heirflick Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 love the lot - the jcb on the low loader is a smashing scene:tumbsup: Quote
Shinkansen Posted October 8, 2013 Posted October 8, 2013 Lovely work as always Kirley, ya have some nice scenery work there. Gives it realism. Love those cement trains too... Bubbles & Curtainsiders... Top stuff Tom Quote
Kirley Posted October 9, 2013 Author Posted October 9, 2013 Looking absolutely great fun K - is that a Hornby footbridge? Yes Stephen, sprayed grey, I've still a bit of work to do on it including lowering it as suggested by George. Quote
BosKonay Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Looks incredibly well, and remarkably Irish too! Quote
Kirley Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 Backdrop Clonmel Station. When I visited Clonmel back in August I took some photographs of the landscape behind the Station with the intention of using them for the backdrop. I came across a Microsoft program that stitches photographs together and negotiated with a local printer to do a roll over 200cm long. (See Tips & Tricks Section for details). I painted the backdrop white with a little hints of blue and the bottom a dark colour. The main part of the backdrop was of the Slievenamon Mountains, at least I think that's what they are called. I also took photographs of the row of shops opposite the Station entrance and stitched them together and had a print of those also. I pasted the shop collage on a piece of card but am not happy with the results. I have decided on cutting out the shop fronts on card and painting them but getting the scale right is causing me problems. At least the mountain backdrop looks quite good, to my eyes anyway. Quote
Dave Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Looks great Kieran, gives it real depth. Well done Quote
UP6936 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Im loving the curve of the platform, it will look great with a rake of mk3s snaking round Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Backscene is looking good,it adds to the realism of the whole scene. Quote
ttc0169 Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Backscene is looking good,it adds to the realism of the whole scene. I agree with Andy-the backscence blends in very well with the overall scene...well done Kieran. Quote
Kirley Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 While I await the arrival of the main station building for Clonmel I made a start on the last area of the layout which after many different ideas will become a Yard and Loco Depot. I had forgotten just what a pain it is to cut out a recess for a point, attach a point motor, a point accessory switch and solder the necessary wires and run command cables to the control board. The time it took to do just one was a good hour and there is eight points on this section. That's not counting the drilling, cutting, soldering and connections all the droppers. The Loco Shed has moved from the old attic layout to this new location. I'm thinking a re-fuelling point and a container loading area but it's all to be confirmed yet. Waiting on new supplies before completing the basic track layout. I was wondering if anyone has used Woodland Scenics Smooth-IT for concreted areas, my main concern would be cracks forming after it had dried? Quote
Glenderg Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Oh wow, that looks gorgeous indeed! And the I think I'm on track for handover of the station building at Blackrock... Quote
Kirley Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 Oh wow, that looks gorgeous indeed! And the I think I'm on track for handover of the station building at Blackrock... Great news, talk Friday. Quote
enniscorthyman Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 The more I see of that layout,the more I love it-super stuff. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 It looks magnificent and very realistic. Quote
201bhoy Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 This is becoming one of my favourite layouts on the forum!!!!!! Quote
Riversuir226 Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Kieran thats going to be a great addition to the layout, looking forward to watching this progress. Those bachmann loco depots are class wish i picked up one when they were released:( Quote
BosKonay Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 I've used smooth it Kieran, and planning it for a large stretch of hardstanding in my freight yard. I think it has a plasticizer in it, as there are no cracks and its 'slightly' flexible when set. I'd recommend it, but I'd also recommend polyfilla 'smooth' or 'non sand' which is a plasticy plaster too. (and a bit cheaper ) Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted October 25, 2013 Posted October 25, 2013 Looks like your yard and shed will be a nice finishing touch to the layout.The layout,with the recent station addition has a great flow to it,so when you finalise your final track plan for the yard and shed don't be tempted to try and cram too much in,a nice spacious shed to display some loco's would look great.Brilliant job with the layout Kieran,it is one to be proud off. Quote
Kirley Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 I've used smooth it Kieran, and planning it for a large stretch of hardstanding in my freight yard. I think it has a plasticizer in it, as there are no cracks and its 'slightly' flexible when set. I'd recommend it, but I'd also recommend polyfilla 'smooth' or 'non sand' which is a plasticy plaster too. (and a bit cheaper ) Thanks Stephen for the feedback. I had a look at the Polyfilla range and could not find one that fitted your description, can you give the exact name please? Quote
Kirley Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 Hunslet thanks for your advice, I was tempted to add more but on reflection I'll follow your advice - after all less is more! Quote
BosKonay Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 This is the lad http://www.woodiesdiy.com/Product/Ronseal-Smooth-Finish-Super-Flexible-Filler-300ml/11674/1.10.1#.UmwO2ySHm9Y Goes down like normal polyfilla, but sets to a slightly rubbery finish. Smooth it out well when laying, and it naturally levels/settles a bit too. The result is very firm and flexible, no cracks, ready for painting. I'm also trying a section with grey tile grout at the moment - will post updates once it sets! Quote
Kirley Posted October 26, 2013 Author Posted October 26, 2013 Started work on completing the backdrop for the Central area, nice to be doing some woodwork again, it is so forgiving. The brown sheet is hardboard and flexible to attach in a curve to avoid a right angle. I see my new lorry only arrived from the distributors and has a broken headlight, must be the poor roads. I filled the joints and applied a first coat of paint. The final view is the mess I usually work in. Wiring up the last points, thank goodness. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Your rate of progress is astounding,keep up the good work Quote
Kirley Posted November 5, 2013 Author Posted November 5, 2013 Finally finished the backdrop behind Clonmel Station with just a few touch ups to merge any joins to do. Yard Work All track laid, droppers connected and track work tested. Bumper stops fitted, used 3 types, Prose with built in warning light behind the Loco Shed, Peco rail buffers and then Peco with pieces of rail as the buffer stop, trying to copy photo as supplied by Riversuir. Next will be putting down some concreted areas starting with the Loco Shed. Quote
heirflick Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 great progress kirley....and i see you worked the men to death on the project!!! Quote
Dave Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Looks great Kieran, really starting to come to life Quote
kevrail Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 Excellent Kieran. Coming on a treat well done. Looking brilliant Quote
BosKonay Posted November 6, 2013 Posted November 6, 2013 Just stunning - those proses look great in red too! Quote
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