FWLR Water Tower
FWLR Water Tower
I have finished my water tower for the FWLR. Now it's no where in the same league has ge_rik's and I would never assume to have the same building skills has some of our more illustrious members who do some absolutely brilliant builds. But I thought the Model Town one did need improving some what, especially after I was so disappointed with the water outlet, ( the chain was just stuck in loosely with a small nail to the outlet pipe.)
Anyway here are some photos for you.
This is the brickwork base ( Real Bricks) with some steps and handrails.
You can see how and where I put the chain, it was just a bit of Plasticard.
It has a lamp I had made from https://slrmodels.co.uk
I need to put a bit of rust running down the slates to the lamp.
The Lamp does work....
I think it works.......
Anyway here are some photos for you.
This is the brickwork base ( Real Bricks) with some steps and handrails.
You can see how and where I put the chain, it was just a bit of Plasticard.
It has a lamp I had made from https://slrmodels.co.uk
I need to put a bit of rust running down the slates to the lamp.
The Lamp does work....
I think it works.......
ROD
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Re: FWLR Water Tower.
Looking good Rod - I really like the weathering, and the lighting's very effective too...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Cheers,
Andrew.
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Re: FWLR Water Tower.
Well done Rod, that is an impressive build and well finished. I love the working lamp too.
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If you want some real rust just let it weather outside for a few weeks, the chain will soon rust. In my case I had to replace the supplied chain with some brass (not brass plated) within a year. Not sure what the chain composition is but it's a long time since I've seen steel rust quite as quickly.
Phil
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The lamp is very good, and I am also really impressed with the green algae you have depicted on the clay tiles/brick at the base of the building. That stuff doesn't grow as well here in Canada, so I tend to notice it when I'm in the U.K.- I know green slime is a dubious national artifact, but really where doesn't that stuff grow? If someone chose not to include it on a British model, you'd almost have to explain why it wasn't there!
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What a fantastic building Rod - well done! The detailing is absolutely brilliant. I love the light too. A great addition to your railway.
Andrew
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Looks pretty damn good to me, Rod. Like me, you can probably only see the flaws in your modelling, but to me it looks really effective. I like the way you've incorporated a light; an idea I may borrow if that's ok with you.
Rik
Rik
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Thanks Rik, that is a compliment coming from someone of your standing.
Of course it is Rik. I don't have a problem with borrowing any of yours....
Of course it is Rik. I don't have a problem with borrowing any of yours....
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.
https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 41&t=11364
https://www.youtube.com/@fairywoodlightrailway
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