RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2012 Like me? I'm sure I nit-pick my own work too much. Dave. A bit of self criticism can drive you on to do better but there are times you need to know when to leave something alone. To me both Charmouth and Bridport whilst different in feel, have a real feel to them and lends them charm. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Absolutely - you feel you could live in both those places.... (and would want to....). - that goods shed - you can imagine a rat scurrying for cover amongst the posts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post DLT Posted October 2, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) The Goods Shed is pretty much finished, so here's a couple of "Before and After" photos to show the change in look. Not finished, still needs a couple of figures, and all that junk stored/dumped underneath. The main additions to the shed are gutters and downpipes(on the front only) new set of corrugated iron sliding doors, access door and steps, the coalyard sign, and protective timbers to stop careless drivers wrecking the shed corners. Doesn't sound much, but it seems to have taken for ever! The coalyard is largely finished as well, the sacks still need repainting but my black spraycan has just run out. More photos to follow, Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post DLT Posted October 2, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) Looking around the rest of the layout reminded me of how many bits were never properly finished; guttering for instance was absent on quite a few buildings. Some remedial action has been taken on the Yard Office; The Loco Shed, And the Carriage Shed. Evergreen provided the gutters in the form of 1/8inch (3.2mm) half-round section, downpipes are 3/32inch (2.4mm) styrene tube (Plastruct?) while clamps, spouts etc are whitemetal castings from the excellent S&D Models Architectural range. That's all for now, Cheers, Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 It's amazing how much difference changing the wooden doors to corrugated ones make to the goods shed. Looking good Dave. Not long now .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Tremendous Dave! Great work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 2, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2012 Very nice Davealthough I must confess I hadn't spotted much missing in the first place. The buildings are placed naturally are appropriately sized well made and look like they have been there for years. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Superb work, all of it, and the rust effect on that corrugated sheeting is just outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 9, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2012 Very nice Davealthough I must confess I hadn't spotted much missing in the first place. The buildings are placed naturally are appropriately sized well made and look like they have been there for years. Don Thanks Don, I have to admit I had been unhappy with the Goods Shed fopr quite a time, thinking it looked like a slab-sided box plonked at the front of the layout. The changes and additions make it look more natural to me. A small timber loading stage alongside the siding to the left of the shed would probably help visually as well. It's amazing how much difference changing the wooden doors to corrugated ones make to the goods shed. the rust effect on that corrugated sheeting is just outstanding. Thanks guys, I too was amazed at the difference the corrugated iron made, cuts down the slab-sided look. The rusting effect is pretty simple. I paint the whole thing light grey, and when its hard I dry-brush (and not-so dry-brush) the rust colours on. (Cant remember the exact colours, I'll check later) The key is observation of the real thing; theres plenty of corrugated iron around, in town and country, so you don't have to look far for prototype inspiration. That the rust tends to start from the TOP of the corrugations, where the nailheads are, is a huge help when it comes to drybrushing. On the NGRM forum there is a thread for putting up prototype photos of corrugated iron as a resource; I'll post the link later. All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 21, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) I'm adding a small Parcels Shed to the station at Charmouth, where theres always been a rather large gap Similar to the one at Bridport (shown) its basically a foamboard box, made from offcuts of 5mm, all laminated for strength. I think (hope) the photos show the construction method so far. More details as it progresses. all the best, Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 25, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Cladding for the shed is overlapping horizontal planks made from good quality card (0.6mm thickness) I ruled horizontal lines on the sides of the shed at 4mm intervals to act as a guide for gluing. The planks themselves are 5mm wide, giving a 1mm overlap. Glue was PVA, applied to each plank with a brush. This photo shows the internal base for the roof in place. The internal roof is made up of more foamboard, mostly offcuts. Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted October 28, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Adding the parcels shed requires an extension of the boarded deck of the platform. The original surface was made from a worn out industrial grade sanding belt, giving a nice even texture. It was a simple matter to cut through a section of it and peel it away from the base to leave a perfect depth for the new boarding. (Actually, cutting through the belt was a pain, and I was constantly sharpening my blade) The shed now has all its cladding plus a door, I need to bed it down now and then give it a roof. Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi Dave Coming on very well now ,i do like the way you have added the new boards to the platform area, looks very effective !. Keep the photo coming. Daren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 5, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Next job was to finish the roof. Two pieces of 40thou styrene were fixed to the inner roof, large enough to just overlap the sides and ends of the building. Slaters Corrugated plasticard was used for the actual roof cut into 43 x16mm sheets, with nailheads embossed with a compass point. Fixed in place with the appropriate amount of overhang, between 1 & 2 mm. The ridge cover is a length of styrene rod and a strip along each side. Bargeboards are made from fine card, appropriately spaced out so that the meet the underside of the corrugated and hide the slab of the roof. Sofit(?) boards, along the tops of the walls where the gutters fit, were made from plasticard and spaced so that the gutters (Evergreen 3.5mm half-round styrene rod) are fitted under the ends of the corrugated roof. The plasticard allows the gutters to be fixed with solvent. Dave. Edited September 20, 2022 by DLT 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 5, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) Edited to remove double posting. When I posted, it didnt appear so I thought I had messed it up and did it again. Dave. Edited November 6, 2012 by DLT 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 20, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2012 Apologies for not updating recently, but I've spent the time actually on the layout rather than the forum! And no photos yet for the same reason. The buldings are finished and looking good (to me anyway), ground cover/hardstanding areas in the goods yard have been re-done, coalyard is finished, backscene has been partly re-painted as it was looking decidedly dull, lighting is being sorted (got some hefty Daylight bulbs to counteract the awfull hall lighting at Warley) curtains fitted, locos cleaned, tested and packed. Still to do: rolling stock to check, new grass needs colouring, some more low-relief trees to make up (they tuck between the scenery and backscene) and then pack up the whole thing ready for Friday morning. As usual, its all taken far longer than I anticipated. Theres a heck of a lot to do when getting an old layout up to scratch for a show. Who's damn fool idea was this? Oh yes, mine.... Cheers, Dave. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Buildings look awsome!! keep up the super modeling.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 HI DLT Good luck with warley ,to you and the team, will miss very much not being thier with you and the others,hope you get the cup again! Good luck!. All the very best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 20, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) HI DLT Good luck with Warley ,to you and the team, will miss very much not being thier with you and the others,hope you get the cup again! Good luck!. All the very best Darren Very sorry you won't be joining us this time, but Ray has bravely stepped into the breach. We will raise a glass of beer to you, and probably light a candle..... Hope the wife gets better soon, All the best, Dave. Edited November 20, 2012 by DLT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Very sorry you won't be joining us this time, but Ray has bravely stepped into the breach. We will raise a glass of beer to you, and probably light a candle..... Hope the wife gets better soon, All the best, Dave. Yes we will raise a glass or two for Darren and Emma, as for the candle I will have to out and get one. RAY70B Edited November 20, 2012 by RAY NORWOOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi Dave I am looking forward to seeing you, Richard and Ray at Warley on Sunday, AND OF CORSE Charmouth, Have a good Show, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted November 20, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2012 as for the candle I will have to out and get one. Its an old joke, Mudders will explain.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi Dave Darren did explain to me about the candle. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Dave Thank you for the weekend helping you at Warley. I had a fanastic time with you/Martin and Richard. Again a BIG thank you. Happy Modelling. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted November 26, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2012 Hi Dave, good to see you and your team in the pub on saturday night. We did make it across your side of the hall briefly on Sunday but, as usual at Warley, it was difficult to get away from the layout for long. Hopefully catch up with you all again soon. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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