Warbonnet Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Brendan asked me to post these pics up for him as he's having a bit of trouble re-sizing them. Progress so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Bloody hell!!! More please!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 Bloody hell!!! More please!!!!! Your wish is my command! More to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Very very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 Immense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 nice isnt the word....fecking amazing is more like it! well done bren and great pics fran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 outstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 3, 2012 Author Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm sure he'll be along himself to tell you the thinking behind it, but I think Peak Forest in the UK was mentioned at one stage. Of course, there are five or six levels underneath this one, and a train takes well over 20 minutes to one complete circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'm sure he'll be along himself to tell you the thinking behind it, but I think Peak Forest in the UK was mentioned at one stage. Of course, there are five or six levels underneath this one, and a train takes well over 20 minutes to one complete circle. It's really progressed Fran since the build commenced and looks great. The peak Forest was always an area that I thought would make a great model. Railway Modeller had a great piece with a track plan for it many years ago. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Well worth the planning and excellent result so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've managed to find some more pics of Brendan's layout in earlier stages of building. Sorry for the quality, they were taken on my phone. And a video [video=youtube;-ukzZWsCNMc] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzguttentite Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Fantastic work well done keep the pics coming please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4mallard Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks Fran, Thanks for all your remarks, very much appreciated. Fran should be down at the weekend so ill get him to post some videos. regards bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Well done - another amazing layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thanks Fran, Thanks for all your remarks, very much appreciated. Fran should be down at the weekend so ill get him to post some videos. regards bren The Centennial will be making her first run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Athearn Union Pacific superpower line up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Loving it!! Ballasted already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted September 15, 2012 Author Share Posted September 15, 2012 Some pics of my centennial in action, we took some videos but my laptop is out of action at the mo so I'll have to wait a few days before I upload them. Brendan took some himself too so he might get his videos uploaded first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hunslet 102 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Great looking layout,the American stock really look at home in the long straight section.Looking forward to more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Very impressive-well done guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 What's the other UP diesel that you have there? Is it one of the gas turbine locos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Whats your preparation tips on the ballasting and concrete ties? Looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warbonnet Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 What's the other UP diesel that you have there? Is it one of the gas turbine locos? Yep it's a veranda Gas Turbine with tender that I fitted sound to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4mallard Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Boskonay, I use diluted glue in a large syringe with a needle. I apply the glue between sleepers one at a time then drop the ballast into place, then blow away the surplus. I do approx 6 inches of double track at a time....... it's up there with watching paint dry. This way it dries in about 4 hours and it's not as messy as the traditional way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 great stuff brendan. you were right about a multilevel layout...its the only way to go. have to say that i had hugh doughts about it but am converted. work has finally settled down , in the fact that the main building is closed and all in situ were transferred to community settings just last monday, so with that , overtime etc have gone , and so i finally have the time to start the layout. all stock is stored and nearly all the boards lifted - so heres to the start of something new for me. can i still call you for assistance and advice? seamus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Brilliant Bren - do you airbrush the weathering on after the ballasting and did you paint or spray the rails before ballast? Thanks again! It's looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4mallard Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 boskoney I airbrush after I ballast it tidys everything up, I use 3 different colours, light tan, tan and a red brick red. bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4mallard Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Heirflick, this is the censored message " call me when your ready to start" bren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Fantastic Bredan,fair play to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Loving it Bren more more more pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Any chance of seeing the 5 or 6 levels below this one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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