Patrick Davey Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 Working on bedding the Clogherhead station building into its immediate surroundings - the ground was built up using DAS clay, and now vegetation is being added. A bit more work needed but I’m getting there! 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Looks really well Patrick. Nice sense of atmosphere 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Wow! Open door - looking through the building.... I can just see the cobweb behind the door, the dank smell inside, since it hasn't been open since last September when Clogherhead Parish went off to Lough Derg, courtesy of a train to Omagh and a bus from there... Oul creepers up the building too - CIE, get someone out to clean the place up a bit! Excellent work as always! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Great stuff, you're really setting the bar Patrick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Waiting to bring the holidaymakers to the beach! 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 As a layout develops, it’s interesting to note the new viewing angles which open up. Here are a few new vistas from in and around Clogherhead. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Stunning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) Some more scenic work today - the bank between the bay platform line and the church has been looking quite bare so out came the scatter material and foliage and now it looks a bit different. The secret is to use a subtle variety of shades to make it look as realistic as possible. Now I have to go to work........ Edited January 29 by Patrick Davey 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 I have found a totally 'cop out' way to add lighting, I'll explain it in due course but here's how it looks at the first attempt, still a few light bleed issues to sort though. 16 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 What a bright idea. Brilliant! Seriously though, Patrick it looks terrific. Very atmospheric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Is a few kind members have been asking me about this new method of lighting so I’m going to post it under the ‘Cheap Modelling Materials’ thread! It’s actually a bit embarrassing how much of a cheat this is…….. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 More foliage being added to this part of the layout. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 That really sets it off! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 I have just had a look back at the start of this thread, and I thought I would re-post an early photo along with a comparison view from the same angle this evening! Thankfully, there has been some progress made during the intervening six-month period! 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 It's always great looking back at the 'before' photos, it makes the endless hours of work satisfying, fair dues Patrick. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Six MONTHS - many a wan doesn't get this far in six YEARS.............. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 23 minutes ago, jhb171achill said: Six MONTHS - many a wan doesn't get this far in six YEARS.............. Brookhall is much smaller but took the guts of three years, so I didn’t want that to happen on this project 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) Spotted a nice pack of trees in my local Hobbycraft and lo and behold they are now on the layout! Another detail added too, a war grave commemorating the crash of a Vickers Wellington and the loss of her Canadian air crew. Edited February 7 by Patrick Davey 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 (edited) One of the first structures I built for this project was a disused tea room, but as the layout developed I realised the the room was a bit too large....... appropriate surgery was undertaken by removing a portion of the building's rear and thankfully the patient has emerged without any lasting damage. Bedding in and landscaping shall commence in due course. Edited February 7 by Patrick Davey 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Clogherhead station this evening. 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 48 minutes ago, Patrick Davey said: Clogherhead station this evening. Ehh, mister, can I get a single to Dundalk? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Great stuff Patrick. Like Brookhall, the layered heights of this layout really make this composition work. Looks really well. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 7/2/2024 at 1:43 PM, Patrick Davey said: Spotted a nice pack of trees in my local Hobbycraft and lo and behold they are now on the layout! Another detail added too, a war grave commemorating the crash of a Vickers Wellington and the loss of her Canadian air crew. Only seeing this now. Fantastic and highly original detail. It’s things like that which make layouts of any size, big or small, fascinating to study. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 Tearoom now in place - still some landscaping needed. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 My late night scratch built picnic benches are now in place on the flat area in front of the tea room. Pity it’s closed……. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 13 Author Share Posted February 13 (edited) The latest in my ‘Late Night Scratchbuild’ series….. I thought if the original GNR sand office wasn’t fit for purpose, but the sand traffic had to continue, then surely they would’ve provided a Portakabin….. And yes, it has a fully detailed interior….. Edited February 13 by Patrick Davey 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 A few photos from a very enjoyable and long overdue running session today on Clogherhead. Video clips coming later. Special thanks to Alan @Tullygrainey for coming along to help! 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrovik Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 This may cause offence, but are those triang coaches being hauled by the GNR tank? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Excellent- this shot in particular conveys the layout atmosphere well 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, Metrovik said: This may cause offence, but are those triang coaches being hauled by the GNR tank? My dear Metro, Patrick can be offended if he likes, but the four wheel van is a Quality Produce, courtesy of yours truly (Patrick is a valued and revered customer of long standing) STILL AVAILABLE FROM PROVINCIAL WAGONS. Every home (layout) should have one!! Edited February 14 by leslie10646 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Metrovik said: This may cause offence, but are those triang coaches being hauled by the GNR tank? Yes - acceptable to me as a reasonably accurate representation of elderly GNR(I) carriages 18 minutes ago, leslie10646 said: My dear Metro, Patrick can be offended if he likes, but the four wheel van is a Quality Produce, courtesy of yours truly (Patrick is a valued and revered customer of long standing) STILL AVAILABLE FROM PROVINCIAL WAGONS. Every home (layout) should have one!! Thank you Leslie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullygrainey Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Had a very enjoyable day trip to Clogherhead today. I must say the original station building has weathered well. The dimly lit interior is like being in a time warp. The tearooms were closed (looked like they had been for a while) but we had the foresight to bring a packed lunch and so we just sat in the deckchairs down on the beach, eating our sandwiches and digging our toes into the Clogherhead sand. We'd have hired a dingy for a spell round the bay but there was no sign of Rowan Boats and being the good citizens we are, we wouldn't have taken one without paying. Some interesting motive power came past while we dozed in the weak sunshine. These beasts make a mighty racket when they get together. We were so engrossed in loco spotting, we missed the last train out but there's always a bus. Thanks Patrick. It was a blast. Brilliant layout. A credit to you. Alan 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 A few video clips from today's workings at Clogherhead. Those seagulls are very noisy. Clogherhead.mp4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) Might as well follow Leslie's example and jump on the 'as seen at Clogherhead" bandwagon Likewise Patrick is a valued customer The photos nicely bring out the level of detail in the JM Design GSWR/GSR/CIE Covered Wagons possibly waiting for a consignment of fish on the "Perishable" for the Dublin Market. All credit to Alan and Patrick for the photos. Just a handful of RTR wagons including an ex-GSWR Van left https://jmdesignmodelrailways.com/collections/rtr-models Edited February 15 by Mayner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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