81F Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 /media/tinymce_upload/0260a5fc090a7d0223879d2709146fea.jpg One of my signal boxes (actually the only one I've managed to build as yet!). Made from a hornby R421 GWR signsl box kit but with a new roof (I didn't think the original had a steep enough pitch) and nw interior. The vents and Stove pipe were plastic parts from the Prototype Models card kit. The lever frame and other details were a Wills signal box interior. The name plate was from a coopercraft any name kit.The name Parc Ddu is Welsh for Black Park (I hope!) Although most of my layout based on Chirk, this "northern" end probably bears no resemblance to the real Black Park so I thought a translation of the name might be more suitable. However I would be interested in knowing wgat the real Black Park box (north of Chirk) looked like The lamp hut is a repainted brown Scaledale item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 While it is Summer I thought to bodge up an extra layout in my slightly tumbledown garage. No scenery or anything, just two 14ft circuits - one of them will be elevated at one end - to run locos on. Will probably dismantle it when the weather gets more damp./media/tinymce_upload/96f5de79bcc4ea3ba9454f05b76ec8a1.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 The signal box and small hut look really good 81F 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 You have a lot of space to play with Jimbopuff Fantastic, look forward to more pictures aas you progress.Would you really need to dismantle when weather gets damp, can you not cover it to protect it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I have included another 6 images in the Gallery Link below. Better images of lighting with more detail Preparations for station car park and cars plus views towards the Railway Inn and the opposit way towards Lakeside Station (more work going on here) The image is across the interchange showing part of the cluster of points and double slip Lights here next I think, different ones to Botton-le-Dale station. Back to work.... 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Very good PJ - I like the atmospheric photography - we had a light mist like that here this morning 😎 R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo1707820979 Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You have a lot of space to play with Jimbopuff Fantastic, look forward to more pictures aas you progress.Would you really need to dismantle when weather gets damp, can you not cover it to protect it?Thanks PJ. I am having so much trouble cutting and joining the the sections of old, semi-old, new, nonflex and semiflex that I have decided to leave the track in place during winter and cover up as you suggest. (Lesson learnt: if you are going to buy second-hand track, make sure it is either new or nearly new !! Or dipense with the family "Swear Box". 🤐) Getting there eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevescan. Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here are a few pics. of my mans toy, Crook street is based around Bolton in the mid to late seventies, in oo scale,http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t567/stevescan1/20160710_200913_zpsyoqwod8z.jpghttp://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t567/stevescan1/20160710_200826_zpsgjuthbrk.jpghttp://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t567/stevescan1/20160710_200742_zpspwdglkzj.jpghttp://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t567/stevescan1/20160706_184711%2063871_zpsbuiafore.jpgSteve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.P Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 that looks very realistic,i hope people take some time to view the pictures,this is what this forum should all be about,members layouts and plenty of pictures of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.P Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 and an early start to my layout by starting adding some scenery detail,lets see how this post goes/media/tinymce_upload/8ca45ca1846656cd8df4e78423e5269f.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/8550a371c0dfe75f19c0c17b91bc1526.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/c2414b13f669cdc2125f5473eecf6eec.JPG/media/tinymce_upload/d9adbcd2d3dbb1e36012f4dd64183311.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Here's a bit of mine/media/tinymce_upload/772c5bbeaac3a73aaea888adb6d2d217.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And a bit more/media/tinymce_upload/483cb7573e36b8954c09b83b84c3e1c4.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 @stevescan Really great shots, nice 70s atmosphere, although with a quick change of road vehicle and porta cabin you could probably run anything from 1940s to the early 90s if you wanted I notice you have a similar problem to me in that how do you stop that gap showing beteen the baseboard and base of the building if you dont want to glue them down. My solution was to put selotape around rhe base of the building and lay the surfacing up to it then break it out when dry but that can be a bit hit and miss. Alternatively make the adjacent road/footway out of thin balsa on top of the board and use the buiding as a template to trim it to fit. Still a really lovely layout though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Lay a path around the building and make sure there are no gaps under the path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Nice one stevecamComplete with goal posts for the 'Little Wanderers' 😉Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Hi JimbopuffIf you cover the layout make sure it can breath. If you cover with plastic for example and there is no air movement you could have additional issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And one more. Sorry about quality, taken on my iPad. /media/tinymce_upload/b7757064a830b5bfbaf5bb9769012f21.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevescan. Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Thanks guys, i have yet to secure the buildings down yet as the other terrace is not yet finished, thats why i have not dealt with the gaps yet but thanks for the ideas very helpful, thank you for your interest,Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Hi Stevescan On my last layout I used Metcalfe's Models coping strips, I placedthe building where I wanted it then stuck the coping strips along the bottom of the buildings cutting where necessary to match irregularities, making sure that the top edge matched the brickwork but the bottom edge matched where it came in contact with the layout. There is always ways round these niggles. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It's been a busy week sat on my butt 😎 But another area of the layout starts to take shape... 4 new images have been added to the 'Gallery Link' below today Looks like another busy week awaits 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hi Paul.PThe scenery looks good, did you make the hedging or purchase ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hi WTDYour layout looks brilliant, a lot of man hours I think but really worth it.Amazing when you consider the hours you spend on here. 😆Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 WTD,Some very nice detailing in those pictures; I made the mistake of not incorporating my turntable in my latest layout, something I've very much regretted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Thank you chaps.Paul I like your layout, very tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.P Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 wtd,that looks stunning,i have a long way to go before im anywhere near your standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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