David Todd Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) Question's answer's, real pictures of Dover Priory,most welcome. Welcome to my first ever,attempt at building a model railway,in my internal garage. I had no knowledge or skill and started 18 months ago,track laying, a couple of years after 2/3's of the b/boards,were made. I start the thread off by giving you a link to, Kent Rail, a Website,by David Glasspool, giving you a background to Dover Priory. Edited December 26, 2019 by David Todd Title edit to resolve conflict in other software module Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) 1. A track plan(in n-gauge)of Dover Priory,pre-1932,drawn up for a Club member. 2. A picture,from the northern side,of the Western Heights,I took a year or so ago. Click it for a larger pic. A resume' of the build of Dover Priory in the space I had/have in pictures................ Starting as a newbie, to model building,I when to through various stages,of thought and practice. 3. Click on all pics,for a larger image........... 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. After,months of trying to get a fair representation,of the station and the area, I became disillusioned, with proprietary items, available,for sale from a variety of manufactures. So the only way forward ,was to kit bash, scratchbuild. Please be aware,of my limited skill,in the subsequent pics...........the more you do,the better you should get at it..........allegedly.......... Auto SlideShow of DP.platform 1. My first ever scratch-build.......probably,not as you would do it........... The cutting,just south,of DP, section shut down,for tree felling,one week-end,couple of year's back,now. Very difficult to get a shot of this area. 13. Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) 1. P1030192(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 2. P1030187(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 3. P1030185(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 4. P1030183(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5. P1030173(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 6. P1030171(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 7. P1030150(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 8. P1030144(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 9. P1030137(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 10. P1030213(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 11. P1030558(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Moorings........... . 1. 2. This maybe a large Billboard...........on DP. platforms ?.........My previous house. 3. Needed a backscene,nothing on the market. So,using a compact camera, I photographed,the real background. 4. 5. My photographs were scaled and PhotoSweatshopped by LF&Tiresome a good friend on another forum. They were the sent to Printer John @ IDBackscenes.........http://www.art-printers.com/index.html After 3 proofs, we got It right............time and monies, well spent. Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Transfer of the build of Folkestone Road over Bridge to this thread.................... A last fit in place,before the over length ends are cut to fit tonight. All the upper sidewalls have been cut a placed.real stone placed as capping. The concrete has to be detailed and weathered above the track,on Dp. Side. Then,the under arches fitted. 1. P1060559(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 2. P1060555(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 3. P1060552(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 4. P1060557(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 5. P1060558(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 P1060263(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Sandwiches, anyone............ How my platforms on DP. were made. 3,x 3/32. slivers of balsa wood and extruded foam,Peco edges......... 1. 2. Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) The first of 5.mock up's of Dover Priory............... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) 1. 2. 3. Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. The DP.layout in the pics. above, has all changed, since they were taken........I learnt......alot from, the mock ups............ Edited September 4, 2013 by David Todd 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 P1030442(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1030367(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Moorings............ This fencing, is going up, along platform 1,the extension,north,I took this about a month ago......... P1060244(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1050041(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Am presuming,..along with keeping people in, the panels arenot being removed,for they may contain asbestos ......how to make a place ugly......eh ! P1050042(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1040955(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Deja Vu... but a good Deja View! Nice to see all those images of your handiwork again, d.t. esp. "...the vicar on the platform..." ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 esp. "...the vicar on the platform..." ;-) That is......LF&Tiresome.........The B.R. Achitect/Inspector..........late running, sole pax................ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 That is......LF&Tiresome.........The B.R. Achitect/Inspector..........late running, sole pax................ ..or a lost Eric Treacy????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Who...??? https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Eric+Treacy&newwindow=1&rlz=1C1CHFX_enGB530GB530&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=NYYlUsPeA4iohAes-YDwBA&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Who...??? https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Eric+Treacy&newwindow=1&rlz=1C1CHFX_enGB530GB530&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=NYYlUsPeA4iohAes-YDwBA&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=643 Esteemed railway photograper, and late Bishop of Wakefield; he died on Appleby station in 1978 when taking a photo of a steam special on the Settle and Carlisle line. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Treacy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Indeed - he didn't seem get down your way much, did he? (hence the "lost") Edited September 3, 2013 by jukebox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 (hence the "lost") Lost....this is too close for comfort................... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FDVmc09ngOA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 J'ai le regret de vous informer que, Bonnie Tyler nonobstant, Dover est proche de la France que Londres, Monsieur Treacy ... (and with that silliness, I shall end my contribution to the topic drift before I get Modded) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 dt another great start, with such a specific background scene, and the fine detailed modelling of the greenery (yet to be published here) as well as the buildings (photoshopping from LF&T helping capture the moment) and it's present day features you have a wonderful snapshot captured in time, which in twenty years or so will be a fantastic record of the past. Capturing it here in RMweb will mean that it should stand the testament of time. Plus if the history buffs continue to add the level of details they are starting to post to your other threads, it will also have the human memories associated with it. In time your work, you own memories, and other peoples will leave it rich in detail. Plus you have the added advantage of living near the site of your three projects, and taking regular walks and snapshots allowing you to fine tune. Considering how long you have been at this, the level of work is wonderful. With such a specific and intricate look at this and with the memories from people who worked around Dover, perhaps you should consider using this information in time to do a book, opening this to a wider audience. Even antecdotes about your local association and your work on the ferries and before will leave a wonderful insight for future generations. Anyway a good start to the modelling threads, shall follow with interest. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 J'ai le regret de vous informer que, Bonnie Tyler nonobstant, Dover est proche de la France que Londres, Monsieur Treacy ... (and with that silliness, I shall end my contribution to the topic drift before I get Modded) 'Monsieur l'eveque, s'il vous plait' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 1. 2. 3. Old mock up. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Last night, the DP,"cutting side" of Folkestone Road over bridge......Lofty sr..was teaching me how to paint,.......by numbers' P1060574(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060575(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060582(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060583(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060584(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060585(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr P1060587(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr This is Loftys' work.I just passed water, brushes and paint's ..........oh !.and made tea........... . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Work....... .......started, on cutting DP.platform 2/3,canopy curvature....................8. Top,of plaform. P1060600(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Bottom of platform. P1060599(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Bottom of platform. P1060599(1) by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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