4mm Llanfair

[LarryG]

Finished. 4mm scale Finials by 'Scale Link' SLC-12 now fitted and roof slated ready for the sprayshop....

 

[LarryG]

One of those tedio0us jobs that takes all night..... Ruling a fine brown line around the windows. I've lost a couple as they are rather fragile in 4mm....

 

[LarryG]

Slow progress, but praying now complete. Next job will filing chimney stacks to fit on roof correctly then weathering...

 

[Muddysblues]

Hello Larry, all looking good again, is there a layout in the pipeline for these buildings ?

Best regards
Craig

 

[LarryG]

Hello Larry, all looking good again, is there a layout in the pipeline for these buildings ?

Thanks Craig,

I aim to build an improved 4mm 'Llanfair Road' with a proper roadway behind the station this time. Also I think I have come up with a better location than Llanfyllin, yet still connected to the Cambrian. Chimneys now glued in place plus lead flashing....

 

[LarryG]

I'm in two minds about how far to weather this building. Nortmally I apply an all-over wash of diluted Phoenix 'Dirty Black'. It helped pick pout the fine mortar courses on the 7mm scale building, but the courses are already clearly defined on the current 4mm model. I'll decide how much weathering to apply tomorrow....

 

[Dave Holt]

Very nice, Larry. I think it needs some toning down - can't imagine the barge boards staying that white for long near a steam railway.
Dave.

 

[LarryG]

Very nice, Larry. I think it needs some toning down - can't imagine the barge boards staying that white for long near a steam railway.
Dave.

Haha, the white plastic bargeboards haven't been painted yet Dave.

 

[LarryG]

Finished.... Four finials were broken during the fitting of glazing and window frames so i recommend these be fitted last of all...


The lower part of the roof forming the canopy was lowered some 5mm, as it looked better aesthetically....


Road side view showing station masters front door etc. I forgot to frost the bathroom window.....


This is the Mk.I version for comparison with hip roof ad built as a LH version.....


View of Gents lavatory....

 

[simond]

Lovey job, Larry.

 

[paulc]

Finished.... Four finials were broken during the fitting of glazing and window frames so i recommend these be fitted last of all...
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The lower part of the roof forming the canopy was lowered some 5mm, as it looked better aesthetically....
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Road side view showing station masters front door etc. I forgot to frost the bathroom window.....
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This is the Mk.I version for comparison with hip roof ad built as a LH version.....
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View of Gents lavatory....
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I think your talents as a civil engineering builder were wasted on building coaches for a living , fantastic work Larry .

 

[LarryG]

Thank you for your kind comments. I really cannot praise Laser Cut, Rail Model and Intentio too highly. Their artwork is spot on and makes construction as well as individuality a simple task. The latter is of course 'Brush Type 4' on WT.

 

[Flaxfield]

Hi Larry.

As all your buildings, the station is stunning. I can see you've mentioned several companies. Who makes this kit ?

Rob

 

[LarryG]

Hi Larry.

As all your buildings, the station is stunning. I can see you've mentioned several companies. Who makes this kit ?

Hi Rob, I was made by LASER CUT. Click here : Shop for 00 Gauge 4mm

That station building has been dropped from the website now, however, it is worth an enquiry. He cut me one.

This is the trio photographed this morning. The parts are designed to make a hip roof with the house at the RH end, as per the first building.... However, all were built back to front anyway....

 

[JasonBz]

The gable ended versions look much better than the hipped roof one.
Then again I am not a big fan of hipped roofs, especially with short ridge lines, anyway, they always look over-heavy and clumsy to my eye.

 

[LarryG]

With a bare baseboard to look at, thoughts turned to an improved 'Llanfair Road'. Why not pretend one of the standard gauge schemes was adopted for a branch from Welshpool to Llanfair (Caereinion) line back in the1870's. The inclines involved were already in use on other standard gauge lines like the 1-in-27 Werneth incline to Oldham. Much reading still to do.

 

[Dave Holt]

As others have said, Larry, the station building looks marvellous.
I very much approve of you musings on ex-LMS 2-6-4 tanks, MR and L&Y 0-6-0s. Seems to me like you're gradually moving round to resurrecting Greenfield.
Dave.

 

[LarryG]

As others have said, Larry, the station building looks marvellous.
I very much approve of you musings on ex-LMS 2-6-4 tanks, MR and L&Y 0-6-0s. Seems to me like you're gradually moving round to resurrecting Greenfield.
Dave.

I laugh because you never give up on Greenfield It was the first station that came to mind when I started layout building. How is Delph progressing?

 

[Dave Holt]

About the same rate of progress as Greenfield.

 

[Deano747]

Standard gauge Welshpool & Llanfair...

With a bare baseboard to look at, thoughts turned to an improved 'Llanfair Road'. Why not pretend one of the standard gauge schemes was adopted for a branch from Welshpool to Llanfair (Caereinion) line back in the1870's. The inclines involved were already in use on other standard gauge lines….I travelled up the 1-in-27 Werneth incline to Oldham on 5-coach trains hauled by LMS Class 4 tanks.

The layout at Llanfair C. will remain much the same as at 'Llanfair road', but with more provision for sheep cartage and agriculture. Motive power will be larger and passenger consists remain at 3-coaches. Seeing as the Shrewsbury to Welshpool section was joint LNWR and GWR, these two companies also built the Llanfair branch to something more substantial than a light railway. It was a BR(W) line from 1948, but London Midland motive power could still be seen. In reality, ex.LMS 2-6-4T's, MR 3F 0-6-0 and LYR 3F 0-6-0 Tender engines were photographed at Welshpool (Shrewsburu & Welshpool Railway by Bob Yate (Lightmoor Press) £12.00.

Take your time to decide, Larry, as I'm sure what you come up with with will be as good as your past designs.! I, like many, enjoy your adventures into the past and future ventures.

Regards, Rob.