Marcus 37 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 An update at last. Just been far to warm to spend any prolonged periods up in the loft. Anyway since the storms on Saturday it's been far cooler so I've been cracking on in earnest on the corner next to the quarry. As they will be largely unseen, due to the overgrowth in front of them, I've used the stone walls I've made already rather than waste them. Also I've added to the abbortoir with another carcass. It's a representation of the Peak Dale products building which is next to the line at Peak Forest. Again it's a compromise due to space and curvature but hopefully it gives a feel of the area surrounding the line. Here's a few pictures of the progress of the last few days. First off the surrounding area was built up further with more PIR plus some rocky outcrops added into the hill sides. After adding filer to the PIR to smooth it out I've started added some greenery. This has been a mixture of flocks and hanging basket liner. I'm planning on getting the FMR static grass applicator to further add some depth to the undergrowth having watched Andy Ps video. Once the glues dried later I shall make a start at the front on the hanging basket liner. Cheers for now Marcus 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Hi Marcus, its looking very good mate, I went past there last Friday on my way up to George T's but it was raining and so I didn't stop. Your Layout really has a feel for the place though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Cheers Andy Here's a few more from tonight with the scenic section back in place and a bit more work done to the basket liner at the front. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looking good Marcus, really has the feel of the forest, very nice, l really miss my loft with everything up there out of the way, don't miss the heat tho. hahaha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looking really good, Marcus. The HBL looks a very effective base. Happy modelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sml1983 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 just to add a touch more realism and set the location better...you may need to change the sides of the road the people are driving on or does it change 'up north'. They're mighty strange up there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted August 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 26, 2015 Absolutely brilliant Marcus, it's really capturing the look of the real thing. The scenery is great, can't wait for some static-grassage Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks for all the nice comments Guy's.We're getting there slowly but surely. As for the side of the road the people are driving on, well what was I thinking of there!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 just to add a touch more realism and set the location better...you may need to change the sides of the road the people are driving on or does it change 'up north'. They're mighty strange up there Last time I was over there, it seemed the locals based their driving on "I like how I drive, and I drive how I like"! The rocky outcrops, walls and greenery look spot-on to me, very White Peak. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks East Divide. Its always meeting one of those tiipper lorries from the various quarries down a country lane that worries me. They not usually hanging around either. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I do like the loading shed, as has already been said, it really does capture the area and you know where it is supposed to be! Always nice to see stone trains, especially with a 60 on the front! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Thanks for the compliments Grimley. Once the layouts a bit further forward the 60 fleet might increase a bit. A 3TG Construction liveried example will certainly be on the shopping list. At the moment I'm trying to channel available funds into the layout although I succumbed to a rake of PGA hoppers and 37242 in Mainline Blue in the last couple of weeks. Must resist!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Layout is taking shape nicely Marcus ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looking good. Great progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Looking great marcus David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks chaps for the compliments. Another progressive day was had today with more work done on the corner as well as priming the brickwork on the gable with PVA ready for a coat of white paint. Jobs today included: Adding white lines to the road Placing some Hornby Road signs Carving some PIR for the embankment next to the line side. Adding a line side access point from the road as per the one at Peak Forest Here's a few pictures of today's additions..... Cheers for now Marcus 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Great stuff Marcus, that second photo looks like the view from my bedroom window (when I lived in Dronfield) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Thanks Brit farmer. How did you end up in Ontario from living in Dronfield then if you don't mind me asking? Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It does indeed look a bit like Dronfield Mr Farmer. I didn't realise that you originated from so near to my manor! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Also Marcus where did you get a 4mm scale evo 5 from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's a beast ain't it. Came in a Cararama set. Had it a while as it used to be on the old layout. Got it from MSIM which sadly has now ceased trading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Still available on that well known auction site. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/cararama-mitsubishi-lancer-evo-vi-1-43-/131588617812?hash=item1ea34af654 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Super job Marcus, really love the buildings you have made, very realistic buddy keep the pictures coming... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Really enjoying watching this progress, Marcus. Coming together nicely now. Happy modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony 37411 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) I'm sorry to report that Peak Dale Wood part 5 will be delayed due to bad video quality which will have to be re-filmed . In the mean time there is always this ... Edited August 29, 2015 by Anthony 37411 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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