jhb171achill Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 I just did. And he had my 5c in his pocket...... Quote
Aussie Phil Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 The first of six railset BnM wagons being built from modified kits. A heavily kitbashed KB scale models kit. The sides have had styrene channel added to them and the inside sill trimmed. The wheel set has been lowered and the bolsters replaced with closer representatives in white metal that I cast. The model was then sprayed gun metal grey before being weathered. I also have a KB scale loco deutz kit to start and am in the process of scratchbuilding a ruston. Hope ya like and will keep the thread updated with some tree photos as I complete my first oaks. Will also post a how to kind photo bit for building these little gems. Phil 2 Quote
BosKonay Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Words fail me - the realism is just gorgeous! You can smell the turf Quote
murrayec Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Hi Aussie Phil Excellent, its looking fantastic. That mud looks like you have been digging out in the garden, so real murrayec Quote
scahalane Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Lovely addition, and the mud looks perfect. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Quote
burnthebox Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Aussie Phil fantastic, looks just perfect, love the Nissan hut, (hope I spelt that right ) Quote
Broithe Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Aussie Phil fantastic, looks just perfect, love the Nissan hut, (hope I spelt that right ) Nissen - a Nissan hut would have more gadgets in it.... Invented by Peter Nissen. Quote
patrick Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Beautifully atmospheric, after viewing the photos I almost felt that I needed to wipe the mud off of my shoes! Quote
jhb171achill Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Absolutely superb and thoroughly original - very well done. As in the best of the best layouts, the attention to detail is what makes it. Tractor track marks in mud, puddles and rubbish lying about! Perfect! Quote
burnthebox Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Nissen - a Nissan hut would have more gadgets in it.... Invented by Peter Nissen. I thought the crew would be having TEA breaks in the hut. Quote
heirflick Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 stunning work as always! but just what is this little jem? 1 Quote
Broithe Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]13091[/ATTACH] stunning work as always! but just what is this little jem? Is it a panel wagon? One for each end of a stack of track panels..? Quote
Broithe Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Is it a panel wagon? One for each end of a stack of track panels..? This sort of thing. http://briansolomon.com/trackingthelight/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bord_na_Mona_panel_wagons_low_view_P1570383.jpg Quote
Aussie Phil Posted May 2, 2014 Author Posted May 2, 2014 This sort of thing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]13092[/ATTACH] http://briansolomon.com/trackingthelight/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bord_na_Mona_panel_wagons_low_view_P1570383.jpg That's them. There are two different types one squared off and one curved. I have another five to build and the last one will be built with rotating bolsters so hopefully can take a load of rail and not derail. Fingers crossed. Thanks all for the kind words. Have started to build the deutz kit from KB scale models. Bit of an adventure as haven't ever built brass kit before... Or kit built a loco. Only ever scratch built in styrene and used mechs off old locos or black beetles. So far I'm rather chuffed with myself as although learning curve has been steep it has not defeated me. Quote
Broithe Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks all for the kind words. Thank you for letting us in on all this - and what are you doing up at this time of the night? Quote
Aussie Phil Posted May 2, 2014 Author Posted May 2, 2014 Thank you for letting us in on all this - and what are you doing up at this time of the night? Retiring to bed now after drinks in New Zealand on a weekend away. So no modelling unfortunately but some really good pubs were visited... Even sore a couple of great Irish comedians to boot. Quote
Aussie Phil Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 Have started a KB scale Deutz kit modified to BnM. Bit of a way to go but so far so good. This kit was my first time working with brass, doing any sort of significant soldering and kit building a loco. Was great fun. Quote
heirflick Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 (edited) Cant wait to see this baby finished! Edited May 7, 2014 by heirflick Quote
Aussie Phil Posted May 28, 2014 Author Posted May 28, 2014 Have started the hills that will lead up to the road bridge on the left end of the layout. Plaster down and have started to detail the old oak tree. The loco has stalled with life taking precident for a little while but will get back to it soon. The scenery is a mixture of foam from some electronics purchased. Shaped by breaking it up and covered with wet newspaper / wood glue. Then a layer of plaster and when its dry it will be painted then scenery will be added. Old school technique but so effective. Have also built a couple of power poles. They are basla wood shaped poles, reinforced with wire through the centre and then weathered before painted white metal castings are applied for the final touches. Thanks and hope you like. Phil 1 Quote
Aussie Phil Posted May 28, 2014 Author Posted May 28, 2014 Finally have started the next section of ballasting ready for it to disappear again under a heap of peat and grass covering 1 Quote
Broithe Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 This looks absolutely marvellous. ..apart from a possible touch of mastitis.. Quote
driver301 Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Simply stunning work. Well done & keep the updates coming Quote
murrayec Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Hi AP It's all looking great, well done. The yellow wagon is cool murrayec Quote
heirflick Posted June 1, 2014 Posted June 1, 2014 this has the potential for a terriffic scene......night time - deserted with bats, rats and the odd fox - all you need is a bit of mist and bobs your uncle! 1 Quote
Aussie Phil Posted June 2, 2014 Author Posted June 2, 2014 Will have to set up the tripod and smoke a nice cigar for effect Quote
heirflick Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]13481[/ATTACH] superb.......this shot has left me stuck for words .....(and thats a first!!!) Quote
Aussie Phil Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 Got going again on the layout looking at how to hide the loop. Put some baseboard work in and started a road. Also cut a hole for a bit of a pond. Will hopefully keep up momentum and get one board finished soon. 1 Quote
burnthebox Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 [ATTACH=CONFIG]13481[/ATTACH] I thought it was wrenneire looking for bargins, Quote
heirflick Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I thought it was wrenneire looking for bargins, no ......that would be a vampire in the pic if he were!!!! Quote
heirflick Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 aussie phil - what scale is the land rover/ great job on her! Quote
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