The G&DLR begins.
- Sylvian Tennant
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
Generally, you could have a 16mm scale wagon or building built, painted and ready to roll in about two hours. Then you go "what if I add this? what if I add that?" and six month's later you've just got super detailed bits still hanging about.
Thanks though, tbh it's not much different from before (again a massively extended built) but with some small changes to improve on the original.
Thanks though, tbh it's not much different from before (again a massively extended built) but with some small changes to improve on the original.
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
I'm sure it will be time well spent. It's already looking pretty darn fine to me!
Rik
Rik
Re: The G&DLR begins.
I love the work on the interior you are setting new standards here.
Don
Don
Re: The G&DLR begins.
That looks brilliant so far and it adds to the charm of station buildings.
How the heck did you cut a hole in the side wall though, that's one job that needs nerves of steel doesn't it. I didn't have one in my station waiting room when I got mine from Modeltown.
How the heck did you cut a hole in the side wall though, that's one job that needs nerves of steel doesn't it. I didn't have one in my station waiting room when I got mine from Modeltown.
ROD
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- Sylvian Tennant
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
Thank you everyone. Hopefully once it's done I'll share pictures of them at night.
The centre partition was actually my own creation from foamex. The original was plywood so it was fairly easy - I'm going to cut it down so I can add a false roof. The only thing I would say about Modeltown is there isn't much in the way interiors. I wouldn't say it's a problem per say - you'll barely be looking into them in most cases and the only reason I've done it is due to said lighting plus I'm just into adding generally unnecessary extra details.
The centre partition was actually my own creation from foamex. The original was plywood so it was fairly easy - I'm going to cut it down so I can add a false roof. The only thing I would say about Modeltown is there isn't much in the way interiors. I wouldn't say it's a problem per say - you'll barely be looking into them in most cases and the only reason I've done it is due to said lighting plus I'm just into adding generally unnecessary extra details.
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- Sylvian Tennant
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Re: The G&DLR continues.
Not much to report at the moment save a massive amount of de-weeding had to take place and that I've managed to get the fence painted black in the short gap of decent weather.
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Looking good.....
ROD
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- Sylvian Tennant
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Again drips and drabs as work continues on the wagons. I've managed to add some slightly overcall solar lights. I bought them on a whim from BnM for Β£3 - I managed this weekend to get them painted up in BR (NE) colours. Admittedly I would much have preferred the traditional type you find on railways but beggars can't be choosers.
The next stage is to get the station buildings build up - both are getting there. Also to find some smaller metal signs to add.
In others news, we have a trainspotter who has set up home in the small washing up dish pond.
The next stage is to get the station buildings build up - both are getting there. Also to find some smaller metal signs to add.
In others news, we have a trainspotter who has set up home in the small washing up dish pond.
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Adding lighting is a good move. It's been on my to-do list for ages. Good idea to use those solar lanterns.
Rik
Rik
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I think they are brilliant, like Rik, it's a great idea to add some kind of lighting.
This is the trainspotter on our's.....
It's been on the line since we planted the Phlox last year. It does keep the spider and ant's population down....
This is the trainspotter on our's.....
It's been on the line since we planted the Phlox last year. It does keep the spider and ant's population down....
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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Looks like yours is a fine scale version, Rod
I have a couple which pop up from time to time and they are massive by comparison. Mine are definitely coarse scale .....
Rik
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Course scale....Brilliant...
ROD
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Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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- Sylvian Tennant
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
I'm hoping mine's going to remain fine scale for the moment but I reckon it's be able to take on an Old Bassett Lowke in time.
Apologies for the late reply - I've just come back from a lovely camping trip with a multitude of weathers. I've a few days off from work still so I'm hoping to crack on with getting some modelling work done.
Alas as per - you leave it for a few days and the pesky weeds have decided to set up home yet again.
Apologies for the late reply - I've just come back from a lovely camping trip with a multitude of weathers. I've a few days off from work still so I'm hoping to crack on with getting some modelling work done.
Alas as per - you leave it for a few days and the pesky weeds have decided to set up home yet again.
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- Sylvian Tennant
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Some update on the restorative work of the station. I've mangled to get everything built, varnished and now the waiting room is looking more like a waiting room. The exterior is a bit shabby still but that will be one of the last things to do.
I'll need to add some bits and pieces to make it look lived in, maybe a lamp, an organiser, chair, telephone, book case etc etc for the m=station master and some posters for the passengers. I have to cut down the partition and the fireplace as I'm going to add a false ceiling to deflect the solar powered lights.
Overall I like the varnish finish is better than the previous painted finish which looked far more crude - it's not perfect, but better.
I'll need to add some bits and pieces to make it look lived in, maybe a lamp, an organiser, chair, telephone, book case etc etc for the m=station master and some posters for the passengers. I have to cut down the partition and the fireplace as I'm going to add a false ceiling to deflect the solar powered lights.
Overall I like the varnish finish is better than the previous painted finish which looked far more crude - it's not perfect, but better.
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- Old Man Aaron
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
That does look superb and very realistic. Loving the furniture....
ROD
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Life is so easy when I run my trains.
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https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
Re: The G&DLR begins.
Looking good Sylvian. Interiors in my buildings are inferred rather than modelled!
Phil
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Sporadic Garden Railer who's inconsistencies know no bounds
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
Mine are imagined (apart from one building - the coal merchant's office - but the window is so small you can't see anything inside anyway)
Rik
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Re: The G&DLR begins.
I have to admit, apart from the signal box, none of my structures have interior fittings. With the roof permanently attached, the windows small and the distance from viewer is taken into consideration, I see little point.
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