cornish trains jez Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) After being surrounded by excellent layouts over the weekend, I left DEMU Showcase suitably motivated. Just before the show closed I managed to visit C&L and get a few bits. IMG_8674.jpg This will be quite a milestone to get started on laying some track, something I have been waiting a long time for. Now to get the track plan into Templot and printed out to put down on the boards to allow work to begin on the first points. Hi Alex, Great to meet yourself and Will over the weekend and I am too now fired up (post DEMU) to crack on with some layout building. There is something very satisfying about building your own trackwork and it will certainly look great once laid. Best regards, Jeremy Edited June 6, 2018 by cornish trains jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 After being surrounded by excellent layouts over the weekend, I left DEMU Showcase suitably motivated. Just before the show closed I managed to visit C&L and get a few bits. IMG_8674.jpg This will be quite a milestone to get started on laying some track, something I have been waiting a long time for. Now to get the track plan into Templot and printed out to put down on the boards to allow work to begin on the first points. Like you said Alex - Will is going to be busy..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Like you said Alex - Will is going to be busy..... Agreed Ian, think I've found out what I'm going to be up to for the next few months! Was very nice to meet you on Sunday. Kind regards, Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) Yes - likewise - always a favourite is the the DEMU and heres to 2018 in the new venue - i'm watching the track build as ever Will. Edited June 9, 2018 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Hi Alex, Great to meet yourself and Will over the weekend and I am too now fired up (post DEMU) to crack on with some layout building. There is something very satisfying about building your own trackwork and it will certainly look great once laid. Best regards, Jeremy Hi Jeremy, it was nice to meet you too. Since DEMU like yourself I have been motivated to get on with my layout. Not sure about that, there is something satisfying about watching others build it for you!!! Like you said Alex - Will is going to be busy..... He is, I think they call it a return on your earlier investment!!! Nearly 20 years..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Before I post an update on Boxenby, I just wanted to share something else. I was away last weekend for Father's day but on my return I was greeted with this, a joint Father's day and birthday present from my two sons, thanks boys! Untitled by AP474, on Flickr I really cannot wait to see this beast moving inside the shed once Boxenby is finished. Oh and trundling around the depot! Legomanbiffo sound is incredible, might need a few more.... Cav, hope you like this! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Now that our puppy is settling in, I am going to try and get some modelling done. First job was to get the main shed moved on to new board number 2 as it was sitting on the depot floor pieces. Untitled by AP474, on Flickr This meant that I could actually get to the floor pieces to start weathering them! Untitled by AP474, on Flickr This has been a long time coming! I have finally made a start on weathering the depot floor pieces. How many times have I said that I was getting ready to start?!! Anyway, I have actually started! The first three pieces have been given a coat of dirt. My plan is to get all the floor pieces given the same dirty treatment before moving on to some weathered black/oily grey washes. Untitled by AP474, on Flickr Untitled by AP474, on Flickr I am really pleased to have started on this stage of the project, now that it is underway I am motivated to get this finished. My plan is to get the floor weathered and laid by the end of the summer. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Yes the 37 is awesome. I miss the days she used to rattle through Outon Road! Edited June 24, 2018 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 That's some Father's Day present very impressed, and it's great you've started on the floor David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi Alex, The 37 looks great mate! It's great when you start getting some paint on the scenics and your weathering is coming along very nicely. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi Alex. Nice to see a bit of progress on the depot. I have Biffs sounds in a few of my 37s it really is quite good. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Now that our puppy is settling in, I am going to try and get some modelling done. First job was to get the main shed moved on to new board number 2 as it was sitting on the depot floor pieces. Untitled by AP474, on Flickr This meant that I could actually get to the floor pieces to start weathering them! Untitled by AP474, on Flickr This has been a long time coming! I have finally made a start on weathering the depot floor pieces. How many times have I said that I was getting ready to start?!! Anyway, I have actually started! The first three pieces have been given a coat of dirt. My plan is to get all the floor pieces given the same dirty treatment before moving on to some weathered black/oily grey washes. Untitled by AP474, on Flickr Untitled by AP474, on Flickr I am really pleased to have started on this stage of the project, now that it is underway I am motivated to get this finished. My plan is to get the floor weathered and laid by the end of the summer. Well - this IS looking promising - (707 looks the buisiness) Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Yes the 37 is awesome. I miss the days she used to rattle through Outon Road! Don't worry you will soon be driving her on Boxenby!! That's some Father's Day present very impressed, and it's great you've started on the floor David Yes it is David, I was very, very pleased. I was beginning to wonder if it would ever get started! Hi Alex, The 37 looks great mate! It's great when you start getting some paint on the scenics and your weathering is coming along very nicely. Best regards, Jeremy Thanks Jeremy, it has been a long time coming! I do agree, it is nice to finally get cracking on the depot floor. It will hopefully make a big difference once the floor pieces have been weathered and in position. Hi Alex. Nice to see a bit of progress on the depot. I have Biffs sounds in a few of my 37s it really is quite good. Cheers Peter. Hi Peter, it is, I am motivated now to get progress made over the summer. Biff's sound chips are superb. The only problem with them is that you want more of them!!! Well - this IS looking promising - (707 looks the buisiness) Ian I do hope so Ian!! It certainly does, an absolute beast! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Well, I am on a roll.... Three more pieces done! Untitled by AP474, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Looks an excellent wash Alex. Maybe a gloss - matt mix for brush droplets in random areas - will look good with Oil stained barrels clustered around general industrial paraphenalia. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Mind you looking again the more subtle the better - in any case once the "lid" is on the staining won't be seen from above. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Mind you looking again the more subtle the better - in any case once the "lid" is on the staining won't be seen from above. Ian Hi Ian, I think that I have posted this before but this is the sort of look I am trying to achieve, or similar. Toton Depot. by Valiantoz, on Flickr Toton Depot. by Valiantoz, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 That 58 looks awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Yes it does, I always liked the later built ones that had the orange cant rail stripe. I plan to model that one, or rather for you to model that one!! Need quite a few 58s I think, especially in Original Railfreight. Perhaps one day I will model all 50....no, that would just be silly and ridiculous.... Might have to have this one with the wrong door fitted! 58013 by GBTransportPhotos, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 37707 back in the day. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Beast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 37707 back in the day. Nice photo Peter, Hatfield and Stainforth? Can you remember when the photo was taken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 My OCD has started kicking in again, I went to weather a few more floor pieces but wasn't happy with the surface or finish on some. So more spraying..... Untitled by AP474, on Flickr Now I am happy! I am going to leave them to harden and then carry on tomorrow evening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Nice photo Peter, Hatfield and Stainforth? Can you remember when the photo was taken? Thanks Mate correct on the location. The date was 9.6.92. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 That was a good period then, cannot believe it was 26 years ago..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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