Monks Ferry: a layout for the Grandchildren.
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jonte
Western Thunderer
This is what I have in mind:
An extra track to the outside of the terminus was to be included to increase traffic, its source being via a curved turnout placed to the right of the outside curve (3rd radius) as you look at the plan. However, it risks stretching the width too far from the required 8’x4’ footprint.
jonte
An extra track to the outside of the terminus was to be included to increase traffic, its source being via a curved turnout placed to the right of the outside curve (3rd radius) as you look at the plan. However, it risks stretching the width too far from the required 8’x4’ footprint.
jonte
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Hi Jonte
You certainly have been busy, very nice modelling on the station. Also do like the canopy.
Happy New Year
Cheers Julian
You certainly have been busy, very nice modelling on the station. Also do like the canopy.
Happy New Year
Cheers Julian
Roger Pound
Western Thunderer
Just a thought, Jon - you could always model very early BR and the station canopy still awaiting replacement/repair following war damage by the Luftwaffe........could save a bit of work .
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Roger
!Roger
Lyndhurstman
Western Thunderer
Lovely work, Jon. Artful, I say.
Happy New Year
Jan
Happy New Year
Jan
jonte
Western Thunderer
Hi Julian, and a Happy New Year to you too!
Thank you for your kind comments.
Jon
jonte
Western Thunderer
Just a thought, Jon - you could always model very early BR and the station canopy still awaiting replacement/repair following war damage by the Luftwaffe........could save a bit of work .
Roger
Thanks, Roger.
That was the original intention with the Minories version of Monks Ferry, but I think in this version of events, I’ll just put it down to neglect
The ‘tiling’ isn’t as onerous as it first appears once you get into a rhythm, and will help me kill a bit of time until I can start the carpentry.
Hope you like the plan.
Jon
jonte
Western Thunderer
Artful? Wow! That’s a tall order, Jan
Glad you like it.
Hope you enjoyed your Spanish break, and all the very best for the New Year.
Jon
jonte
Western Thunderer
I’ve made a start on the top tier.
First, the LCut Creative 7mm scale windows were cut - sides and bottom - to fit the space available, and render them somewhat proportionally similar to that of Blackfriars (a bigger Stanley blade this time eased proceedings somewhat), before fixing to the 2mm styrene sheet backing:
Then their widths were adjusted using sections of styrene strip:
Finally, they were dressed - as before - with watercolour paper surrounds:
Unfortunately, the paper bricks either sides of the gaps were disturbed while sanding, so I’ll remedy this with panelling (from more watercolour paper) similar to that of the ground floor.
In the pictures, the new section is unfixed and sits in the purpose created gap of the ground floor, which would have allowed its removal as per the initial idea. In this scenario it will be fixed in place, as the smaller - lighter - roof can ably sit on the pillar supports and still allow removal.
Now this part of the build has been achieved, I can gauge the rest from it, as there’s no drawn plan from here onwards.
jonte
First, the LCut Creative 7mm scale windows were cut - sides and bottom - to fit the space available, and render them somewhat proportionally similar to that of Blackfriars (a bigger Stanley blade this time eased proceedings somewhat), before fixing to the 2mm styrene sheet backing:
Then their widths were adjusted using sections of styrene strip:
Finally, they were dressed - as before - with watercolour paper surrounds:
Unfortunately, the paper bricks either sides of the gaps were disturbed while sanding, so I’ll remedy this with panelling (from more watercolour paper) similar to that of the ground floor.
In the pictures, the new section is unfixed and sits in the purpose created gap of the ground floor, which would have allowed its removal as per the initial idea. In this scenario it will be fixed in place, as the smaller - lighter - roof can ably sit on the pillar supports and still allow removal.
Now this part of the build has been achieved, I can gauge the rest from it, as there’s no drawn plan from here onwards.
jonte
jonte
Western Thunderer
I hadn’t intended to make a bulk purchase of track for the layout at this stage - haven’t even stock piled any wood for the baseboard yet - but unfortunately, a (fairly) local retailer was shutting up shop, so I struck while the proverbial iron was hot:
More will be required, as and when, but at least that’s the points sorted.
jonte
More will be required, as and when, but at least that’s the points sorted.
jonte
jonte
Western Thunderer
The scale of the build thus far is apparent in the following photo:
The platform side of the station building is shown seated upon the shelf to the rear of the main building, and dwarfed by the edifice to which it will be attached.
The letters of the former C.&B.R. (Chatham and Brighton Railroad), which amalgamated to form the latter S.C.&E.R., are apparent; like most early City lines, the railway was perched above its built environs on a viaduct, which will eventually involve me cutting out umpteen arches - probably from more watercolour paper- to form something like this:
jonte
The platform side of the station building is shown seated upon the shelf to the rear of the main building, and dwarfed by the edifice to which it will be attached.
The letters of the former C.&B.R. (Chatham and Brighton Railroad), which amalgamated to form the latter S.C.&E.R., are apparent; like most early City lines, the railway was perched above its built environs on a viaduct, which will eventually involve me cutting out umpteen arches - probably from more watercolour paper- to form something like this:
jonte
John57sharp
Western Thunderer
Patrons has come back into modern usage, there could be similar entrances for members, subscribers and browsers. More seriously, it’s looking good Jonte and it’s good to see you were able to be en pointe with your purchases…
Coffee time!
John
Coffee time!
John
jonte
Western Thunderer
Patrons was the only viable option: not enough letters in the set for ‘Passengers’ or room for same
Regarding the points purchase, I couldn’t help feeling as though I was somehow taking advantage of Hattons’ demise, but they really were too good an opportunity to miss.
Many thanks for your kind compliment and interest as usual, John; enjoy that relaxing cup of coffee
Jon
jonte
Western Thunderer
simond
Western Thunderer
The latter. Probably an American (airline) abbreviation: “passengers”.
case proven, m’lord?
Pax - Wikipedia - see last entry under “science & technology”
case proven, m’lord?
Pax - Wikipedia - see last entry under “science & technology”
jonte
Western Thunderer
The latter. Probably an American (airline) abbreviation: “passengers”.
case proven, m’lord?
Pax - Wikipedia - see last entry under “science & technology”
jonte
Western Thunderer
That reminds me: must dig out the old kite when the weather improves.
And remember, ‘always treat your kite like you’d treat your wo……’ (better not finish that line
).Jon
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
So basically abbreviate everything and add an "x"