RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Gilbert said: Don't worry - perfectably acceptable behaviour... Most kind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hiya Rob, Likewise, I haven't been over here in a while so I thought I'd come and see what's happening in the world of all things wool related! Indeed, it easy to get distracted. And just to prove that I'm not completely anti steam, one project I want to do is a small Welsh colliery based shunting plank. Maybe it'll be my first flirtation with Swedish furniture! Wayne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Wayne 37901 said: Hiya Rob, Likewise, I haven't been over here in a while so I thought I'd come and see what's happening in the world of all things wool related! Indeed, it easy to get distracted. And just to prove that I'm not completely anti steam, one project I want to do is a small Welsh colliery based shunting plank. Maybe it'll be my first flirtation with Swedish furniture! Wayne You know it makes sense. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Do I go for pre-1937 L&NER Brown and buff or post 1937 (ish) Green and cream (approx)........? In relation to the above whilst one should avoid referring to another model, I find myself referring to MRJ. Issue 246 and the excellent Tollesbury Quay by Martin Stringer. Lovely colour images by Karl Crowther. Buildings in brown and cream. Issue 262 and Orford by Paul Clarke. Again lovely colour images of the buildings in green and cream. Decisions, decisions....... Rob. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Don't want to get distracted. ???????????????? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 1, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 Just now, Mick Bonwick said: ???????????????? I know, I know.................. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Do I go for pre-1937 L&NER Brown and buff or post 1937 (ish) Green and cream (approx)........? The post 1937 green and cream I think. Its more characteristic of the area. Alex Edited February 2, 2021 by wiggoforgold 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'll put these snaps here... For reference purposes Rob.. I do believe Alex may have one of these? 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted February 1, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2021 It's all gone a bit Wagon und Maschinenbau... 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Speaking of snaps... This is where my friends and I spent many school lunchtimes 30 years ago. Weekends were spent a little nearer home. So I can't actually influence you either way, just put the pictures up here for illustration purposes and because they look good... 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 6 hours ago, 46444 said: I do believe Alex may have one of these? Mine's got a yellow bit on the ends. The plain green one looks rather splendid. Alex 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2021 9 hours ago, NHY 581 said: In relation to the above whilst one should avoid referring to another model, I find myself referring to MRJ. Issue 246 and the excellent Tollesbury Quay by Martin Stringer. Lovely colour images by Karl Crowther. Buildings in brown and cream. Issue 262 and Orford by Paul Clarke. Again lovely colour images of the buildings in green and cream. Decisions, decisions....... Rob. Green has a more characteristic feel to it for me...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted February 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2021 Brown and cream GER colours were similar to the early LNER colours so unless you've opted for repainted (post 1937) buildings might be more appropriate. https://www.stationcolours.info/london-north-eastern-railway/ You may be looking to give this layout a different feel but tired, grubby paintwork might play to your weathering strengths. How about a cameo with a painter(s) half way through repainting a scruffy brown building with bright green? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) teaky (8:53ish 2nd Feb 2021) “How about a cameo with a painter(s) half way through repainting a scruffy brown building with bright green? “ Surely a case of best of both worlds there? Edited February 2, 2021 by Tortuga Original post somehow lost the relevant quote 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted February 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 Morning all. With potentially two ex-GER Cameo layouts set to emerge this year, I think the following would make sense. Outwool- Early 1950s W&U inspired goods only terminus. Unlikely to have visited by the painters therefore pre-1937 brown seems to fit. Actually, as it stands, it appears that I have three doors to paint ! ( Though there might be a grounded something or other as well) Lambton Muffler-1950s to early 1960s ex-GER terminus. Faded green and cream with L&NER signage ( red headers). Its looking like all the buildings are to be timber so this could look quite nice. Again there is the possibility of a grounded something or other. Rob. 18 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted February 2, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2021 With apologies to accompany it, here is an indifferent image of the smaller of the two brick buildings. Now this is very much a work in progress, works being currently suspended due to stores running out of matt varnish. The brown door and guttering is still as per factory finish and will be painted to suit. The roof and brickwork have been tinkered with. So a bit garish at present as no weathering powders applied to tone things down and blend accordingly. That said, one hopes you get the gist. Rob . 22 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) I do like that, I'm certain once you've waved the "magic powders" over it then you will have another little masterpiece to plant on the new layout. Proper Job ! G p.s. re the matt varnish.... I know you've asked a question elsewhere and I would give the Halfords rattle can one a try, lots more bang for your buck pound and the nozzle is very good too. I've used it successfully when misted over my Vallejo acrylics. If you can safely get some from your local shop then all the better and saves on the extra postage / carrier charges. Edited February 2, 2021 by bgman ref matt varnish 2 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Likewise, I am sure that once you have spent a little time on it, it will fool anyone into thinking that you scratch built it. I like the choice of design too, only the Victorians would have put a roof like that onto a shed! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, bgman said: I do like that, I'm certain once you've waved the "magic powders" over it then you will have another little masterpiece to plant on the new layout. Proper Job ! G p.s. re the matt varnish.... I know you've asked a question elsewhere and I would give the Halfords rattle can one a try, lots more bang for your buck pound and the nozzle is very good too. I've used it successfully when misted over my Vallejo acrylics. If you can safely get some from your local shop then all the better and saves on the extra postage / carrier charges. Thanks Grahame. I intend to pop to my local branch later today and pick up a can. It has to be worth a try. 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: Likewise, I am sure that once you have spent a little time on it, it will fool anyone into thinking that you scratch built it. I like the choice of design too, only the Victorians would have put a roof like that onto a shed! Morning Rob. Thank you. It is a bit quirky. The roof profile is a characteristic of the W&U but the huts are normally bigger, approx double the size. In addition, they had a simple stove pipe chimney as opposed to a proper brick job. That said, I'm hoping to capture the look and feel of the line working within the confines of ready to run locos and stock along with ready to plant buildings so the need to compromise is inevitable. In that respect, I think this will fit the bill. Rob. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 Certainly agree about Halfords - shake well.. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 Just now, Gilbert said: Certainly agree about Halfords - shake well.. Me or the tin ? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Me or the tin ? Both work for me... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 3, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 Cool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted February 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 3, 2021 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Cool. Not if you shake well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Me or the tin ? Both ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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