7mm Bamfylde- Tinkering in 7mm

[GrahameH]

You could possibly try scribing the roof to represent planking then paint it a wood colour. Then cover with tissue and distress it to show some wear once that has been painted to get an aged / worn effect as though the roof covering has torn with age ? I think 7mm lends itself to these sort of details.
If not sure about it maybe have a go on some spare plasticard first.

Looking forward to progress whatever you do.

G

 

[NHY 581]

Morning Grahame.

I agree. With regards to the detailing, I'm looking to adopt a few techniques from our military modelling friends and their approach to diorama building and weathering in general.

As such and very much by way of an experiment, I am also going to build a few military bits and bobs in 1/35th to see what happens.

Nothing too grandiose, just a return to a few favourite subjects.


Rob.

 

[Gilbert]

Faded peeling black would be even better....

 

[Mick Bonwick]

..... the pleasant waft of a coal fire from a nearby cottage drifting across..........an earthy, slightly fragrant smell of wet ferns......

Looking forward to these. Should make for interesting reading.

The picture is already formed in my head, too. I wonder how our two versions will compare at the end of the day.

 

[Muddysblues]

I can see it now, not too long in the distant future ............. Rob, your Ovis aries 4mm related layouts are lovely .......... but now you have "dipped" into O gauge, I can see some layout related 4mm bahgains going up for sale on Ebah soon .... sorry, but as others have said ... you are now on the slippery slope, you can't climb back up it, once you have slid down it

Best regards
Craig.

 

[NHY 581]

Evening Craig.

Maybe..........then maybe not. I still have layouts/projects that I would like to do in 4mm so all is not lost..........and I'm really quite fond of my three 4mm Cameos all of which could have extra bits/ details added.

As for 7mm? Well, I've ordered a Minerva open today so I'm looking forward to;

a. Receiving it.

b. Weathering it.

c. Probably ordering a modified Iron Mink straight after.

d. Weathering the Iron Mink.


And I've still got a 58xx to collect.......and a Toady to build........

As for the layout then I suspect it will start with the buildings.........


Rob.

 

[gwrrob]

I'm tempted myself with one of those Minerva opens to run on Chris's Pencarrow. I'll look forward to seeing your weathered one.

 

[NHY 581]

I'm tempted myself with one of those Minerva opens to run on Chris's Pencarrow. I'll look forward to seeing your weathered one.

Morning Rob.

I shall do a step by step account regarding the weathering of said Open.


Rob.

 

[GrahameH]

I shall do a step by step account regarding the weathering of said Open.

Good morning Rob,

Now that will make good reading.

G

 

[GrahameH]

I'm tempted myself with one of those Minerva opens to run on Chris's Pencarrow.

Why not make a small diorama Rob and start your own, anyway Mr.Pencarrow has plenty of his own !

G

 

[Pencarrow]

I'm tempted myself with one of those Minerva opens to run on Chris's Pencarrow. I'll look forward to seeing your weathered one.

So some point I'd better finish the Pencarrow electrics, track and control panel then.

 

[Pencarrow]

Evening Craig.

Maybe..........then maybe not. I still have layouts/projects that I would like to do in 4mm so all is not lost..........and I'm really quite fond of my three 4mm Cameos all of which could have extra bits/ details added.

As for 7mm? Well, I've ordered a Minerva open today so I'm looking forward to;

a. Receiving it.

b. Weathering it.

c. Probably ordering a modified Iron Mink straight after.

d. Weathering the Iron Mink.


And I've still got a 58xx to collect.......and a Toady to build........

As for the layout then I suspect it will start with the buildings.........


Rob.

Don't forget the Minerva Pannier that you've been putting off buying for a few years...

 

[Pencarrow]

Why not make a small diorama Rob and start your own, anyway Mr.Pencarrow has plenty of his own !

G

For the avoidance of doubt Ihave no small dioramas. I may or may not have more than enough wagons.

 

[NHY 581]

Good morning Rob,

Now that will make good reading.

G

Morning G. I'm grateful for your confidence....

Don't forget the Minerva Pannier that you've been putting off buying for a few years...

Stop it.

I'm in enough trouble as it is.

 

[gwrrob]

Why not make a small diorama Rob and start your own, anyway Mr.Pencarrow has plenty of his own !

G

Finding room for something is the key.

 

[gwrrob]

I may or may not have more than enough wagons.

You can never have too many wagons.....

 

[NHY 581]

Finding room for something is the key.

I'm sure you can..........4ft x 2ft. ......go on....you know you want to............Inglynooky Cameo thingy.......

The actual siding at the halt that's inspired me only held three wagons in reality......that's the length of mine......so to speak....

Rob.

 

[Geoff]

Pencarrow said: ↑
Don't forget the Minerva Pannier that you've been putting off buying for a few years...

You mean he hasn't got one yet Chris!! ?

Just think of the fun you could have detailing and weathering one of these Rob.



Geoff

 

[Alan]

Agree totally Geoff!

 

[NHY 581]

You are all being extremely naughty.