popeye Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Really beautiful top class work. The ballast is so realistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Subtlety personified and no small task either. Ever thought of doing a small photographic diorama? Just a piece of well ballasted and weathered track, like a siding with some surrounding weeds and a photographer backscene. Remove the tension locks and then pose a wagon. Suspect there could be more than a few who will struggle to decide whether it is a model or the real thing, me included. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 14 hours ago, David Holman said: Ever thought of doing a small photographic diorama? Just a piece of well ballasted and weathered track, like a siding with some surrounding weeds and a photographer backscene. It's something I've been meaning to tackle, David. I have a board here, like you've suggested, but it could do with some tidying up. Fixing a back scene, would be straightforward enough, with very little work involved. Thanks for the positive comment, it's very much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 My pleasure. Good modelling deserves a wider audience. Martyn Welch does just this in his Art of Weathering book. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Excellent as usual Jason. I think the background research and looking through countless photos deserves mention also as preparation is half the job. Rich 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 10, 2021 Author Share Posted December 10, 2021 So, after eventually finishing my ballast wagons, the next obvious step was to tackle my plough van's. 14 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertRoche Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 They look great, very nicely weathered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Wonderful work, just perfect! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Oh my! That's sensational Jason! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Superb now look like the real worn ballast vans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Excellent work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Well done very realistic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 hour ago, JasonB said: So, after eventually finishing my ballast wagons, the next obvious step was to tackle my plough van's. That is a SERIOUSLY excellent weathering job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 That is one hell of a weathering job,superb Well done Jason 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian Keane Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 They're superbly weathered well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JasonB Posted December 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2021 A few more pics. This time together with the ballast wagons. 18 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB JOE Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Excellent results. Subtle, realistic, not over cooked. Just right. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Fantastic work Jason, You are on a different level altogether very well done. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Excellent! Hard to get it spot on sometimes but you nailed it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Care to give us mere mortals a run down on your work flow. They look out of this world. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 That, is a very fine looking train. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Evening guys, I've just started some work on this Plaxton Bus Eireann single decker. Rather than just plonking it on the layout as it is, I've decided to try make it look that little more interesting. So, the plan of action is... Paint the interior and maybe the wheels. Add a driver and passengers. Cut the doors in half and refit, to appear as if they're open. And finally, I will need to rummage through the spares box and knock up some mirrors. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Job done. The most time consuming part of this little project, was trying to cut the doors without causing any noticeable damage. Fitting them back in place, in an open position was also a pain, but worth it. The mirrors also turned out ok. Why the model hadn't got any in the first place is anyone's guess. Adding the passengers and driver has made a big difference. Makes for an interesting scene. Wheels were also painted and weathered, and given a blast of matt varnish. Quite happy with how this has turned out. 17 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Very nice job. Looks the biz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Wow! Only saw this now- looks excellent. It was a lot of hard work by the look of it but really makes a big difference. Well done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 That's some stunning modelling right there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Cheers for the comments guys, much appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz avalley Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Nice upgrade, they look much nicer on the layout with figures onboard rather than ghost vehicles, I particularly like the effort on the doors, great upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz avalley Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) On 22/8/2020 at 6:49 PM, JasonB said: A couple of recently finished tanktainers. Weathering has been kept to a minimum, with some light streaking and rust applied. Someone already said it, but I wholeheartedly agree a light weathering like this is a serious upgrade,they photograph much better,the whole toy model look has gone, and photographed with the clunky connectors out of sight these will totally look the part, excel,ent upgrade. I do not upgrade to kadees on all my stock either, yes it looks better but it gets so tedious.I just use the better upgrades for close ups. On 8/5/2020 at 7:23 PM, JasonB said: I picked up this 1:76 scale loader about a year back. The colour was horrendous and needed sorting. So I went to work. Well worth popping a dirty load in that bucket,some Ballast and PVA glue can dry out making the load look like wet ballast, excellent upgrade. apologies for poor typing edited to correct Edited January 13, 2022 by Jaz avalley 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 20 hours ago, Jaz avalley said: Someone already said it, but I wholeheartedly agree a light weathering like this is a serious upgrade,they photograph much better,the whole toy model look has gone, and photographed with the clunky connectors out of sight these will totally look the part, excel,ent upgrade. I do not upgrade to kadees on all my stock either, yes it looks better but it gets so tedious.I just use the better upgrades for close ups. Well worth popping a dirty load in that bucket,sone. Al last and PVA glu can dry out making the load look like wet ballast, excellent upgrade. Great job, really brings it to life. Go well with your ballast wagons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz avalley Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 On 23/2/2019 at 10:34 AM, JasonB said: Horizontal and vertical detailing now added. As always, time is the enemy. But things are beginning to take shape nicely. Well thought out, sorry the comment is against something earlier, but your approach is not something I have seen previously, and I love innovation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 Decided to add a little more detail to my SSM crossing gates, earlier today. First job, was to cut four new pillars to the size required. Supports and hinges were then added to two of the four pillars. Then, it was on to painting. Job done. 10 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Superb work Jason 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Very nice. Do they open on hinges? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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