RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2020 Rob they may be intended as just part of the overall scene but they are worthy of a closer look the lovely detailing on the stone building door and the moss and lichen on the roof. I hope this comes to Rail-ex Taunton in due course and I get a chance to have a good look. Don 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted October 18, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Donw said: Rob they may be intended as just part of the overall scene but they are worthy of a closer look the lovely detailing on the stone building door and the moss and lichen on the roof. I hope this comes to Rail-ex Taunton in due course and I get a chance to have a good look. Don Hi Don, thanks for that. The idea that we may be going to exhibitions again, anytime soon seems a long way away but we can but hope. We thoroughly enjoyed our last visit to Taunton so maybe it will happen again. Kind regards Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted November 3, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) After a slight pause for half term activities work continues down on the wharf. As you can see I went for the cheap and cheerful approach on the loading bank and chose timber for the facing material, which I think works for the atmosphere I am looking for, that is gentle decay at the end of the line. I think I will continue along the back of the right hand board before doing anything more to the left. That way I can then move forward along the length of the layout without risking any damage caused by having to work across existing detail. Regards to all Rob Edited May 25, 2022 by rcf 14 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted November 12, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) Some work on the yard area of the Osney Farmers Association warehouse, including initial work on the carcass of the warehouse, has commenced but there is still some way to go. Nothing is actually fixed down as yet, as you can probably tell from the photos. so far so good! Rob Edited May 25, 2022 by rcf 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Hello Rob that's some fine work and becoming more and more atmospheric as each build gets added and painted. I'm interested what your take is going to be with in-between the track areas? I'm just at the stage where my track is wired up and ready to ballast and as I want a similar look to what you have started I'm interested in where you are going next with the remaining bare cork. I have a pile of cork tiles I can use to infill my spaces and looking at your results I think I will. I can see you have ballasted your track and painted it having first added some cork infills between the tracks, I was going to ballast every where but that would add a lot of weight to my boards, your use of cork will lessen the ballast weight. But what are you going to apply to your cork as covering I've done some test painting of bare cork without much sucess? I'm looking for a worn, worked area so may mix some garden soil and ballast with some hard standing patches [Wills plastic plates] on top of my cork coverings, as I say what are you proposing to do. Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted November 12, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Barnaby said: Hello Rob that's some fine work and becoming more and more atmospheric as each build gets added and painted. I'm interested what your take is going to be with in-between the track areas? I'm just at the stage where my track is wired up and ready to ballast and as I want a similar look to what you have started I'm interested in where you are going next with the remaining bare cork. I have a pile of cork tiles I can use to infill my spaces and looking at your results I think I will. I can see you have ballasted your track and painted it having first added some cork infills between the tracks, I was going to ballast every where but that would add a lot of weight to my boards, your use of cork will lessen the ballast weight. But what are you going to apply to your cork as covering I've done some test painting of bare cork without much sucess? I'm looking for a worn, worked area so may mix some garden soil and ballast with some hard standing patches [Wills plastic plates] on top of my cork coverings, as I say what are you proposing to do. Many thanks Hi Barnaby, You ask an interesting question. I keep looking at the area between the tracks, and it is a large expanse, relative to the whole layout, and thinking about the very question you have asked, how do I finish that. I am also after a well worn, unmade surface. If you look back at the first page of this saga there are some photos of Bude Quay, which has the sort of finish I am after. I think most of my layouts have used the same approach to the ground level. I use the cork tiles to bring the surface up to sleeper level. This helps to create the allusion of older trackwork but also, as you say, reduces the amount of ballast needed and the potential weight. I have used a skim of modelling clay in some areas and various types of small ballast to portray gravel but in small quantities. I will try and differentiate between the well trafficked parts of the wharf and the little used areas using variations in the colour. I like using washes and build up the colour until I get what I think looks ok. I may also incorporate some puddles, we'll see. I haven't really been able to answer your question, I know, but most of my modelling is based on seeing how it goes on the day, so I can only say, watch this space. Regards Rob 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2020 Such an area may have used ash, there's a plentiful supply for the cost of putting it on a wagon and transporting to site. It also compacts well and usually is free draining. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted November 13, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: Such an area may have used ash, there's a plentiful supply for the cost of putting it on a wagon and transporting to site. It also compacts well and usually is free draining. If its well drained I won't be able to put any puddles in 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 13, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, rcf said: If its well drained I won't be able to put any puddles in If it's on under lying clay, puddles will form, but they don't tend to last for more than a few hours after the rain has stopped, sorry! But it does slow the rot of the sleepers as they aren't laying in water. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post rcf Posted November 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Time for a quick update. Work progresses on the main building to the rear of the wharf. Still a few tweaks left to do and then it can be fixed down and bedding in done to get rid of those black lines beneath the building. I am really enjoying this build and have to keep telling myself to slow down as there is a tendency to rush on and cut corners, to see how it all works out in the end!! However, despite the limited size of the layout, there is still much to do to keep me happy for some time yet. Rob Edited May 25, 2022 by rcf 19 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted November 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2020 Delightful work, as ever, Rob. Certainly doesn't look rushed to me! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Beautiful stuff, Rob — I’ve not had the leisure to browse RMWeb recently (and sadly no modelling time at all) but whenever I think to look, this is always the topic I hope to see an update on. This project is combining all the best bits of your previous efforts and of course has your trademark atmosphere in spades. Have you seen any photos of Newham Wharf (in Truro)? This rather reminds me of the place; I think you’d find it interesting if you’ve not already seen. Let me know if you’d like me to pm some pictures. Reading this, I find myself ever more tempted towards one of those new Dapol riveted-tank panniers... Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted November 24, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 hours ago, DavidLong said: Delightful work, as ever, Rob. Certainly doesn't look rushed to me! David Hi David, thanks for that. At the moment I am managing to contain my enthusiasm and the results seem to work so it makes it easier to slow things down! 2 hours ago, Calidore said: Beautiful stuff, Rob — I’ve not had the leisure to browse RMWeb recently (and sadly no modelling time at all) but whenever I think to look, this is always the topic I hope to see an update on. This project is combining all the best bits of your previous efforts and of course has your trademark atmosphere in spades. Have you seen any photos of Newham Wharf (in Truro)? This rather reminds me of the place; I think you’d find it interesting if you’ve not already seen. Let me know if you’d like me to pm some pictures. Reading this, I find myself ever more tempted towards one of those new Dapol riveted-tank panniers... Adam Hi Adam, thank you for your continued interest and comments. Thanks also for your offer over Newham and pictures, but as it happens, as I type this, I am not a million miles away from Newham Wharf. In fact I often walk down the old branch line, which is now a footpath/cycle path. There are still a few features left, including the old stone built goods shed which has been restored to a business premises and which I have in mind as the inspiration for the last building on Osney Wharf, although I may well use a little artistic licence. I also keep looking at the Dapol site, especially the 14xx Class Tanks, would look nice shunting the Wharf!! Kind regards Rob 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2996 Victor Posted November 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2020 Hi Rob, I've not been on from RMWeb for a while, and when I come back I find this latest masterpiece unfolding! Superb, studied, delicate, understated work as always! Kind regards, Mark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2020 Looking as superb as ever Rob. Inspirational stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post rcf Posted December 1, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2020 Hi All, A further update from Osney Wharf. The rear section is now largely complete, just a few little items to add later to bring it more to life, like the odd person and other bits and pieces, as they spring to mind. At the moment I have to decide whether to model the gateway into the wharf open or closed, decisions , decisions. Then its back to the last of the buildings, which is already in shell form. I did say in a previous post that this would be based on an existing building on Newham wharf, just down the road, but I have decided that the mock-up was a little to large. So, the building will be more freelance but will still be dual aspect, as per the original. Opinions on the gateway are always welcome, as will be the possibility of adding a yard crane to the wharf, but that's a question for later! That's it for now, regards Rob 21 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 It's looking fantastic Rob. Keep up the good work. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 03060 Posted December 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2020 The gate works for me, Rob. Enjoying watching how you build up the atmosphere. Regards, Ian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2020 Superb work Rob really full of atmosphere. My 1365 would look quite at home on there. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium rcf Posted December 2, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2020 22 minutes ago, Donw said: Superb work Rob really full of atmosphere. My 1365 would look quite at home on there. Don Hi Don, yes indeed, it would be the perfect loco for the wharf, just shunting the odd wagon around. I can see it in my head! Regards Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 (edited) Great modelling work Rob, really grabbing the local atmosphere of the era and scene. Very inspiring. Regards Edited December 2, 2020 by Barnaby 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post rcf Posted January 6, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Hi Everyone, A happy and safe New Year to all of you who have followed this saga over the years. Thank you for your continued interest and all the comments and 'likes'. They are all greatly appreciated. After a quiet period over Christmas and the school holidays I am now on my own during the day and can pick up where we left off, while the better half is out looking after the children of key workers. Although not modelling I haven't stopped thinking about the next stages. As you will have realised by now my modelling is aimed at the creation of a 3D picture, and while I am happy with the overall balance of the picture there is a big hole in the middle where the main feature is the surface of the wharf, so it is important to give this area some form of interest, rather than just having a flat surface. After a lot of trial and error I have gone with my original idea of using a skim of modelling clay to define the roadway. The photos show this in early form with a line of grass between the road and the siding. The grass at the moment comprises pieces of grass mat but will be toned down using other grass, similar to that already done elsewhere. There is still a lot of work to be done on this area but you can begin to see how it will come together, hopefully. The yard crane is a Peco one and is just placed in position to see the overall effect, it is still a kit of parts and nothing is fixed. That's where I am at, as of now, so regards to you all, Rob Edited March 31, 2023 by rcf Replace missing photos 21 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 A Happy & Safe New Year to you too Rob. Regards 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 The road and the greenery break the scene up very effectively, Rob — I’m sure they’ll be just the ticket once finished. The lichen detail on the roof tiles is an inspired touch. Adam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post rcf Posted February 5, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) It has been a month since the last update so thought it was time to show progress. There has not been so much done as I would have hoped which has not been for lack of effort but more difficulties in getting small things right. Throughout this build I have had a clear picture in my head of what I wanted to build with the exception of two areas, the roadway and the coal merchants, and ideas for these went round and round in my head leading to countless colour variations on the road and three different build solutions for the coal merchants. With the road I wanted the feel of a surface last laid 25 years ago and now crumbling around the edges and where vegetation is starting to get the upper hand. I think I have got there but I'm not sure how I got there. Similarly the coal merchants went through many stages as I couldn't decide on an open or enclosed space, coal staithes or bagged coal. I came to the conclusion that in a small yard most coal would be bagged up straight from the wagon and I intended to have an open walled enclosure. However it came to me that a light structure built on the walls might be a solution, and that's what got built and I am happy with the solution. The yard area still needs bedding in as do the other buildings at the front of the wharf but there are still some small details to add before I get that far. The yard crane is still a kit of parts and the rest of the wharf surface remains to be worked on. At the moment it has had a coat of paint as I was getting tired of seeing the cork surface. Hope you like the way things are progressing, regards Rob. Edited April 2, 2022 by rcf 22 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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