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Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:59 am
by BertieB
C’mon, c’mon! I want to see the green bits...
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:53 pm
by Andrew
BertieB wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:59 am
C’mon, c’mon! I want to see the green bits...
Yeah, me too! I'm being strict with myself though, I've got to do the stone and slate bits first, because those are likely to be messy. I'm hoping to make some progress after "work" today...
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2020 10:25 am
by Andrew
Andrew wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:53 pm
BertieB wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:59 am
C’mon, c’mon! I want to see the green bits...
Yeah, me too! I'm being strict with myself though, I've got to do the stone and slate bits first, because those are likely to be messy. I'm hoping to make some progress after "work" today...
I'm getting there... the stone and slate are all done, just the window frames to go (in a slightly "offer" shade of white), then it'll be the green bits.
The interior's coming on too- the lever frame and stove are painted, and I've nearly completed some other bits of furniture. Still need to make the instrument shelf (to go above the levers) and a clock...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:20 pm
by Andrew
Afternoon all - it's a lovely day here in the UK...
The signal box is getting there, with the second of two coats of green paint having gone on this morning - it looks like it will take four though...
In the meantime, here's a preview in the form of the little shed. I finished painting, weathering and varnishing it this morning, and could think of only one sensible way of delivering it - by train, of course...
Here's the cheerful little ensemble awaiting the off at Trefechan, confusingly consisting of two vehicles both numbered "4":
- Shed A.jpg (212.87 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
In an attempt at culling my stock and making some money, the well wagon actually ended up on the second-hand stall at Exeter. It's lucky that it didn't sell, because the hut wouldn't have made it through the tunnel on an ordinary flat wagon:
- Shed B.jpg (264.61 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
Climbing the bank:
- Shed C.jpg (193.84 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
And arriving at Penlan, where the station building has come out of winter storage:
- Shed D.jpg (269.54 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
In position at the end of the platform, where a little work with some Postcrete is required to bed it in properly:
- Shed E.jpg (207.27 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
And a ground level shot of the whole site (inspired by Rob R's recent pics), with shunting in progress to reform the train for the return journey...
- Shed F.jpg (226.69 KiB) Viewed 7833 times
Pictures of the signal box soon!
Enjoy the sunshine,
Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:04 pm
by philipy
That wood store is beautifully modelled Andrew, could almost believe it's real!!
Seriously though, sone very nice shots and nice modelling.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2020 5:18 pm
by tom_tom_go
The well wagon looks great. It is nice when a railway has a function to perform.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:34 am
by LNR
Ah! that lovely station building again with the inside framing in the waiting room, and I do like your delivery method for the shed. The last shot at ground level does it for me.
Glad you were able to enjoy the sunshine.
Grant.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:10 am
by FWLR
Great photos Andrew. Like the photo of the tunnel, it was a good job the well wagon didn't sell, it would have been one heck of a job carrying it over the tunnel..
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:13 pm
by Andrew
Hello!
An afternoon in the garden saw some work done to bed the tunnel into its surroundings and prepare the site for the signalbox.
Three slate tiles were cemented in to create a sort of rock face/retaining wall in front of the line on the upper level, a base created for the 'box, and the beginnings of some planting added with a few alpines. Some slate chippings were sprinkled about to finish things off for now - I tend to use those early on to tidy the lineside up until nature takes over.
There's still more to do, but here's how it looks for now:
- Tunnel site.jpg (237.45 KiB) Viewed 8498 times
The yellow gauging van came into its own again to help position the tunnel, which is quite a tight fit in places.
Might run a train tomorrow, I think...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:31 pm
by tom_tom_go
Give the Russell a run if you can, be good to see it running again.
A very rustic scene you have created Andrew...
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 7:28 pm
by Peter Butler
What a transformation, all of your efforts have paid off and the effect is so satisfying, great work.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:37 am
by LNR
The tunnel mouth definitely looks settled in now Andrew.
Grant.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:44 am
by FWLR
All your hard work has paid off, it's looks fantastic Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:21 pm
by Andrew
Good evening!
Today I got a couple of coats of varnish on the signalbox, which completes the exterior, with the exception of glazing:
- Signalbox 18.jpg (181.69 KiB) Viewed 8284 times
- Signalbox 19.jpg (178.98 KiB) Viewed 8284 times
Time to complete the interior now, but I couldn't resist a couple of photos first!
Cheers,
Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 7:33 pm
by Soar Valley Light
Hi Andrew,
You're making some good progress. The box looks very well in it's location.
Keep up the good work,
Andrew
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:48 am
by FWLR
Waited until you painted it Andrew before making a comment...
Wow what a fantastic job you have done mate, the time and patience you must have taken to paint the individual tiles was well worth it. You have got the colours of the tiles just right in my opinion, for what it's worth. Looking forward to seeing the interior when it's done.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:34 am
by philipy
The box looks fantastic in it's setting. Very well done all round
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2020 1:04 pm
by Jimmyb
Very impressive, it does inspire to start building, just need to find the time.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sat May 02, 2020 8:32 pm
by Andrew
Nearly there now... The 'box is glazed, and most of the interior detailing bits and bobs are ready to go in:
- Signalbox 20.jpg (97.56 KiB) Viewed 8136 times
Just a few last details to complete, but I think I'll leave The Inspector to discover those next week...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Re: (WH)WHR Buildings
Posted: Sun May 03, 2020 7:54 am
by ge_rik
Great looking details, Andrew.
For a moment, I thought the blackboard on the left was a tablet computer
Rik