Time to build a railway...but where?
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I do like that pink, really suits the building. You haven't hung around with construction!
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Brilliant! (In both senses).
Another masterpiece, Peter.
Rik
Another masterpiece, Peter.
Rik
Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Ooh Er! red lights inside and above the door?
Grant.
PS I know, didn't you wash the brush out properly Peter
Grant.
PS I know, didn't you wash the brush out properly Peter
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Seen quite a few pink rendered cottages in the Suffolk style, so why not a pub? Looks terrific, especially with those windows, and of course the chimney pots, also in a style popular in those parts I believe.
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With the problems of housing shortages I thought my next project should be for a private dwelling. Forming part of my street scene, (I will need to name the roads soon), and attached to 'Dirty Dicks' gastro pub, is a small Victorian style house, yet another property which had fallen into disrepair when the stone quarry shut down. It is now updated to comfortable accommodation but some structural work became necessary to support the end wall following movement of the foundations......
Made in the usual way it has corner and horizontal supports inside and is very strong...
This is how it will look when placed with the pub....
Amongst my 'come in useful one day' collection I found some ornamental moulding which looks just right as terra-cotta decoration....
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You've done it again!! Another masterpiece taking shape in the blink of an eye!
Rik
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Wish I had some of your "go faster juice", Peter. Fantastic as always.
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
Not one to let the grass grow under your feet Peter! That does look nice, do you stop to sleep or not bother?
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Sleep.... now there's a thought!.... I do tend to be fairly nocturnal, late nights and late mornings. I am allowed to conduct my life this way without any domestic issues. Late nights give me opportunities to work without interruption and late mornings time with my dogs.
I do work quickly I think because I am not hindered by drawings or plans. All of my schemes are worked out in advance and any obstacles are therefore already sorted. My 'sleep' is often just drowsing, although never during the day, which gives me thinking and planning time ready for the next step. I am usually several steps ahead and this could include more than one project.
I use a material which is easy to work, fast to construct and easy to alter if necessary. Accessories; windows, embossed plastic etc. are readily available and can be used in infinite varieties so each structure looks individual, despite including many similarities to its neighbour.
I have very supportive friends who are willing and able to 3D print odd items which might not be otherwise available, eg. chimney pots, name/date inserts. These bring the finishing touches to my models and without them I would not achieve the result I desire.
No magic involved, lots of observation and basic structural common sense. I am now planning the installation of my buildings on site.... several problems here with drainage, levels, road/pavement access, visual balance and simple... 'would they really put that there?' questions.
Not just a garden railway, more a community in miniature....... with the occasional train!
I do work quickly I think because I am not hindered by drawings or plans. All of my schemes are worked out in advance and any obstacles are therefore already sorted. My 'sleep' is often just drowsing, although never during the day, which gives me thinking and planning time ready for the next step. I am usually several steps ahead and this could include more than one project.
I use a material which is easy to work, fast to construct and easy to alter if necessary. Accessories; windows, embossed plastic etc. are readily available and can be used in infinite varieties so each structure looks individual, despite including many similarities to its neighbour.
I have very supportive friends who are willing and able to 3D print odd items which might not be otherwise available, eg. chimney pots, name/date inserts. These bring the finishing touches to my models and without them I would not achieve the result I desire.
No magic involved, lots of observation and basic structural common sense. I am now planning the installation of my buildings on site.... several problems here with drainage, levels, road/pavement access, visual balance and simple... 'would they really put that there?' questions.
Not just a garden railway, more a community in miniature....... with the occasional train!
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Great work - as usual - and I do like a good buttress!
Where did I put that uncoupler?
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I took a day off yesterday... not from modelling, just from house-building.
Some etched brass nameplates arrived in the post and I cleaned, painted and burnished them.... very pleased.
Also I did some restoration work on my recently acquired cardboard models which had taken a bit of a battering at various exhibitions.
Back to my village today and managed to prepare the wall surfaces for the screed, fitted doors front and back, roof and chimney with pots......
Now back to the street where one more building is required to place at the opposite end of 'Dirty Dicks'
Some etched brass nameplates arrived in the post and I cleaned, painted and burnished them.... very pleased.
Also I did some restoration work on my recently acquired cardboard models which had taken a bit of a battering at various exhibitions.
Back to my village today and managed to prepare the wall surfaces for the screed, fitted doors front and back, roof and chimney with pots......
Now back to the street where one more building is required to place at the opposite end of 'Dirty Dicks'
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Re: Time to build a railway...but where?
You make it all sound so simple Peter, as if it just falls off the end of the cutting board and it's ready for painting, and yet as we all look at your wonderful creations we know that a well organized and talented mind is behind it all.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:46 pm I do work quickly I think because I am not hindered by drawings........................... No magic involved, lots of observation and basic structural common sense.
Ah! this is the bit I've been waiting for, and you've covered some subjects drainage, levels etc. that I found very interesting in researching and doing, and I didn't have the number of buildings you have. Looking forward to insights into the Council Planning meetings.Peter Butler wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:46 pm I am now planning the installation of my buildings on site.... several problems here with drainage, levels, road/pavement access, visual balance and simple... 'would they really put that there?' questions.
Grant.
PS we do have one advantage, that gigantic five fingered crane able to lift whole buildings in a single bound and move them around
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Thanks Grant, nice to see you back on line.
Each day brings us a little closer to the siting of the buildings and many thoughts are going through my confused mind. The idea of just placing them in some kind of order isn't going to work without serious consideration of the way water will settle, so a gentle fall in the terrain and channelling of water flow is the first priority. I have made it more difficult for myself by building first and finding locations second, particularly with limited space available, still it will be an interesting exercise.
In the meantime I have made progress with the current build, the render has been applied to the walls and primer coats sprayed on..... The third structure to complete the row is now well under way, pictures soon...
Each day brings us a little closer to the siting of the buildings and many thoughts are going through my confused mind. The idea of just placing them in some kind of order isn't going to work without serious consideration of the way water will settle, so a gentle fall in the terrain and channelling of water flow is the first priority. I have made it more difficult for myself by building first and finding locations second, particularly with limited space available, still it will be an interesting exercise.
In the meantime I have made progress with the current build, the render has been applied to the walls and primer coats sprayed on..... The third structure to complete the row is now well under way, pictures soon...
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Hello Peter,
That is looking remarkably good. Like Grant, I look forward to seeing them in their 'natural' habitat.
Andrew
That is looking remarkably good. Like Grant, I look forward to seeing them in their 'natural' habitat.
Andrew
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This is the third building to make the short street scene complete. It is possibly suitable for a professional, eg. solicitor or accountant? These structures seem to attract such occupations.....
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Love that split chimney breast, Peter. Another great looking building.
Rik
PS First post on page 100 of your thread. This must be a milestone!
Rik
PS First post on page 100 of your thread. This must be a milestone!
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Thanks Rik but I'm not sure whether I should be correcting your spelling of millstone!
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In the time it takes me to hang a door upside down another masterpiece arrives in West Wales. Accountants please says retired accountant and make'em Certified not Chartered!
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I think you are showing a preference for accountancy over solicitor, I will try to think of a appropriate name, or perhaps you can offer something suitable?
I have just looked in our local telephone directory and found only one 'Chartered Certified' entry, every other being just chartered. What is the difference (to the layman?)
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Aren't 'Certified' the crazy ones?
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