Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 It's looking excellent , Good to see sister Dora earning her keep ! Cheers Rob. The good sister has been allocated to the local trip workings so you should be seeing plenty more of her. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You know it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Cheers mate. Just had a Costa Coffee, passenger sat next to me and iPad interface moment. HaHa!! Very good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The last pictures of the layout are superb!The tracks are very realistic.A great congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You know it. dora__boots__and_azul_by_hubfanlover678-d9uedc6.jpg made me spit me tea out 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice Marcus, The new lighting looks excellent! as does the layout! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 made me spit me tea out Yep, that naughty Cav's got a lot to answer for. My ipads just about recovered now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 The last pictures of the layout are superb! The tracks are very realistic. A great congratulations! Many thanks for the compliments Alain. Always appreciated mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very nice Marcus, The new lighting looks excellent! as does the layout! Graham. Cheers Graham The lightnings certainly brightened up the darker parts of the layout which I'm pleased with. I shall do the other side as soon as I get back to The Range, Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Yep, that naughty Cav's got a lot to answer for. My ipads just about recovered now. I'm more concerned that I remembered the episode where she drove a train!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Had a nice couple of evenings modelling due to a couple of nice sociable shifts for a change. Managed to knock together the carcass for the new loading shed out of foam board. The new one is more to the profile of actually building at Dove Holes Quarry whereas the old one was bashed out of a building left over from the old layout. I was never overly happy with it after the problems with the out gassing , having used the wrong glue to fasten the plastikard, so it was the only real option to go for a complete rebuild. Here's a couple of pictures of progress so far. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Might help if I'd actually attached the pictures. HaHa. Here they are...... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'm more concerned that I remembered the episode where she drove a train!! The joys of having kids. Excuse to watch all their programs. Strangely enough I've still got all of Anthony's Thomas video's 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Indeed. I love Thomas however my kids were never a fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 That Buildings looking good mate, I need to backtrack as I cant see why your replacing it. Off to do some investigating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 Operator error unfortunately Andy. Used a solvent based adhesive to apply the plastikard to the structure. It has seriously out gassed, So much so that in places its actually split the plastikard. If you look closely at the side of the shed and above the 37 you can see just how badly its warped. It was one of the first buildings I built so I'll put it down to experience. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Good Evening Everyone. Thought it was about time for a bit of a decent update as I Had slipped down to page 7! Although works been busy there has been a little bit going on behind the scenes on PDW. It's just by the time I've had some time to do some modelling there hasn't been enough time to post. Also it's amazing how long it takes to do the smallest of things when adding the finer detailing. What takes you all night to do isn't really worthy of a post on the thread. Anyway I have cracked on over this weekend. First up I was never happy with the lighting on the South sidings side of the layout as there was always too much shadow cast due to the layout being in a cutting. A trip to The Range on Saturday saw me return home with a 5 metre roll of warm light LED,s. These were mounted above the layout on a wooden strip attached to the roof rafters. The results so far are extremely pleasing. The picture below shows the positioning of the LED's image.jpeg The pictures below are before and after. As you can see all the shadow along side the cutting has disappeared with the track side now being clearly visible. Much better from a photography point of view. Before....... image.jpeg After.......... image.jpeg The new lighting has definitely opened up a few more more photographic opportunities that before weren't that great unless placing a portable lamp in a specific position to take a particular photo. A selection below image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg Anyway, on to some modelling....... As said earlier it's amazing how long it takes to do the more detailed modelling. Most of it seems to be hanging around waiting for either paint to dry or glue to dry. Several nights were spent on the hard standing outside the loading shed which I am now quite pleased with. As well as adding grass between the joins in the concrete slabs I've also added some spillages from the wagons next to and between the rails. A few pictures below of the finished result... image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.png Some more crash barrier has also been fabricated and planted between the wagon maintenance shed and the screening bunker. image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg And finally, as I was having a bit of a running session tonight, hers a few more random pictures for your enjoyment..... image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg image.jpeg Cheers Marcus Those LEDs are a revelation Marcus, it truly is "let there be light" . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 You know it. dora__boots__and_azul_by_hubfanlover678-d9uedc6.jpg Do you say " vamanos ! " to your sheds Marcus to get them moving ?! I quite fancy getting an EWS 66, love them or hate them, they have been an integral part of this Interest/hobby for almost 20 years now . Normally when I get these feelings, I punch myself in the face, have an ibuprofen and it passes..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 (edited) You know it. dora__boots__and_azul_by_hubfanlover678-d9uedc6.jpg You should model this loco to compliment it mate! Edited March 15, 2017 by RBE 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted March 15, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2017 Hi Marcus, Hi RichCompletely see what you mean. The beauty is I can now have three different options. Main lighting only, LED only or both together. From an operating point of view and also taking pictures in the yard or in the goods loop the LED's have helped no end. Thanks for the compliments on the hard standing. Started the process of building a new loading shed last night so I'll pop up some pictures later.CheersMarcus Yea thats a valid point too! Mind you its your layout, so long as your happy with it everything is good! As you say, it can give variety in lighting which is no bad thing! Might help if I'd actually attached the pictures. HaHa.Here they are......image.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpeg That building looks superb mate - really well put together. I'm taking notes! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 You should model this loco to compliment it mate! 06629_ - No 2 0-4-0F (Boots No 2) at Swanick Museum Midland Railway Centre 04.05.2002.jpg Now there's an idea. Mind you, if I did model it, I would make sure I'd put the body on the right way round. HaHa. (Note position of cylinders) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 Do you say " vamanos ! " to your sheds Marcus to get them moving ?! I quite fancy getting an EWS 66, love them or hate them, they have been an integral part of this Interest/hobby for almost 20 years now . Normally when I get these feelings, I punch myself in the face, have an ibuprofen and it passes..... There almost classic traction now. HaHa. So don't hit yourself to hard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Haha yes indeed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 There almost classic traction now. HaHa. So don't hit yourself to hard. never !!!!! That means 59s are already classic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Hi Marcus, Really nice detailing, there are some cracking views down the layout I like the shot towards the box from the back of the old station. The lighting with the LEDs is very effective in creating that nice low sun effect. I was just catching up and saw your nice Vid from the Cumbrian Coast. My 3 year old could recognise Barrow from the box as she has been taken to see them a few times when I go back home. I was actually in Barrow on the 20th but didn't get to see the trains that day but did make it up the town to visit Crafty Hobbies and get a few modelling supplies. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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