7mm Millicent Street
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Rippers
Western Thunderer
I think 'Gonna be a lot of work!' is more how I see it.
Still, we aren't ones for shying away from hard work.....we tend to face it head on in a kind of bull in a china shop approach!
Rippers
Western Thunderer
Probably a far higher level of praise than 'crude and slapdash' which has been attributed to our work before!
micknich2003
Western Thunderer
Colin was telling me you want a set of level crossing gates, the picture shows a typical set of H&BRly gates. I also have drawings.
Rippers
Western Thunderer
With the old train set now with its new owners down South and more space available to us (well between motorcycles!) progress is accelerating on the new train set.
Finished buildings have started to be installed and where fitted the lighting connected up.
Which highlights the interior detail (such as here in the chip shop) which would otherwise be hidden to the viewer.
The pub is now open too!
Whereas elsewhere the grass is starting to grow quickly as we ruin the otherwise immaculately ballasted track to give it the run down appearance many of the further reaches of Hulls freight network sported in their twilight years.
More new stuff is starting to move of the workbenches of respective members such as this addition for the coal yard.... (which has nw moved to my workbench for its final finish and weathering).
Finished buildings have started to be installed and where fitted the lighting connected up.
Which highlights the interior detail (such as here in the chip shop) which would otherwise be hidden to the viewer.
The pub is now open too!
Whereas elsewhere the grass is starting to grow quickly as we ruin the otherwise immaculately ballasted track to give it the run down appearance many of the further reaches of Hulls freight network sported in their twilight years.
More new stuff is starting to move of the workbenches of respective members such as this addition for the coal yard.... (which has nw moved to my workbench for its final finish and weathering).
Rippers
Western Thunderer
Progress on the model of late has been more than growing the grass...…..
The cluster of structures that make up the builders yard are now all in place. Though there is still plenty of detailing to do (not to mention a builders vehicle to research, invent and build) before this area is deemed complete.
Whereas at the other end of the street the row of buildings that includes both a shoe shop and bakery (actually a breadcake shop) are coming together.
Far from complete but despite my photography you should be able to make out that both shops have full interior detail - which has included creating many types of 7mm scale bread plus numerous different styles of 7mm scale shoes, boots and slippers.
Mind, while the workbenches have been busy with creating all the small details we have also been thinking ahead...….
This should come in handy at some point!
The cluster of structures that make up the builders yard are now all in place. Though there is still plenty of detailing to do (not to mention a builders vehicle to research, invent and build) before this area is deemed complete.
Whereas at the other end of the street the row of buildings that includes both a shoe shop and bakery (actually a breadcake shop) are coming together.
Far from complete but despite my photography you should be able to make out that both shops have full interior detail - which has included creating many types of 7mm scale bread plus numerous different styles of 7mm scale shoes, boots and slippers.
Mind, while the workbenches have been busy with creating all the small details we have also been thinking ahead...….
This should come in handy at some point!
Rippers
Western Thunderer
There may be much work on the structures to do but that hasn't stopped us also filling those odd spare minutes in creating some smaller details....
The joiner has arrived at last to fix the pub doors...……..though seems to be inside at present sampling the contents!
A few hours spent at Doncaster Toyfair last weekend also saw this pretty nice 1/43 scale period Ford acquired (needs a bit of toning down and signs of wear and tear me thinks...and I'm not sure about the blue wheels!). The keen eyed might also spot the Vespa which caught my eye more than the Fiat 500 it was boxed with.
Manufacturers seem to have stayed away from producing 1/43 scale motorbikes in droves, so this was a lucky find.
Still a long way to go but the small details for the builders yard have started to arrive too. Yes that extending ladder does work!
The joiner has arrived at last to fix the pub doors...……..though seems to be inside at present sampling the contents!
A few hours spent at Doncaster Toyfair last weekend also saw this pretty nice 1/43 scale period Ford acquired (needs a bit of toning down and signs of wear and tear me thinks...and I'm not sure about the blue wheels!). The keen eyed might also spot the Vespa which caught my eye more than the Fiat 500 it was boxed with.
Manufacturers seem to have stayed away from producing 1/43 scale motorbikes in droves, so this was a lucky find.
Still a long way to go but the small details for the builders yard have started to arrive too. Yes that extending ladder does work!
simond
Western Thunderer
Edit to correct my mistype and add the link - the bikes are 1930's
There are a couple of whitemetal motorbikes in the S&D range iirc.
S&D Models - 1/43 Scale Road Vehicles - www.sanddmodels.co.uk
Atb
Simon
There are a couple of whitemetal motorbikes in the S&D range iirc.
S&D Models - 1/43 Scale Road Vehicles - www.sanddmodels.co.uk
Atb
Simon
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Rippers
Western Thunderer
Cheers Simon,
We actually used those kit on Hospital Gates, however they are a bit early (and a bit generic) to be honest for this new project. A nice 1950's Matchless, James, BSA or even a 'Frantic Basset' or two is what we have in mind.
Given the popularity of their models with the classic car community as well as we modellers. I am genuinely surprised that such as Oxford Diecast haven't done something similar with British Bikes as they of just as much variety in variations of colour, Police, Military etc.
1/76 would a bit small for detail but 1/43 would cover a popular railway scale and satisfy that very British passion for collecting miniatures.
Still, given the layout is often seen in the company of such classic machinery I guess employing a 3D scanner might be an option for us!
Triumph Bonneville Street 1959 by MEA kit 43
These might be a good starting point. They basically do kits of racing cars/bikes. The bike kits are a bit variable, the description GPM gives of the kits on the above linked page is accurate. I’ve got a couple of the 1960’s 250 Yamaha’s to build, they’re good in places, engine/frame and not so good in others like the screen and fairings.
These might be a good starting point. They basically do kits of racing cars/bikes. The bike kits are a bit variable, the description GPM gives of the kits on the above linked page is accurate. I’ve got a couple of the 1960’s 250 Yamaha’s to build, they’re good in places, engine/frame and not so good in others like the screen and fairings.
Rippers
Western Thunderer
Many thanks for the link Paul, very much appreciated. I had no idea that they do bikes as well as cars.
That's what I like about this forum, No messing about, someone comes straight in with an excellent suggestion.
The AJS 350 they do looks like it will have potential as well as the Triumph.
Rippers
Western Thunderer
Never ones for doing things the easy way...………
The set of gates for what will be the disused level crossing is taking shape on the workbench courtesy of some strip-wood, brass wire and 4mm etched wagon strapping.
Not to mention a few fittings that have been soldered or turned up in brass.
The builder, Mally is trying for adjustable hinges for them too so that they can be correctly set once in place.
After which all we need is 7mm chains and padlocks to lock them together as disused gates....……..
The set of gates for what will be the disused level crossing is taking shape on the workbench courtesy of some strip-wood, brass wire and 4mm etched wagon strapping.
Not to mention a few fittings that have been soldered or turned up in brass.
The builder, Mally is trying for adjustable hinges for them too so that they can be correctly set once in place.
After which all we need is 7mm chains and padlocks to lock them together as disused gates....……..
adrian
Flying Squad
for a disused crossing? That is dedication to duty.
Marsh Lane
Western Thunderer
Superb modelling, and I look forward to seeing it on the exhibition circuit. If you don't mind me asking, how have you achieved the faded look to the sign writing on buildings?
Rich
Rich
Rippers
Western Thunderer
Not at all. To be truthful I am still developing my ideas on creating such.
The ones don't so far have been a mix of rub-on or waterslide lettering (individually applied) and a whole lot of weathering effects (in one case both before and after the lettering stage).
I am trying another at present for an even more faded sign which will use the lettering as masks to be removed after over spraying.