Time to build a railway...but where?

Post by **ge_rik** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 7:40 am

Peter Butler:120214 wrote:Hi Rik, the paint colour from Games Workshop 'Citadel' range is Castellan Green. I believe there is an on-line supply if you don't have an outlet near you.

Thanks Peter
I think some of my buildings are in need of a repaint

Rik

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:39 pm

More progress with the Pendle Valley kits.... as previously explained, the water tank has been separated from its stone base and a steel support structure made instead. I already have a water tower with a slate base which I made some years ago (see earlier post?) so a different approach was required. The new one has a service platform at the top with an access ladder, all scratch-built.

Another structure should have been a station building (if built according to design) but I needed a low relief warehouse instead....

When it came to fitting the windows I tried them in the space but there are gaps between the clear-cast windows and the inside of the building wall where the sash windows are stepped. To overcome this I made a plasticard surround with a black plastic backing which will prevent viewing the fence panel behind.

These units can now be fixed in place with epoxy resin glue without it seeping through the gap.

Another item is the Swift 16 grounded van body which I have now painted and weathered. Unfortunately the flash from my camera does it no favours but I will show you anyway!

LNR · Post by **LNR** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:10 am

You must surely get a bulk discount from your styrene supplier Peter. That water tank and stand looks very good, plenty of scope for weathering too.
At the last minute yesterday, I decided to make the water trough. It took all of 10-15 mins. to make and as I put it in place I thought "why do we really do this", but then the pleasure of seeing the created scene kicked in, and I knew Why. I imagine we're all in the same boat.
Grant.

Post by **philipy** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:13 am

LNR:120262 wrote: I imagine we're all in the same boat.
Grant.

I certainly am in it with you, Grant.

Peter, superb as always.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Sep 29, 2016 10:11 am

Grant, I do manage to get through a steady supply of HIP but here in UK I have found a source of large sheets (916 x 610) at what I think is a reasonable price compared to normal hobby shop prices.
1mm thick £3.25, 1.5mm £4.60, 2mm £6.25 (GBP)
Also available in colours at the same price.
My last order was for 12 assorted sheets and I also received a £10.00 discount on my next order over £50.00 Bargain!

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:28 pm

Completion and installation of my new water tower today. Beautiful weather (for a change) allowed me to get outside and place the tower in its permanent location. It will be removable for winter storage but is held in place by a brass rod fixed to the ground and slotted inside the water supply pipe located in the centre of the structure.
It has a cast resin tank from Pendle Valley (minus its stone effect base), now standing on a steel (Plastikard) structure, complete with maintenance platform and access ladder.

LNR · Post by **LNR** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:18 am

Steel structures do provide so many opportunities for weathering. Nice to see that the water tank looks like it is in the ground as opposed to on it. A problem I often don't recognize till I see a photo.
Grant.
PS waiting to see the wharf area develop. I can't have one, so am extremely jealous.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:34 am

Thanks again Grant, you are right abut the structures not looking as though they are floating on thin air, wherever possible I try to plant them, not always possible I'm afraid, but I do try.
The wharf area is under wraps, (tarpaulin) at the moment while the SBR dries the sand. We have had the heaviest continual rainfall here during the past week so I needed to protect it. It also gives me the opportunity to finish the structures which will be the warehouses sited at the back.
I too am keen to see it finished and trying to fit it in amongst other outdoor work now the rain has stopped.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:44 pm

It hasn't rained here in West Wales for three days now, I expect that by the end of the week there will be no bottled water left on supermarket shelves!
However, it has given me the opportunity to remove the protective tarp. to inspect the quayside and I am pleased to say it has set firm and can now be left uncovered. Although not yet finished I have placed some structures and accessories on the site to work out where everything will go and taken some pictures of work in progress.....

SimonWood · Post by **SimonWood** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:27 pm

Love the dinghy and the mooring chain - adds so much and it's already so atmospheric!

James from Devon · Post by **James from Devon** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:30 pm

That's a work of art! It looks stunning.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:59 pm

Thanks guys, I'm still working on this area and there's more to come before I'm satisfied.
Today I installed such a minor item I doubt most people would even notice, but I think it adds to the scene...

It is the drain cover which catches the drips from the water tower hose, it came with the Pendle Valley kit so I have made a surround for the whitemetal casting and set it into the ground material for best effect.

Soar Valley Light · Post by **Soar Valley Light** » Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:04 pm

Well up to your usual standards Peter. Well done, I'm hugely impressed again. It's attention to things like the grate that make the difference. You're right, very many people would not spot it, I ssupect even fewer would havr the idea of modelling it. Something else for me to remember in the future.

Andrew

LNR · Post by **LNR** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:29 am

Plus "Warning engines only to take water" (if that's what it says?)another small detail.
Do like the seawall and detail. You guys must have much cleaner sand above the tide line than I'm used to, having worked on a slipway for ten or so years (only joking Peter, I realize it's a work in progress). As I've said, I wish I was able to incorporate a wharf scene, could really go to town!!!
Grant.

SimonWood · Post by **SimonWood** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 9:32 am

LNR:120376 wrote:Do like the seawall and detail. You guys must have much cleaner sand above the tide line than I'm used to

Isn't that the tide line 1/3 way up the wall? So the sand is below the tide line?

Dannypenguin · Post by **Dannypenguin** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:33 am

Looking good

LNR · Post by **LNR** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 1:38 pm

[quote="SimonWood:120379"][quote= So the sand is below the tide line?[/quote]

ER!! but above the LOW tide line.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:22 pm

In my world the sand is clean and the beach suitable for bathing..... Blue Flag standard (according to EU regulations). But!.... as soon as we leave I will cover it with oil and sludge to make it more realistic!

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:31 pm

I have now installed the windows, which I showed previously, into the warehouse. It has been fully painted and weathered and is ready for its permanent site.

The brass detail for the roof ridge came with the kit....

cncmodeller · Post by **cncmodeller** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:40 pm

One thing I have realised over the years is that avoid small radius points at all costs and try and have larger radius curves, I would rather have less track with ease of running than a complicated line where you're constantly having to deal with derailments.
John

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