Jordan
Mid-Western Thunderer
Agree with that - gotta love that over-grown track!!
Tim Hale
Western Thunderer
Yesterday evening the roof was painted with artist's burnt sienna, when dry it was much too 'bold' and needed letting down.
This is just after a wash of DecorArt Amish Grey that is well-diluted but still wet, it will change colour when fully dry.
Still lots to do, weathering for the clapboard.
Tim
This is just after a wash of DecorArt Amish Grey that is well-diluted but still wet, it will change colour when fully dry.
Still lots to do, weathering for the clapboard.
Tim
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2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
This is looking splendid, Tim, the wall colour is nicely understated but the wiggly tin roof is superb! Many thanks for sharing.Yesterday evening the roof was painted with artist's burnt sienna, when dry it was much too 'bold' and needed letting down.
This is just after a wash of DecorArt Amish Grey that is well-diluted but still wet, it will change colour when fully dry.
Still lots to do, a chair for the stoop and weathering for the clapboard.
Tim
Kind regards,
Mark
steve1
Western Thunderer
Tim,Just to prove me wrong (again) these popped up on a certain website, my best guess is that they are resin repros of the original American metal castings. The third image are Unit Models metal castings, very nice and UK based. I have absolutely no idea what the first ‘blob’ is supposed to represent but all small boatyards seem to have something similar.
Tim
I have some whitemetal castings of engine parts sitting about doing nowt. Technically they are HO but they look ok.
PM me if you want them.
steve
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
Agreed! Its a lovely little building.
I was in my LMS last week and happened to see one of the PECO kits which, incredibly, found its way into my purchases.....
Cheers,
Mark
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
Strange how different things look in different lighting conditions, but the workshop looks great, and the wonky workbench is a nice addition. I love the RNLI posters, too!
Mark
Mark
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
Not seen this being used before, I'll be interested to know how it works.
All the best,
Mark
Tim Hale
Western Thunderer
Sunday morning in the shed,
Selecting figures has been a bit pragmatic, not sure what constitutes a ‘typical’ Col. Stephens employee, presumably the gentleman in charge of the tiny station at the end of line however insignificant would wear some type of uniform, possibly rather outdated. He is also the only employee on site, arriving by bicycle but leaving aboard the last train of the day.
This figure was made for one of the FB group members, he is rather appropriate especially as a dog is involved.
Thanks to AJC’s Terrier build, the same figures are on order from Alan
Tim
Selecting figures has been a bit pragmatic, not sure what constitutes a ‘typical’ Col. Stephens employee, presumably the gentleman in charge of the tiny station at the end of line however insignificant would wear some type of uniform, possibly rather outdated. He is also the only employee on site, arriving by bicycle but leaving aboard the last train of the day.
This figure was made for one of the FB group members, he is rather appropriate especially as a dog is involved.
Tim
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2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
The boat shed and workshop are looking great, and the Station Master and his dog make a delightful vignette sat on their bench.
This is going to be very special!
Cheers,
Mark
This is going to be very special!
Cheers,
Mark
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
That's really rather splendid - whence did it come, if I may ask?
Cheers,
Mark
Cheers,
Mark
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
Thanks, Tim, that's good to know!
I think I must be stuck with a 1980s mindset with regard to Hornby. I would never have guessed it was one of theirs as it looks far too good. Some reappraisal is probably due.....
Cheers,
Mark
d827 kelly
Active Member
I believe they're partially based on some preserved LBSCR coaches.
Tim Hale
Western Thunderer
Hi,
I tried the MiG Sun Bleach wash on the new Hornby 6w coach, the results were not good. How MiG equates Sun Bleach with bright yellow is a mystery, thankfully it wiped off rather quickly.
In its place, a thin wash of Lifecolour Frame Dirt, applied with the mighty Cotman chisel and the excess removed with a dab of kitchen paper towel. The result is mucky, maybe next time, a wash with very dilute Amish Grey on the roof?
Btw, the model is stunning.
I tried the MiG Sun Bleach wash on the new Hornby 6w coach, the results were not good. How MiG equates Sun Bleach with bright yellow is a mystery, thankfully it wiped off rather quickly.
In its place, a thin wash of Lifecolour Frame Dirt, applied with the mighty Cotman chisel and the excess removed with a dab of kitchen paper towel. The result is mucky, maybe next time, a wash with very dilute Amish Grey on the roof?
Btw, the model is stunning.
2996 Victor
Western Thunderer
I'd suggest an oily dark grey to represent soot discolouration?