David Holman Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Bit like a London bus, recently - nothing for ages then several at once. Worth the wait though! Scenic wizardry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 New pic of Oil Depot taken last nights' club night 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Nothing I had experienced in the West Cork could have prepared me for Blaenau on a wet day. I loved John's comment about North Wales - but of course, there was a positive side to it - the waterfall at Tanygrisiau would be in full flood and that was a sight to see! When I saw Andy Cundick's Valentia, I commented on how wonderfully grey it was (boy, I've led a few tours round the Ring of Kerry on rather dull days) - I did suggest to him that he have a glass front to the layout with rain somehow imitated on (in) it. If the German's can make the glass opaque behind the driver in an ICE3 - by just flicking a switch - I'm sure imitation rain would be a cinch? Mike - Bantry is an absolute delight - looking forward to seeing your GSWR brake van in the station! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Grounded Van body This was an old kit not suitable for running so we made into a grounded van to fill a gap 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Beautiful. Love the grass and the old sleepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Straight out of Martyn Welch's book, The Art of Weathering, methinks. And none the worse for it. Still takes skill and application, so another fine job. There's a free grounded van kit in this month's Modeller if you need another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks folks. Correct David, especially the roof-first time I have tried it and it worked a treat! Sounds like a good free gift in the Modeller, something to practice on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 My three most used modelling books are The Art of Weathering, Gordon Gravett's book on Grassland and Landscape Detailing, plus John Ahern's book on Model Building Construction, the latter still extremely valid, even though first published 70 years ago. Mine isn't that old, in case you ask! Other books fill in the gaps, but with these three you can make a very realistic layout. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 They say that your deepest memories often involve scents. A friend of mine is involved in the perfume industry and I once got involved in assessing various unisex concoctions. One of them received several similar verdicts along the lines of "damp shed" - having seen that marvellous grounded van above, I can smell it again now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I agree with David on the first two, My other preferred volume is Ian Rice's Plastic Structure Kits. My wife has bought me George Dent's new book "Weathering for Railway Modellers -Buildings Scenery and the lineside" for Christmas .First impressions are excellent. PS Have bought the latest Railway Modeller-must have a go at another van body for my East Anglian layout!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMCE Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 George Dent's books are excellent. I bought both volumes on weathering which are superb and provide an in depth look at various weathering methods which I am looking forward to trying. Ken 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Martyn Welch waxes lyrical in the latest Model Railway Journal - weathering a RTR steel mineral using some of the latest powders and other techniques. Worth a read if you can get a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Hi David Been reading this article on rusting a 16ton Mineral Wagon-excellent as always Have completed one (Bachmann) using the method in an older RM from Gordon Gravett-will post a picture if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 I still like the original method in The Art of Weathering. There is both logic and reality in putting rust on first, then covering it in Maskol, before spraying the top coat and peeling off the Maskol to reveal the rust underneath. Takes longer, but very satisfying. Having said that, the alternative methods look pretty damned good too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Latest building under construction is the large goods shed-still some way to go on this. Thought I would post a couple of photos of a weathered mineral wagon. The method used is based on ideas by Gordon Gravett and Martyn Welch 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Lovely job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 Thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Bantry Goods Shed Early pics of Bantry Goods Depot under construction. Very few details known about the depot , hence some educated guess work employed.! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Another one to follow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 If it was a wooden building, that's exactly what it would have looked like inside! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Thanks for that- the few photos we have confirm a wooden building so that's a good start! I hope to have lighting inside to show as much interior detail as poss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Pics of Bantry taken at last Weds club night by member Peter Daly. Bantry team is Mick, Chris (trailers), Geoff, Peter, myself John (Banntry) with occasional help from Chris 2. Other members have assisted at various times. We only has my DMU's available to run as Mick was away last week, with more stock it would have looked even better!. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Its coming together really well. I particularly love the pier with the sea moss effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayner Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 6 hours ago, banntry said: We only has my DMU's available to run as Mick was away last week, with more stock it would have looked even better!. Probably pretty much what it looked like in its last years before the departure of the afternoon passenger and the arrival of the C Class on the goods from Drimoleague. Ballasting the track has made a real difference, reducing the narrow gauge appearance and capturing that light flatbottom look so noticeable in photos of the West Cork stations and yards 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Painting the sides of the rails makes a difference too, as can be seen. The DMU is splendid, no apologies needed. As for the pier, either a very fine weathering job, or it has been left out in the garden for about ten years to get that effect. There has been some sublime stuff on IRM recently and this is one more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Thanks folks. The pier was painted first with, I believe , Ronseal stain and varnish and when dry rubbed down. You could also use Sleeper Grime or Frame Dirt This was then over weathered with Ranger Indusries Distress Paint (from art/craft shops) shade is Weathered Wood! After this has dried the green (Daler Rowney Pastel 363 Tint 4) was rubbed over in varying strengths with a finger. Hope this helps. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Pictures of Bantry Goods Shed - much guess work as very little info. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Hey John, Mrs 84 C says top job! fabulous. But the goods shed looks better than I remember!!!!! Your building skills would grace any exhibition layout in the country,well done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Thanks Mick will bring it in again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Pictures from our exhibition on 1st June 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Thanks for all the likes folks. Hope to have layout completed with fiddle yard and scenic by next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Splendid. Well done chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie10646 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) Bantry gets better and better. Now, where did that Ivatt tank come from? Has someone been scratch-building? Nice to see the SSM Bandon Tank "at home". Keep it up, gents. Great work. Edited June 13, 2019 by leslie10646 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banntry Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 We have been busy adding Mod Roc and starting to sort more of the scenic side out on Bantry. We have had a lot of great help from Mike and Andrew Sharpe( Two club members) on the electrics Turntable has been tested and works!! Have attached a couple of recent pics. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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