iL Dottore Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 New Pics of progress on the "refurbished boozer" (a.k.a The Old Blue Last, a.k.a. Mr Brunel's Hat) can be found here:http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/74916-the-refurbished-boozer-mr-brunels-hat/page-2 iD . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) The "refurbished boozer" I have been scratchbuilding is on a triangular plot, some of which being the back of the pub (the yard) and part of which being, until now, empty. Using a few offcuts of scrap embossed plasticard and other scrap plastic, I cobbled together a small 3/4 relief terraced cottage to fit the triangular space behind the pubs's yard in about three hours over Christmas *in between other tasks on the Brunel Pub (a.k.a The Old Blue Last, a.k.a. The Refurbished Boozer) Here it is awaiting the chimney pots/chimney top and a coat of paint, which will then be followed by the addition of windows and doors, internal strengtheners/partitions and the back. I am toying with idea of of an interior, but as it's going to be barely visible from the front of the layout, I probably won[t bother (the most I may do is have a window with closed curtains behind which is a dim bulb). Anyway, here are the snapshots: EDIT: Note that the left hand side of the building is deliberately truncated as that is where it will meet the backscene (thanks to Allan for spotting that I needed to clarify a bit here) Any thoughts, comments? iD Edited December 27, 2013 by iL Dottore 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I would say iD that the lower left hand window is too close to the gable end wall but, and like everything else, I expect there's a prototype for it somewhere ! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I would say iD that the lower left hand window is too close to the gable end wall but, and like everything else, I expect there's a prototype for it somewhere ! Cheers. Allan. Well spotted, Sir. It is actually deliberate as that is where the building abuts the backscene (hence the 3/4 building). I hope that my painting skills can merge the building with the backscene iD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBambrick Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Some really good work on this thread, OK then I'll join in with the lesser mortals. A few old pictures, and a couple of newer ones that will hopefully come out at the intended size. 7mm scale Metropolitan station (like Waddesdon Manor) Bridge parapet, footbridge & station, (all in plastikard) Platform edging & gents loo end of station, (the surface is flooring screed) Bucks Hill cottage, Slaters embossed stone sheet, with superglued paper "slates" In situ on the layout alongside forge & clutter (plastikard again, with a mixture of scratchbuilt & whitemetal accessories) Temple Meads... What a subject for a layout this would make, If I had time, I would start work tomorrow! This is just a diorama mockup, still loads to do. The arrival platform is easier to make, so that will have to do for this one. Happy new year to all. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 OK then I'll join in with the lesser mortals. You, sir, are not in any way a "lesser mortal" That is just gobsmackingley good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alderson.eric.j Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Oh ! My ! God ! I think I'm dead and gone to Heaven when I see this kind of modelling ! That's really some outstanding work ! (really, when I saw the first picture, I really thought at first that it was a real archive photograph and not a picture of a scale model !) Now, all I need is to go back to my workshop and work even harder... and even then I don't think I'll be able to achieve this kind of realism ! Thanks for sharing those pictures with us, and a Happy New Year to everybody, Eric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmanjack Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 G'day PJBambrick, This is up there with the likes of Downes and Robinson ! Fantastic work. Cheers, Gary. ps. Happy New Year to all from Down Under ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBambrick Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Hi all Thanks for all the comments & likes, I feel right at home here. Keep having to drag myself away & get on with my work! So what's next then, or rather who's next ......St Pancras in 2mm anyone? Cheers.... Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted December 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) So what's next then, or rather who's next ......St Pancras in 2mm anyone? Cheers.... Paul Not St Pancras in 2mm, but close - a Midland terminus with an overall roof in 2mm. Lots more pictures on my Bath Queensquare thread. Jerry Edited December 31, 2013 by queensquare 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Apart from some of the most superb modelling that I've ever seen what amazes me even more is some of the authors attitudes where, and in as many words, express themselves as 'lesser mortals' ! Well. if that's what a lesser mortal can produce, I can't even start to immagine what a full blown, all grown up mortal can do - and as for THOSE canopies - well ther are, andwith out any doubt whatsoever, the BEST that I've ever seen, or ever likely to. Stunning, awesome, magnificent, all expressions that don't even start to give either the credit it deserves - so I'll try Cosmic ! So this genuine lesser mortal is now going to crawl back into his workshop and do a little work on his humble diorama... Cheers. Allan. Edited December 31, 2013 by allan downes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1962 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I've posted these joint efforts elsewhere but this forum is more relavant. Buildings are my thing and much prefer an urban layout to a "countryside" view (as nice as some of them are!). Here are 2 of my efforts, albeit not finished. But the cinema is huge so no wonder really. A bit late but..... reminds me of The Odeon at Scarborough, not identical but has the same look/feel. Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBambrick Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Jerry Apologies for late reply, Queen Square is going to be superb. Will it eventually feature a whole panorama of Bath as far as the horizon, or do you plan to represent the surrounding buildings in a single layer? Thanks for the images, very enjoyable study. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) Hi Jerry, Bath...... looking great and in 2mm scale :-) Here is Millhouses in 4mm scale, accessed from road overbridge level as is obvious from the photos, the block stonework was scribed plastic. Edited January 3, 2014 by Gravy Train 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravy Train Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 more photos 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted January 3, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Jerry Apologies for late reply, Queen Square is going to be superb. Will it eventually feature a whole panorama of Bath as far as the horizon, or do you plan to represent the surrounding buildings in a single layer? Thanks for the images, very enjoyable study. Paul Many thanks Paul. Space dictates that most of the rest of Bath will have to be represented on the backscene. This will be a combination of low relief, cut out flats and painted which hopefully will give it some depth. On the next board the skyline immediately behind the engine sheds is dominated by the Stothert and Pitt works which will form a very effective bacdrop. Bath Junction has the gasworks which will be a bit more problematic. I am fortunate that John Birkett-Smith is a good friend of mine and he has taught me a huge amount which I have incorporated into the backscenes I did for Highbury and Tucking Mill. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggesford box Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Fantastic model making and far better than I could ever hope to manage. Feel a bit 'picky' saying this in context of such superlative modelmaking but... would the stationmaster be much pleased with his staff leaving those wickerwork baskets so close to the platform edge in the first photo? I am sure you will now deluge me with photos showing exactly this on the prototype! Some really good work on this thread, OK then I'll join in with the lesser mortals. A few old pictures, and a couple of newer ones that will hopefully come out at the intended size. whitchurch24.jpg 7mm scale Metropolitan station (like Waddesdon Manor) Whitchurch Road Bridge.jpg Bridge parapet, footbridge & station, (all in plastikard) Brill Train.jpg Platform edging & gents loo end of station, (the surface is flooring screed) Forge Cottage.jpg Bucks Hill cottage, Slaters embossed stone sheet, with superglued paper "slates" BucksHillModelRailwaySceneDetail17.jpg In situ on the layout alongside forge & clutter (plastikard again, with a mixture of scratchbuilt & whitemetal accessories) temple5.jpg Temple Meads... What a subject for a layout this would make, If I had time, I would start work tomorrow! Temple meads mockup.jpg This is just a diorama mockup, still loads to do. 3D Temple Meads 2.jpg The arrival platform is easier to make, so that will have to do for this one. Happy new year to all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted January 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2014 St Agnes Station building - 4mm 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The old train wash control building near Bromley North in 4mm, before painting Cheers Tim 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) temple5.jpg Temple Meads... What a subject for a layout this would make, If I had time, I would start work tomorrow! Temple meads mockup.jpg This is just a diorama mockup, still loads to do. 3D Temple Meads 2.jpg The arrival platform is easier to make, so that will have to do for this one. Hi Paul Bristol Temple Meads looks really good, any chance of some more photos, and would you like to exhibit it at Railex this year? David Edited January 6, 2014 by David Bigcheeseplant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBambrick Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bigcheeseplant, A happy new year to you sir! Thanks for everything here, the reference volume, the kind comments & a Railex invitation, Brilliant stuff. I will send a new set of photos to you, hopefully next week or so. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The old train wash control building near Bromley North in 4mm, before painting Cheers Tim Bromley North Shunters Bothy Test build TJH01 28th December 2013 Copyright Tim Horn.jpg Bromley North Shunters Bothy Test build TJH02 28th December 2013 Copyright Tim Horn.jpg Bromley North Shunters Bothy Test build TJH03 28th December 2013 Copyright Tim Horn.jpg Very nice. Laser cut, I presume? Did you do the laser cutting or was it outsourced? Whomever did the cutting, would you be adverse to posting some of the drawings you did for this building? It would be useful to see an example of how a drawing for a laser cut building is done. iD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrg710 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Really superb work there PJBambrick! How did you model the roof supports and the columns? If they are resin cast, how did you make the mould so symmetric and accurate? That's either a very steady and gifted hand or wizardry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Horn Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Very nice. Laser cut, I presume? Did you do the laser cutting or was it outsourced? Whomever did the cutting, would you be adverse to posting some of the drawings you did for this building? It would be useful to see an example of how a drawing for a laser cut building is done. iD Hi iD, Thank you, I've done everything from the drawing to the laser cutting. One of the drawings for part of the wall section is below. Cheers Tim 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJBambrick Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks nrg710 The hammerbeam style roof & arches were created directly from Brunel's drawings using computer wizardry by a colleague of mine, the files were then sent to a 3D printer. The rest of the surrounding structure was then built in styrene & planed timber. The chap who did the files couldn't resist making an animation so I have attached it to show how it fits together, (hope this works) Richard Chetland's picture shows the components projected from the elevation drawings. The really cool thing is they can now be easily reproduced at any scale. Cheers......Paul 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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