently but the idea of marking it out etc makes it a big job but could be worth trying. Alternatively maybe time to look for a resin barrell of a suitable size. Anyway, as the camera was out, I took a few more piccies, really need to sort out how to use it properly! Another overall view of the layout The Blue machine shunts the cool store siding Another view of the new rake sat in the station A few of the details already in place. The memorial to the Ringbearer, Frodo The terrace of hobbit dwellings along the back of the scene The town band who welcome in each train to the station. Best wishes Simon 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I think the barrel would need to be open topped and stood on end to allow for the gold mine style water trough to top it up but that's just my thoughts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 A barrel something like this? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-12-Scale-Large-Wooden-Beer-Barrel-On-A-Stand-Dolls-House-Miniature-Accessory-/171251168944?pt=UK_Dolls_House_Miniatures&hash=item27df5d76b0&_uhb=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 That does look good, Simon, but I agree with Black Sheep that I had seen it as upright. Anyway, what a lovely model! Despite playing a lot of Role Playing Games as a youth I was never particularly into LOTR, although The Hobbit was on the childhood reading list. However the world of Hobbit Holes was always very attractive and I really wanted to dig one in the garden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hi Simon I love this little scene, the water barrel is a good idea. very good modelling mate and keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) Yes, I think you want a wide, open half barrel - a bit like a big, old-school hot tub, perhaps sitting on a dressed stone base matching the stone work in the hobbit hole chimney behind it. Since it is in a cut I would extend the imaginary pre-cut slope to the water barrel side of the line and have the barrel sit on the down slope. Here's my suggestion: Perhaps it could do double duty as a source for water for a washer-hobbit doing laundry in a tub underneath. It definitely needs a duck floating in in. Perhaps a rickety ladder and some mischievous hobbit youngsters splashing each other (or the washer-hobbit below). This would be fun to model. Edited March 4, 2014 by Ozexpatriate 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 This is why I love RM Web, you guys are awesome!! Thank you Ozexpatriate, I really like your idea so will be starting to scratchbuld something like that, yep, got to have a duck in it - agree with that as well!! Just found a yoghurt pot the exact right shape and wil try lining it with strips for the detail - http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/9Z5WlIgKpjY/hqdefault.jpg A little on the large size but possible though! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 but without the top and being a bit more open ended barrel shape Some nice big, bulky metal bands to hold the barrel together, I imagine the local cooper would have made the tower Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 My lady has hit the jackpot for me - one perfectly shaped pot for the water tank!!! At least all those bloomin bottles everywhere have served a use, well the lid from one has anyway. Just sorting out the covering, possibly start with a printed trial but would be good from veneer though depending if it can be shaped to fit ok. Simon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 This has now developed a little further - As mentioned before, the tank will be clad in planking and with iron straps around it then modelled mostly full of water and a duck swimmng in it! Loads of scenic revamping will be needed in the area to fit the tank and platform as well as adding a pathway from the path around the end of the layout down to it. Best wishes Simon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Now that is looking lovely! Any water monsters in LOTR who could have a touch of tentacle sticking out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Now that is looking lovely! Any water monsters in LOTR who could have a touch of tentacle sticking out?Indeed there is the watcher in the water. There are older and fouler things than orcs in the deep places of the world, but by the light of Ilúvatar, surely not in the Shire after the great the year of plenty? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 For those who do not know of such creatures, the watcher in the water - http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m2210329a_99811499006_WatcherWaterCFC01_873x627.jpg Am now having a go at adding a paper printed timber planking to the barrell. not sure that this si the right way to go in a larger scale but worth a try adn costs nothing but time. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Another update, I am really pleased with the tank, I nabbed a wooden planking texture via google and then matched/repeated it to make a full sheet of planking taking care to minimise obvious repeated shapes. This was then cut to around the right size and then I cut up between each plank leaving only a 5mm strip at the top like a long comb thingy. The top strip was glued around the top of the tank follwed by the planks vertically one at a time slightly overlapping them. I then found some very thin black masking tape, really old cos when I tried to use it, the sticky was not working so had to glue it on instead for the metal strapping. Anyway, overall I am happy with how it is looking - On the plan now is - painting the interior adding water sourcing and adding a duck/birdie thingy fixing it into the scenery digging in a pathway down from the main drag to the platform blending in the vegetation making up a chute to cross over the railway sorting a watering pipe thingy for the locomotives Anyway, please let me know what you think so far. Best wishes Simon 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Oh yeah got to paint the stone work and platform surface as well. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
station cat Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks great and very in character with teh rest of the layout. I must say I envy your patience and paper manipulation skills - I shudder to think how much mess i'd have ended up with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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