4mm Llanfair

[LarryG]

That's a nice coach Larry apart from the big numpty coupling on the end , it just ruins everything and it's one of the reasons i couldn't go back to OO from O .

I fully agree Paul, but these 'numpty' couplings work and are easily uncoupled with a magnetic torch-pen as used by 0 gauge modellers. I too would be in the larger scale if something reasonable would fit in the garden shed. It is something that often occupies my mind.

 

[chigley]

It wont be long Larry, back to the dark side

 

[Muddysblues]

I fully agree Paul, but these 'numpty' couplings work and are easily uncoupled with a magnetic torch-pen as used by 0 gauge modellers. I too would be in the larger scale if something reasonable would fit in the garden shed. It is something that often occupies my mind.

Seasons greetings Larry, it sounds like the O gauge itch is still irritating "a little" , I must call by for a "paned"next time i am on the A55.

All the best
Craig

 

[LarryG]

It wont be long Larry, back to the dark side

I've kept some 7mm items just in case....

Seasons greetings Larry, I must call by for a "paned"next time i am on the A55.

All the best
Craig

Anytime Craig. Seasons Greeting. For non-Welsh speakers, a paned (pronounced pan-nad) is a cuppa.

 

[Dave Holt]

That platform ramp looks better, Larry.
The new BR Standard Class 2s look to be very nice models indeed, especially after weathering. Of they do the tank version, I will be sorely tempted.
Dave.

 

[LarryG]

The new BR Standard Class 2s look to be very nice models indeed, especially after weathering. If they do the tank version, I will be sorely tempted.

Hey presto Dave.....

 

[LarryG]

A GWR Chudleigh Goods Shed from Rail Model is on the go from today while I experiment with ideas on the layout.....

Illustrated instructions show the ends go between the sides, however, this turned out to be not the case. Too late for me of course....

This is the basic structure. I've built it back to front, as I intend building a loading platform on the rail side (this side).The roof is glued down to stop it bowing once the roofing slates are on.....


The prototype good shed still in GWR light and dark stone in BR days

 

[LarryG]

Adding laser cut card strips to represent the tongue & groove boards. They're glued on with neat PVA, which shrinks on drying to leave a clean finish. I wait for each side the dry out before trimming back any overhang and so it is a very slow process...

 

[LarryG]

This little shed is not exactly a quickie! The road side with gutter fitted. Undecided on how to complete the base of the building and so drainpipes will have to wait. I wonder why the planks can't be laser cut onto the wall surface....?


Track side elevation with door and runner temporarily in position. They will be painted separately....

 

[LarryG]

Two options were considered for the base, and in the end I built a simple brick base with a shallow platform on the rail side. Doors will be glued on after painting is completed...

The bricks are from a sheet of laser cut from Intentio. Mortar courses are very fine and on previous occasions, they lent themselves well to taking grey mortar without it looking garish.....

 

[LarryG]

Painted in BR Western Region colours and weathered. Photos taken this morning in what passes for daylight hereabouts....


Bricks pretty well followed PhilH's procedure and were sprayed with Halfords Matt Lacquer before adding the mortar courses...


These photo reveal I have had no permanent layout as such for some months. Almost all of my handbuilt brass coaches have been disposed of and the layout scaled down to a small termini with a basic non-corridor service....


Shunting will be done on the running line same as at Delph and other termini, so there is no need for headshunt tracks. I haven't decided which of the small sheds to use yet...

 

[LarryG]

I was inspired by a photo of Bodmin seen this morning on Pencarrow's thread; namely a small shed in the yard on the left...


My shed was promptly given a wash of Precision Paints P990 Weathered Wood while leaving the door and window frames untouched...


The base of the chimney was also rusted.....

 

[Pencarrow]

Painted in BR Western Region colours and weathered. Photos taken this morning in what passes for daylight hereabouts....
View attachment 206273View attachment 206274

Bricks pretty well followed PhilH's procedure and were sprayed with Halfords Matt Lacquer before adding the mortar courses...
View attachment 206275

These photo reveal I have had no permanent layout as such for some months. Almost all of my handbuilt brass coaches have been disposed of and the layout scaled down to a small termini with a basic non-corridor service....
View attachment 206276

Shunting will be done on the running line same as at Delph and other termini, so there is no need for headshunt tracks. I haven't decided which of the small sheds to use yet...
View attachment 206277

I quite like both small sheds being in place, a bit like egg AND pineapple with gammon and chips...

 

[LarryG]

Larry, it sounds like the O gauge itch is still irritating "a little" ,

Hi Muddy, It has occupied my mind since 2018. 0 gauge looks so realistic and I also prefer 7mm laser cut buildings. Having to reach beyond the confines of my shed to build a return loop in the garden is a bummer. And carriages...........Well, I just don't enjoy building other peoples kits.

 

[LarryG]

Not far off completing the construction of a goods shed ~ again. Probably my 7th or 8th just to keep my hand in at the workbench. All were built differently, this one has the bargeboards fitted for a change. The inner platform clips out so it can be detailed...

 

[LarryG]

What's up Doc? I removed the roof from the office, lowered the angle of the wall tops and then extended the side walls and roof. This was done because I wished to fit two large shed doors which would have covered the side window in the open position. It's all good fun....

 

[LarryG]

Now that I have recovered from a minor bout of 7mm-itis, an identical 4mm version is on the go with extended office and lower pitched roof. The larger shed won't be painted now, so if anyone is looking for a 7mm goods shed, there's one here. At least the laborious task of gluing on roof slates is done and it will also have shed doors by the time it is advertised for sale on here....

 

[LarryG]

Making the little things, like the 4mm goods shed doors. WillsSSMP220 Tongue & Groove plastic mouldings plus various thicknesses of styrene sheet...

 

[LarryG]

Latest incarnation of the LaserCut goods in 4mm. Awaiting weathering....


The whole building was sprayed with Halfords Matt Lacquer, but becasue the darker bricks dried glossy, I had to pick everyone out with Humbrol Matt enamel. The sliding door runner in particular needs weathering...

 

[michael mott]

A corner lot, looks nice, as does the weather, it was -27c when I got up this morning, and it is still white outside. Thankfully the garage and workshop are heated.
Michael