David Holman Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 As well as good modelling, there is a considerable degree of artistry in this project. Lovely job. 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Where did you get the Gaelic script font for the nameboard on the signal cabin? It's spot on - most modern Irish fonts are nothing like what the GSR used on those enamel signs. 1 Quote
PJR Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Lovely work, really looks like the real thing. Quote
bantree Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Many thanks for kind comments every one. JHB-I found the Gaelic script by searching Google and found a site for Microsoft with a script called Bunchlo GC . Purely by guesswork I selected this as it looked correct for Bantry-it then appeared in my Excel spreadsheet list of fonts-how I achieved this I do not know as I am not that clever with modern technology! Have attached a couple more pics as I have now weathered the snack bar.hope I have not overdone it. 1 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 Got it! But it won't download..... keeps going on about loading it into Dropbox, then nothing happens..... Quote
bantree Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 I have just had a look at the site but cannot remember how I transferred the Font to Excel-sorry Have you tried the Fontspace site?- It looked a bit easier Quote
jhb171achill Posted January 1, 2018 Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) It tried to give me the option to "open in a spreadsheet".... ????????????? 7 hours ago, bantree said: Have attached a couple more pics as I have now weathered the snack bar.hope I have not overdone it. In truth, Bantree, you can never weather anything too much. Pavements, fenceposts, buildings, sheds, track, ground surfaces, locos and rolling stock in REAL life are ALWAYS weathered. Tha building looks fantastic. Look at any layout that strikes you as especially realistic scenery-wise, or in respect of the trains running, and I'll guarantee you that weathering has been liberally applied to everything. For those aspiring to accuracy, it's actually a much underrated aspect of our hobby, I think. Edited January 1, 2018 by jhb171achill Quote
bantree Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks very much JHB - sorry I could not help more re the Gaelic script. Quote
Noel Posted January 2, 2018 Posted January 2, 2018 20 hours ago, bantree said: Many thanks for kind comments every one. JHB-I found the Gaelic script by searching Google and found a site for Microsoft with a script called Bunchlo GC . Purely by guesswork I selected this as it looked correct for Bantry-it then appeared in my Excel spreadsheet list of fonts-how I achieved this I do not know as I am not that clever with modern technology! Have attached a couple more pics as I have now weathered the snack bar.hope I have not overdone it. Fabulous and by pure co-incidence remarkably like the little shop that used to open at Mountshannon beach swimming area on Lough Derg until just a few years ago. 1 Quote
bantree Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks Noel.Its nice to know it resembles in some ways an Irish prototype. Quote
bantree Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 Bantry Engine Shed. Latest photos of progress.Doors not yet fitted also water filler hose. Some weathering to be done also ladders,tank filler pipe and small lean to corrugated shed on side. D16 on loan from Stratford shed!! 4 1 Quote
seanrail Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Lovely Shed Model, Bantree. The D16 displays the locomotive shed atmosphere perfectly in these images. keep up the good work. 1 Quote
Broithe Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Great water - nice chain - lovely doors - will they shut over the track when all is in situ? Smoke mark to follow? 1 Quote
bantree Posted February 2, 2018 Author Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks very much all. Broithe-The doors should clear the track.I am debating at the moment how to attach them! I may fix them in the open position as we have to remove all the buildings when we transport the layout. Smoke above will be added when I weather the shed. 2 Quote
Irishrailwayman Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 46 minutes ago, bantree said: Bantry Engine Shed. Latest photos of progress.Doors not yet fitted also water filler hose. Some weathering to be done also ladders,tank filler pipe and small lean to corrugated shed on side. D16 on loan from Stratford shed!! Super building - just need an Irish loco now to complete the scene! Great project. 2 Quote
PaulC Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 A stunning building, the water in the open tank is the icing on the cake for me. Paul 1 Quote
seanrail Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Indeed PaulC. Water looks realistic on the mounted water tower. 1 Quote
Broithe Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, PaulC said: A stunning building, the water in the open tank is the icing on the cake for me. Paul 5 minutes ago, seanrail said: Indeed PaulC. Water looks realistic on the mounted water tower. I would be very careful to pick it up level, just in case..... 1 1 Quote
bantree Posted February 5, 2018 Author Posted February 5, 2018 Bantry Engine Shed Some weathering applied,also smoke over doorway.Ladders and filler pipe added Next task is to add small shed/hut on side Bantry Shed 1950's photo courtesy Cork Library 5 1 Quote
GNRi1959 Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 I think this little building is one of the best I've seen in years. Full of detail, imagination and realism. Looks just like a Bachmann kit. Class. Quote
PaulC Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 The model making is perfect, the painting and weathering equally toned to perfection and the little details just make this an exquisite build. Far superior to any resin made example in my opinion. Will you be modelling the turntable in front of the shed at some point? Paul Quote
bantree Posted February 5, 2018 Author Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks again for the kind remarks folks, We are going to model the turntable Paul-we have one at the club we will adapt. Will keep updating as work progresses Quote
GNRi1959 Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 I seen a great tutorial today on youTube where a guy modelled a turntable out of a 'lazy susan' centre piece. It looked fab. Gave me lots of ideas.......... 1 1 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 Lovely building Bantree, the water tank and its contents are fantastic! Quote
jhb171achill Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 Superb. Did you make the actual tank out of plasticard or buy it? And if so, where, because I might like one like that! Quote
GNRi1959 Posted February 5, 2018 Posted February 5, 2018 The tank was amazingly belying detailed, I’d like one too Quote
bantree Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 Many thanks again for replies GNRi1959-Great idea for the turntable-will chat to Mick84c at Club tomorrow night JHB and GNRi1959 The tank is made from Wills Vari Girder parts glued to a Plastikard base. It is then primed with Halfords Grey Primer and then sprayed with Humbrol Tank Grey Acrylic (67) Then it is weathered to what ever condition you require. The water is a piece of clear Bayer 60 thou plastic sheet painted underneath with a mix of AK Interactive Slimy Grime Dark and Streaking Grime.It is then glued to four pieces of Evergreen Square Plastic (One at each corner) at what ever depth you need. The surface is then coated with 2 to 3 coats of Micro Kristal Klear (Others are available!).Leave 24 hrs approx between coats. The number of coats may vary depending on personal taste.You will know when its right because it will look right! The water control device is made from odd bits from the spares box. Hope this helps. Quote
bantree Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 Latest pics of Bantry Shed-doors added and they actually open and close! Hinges are fragile - hope they survive! 4 1 1 Quote
PaulC Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Absolutely stunning work Bantree. The weathered look and battered bottoms to those doors is just brilliant. As for those hinges, a fine piece of detail most of us would probably overlook. What method did you use for them? Paul Quote
bantree Posted March 1, 2018 Author Posted March 1, 2018 Paul Thanks for the kind comments If you click on the Marklin of Sweden site on You Tube and look at the Video on Plank Fences,right at the end it describes the method to make the hinges. Hope it helps Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 I'm fascinated by that tatty weathered finish to the shed doors also...what way did you do it? The buildings I'll be starting on soon will ideally look like that - somewhat "seen better days" look! Quote
bantree Posted March 2, 2018 Author Posted March 2, 2018 jhb Thanks Doors are made from strips of hardwood,cut to length,held with double sided Sellotape and stuck together with wood glue Once complete they are painted with Sleeper Grime paint and left to dry.Next coat (in my case) is CIE green ( Revell 364) When dry i distress with a carbon fibre brush so some of the grime shows through.Then weather with various shades of grey and black weathering powders. Sometimes I also dry brush with a mix of Humbrol Grey 64 and a touch of Yellow 24 (sparingly) I think the extra effect has been helped by some of the Sellotape left on the wood! I did rub it down but some has apparently stayed on(to good results!)Hope this helps Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 3, 2018 Posted March 3, 2018 Sheer artistry. Older green paints tended to show a yellowy tint when weathered, as the yellow pigment they used lasted better than the blue. The little yellowish tints you have included perfectly illustrate paintwork that is well overdue a repaint = absolutely prototypically for the time. The danger in West Cork and other places seemed to be that once they DID get around to repainting it, closure was imminent! Quote
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