class"66" Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Luv making embankment from the building foam board David... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Some great modelling, hard to tell at times which is 1:1 and which is 1:76 !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 (edited) Trouble with wheel contact's on this model, possibly due to tight radius curves, 18"-20" Thanks for the tip of, "dropping the s, in the you tube URL code", Jukebox ! http://youtu.be/73_2r-U8kuU Edited June 3, 2015 by David Todd 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 On local radio news this morning, BBC Radio Kent. It was reported that,a teenager had been arrested at Dover Priory. Charged with theft, then released on bail. On checking CCTV cameras, nothing appeared to be missing. 2200hrs. 2230hrs. test of new canopy uprights, with or without colour bands are still under way. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony566 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 The new uprights are looking good DT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) Moorings, Due to an earth tremor here,yesterday at 0258 Hrs. 10 miles from the epicenter at Sandwich, 4.5 on the Richter scale, I delayed posting. Well, i am looking again at this awkward recess of DP. After Runs as Required, had PhotoSweatShopped, some of my photographs to made up the southern aspect of DP's back scene. One of the problems was, marrying up the join in the recessed corner with the building's. So, in an attempt to hide the corner, I will attempt to build the upper floor, over the next few weeks,while the canopy is off. Sack those incompetent Geordies dossing in that white Transit down by the Network Rail prefab during the week. I suggest this jumpy out corner really needs a different approach - because it doesn't work and jars on the north and east views through/across the platforms. I agree about remaking the back of the Art Deco station master's house - but I'd mask the jumpy out with some more of your really good 'shallow' trees. The castle and the Folkestone road bit looks good but I recommend a bit of Freeb's fencing along the back of the platform (I'm on commission ) before the distant view of the castle. dhig Edited June 2, 2015 by runs as required 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 This link is to the last stage,of the Night Ferry Sleeper Coach Build a couple of weeks ago. It has progressed as of last night, Mondays session. The rivets have all been completed on the roof (only placed on top) Body shell and ends made up and fitted. Also, a Vep motor coach, from a donor coach, with brass etched sides fitted. Similar coach builds for a BIG formation. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Very impressed by all this etch building. I'd always fantasised about the romance of those night ferry vehicles ...until.... we came back from our honeymoon via Dunkerque in one and I had not a wink of sleep. I can still recall the reverberations through my head via my pillow of the chains clanking on the deck of the steel train ferry as they restrained each vehicle. But it felt good next morning asking for more toast as we slid across Sarf London to Victoria (on our BR free passes) along tracks I'd slummed it along for years in 4 SUBs. The Night Ferry was a trip I'd only choose once. The Hook Continental (pre-war LNER Coronation coaches) out of L'pool St to Parkeston Quay connecting with the Rheingoldt at the Hook usually delivered an much calmer night. dhig 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Moorings, Having now received, a lost file,from runs as required, am now considering a rework of Platform 1. These, were original photographs taken by me, reduced to size by runs as required. Certain pieces were cut out and removed,to fit the length of the model of platform 1 at DP. ] by David Todd 2012, on Flickr by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Edited June 3, 2015 by David Todd 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Very impressed by all this etch building. I'd always fantasied about the romance of those night ferry vehicles ...until.... we came back from our honeymoon via Dunkerque in one and I had not a wink of sleep. I can still recall the reverberations through my head via my pillow of the chains clanking on the deck of the steel train ferry as they restrained each vehicle. But it felt good next morning asking for more toast as we slid across Sarf London to Victoria (on our BR free passes) along tracks I'd slummed it along for years in 4 SUBs. The Night Ferry was a trip I'd only choose once. The Hook Continental (pre-war LNER Coronation coaches) out of L'pool St to Parkeston Quay connecting with the Rheingoldt at the Hook usually delivered an much calmer night. dhig Have wondered where/why, you have been missing,for quite a number of weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
runs as required Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Have wondered where/why, you have been missing,for quite a number of weeks. Fire at Fiumicino airport Rome/flight cancellations/diversions/long arguments with intense former postgrad students that were supposedly holiday...er...do you want more? dhig PS anyways - are those back of platform files the right ones? Had to retrieve off a separate storage hard disk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Afternoon Mr T.... any more updates on the new yard section ?? Hmm, Squatters have moved in, but only recently. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 photos look brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sankey Scenics Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Dave - Hope you are well. Just recently managed to see the progress of the layout - fantastic and brilliant modelling. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Luv making embankment from the building foam board David... Some great modelling, hard to tell at times which is 1:1 and which is 1:76 !! The new uprights are looking good DT. Sack those incompetent Geordies dossing in that white Transit down by the Network Rail prefab during the week. I suggest this jumpy out corner really needs a different approach - because it doesn't work and jars on the north and east views through/across the platforms. I agree about remaking the back of the Art Deco station master's house - but I'd mask the jumpy out with some more of your really good 'shallow' trees. The castle and the Folkestone road bit looks good but I recommend a bit of Freeb's fencing along the back of the platform (I'm on commission ) before the distant view of the castle. dhig photos look brilliant Hi Dave - Hope you are well. Just recently managed to see the progress of the layout - fantastic and brilliant modelling. Allan Moorings, Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Thank you for your posts, appreciate your support, am always revising, Progress is slow banding the uprights in this hot weather,tempted to bask offshore. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 The photos were taken early this morning, while the station was quiet, most passengers were being transferred by bus. A lot of detail to do for this corner. The trees are also in full leaf. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Lovely weather to be taking pictures ..... DP is getting to look more like your layout every time I see the pictures ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Yesterday's view point of DP, from a seagull. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Great pics! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Moorings, nor easterly winds brr. Having found my non conformist building methods of constructing the canopies for DP, did not work out. Here is, very slow, re construction for, I think the 4th time, you all should be bored by now. These are a test,with upright's at end's only, there is slight flexibility, at the lower ends for straightening and final positioning. That's the theory. Working at a height of 4' 10", gives me a better viewing platform. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony566 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Looking good Mr Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Possible additions to platform 1. measured up today. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Looking good Mr Todd Thank you Tony, Age, is only a number, Edited June 10, 2015 by David Todd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hand push video runs, fish eyed lens cam truck. http://youtu.be/7NF8WeNSJ-Q http://youtu.be/s5pi9VZf2Cc 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Moorings, Travelling to the "other side of the world", today, (Folkestone). So, after the test of the 2 ends,uprights, all of the other uprights were fitted, then the fitting of the open web trusses, hopefully giving a little more strength the the uprights. Here are the results, found the canopy has a slight twist to it. when it finally comes to permanently attaching it to the platform, am hoping my theory of using, balsa spacers,tween the uprights' will make them "look right" Picture 567 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Picture 575 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Picture 574 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Picture 570 by David Todd 2012, on Flickr Work will start very soon, on the uprights of platform 1 canopy. New fascias,are in hand, for both platform canopies. (I hope). 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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