closetmodeller Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) With the assistance of Eoin Murray, I have commenced a bench-top layout [out and back], loosely based on Greystones Station. This is the only part of the Dart which is an electrified and single track main, hence my interest. The photographs show work in progress. I am indebted to Dave Lindfield for the construction of the baseboard. The Dart. The newly completed baseboard. Photocopied templates used to determine layout. Edited January 27, 2015 by closetmodeller 1 Quote
Kirley Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Looking forward to this one, you are off to a great start with Eoin and Dave's impute. Quote
burnthebox Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Well done closetmodeller, looking pretty good, keep those pics coming Quote
driver301 Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Great start. Looking forward to seeing this one develop. The MRSI had a layout of Greystones a few years ago which was impressive. I think it sadly no longer exists, however someone from the MRSI may have some photos of it ect which could be of use to you. Quote
BosKonay Posted January 27, 2015 Posted January 27, 2015 Looking like a great start - that Dart looks right at home and will really help 'set' the layout Quote
closetmodeller Posted January 27, 2015 Author Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks to all for generous response Quote
murrayec Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Hi And so does the station design, here is closetmodeller's sketch of Greystones station hot off the scanner ready for CAD to make the templates to cut out the platforms and do the other stuff;- Eoin Quote
closetmodeller Posted February 7, 2015 Author Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Test run on Greystones layout http://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=1ADrqoAg4v8&u=/watch?v%3D69fGENj4B7A%26feature%3Dem-upload_owner Edited February 7, 2015 by closetmodeller Quote
closetmodeller Posted February 10, 2015 Author Posted February 10, 2015 Finally, I have learned how to do a "Share" of a YouTube video. Master Murray was the teacher. Sorry for the repetition. [video=youtube_share;69fGENj4B7A] Quote
Ray1964 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Great stuff. I've a particular interest in your project as I live in Greystones. I am going to do a new layout soon and I'm thinking of using part of the Bray/Greystones route in the layout, particularly the caves. Quote
Kinvara-Train Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 The wiring begins. [ATTACH=CONFIG]17138[/ATTACH] The Master at work,well done Eoin=D Best regards Walter Quote
murrayec Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Great stuff. I've a particular interest in your project as I live in Greystones. I am going to do a new layout soon and I'm thinking of using part of the Bray/Greystones route in the layout, particularly the caves. Hi Ray Bray Head layout would be a fascinating project, I've done some preliminary sketches of the like, very hard to scale down at OO gauge to fit in a home layout but would be amazing;- You should consider the Modular Layout System for this;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2465-Modular-OO-Layouts?p=37052&viewfull=1#post37052 Eoin Quote
murrayec Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Hi We did our station site inspection today- of all gloomy days! Here is closetmodeller carrying out the station platform tarmac survey- way, way off in the distance. There is a kind of old style black & white quality to this photo? The station building is very nice but suffers from inconsiderate placement of ducting, signs and all kinds of stuff, though necessary for the running of things but badly thought out! A bit of maintenance wouldn't go a miss Eoin Quote
Ray1964 Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Eoin, I don't have the room so I am thinking of copying a couple of the tunnels and part of Bray Head. With your DART that I ordered I think it would look amazing. Hi Ray Bray Head layout would be a fascinating project, I've done some preliminary sketches of the like, very hard to scale down at OO gauge to fit in a home layout but would be amazing;- You should consider the Modular Layout System for this;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2465-Modular-OO-Layouts?p=37052&viewfull=1#post37052 Eoin Quote
Kinvara-Train Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Hi Myles' If you need any help,give me a shout:D Walter Quote
murrayec Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Hi All Here are a few photos of progress, track is now down and points wired, though a few kinks to be sorted. The sod has been cut and the station platforms, the road bridge and the timber yard foundations are installed. There is a hold-up area behind the timber yard screen through the road bridge- that's the track on to Wicklow town! Eoin Edited February 17, 2015 by murrayec Quote
Paudie Riordan Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 What material did you use to make the platforms, bridges and walling . Looks great. Is it available? Paudie Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 That's got the makings of an excellent layout. Plenty of room for the amazing scenery round there too. Quote
Dave Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Looks great, the walls embankments and bridges ad a great dimension to the layout. Paudie the bridge, walls, platforms are all made from foam cut with a hot wire cutter. Eoin is a master at it. Quote
murrayec Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 What material did you use to make the platforms, bridges and walling . Looks great. Is it available?Paudie Hi Paudie As Dave says- it's foam- Woodies best- I use standard aero-board insulation for flat stuff like the platforms and building up under things, it comes in all thickness's up to 50mm. Then the pink stuff is polyester roof insulation, its very similar to art foam (the blue stuff) but half the price- its used for detail and structures, its much stronger and comes 60mm thick and it can be cut down to slivers of .5mm. All cut with hot wire cutter on a board with a few straight edges, set-square, and paper templates from the drawings pinned to the foam. Ventilation is a must when cutting and stay away from the Kingspan stuff- nasty black smoke! I can post a picture of the set-up if you like Eoin Quote
Paudie Riordan Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Eoin. I presume that stuff will take a coat of plaster or is it enough to apply scenic straight on to it? Quote
murrayec Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Paudie No need for plaster, unless you want, I usually use PVA or MDF sealer straight on the foam then undercoat and apply scenic. Where the model may get a bit of ware and tare one can use a hessian material with a few coats of PVA, it gives a very strong reinforced plastic finish to the surface. Eoin Quote
murrayec Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 Hi Here is a small update on Closetmodeller's Greystones Layout, work has been progressing slowly but we are having fun;- Track is finally down with the ballast now to be completed Blue sky painted in and everything under-coated Closetmodeller cut and mounted the preliminary drawing of the station building to get an idea Finally Closetmodeller's vintage steam loco! Eoin Quote
DiveController Posted April 27, 2015 Posted April 27, 2015 All cut with hot wire cutter on a board with a few straight edges, set-square, and paper templates from the drawings pinned to the foam.I can post a picture of the set-up if you like I'd be interested in that when you get a chance, Eoin Quote
murrayec Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 I'd be interested in that when you get a chance, Eoin Hi DC I have posted up the set-up in 'Tips & Tricks' ;- http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/4586-Hot-Wire-Foam-Cutting-By-murrayec?p=69591&viewfull=1#post69591 Eoin Quote
The Derry Road Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Looks great, very interesting thread, keep pics coming TDR Quote
closetmodeller Posted June 6, 2015 Author Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Some shots of trial fitting Overbridge and lift shafts for Greystones model Edited June 6, 2015 by closetmodeller Quote
closetmodeller Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 Electrics tried and tested; now to set the scene. Progress may be slow, but it is real. Quote
closetmodeller Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 Progress on Greystones Station scenics proceeds. The model is very loosely based on Greystones. Obviously, much remains to be done. Wiring has been converted from analogue to digital control. The master modeler himself does the paintwork. Grassing and greenery are the next tasks. Beach being prepared for water and sanding. View to the South, showing road bridge and rock formations. Quote
closetmodeller Posted September 29, 2015 Author Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Some additional work on developing scenics The sea shore grows foothpath through sand dunes 141 sits on ramp to "timber yard". The blue item is a 3D printed IE buffer, placed on track for comparison purposes. Panoramic view of beach, etc. The trial 3D printed buffers. [i had only blue "ink"!] Cliff and bridge separating "timber yard" from storage area. Edited September 29, 2015 by closetmodeller Quote
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