Popular Post fergalm1 Posted August 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2021 Today, the 15th of August, would have been the traditional fair day in Borris, Co. Carlow which would have seen the now closed Borris Railway station hosting trains of passengers and cattle coming to the fair. The impressive 16 arch Borris viaduct has recently been officially reopened as a walkway. Yesterday I finally installed a photo backdrop of Mount Leinster onto my layout so although still a work in progress I think it's a good day to show a few photos of my layout. It incorporates Borris Station and the viaduct. Bagenalstown Station will be added at a later stage. First layout so go easy as I'm learning as I go. 20 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) Now that’s very fine work. Looks really well - picture 1 especially impressive. What’s the process behind the station buildings ? They look really good Edited August 15, 2021 by Galteemore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Thanks Galteemore, base structure for buildings was from foam board with openings cut out. I 3d printed a small roller with a stone pattern on it and rolled this across thin strips of Daz clay to replicate the stone work. Strips were then glued on to foam board with PVA. Ledges were formed from small pieces of clay also. When dry, a wash was applied with dry brushing later to give a varied stone colouring. Slates were made from overlapped cut card painted slate with lighter dry brushing for weathered effect 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Below are 2 of the tools used that I 3d printed , one is the roller for the stonework imprint and the other small box I used to extrude small hexagonal chimney stacks for the station. I pushed clay into the box and stacks formed through the hexagonal opening in the bottom 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 I knew it wasn’t a Metcalfe kit but that’s a totally different level again. Real sophistication of technique here - thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Magic. The first couple of pics are really fantastic with the backdrop. It really works well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARNE CABIN Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 For a first layout, as you say, this is absolutely A*. Terrific detail, terrific scenery. I especially like the nighttime shots! Looking forward to more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Brilliant!! The viaduct is really excellent- very impressive overall ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 F I R S T layout? That is absolutely exceptional, without doubt. Superb construction and scenery and very realistic. The scenery is most impressive, as is the attention to detail in having a real background (Mount Leinster). Very well done indeed, can't wait to see more. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edo Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Brilliant stuff Fergal - you are flying it - looking forward to seeing it in the flesh Ed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 More 3D printed sophistication! Ken, J-mo and now Fergalm. The traditional solution would be to cover everything in clay and then hand scribe all the stones, so love the creative thinking to design a roller - and dare I say, one that could well have a commercial application.As Fine work all round. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Wow! First Layout - seriously impressive. Don't worry, it may be your first but it looks like it was built by a seasoned master. Learning? Your learning exceptionally fast. Love it. Stream and viaduct really impressive. there is so much in that hard to pick out all the high points. Love the way the scenics blend seamlessly into the back scene. Really Exceptional. "Well done" almost seems patronising but you know what I mean. Hats off. Hope you are really pleased with the way it has turned out. Will enjoy watching this in the future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just to give a bit of context, I'm using old photographs of Borris Station and Viaduct to help plan and design. A Class arrivals should fit in nicely. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Stunning work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Superb stuff. The 2nd and 3rd were on an IRRS special. Love the one with the cattle trucks - that's precisely the type of "look" I'm aiming for with the "Dugort Harbour" layout....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Wow - seriously impressive work!!! Congratulations!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Lovely layout, very impressive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 A15 finally arrives in Borris 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 And looks right at home. Like the front cover of an IRRS journal - great! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fergalm1 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 5, 2021 A few detailing updates now that there's a grand stretch in the hours of darkness........ 17 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) That’s delightful. The composition of the farm buildings below the viaduct is spot on - so often a ‘farm’ is just three buildings placed on a flat piece of grass, looking more like a barracks! The varied heights and angles here ring true. Edited November 5, 2021 by Galteemore 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 This is just superb and the A class locos fit in Moree than nicely! Looking forward to more photos. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 5 hours ago, fergalm1 said: A few detailing updates now that there's a grand stretch in the hours of darkness........ What a fantastic shot. Love it. 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Fergalm1 - beautiful images, and of course, your truly lovely layout. I love the fine details - various tractors, the Bedford lorry and the MG (?). I see from the tread that this is your first layout - amazing achievement. I'm just a rookie, currently accumulating stock and learning so much from the many talented people on this forum. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Believe it or not the “MG” is a Ford Anglia !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 14 hours ago, fergalm1 said: A few detailing updates now that there's a grand stretch in the hours of darkness........ c'est magnifique. Sublime, I hope you are well pleased, that’s a masterpiece of subtle reality and scenic photo realism. Holy moly that last photo in particular is hard to tell if it’s a model or an actual photo. The detail is off the scale. You’ve set a new standard and shown what is possible with artistic creativity, time and patience. Congrats. Is it portable or a fixed layout? If the former can’t wait to see it operating at shows. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 This is a really lovely layout, it just oozes details and charm. Like the posts above the photos really do it justice, I'm very impressed with your skills. Very well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yes, echoing the other comments here, it's really impressive. Very authentic- the viaduct looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edo Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Fantastic work Fergal Getting better and better - love Jim Hennessey's veg patch! Ed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARNE CABIN Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Yes, again, all the above compliments very much deserved. There is so much detail here reflecting the love of farming and the countryside, as well as railways. There is so much to like, the tractor tracks in the soft ground, the hay in the barn, the vegetable garden and greenhouse and the blown off corrugated roof! The other outstanding feature ,( as well as the viaduct and of course the track), is how well the backscene fits in. Many congrats and looking forward to more. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB JOE Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Fantastic modelling!!!! The pics are so lifelike!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Very classy. Great scenic work and a beautifully balanced setting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergalm1 Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) A15 Hauling beet across the viaduct IMG_7293.mp4 Edited November 26, 2021 by fergalm1 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Quality loco, quality stock, quality setting. Another Irish layout in the pantheon of greatness !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Wow Fergal, class work there, am also a fan of DAS clay myself The scenery is beautiful and something to aspire to, love that you included Mt Leinster - I’m also learning as I go and chose a small depot to learn on instead of a country scene (layout topic being opened tomorrow). I’ll be following this one with great interest, I grew up in Carlow town in the 80s as well so the sugar beet is very familiar, all you need to work out now is how to get the “campaign” smell going 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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