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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by Sylvian Tennant » Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:51 pm

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.

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Post by ge_rik » Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:27 pm

I'm sure it will be time well spent. It's already looking pretty darn fine to me!

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by DonW » Sun Jun 27, 2021 8:25 am

I love the work on the interior you are setting new standards here.

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by FWLR » Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:25 am

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.

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Post by Sylvian Tennant » Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:01 pm

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.

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Post by Sylvian Tennant » Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:26 pm

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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Post by philipy » Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:33 pm

I do like that shot.
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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by FWLR » Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:25 am

Looking good.....

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Post by Sylvian Tennant » Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:58 pm

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.

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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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Post by ge_rik » Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:28 pm

Adding lighting is a good move. It's been on my to-do list for ages. Good idea to use those solar lanterns.

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by FWLR » Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:53 am

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..... :lol:

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It's been on the line since we planted the Phlox last year. It does keep the spider and ant's population down....

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Post by ge_rik » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:45 am

FWLR wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:53 am 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..... :lol:

It's been on the line since we planted the Phlox last year. It does keep the spider and ant's population down....
Looks like yours is a fine scale version, Rod :lol:

I have a couple which pop up from time to time and they are massive by comparison. Mine are definitely coarse scale ..... :?

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by FWLR » Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:49 am

ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:45 am
FWLR wrote: ↑Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:53 am 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..... :lol:

It's been on the line since we planted the Phlox last year. It does keep the spider and ant's population down....
Looks like yours is a fine scale version, Rod :lol:

I have a couple which pop up from time to time and they are massive by comparison. Mine are definitely coarse scale ..... :?

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Course scale....Brilliant... :thumbright:

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by Sylvian Tennant » Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:40 am

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. :D

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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Post by Sylvian Tennant » Sat Aug 14, 2021 10:23 pm

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.

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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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Post by Old Man Aaron » Sun Aug 15, 2021 12:29 am

Excellent. :salute:
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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by FWLR » Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:34 am

That does look superb and very realistic. Loving the furniture.... :thumbright:

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by Lonsdaler » Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:27 pm

Looking good Sylvian. Interiors in my buildings are inferred rather than modelled! :lol:
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Post by ge_rik » Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:42 pm

Lonsdaler wrote: ↑Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:27 pm Interiors in my buildings are inferred rather than modelled! :lol:
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) :lol:

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Re: The G&DLR begins.

Post by Peter Butler » Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:46 pm

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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