tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72772892865729938042024-03-13T22:26:23.367-07:00Hoskins' HollowModelling the Early Days NSW Government Railways. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-14841450997663183942023-12-06T00:49:00.000-08:002023-12-06T00:49:47.186-08:00Moments of Indecision, or a change of basics?<p> The three front modules of Hoskins sit in the garage staring at me every time I go in there, which is fairly often, certainly at least daily. There is something bothering me, at first I thought it was the alignment of the shop bought points that had me wondering if I should have hand laid the points? Yes, that has really troubled me, but that’s not it. </p><p>The centre module sat on its back, to save space. I picked it up and moved it. A little heavy, a lot actually. Then there’s the landforms, all hollow, more than I intended. Living in Brisbane the roaches are vicious, and they have taken to eating the landform from the inside out as it is a paper based product.</p><p>In early 2022 I’d attended a railway show giving a demonstration on landscaping as part of the NMRA stand. The basis of the work being a foam base that I’d bought from Bunnings and shaped then skinned with the plaster/paper mix I’ve enjoyed working with for ages.</p><p>The A-ha! moment came when one was compared with the other. The lightweight foam without holes, and the overly heavy pine frame module with the shell of sculptamold like Swiss cheese on the top. There has to be a better way!</p><p>The foam base is solid and easily worked, but there still needs to be a framework that it sits within so that each section can be joined together. Lightweight modules then with foam inserts for the landscape, and even the track laying, maybe. The need to investigate and explore what others are doing is my way forward from here. </p><p>There are few shows to attend these days in Brisbane. It seems the dreaded Covid has had a knock on effect on our hobby. I’m not sure how to express this, maybe just to say that the stuffing has been knocked out of our enthusiasm level. An example of that would be the number of new layouts that make up the shows still going ahead, not that many. It is a conversation that has gone round in circles for years now, and I don’t want to start another circular discussion here, so I’ll stop.</p><p>So then what am I saying? Well I think what I shall do is create a foam version of the three modules, at least to the stage of laying track, and investigate where I go from there.</p><p>The blue foam that Bunnings is now selling is much better than the green stuff they’ve had up until recently. It’s sold in pieces of 1200x600mm in two thicknesses. The convenience of having it locally is huge, rather than having to order it in bulk from the supplier.</p><p>This re start may have to roll back to original plan and see if anything needs to change. My first thought is to re assess the track plan. There have been many discussions go on expressing changes or improvements, so this may be the opportunity. My first thought is that maybe I’m trying to squeeze too much in to an area not really large enough. Do I need to keep to three front modules or, dare i say it, should it be four?</p><p>Let’s finish today hoping you find away to reignite your passion in our hobby for yourself and those around you.</p><p>Get to the modelling bench!</p><p>Oorroo!</p><p>Geoff.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-21193887805764335382022-01-22T23:16:00.003-08:002022-01-22T23:16:29.795-08:00Track layout planning becomes reality<p> The trials and tribulations of a Railway Modeller are at there greatest when all of those plans you’ve been scratching out for ages, meet the reality of laying track. </p><p>Yep I’m just about there. Well actually I’m at the fun bit, gluing down the cork. Fun? I hear you say? It is for me, at least for now, as I’m doing the front three modules. There have been a few moments of head scratching, and checking of track diagrams and alignment of points matching the sweeping curves of the main yard area. The yard in front of the goods shed is a busy location, with the Mainline running closest to the front of the layout, and the Goods sidings or loops in behind.</p><p>The design of the layout with the gentle curve of the central module, seems to be coming together, which is pleasing, and tinged with relief. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuoBKbs26VYVEldCzcUvVSBbVlYV8968WkM_IJbVmIIw3WFJmq3ePJSvILK56VIrrwNliM9RztEuXwR_JB9tBpxX_mVNlOWN542lzVXl_TdR_Ei7vr4z7KL77SFmA9vFA3YzWBFEWGYh0XVwOEV4IUEUawotfd9-Ry9S4E5VMIGtoekQ4uEfF3GwbaZw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhuoBKbs26VYVEldCzcUvVSBbVlYV8968WkM_IJbVmIIw3WFJmq3ePJSvILK56VIrrwNliM9RztEuXwR_JB9tBpxX_mVNlOWN542lzVXl_TdR_Ei7vr4z7KL77SFmA9vFA3YzWBFEWGYh0XVwOEV4IUEUawotfd9-Ry9S4E5VMIGtoekQ4uEfF3GwbaZw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The cork for the tracklaying has been a little scarce, which hopefully means there are a lot more modellers out there making some progress, great stuff! I’ve built a set of legs for the modules to attach to the end of the above central module, that is at seated working height. This makes it much easier to work on the module, than at display height. As I’ve said many times before, I prefer a high display height so that you are immersed in the scene, but for working on the modules seated height is perfect.</p><p>I am just up to gluing down the cork between modules, and I’ve attached two together to achieve that. I will be leaving at least two together so that I can begin fixing down the track next. The benefits of using the commercially available track should really see things move along faster once I begin this part of construction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1l3ipQgC4pGPGrVdTJxOTATr_EvP766jFdRqnp8QA5MigquVuPD29GT-0eiGRTdoG22-CLbWzrJ61dWLOXu-0MmoPrlXWgEZeGoR1POX_qSCNRxjb0NawW-4CgYGuMsjclmD-X12dm2_FgpeOL228xYeQYfxesXc4vTkm9KIw47ynYA94k62Q6c6HXw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1l3ipQgC4pGPGrVdTJxOTATr_EvP766jFdRqnp8QA5MigquVuPD29GT-0eiGRTdoG22-CLbWzrJ61dWLOXu-0MmoPrlXWgEZeGoR1POX_qSCNRxjb0NawW-4CgYGuMsjclmD-X12dm2_FgpeOL228xYeQYfxesXc4vTkm9KIw47ynYA94k62Q6c6HXw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjylegu72GvJEVN-G3SQXwfXesJc1-FHS_O6FHOdI0yio9xgOJWUdpd7LDdS2Jl71RDf6vAEFXb5S-29Rh47GuNriPjkVv1yiZrmjlphoGQx1gyvD6QH3D_HZzs6nIgpGU7MBqDrGCZu3U_ln4Tgduc4snqt2bpi0H8xo0_Dt0CroSu_UTzc9QWSpYniQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjylegu72GvJEVN-G3SQXwfXesJc1-FHS_O6FHOdI0yio9xgOJWUdpd7LDdS2Jl71RDf6vAEFXb5S-29Rh47GuNriPjkVv1yiZrmjlphoGQx1gyvD6QH3D_HZzs6nIgpGU7MBqDrGCZu3U_ln4Tgduc4snqt2bpi0H8xo0_Dt0CroSu_UTzc9QWSpYniQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After that it will be onto the ballast. That really feels miles away from the above photo. The ballast I’ve chosen is as close to what I think would have been used in the early railways around 1880. Most of the imagery I’ve been able to find has the look of sandstone about it, very pale. Further research and help from others has led me to believe that the pale look of sandstone is much like what was being used.</p><p>So for now, I shall leave this post here,</p><p>Enjoy your week,</p><p>Happy modelling!</p><p>Oorroo!</p><p>Geoff.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-1300888715087567602022-01-10T20:09:00.000-08:002022-01-10T20:09:05.119-08:00The BRC project part 1<p> From time to time a new discovery can lead you off on a tangent that seems to go on forever. Whilst browsing through the SJM website I came across something I’d not heard of before. That discovery was a bogie kit from Stephen Johnson Models of an 1890’s ‘Passenger bogie’. My first thought was why the ‘’? Then the rabbit hole beckoned! Out with the books and then reading, reading, reading. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLDA8UYhivOw69_i6wEi4Al6LrmMpzHk_ckIjMm86ecBnL2b7B0h-54ZGmUziE0pdE_a5y6BJrMHdSNJgTfyYiR1akqAecmBkZHTGsSu1FpGwS1IYzoGFsyXRE7ZMySzlQQwGYUaia1DkHzZ65E4y6DPsDwG9b7UQQQB1w9AwDq4eh21Pw797g4bcycw=s1169" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1169" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLDA8UYhivOw69_i6wEi4Al6LrmMpzHk_ckIjMm86ecBnL2b7B0h-54ZGmUziE0pdE_a5y6BJrMHdSNJgTfyYiR1akqAecmBkZHTGsSu1FpGwS1IYzoGFsyXRE7ZMySzlQQwGYUaia1DkHzZ65E4y6DPsDwG9b7UQQQB1w9AwDq4eh21Pw797g4bcycw=w640-h274" width="640" /></a></div><p><b><i>I’ve only been able to find a couple of photos online of the BRC wagons, and this one is another variation of them. The door locations are similar, however this one has roof hatches. A different batch, different builder, and an evolving design. I will post photos of the model as I go.</i></b></p><p>A chance flick through the pages had me come across the early refrigeration vans, and in particular the BRC vans. In the description there was a reference to the bogies being ‘passenger’. There it was! I was hooked. Some further reading and the variations between orders and development of the type of wagon certainly had me thinking that this could be a scratchbuilding project worth pursuing. It has been such a long time since I’d scratch built anything, I was ready to have a crack at this one. At the same time, in my head, a little voice was saying ‘what about the BSV’s?’ Yep, I hear ya, next time for sure!</p><p>There were two main variants that took my fancy as they both had the same under frame. There was a vertical boarded version and a herringbone boarded version. I thought I could start with two of each and see how I go.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEV99Xx9gCir-2La-tT1muE2iwvG_XxNXWzTAnrgFmICoIGRVIzihqqh9uAh1yyT0PcBF3V6J0vQVABwn4EIjRPRehTvd4g5BEFlcHY_5l4BmJs1b8gzqKJbWKt5luLqoRvzByD0DNOMYhI3vpEhLdds_XN8DoBSdZlGnjs4Pl_uPKyRDZex2wQAdI_w=s2003" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="2003" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjEV99Xx9gCir-2La-tT1muE2iwvG_XxNXWzTAnrgFmICoIGRVIzihqqh9uAh1yyT0PcBF3V6J0vQVABwn4EIjRPRehTvd4g5BEFlcHY_5l4BmJs1b8gzqKJbWKt5luLqoRvzByD0DNOMYhI3vpEhLdds_XN8DoBSdZlGnjs4Pl_uPKyRDZex2wQAdI_w=w640-h576" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i>Here’s a photo of the progression of the under frames, all held in the jig in this next photo, then the underfloor is added, as can be seen, next.</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpUa50oESSR2oKZT5GrSBxRSdAuXH1JOcjp_29UiQYvJiJKk3UyzEPFuB8BGzZ8pvr8eKcCPr0NVXjOZRb_aN2vNQhcMtpwcCfMLmolFLCPV6quy-F6t0mqUb9AJ4tQPo5IkfE0FxVRbDnO_dfcLNMN23SN_EFghPeF4xQCWqml5eSx1ll-_6GEaR46g=s3982" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2154" data-original-width="3982" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpUa50oESSR2oKZT5GrSBxRSdAuXH1JOcjp_29UiQYvJiJKk3UyzEPFuB8BGzZ8pvr8eKcCPr0NVXjOZRb_aN2vNQhcMtpwcCfMLmolFLCPV6quy-F6t0mqUb9AJ4tQPo5IkfE0FxVRbDnO_dfcLNMN23SN_EFghPeF4xQCWqml5eSx1ll-_6GEaR46g=w640-h346" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The under frame was fairly simple, however I would need a couple of jigs to get things moving, of course, where would I be without a jig? The longitudinals were a bit of an issue, as the styrene I was using kept flexing if they were even a little bit too long. To aid in keeping the ends square a very handy tool I’ve used a lot for this project is the ‘true sander’. It allows a square end to be maintained as you sand, great for a project like this.</p><p>The floor would be glued on top of the chassis, with the plan to have it act as a form for the vertical sides of the body to align against. That means that it is 1mm in from the top edge of the chassis.</p><p>I’m wondering if I should get some Pinksil and cast this before I go any further, well at least before it goes together. It’s taken me so long to get to this stage, I am considering it, just so I can complete more as I require, especially of the herringbone sided body as it’s going to be just so fiddly to get one right. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhgUhpH1B42ztCOnEqWBfXlpK2ozfz-11knBRAgnnPkXnPvm5NUbStymNY4hTbosFKtOh64onIKZlB-G00TDKy2Yu6owbJuYpjYoDlKxffoAGgzmmpzgtlD3ZOKyYe5kS0_RA8AtM3qs14PZrIZKMs07r4JL7onJMHCdAX7KAm-xd1jo50N4haEaEt9w=s2714" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="2714" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhhgUhpH1B42ztCOnEqWBfXlpK2ozfz-11knBRAgnnPkXnPvm5NUbStymNY4hTbosFKtOh64onIKZlB-G00TDKy2Yu6owbJuYpjYoDlKxffoAGgzmmpzgtlD3ZOKyYe5kS0_RA8AtM3qs14PZrIZKMs07r4JL7onJMHCdAX7KAm-xd1jo50N4haEaEt9w=w640-h266" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Next up I have to look at the underside plan for plates and bolts, and see if there’s any real benefit in doing these as well. Out with the plan! You know, for the size of the plates, and bolts, I’m not sure that there’s any benefit of adding such fine detail to the underside of a wagon. If I do cast this, then for the sake of completing one, it may well be worth adding the extra detail, more to think on for sure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUmxJp7b1ncD0bQwMPZbxD2z8gBxtwx54R3XJ8ImrObGLrzzCyNCGKqMQ8BsKbwNL8kVeLhwC35yLVRCEtcFmrvaeQptg9ijY1XtpjxUm8OFUu6XXT5RumRhhNydGw1vLHdgyvP7ghq3ZAgcEWCkeGYc_HMP1HbkqgqNXbL7riZhu4j1w0fEu1US6tmw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUmxJp7b1ncD0bQwMPZbxD2z8gBxtwx54R3XJ8ImrObGLrzzCyNCGKqMQ8BsKbwNL8kVeLhwC35yLVRCEtcFmrvaeQptg9ijY1XtpjxUm8OFUu6XXT5RumRhhNydGw1vLHdgyvP7ghq3ZAgcEWCkeGYc_HMP1HbkqgqNXbL7riZhu4j1w0fEu1US6tmw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><i>Here’s the first part of the side work up against the under frame, and one end. </i></b><div><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div>I’m now working on a side and end, with the thought of casting them. I’m waiting on having time to purchase some 1/4 round for the corners of the van. Once they are on I’m then into the detailing of the doors, and hinges.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will leave it there for this week,</div><div>Enjoy your time at the workbench,</div><div>Oorroo!</div><div>Geoff.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-121976929725846092022-01-02T18:54:00.002-08:002022-01-02T18:54:41.627-08:00Having a go at figurine paintingThis post isn't just about figure painting. It is for me about doing more in our hobby, striving to do a better job, than last time, and learning new techniques from others or discovering new ones yourself.<br />
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For a few of you, you may have seen my other layout Splitters Swamp Creek. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of building, scenicing (is that a word?) and displaying my layout at shows and conventions. There was one thing that irked me, the lack of people, SSC was empty of a population.<br />
So that is something I'd like to change on Hoskins Hollow.<br />
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A population isn't just the people it's the loco drivers, guards, passengers, shop keepers, carts, cars, horses, shoppers and just people living their lives. I enjoy modelling a time well before our own, around the 1920's or so, and that has a certain look, as in the dress and uniforms. When you start to look around for figures of this time period you find there aren't too many around. There used to be one done by preisler, for about the 1900's, so if you have one you'd like to part with, please let me know. In the Australian market there are a couple worth mentioning, of course it is worth noting that I am not involved with these businesses. Stephen Johnson/Andian models have their 3D printed scans of people with amazing detail, and also Mechanical Branch models have theirs. I've enjoyed the choice that having more than one supplier gives, and this can be extended if you are willing to purchase from Modelu in the U.K.<br />
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I've ordered a few different 3D prints from all three businesses. The UK ones are everyday shopkeepers and shoppers, and a few other assorted ones to go with the predominantly NSWGR ones purchased from the other two. There has been a great article about painting figures in the AJRM, their most recent edition, and I guess it has been a great catalyst for having a go, and moving forward into something new.<br />
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There are moments that my grandiose ideas are completely at odds with my actual abilities as a modeller, maybe it's at these times that there is an opportunity to learn and achieve more, maybe. So to illustrate my point, here's a photo of a model that I was looking at, admiring, and hoping to copy.<br />
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The reality of how small a HO figurine is, comes at you like a slap in the face with a wet fish, as soon as you pick up a brush. I reached for the modelling glasses, the over the front of those magnifying visor, and there you go! There is no way the above is going to be possible, but maybe a little bit. The shading and dry brushing may be enough. I have used a pale wash when painting another figure in a scale aircraft I built recently, and it made a huge difference.<br />
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I've several colours I've gathered for the face, skin and clothes of my NSWGR employees. I've had a crack at the first one. I painted all the skin area’s first, then the shirt closest to that, then waist coat, pants and shoes.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-28553948076797156872021-08-06T16:35:00.000-07:002021-08-06T16:35:05.477-07:00The Backscene Continues<p> The day to day non railway stuff can really mess up our progress sometimes. I find that my plan of ‘well I’ll have a good block of time tomorrow, so I’ll leave it till then,’ never seems to come together. This last week or so I’ve been doing an hour here and there, and seem to be making some real progress. Looking back over these last weeks and I must be honest, the ‘block of time’ technique is for procrastinators. Then I think the ‘hour here and there’ is for building your enthusiasm, after a slow down in motivation.</p><p>I looked back at the last post about backscene painting and realised that it was posted in September 2020! So it is definitely time to get this part of the project completed. Let’s have a look at where I’m up to.</p><p>The right hand panel has the horizon at its closest, with the trees right behind the Station building. At this stage I’m calling this panel done. Let’s see how long that will last! I may do a little more with the foreground behind the Station area. I won’t know for sure till I add it to the module.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgm1x35b2mFx-F2d0MDyUjsnOKOKMQRV6ifyhtzdvjIrbx42zvmC4j0UQCCFUkj1QgCOR6omynD3lJj2QaxcOhy13cj1wB_pH_fSvMMKEBcSzIWq6l4mEcid4Mb3XQMnJFCbAVVxs0H-U/s3016/C908B1F4-E192-437A-BED0-B27C3A1DF025.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1043" data-original-width="3016" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgm1x35b2mFx-F2d0MDyUjsnOKOKMQRV6ifyhtzdvjIrbx42zvmC4j0UQCCFUkj1QgCOR6omynD3lJj2QaxcOhy13cj1wB_pH_fSvMMKEBcSzIWq6l4mEcid4Mb3XQMnJFCbAVVxs0H-U/w640-h222/C908B1F4-E192-437A-BED0-B27C3A1DF025.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The centre panel that is behind the goods area has the horizon much further in the distance, hopefully giving a greater feeling of depth. This one I’m currently working on, but you can see the general idea. The clouds are a work in progress, and they are what I’m currently working on. I have been using acrylics with a jo Sonja paint extender to create a thinned wash like paint, but I have discovered a paint thinner that behaves like the paint it doesn’t thin it, and this can have its uses. Thinning the paint into a wash is good for blending, but using the thicker extender allows you to have greater control with the amount of pigment you apply. The ‘less is more principle’ applies here. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi98Fk_Pl0HdysMcdWfu6xnvjGSbdpyauKQYU_tRpFY4EijugYKnia5fCir1ZbF_XJhyphenhyphenTMeNvEIMs9aAjXpY45IYVKT1D4NfTL03l2hWYW0QtU-YaRP8GxWVez7xbZvK7j3u_0NLUVVK63/s2841/F1DD50AA-8A1B-4A7C-90C9-A75C833B47AD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1107" data-original-width="2841" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi98Fk_Pl0HdysMcdWfu6xnvjGSbdpyauKQYU_tRpFY4EijugYKnia5fCir1ZbF_XJhyphenhyphenTMeNvEIMs9aAjXpY45IYVKT1D4NfTL03l2hWYW0QtU-YaRP8GxWVez7xbZvK7j3u_0NLUVVK63/w640-h250/F1DD50AA-8A1B-4A7C-90C9-A75C833B47AD.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The left hand module has the horizon at its furthest, with a fairly flat landform that changes in the foreground to show a creek and its surroundings. It is very obvious that this one needs a lot of work, however I am happy with the volumes and colours I’ve done already. I’m looking forward to seeing how I get the creek added into the foreground. </p><p>I’ll add photos of the area I’m hoping to mimic. These three photos show a different aspect of the scene I hope to add. The openness of the scene, and the muted tones of the landscape are what I will have to try to put in, we shall see.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwpuO9khY3qpwxrFCjjK0hd-79dPkWoGu1182volXAC8LqN3GPjjtbE5A7KLHSipOJLIuFejNvm69AlTd5YfUcn08L4csy9Rc6DkSuAWTj9oYAfubyS9_E2YO5n0I4DvtI0ZoOXsRtptj/s2048/382AC757-3351-4045-8CE0-6F8C5BBFF16C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwpuO9khY3qpwxrFCjjK0hd-79dPkWoGu1182volXAC8LqN3GPjjtbE5A7KLHSipOJLIuFejNvm69AlTd5YfUcn08L4csy9Rc6DkSuAWTj9oYAfubyS9_E2YO5n0I4DvtI0ZoOXsRtptj/w640-h480/382AC757-3351-4045-8CE0-6F8C5BBFF16C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafZvk_hsqt6ZIf_afU3RMIFsrIp3AyKO0ouSgvlgUlH4ZTNnHQJePozm85iieIXXo61AhWfrqWIqvXlC_I8v7Al8RQueGq_71KlhBtlJljqAdZbfLppfOJMRcpkkWZPQFMooFAXVrc0VX/s2048/E383097D-F0CE-4552-9149-97EB0A7594A8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafZvk_hsqt6ZIf_afU3RMIFsrIp3AyKO0ouSgvlgUlH4ZTNnHQJePozm85iieIXXo61AhWfrqWIqvXlC_I8v7Al8RQueGq_71KlhBtlJljqAdZbfLppfOJMRcpkkWZPQFMooFAXVrc0VX/w640-h480/E383097D-F0CE-4552-9149-97EB0A7594A8.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH87lQ1HkmHi3TSGyikXgfxvwCxzfphDIHtcA-IC1DA-VUhgM4hPTWRNfwkU2pWB95XWsCy2e5sizp-9E8f-PiFmKyZWdK0lf6o_lKemEAzITnHp0w1f3S6YIWyI09bnJN6_zXGu8KQKYj/s2048/07A4FD2E-7873-4FE0-A289-218940261C97.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH87lQ1HkmHi3TSGyikXgfxvwCxzfphDIHtcA-IC1DA-VUhgM4hPTWRNfwkU2pWB95XWsCy2e5sizp-9E8f-PiFmKyZWdK0lf6o_lKemEAzITnHp0w1f3S6YIWyI09bnJN6_zXGu8KQKYj/w640-h480/07A4FD2E-7873-4FE0-A289-218940261C97.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The colours in this one are fairly pale, with a fair amount of blue added so that they appear to recede. There will be a few clouds, however they will be centred over the distant hills, hopefully making it seem deeper</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71bGXCzBT1Fg91iLiE7CLtKF4Gwwo1tFbNJvr0-046R-xRa-vwXDQk4zKNAM8nyAJlOdBLCZTQiafZRDwZ449QoNGmojMBmYyLJVWA0tQuB473bBzsEOdYvTYbMwrSf89j9M5GWwScOXu/s3025/4D7FBF3E-CFFD-42DD-B660-1BFAE694C276.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="3025" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71bGXCzBT1Fg91iLiE7CLtKF4Gwwo1tFbNJvr0-046R-xRa-vwXDQk4zKNAM8nyAJlOdBLCZTQiafZRDwZ449QoNGmojMBmYyLJVWA0tQuB473bBzsEOdYvTYbMwrSf89j9M5GWwScOXu/w640-h220/4D7FBF3E-CFFD-42DD-B660-1BFAE694C276.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>So three very different scenes, that hopefully work together. The sky and specifically the clouds aid in the transition from one to the next. There have been many reference photos taken, and referred to over the course of this project. In the end there were three or four I used, to try to keep it fairly simple. One of the biggest challenges has been the sheer size of the backscene panels. They are so much taller that my last effort, and indeed, longer as well. All this really means is that I’ve needed to plan each panel, and how it flows into the next. The paint colours I’ve been using allows me to keep to fairly similar shades and that helps make the scenes work together.</p><p>I have still a lot to do, but I thought it worth an update as it’s been awhile since my last post. I hope you are all staying safe, keep on modelling, have a great week!</p><p>Oorroo!</p><p>Geoff. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-52432033127759388492021-05-13T14:53:00.000-07:002021-05-13T14:53:14.841-07:00Scenic base work begins<p> It has seemed like ages since I’ve done any scenery work, and the opportunity to do some was quickly taken up. I’m working on the right hand module to start with. There’s really nothing new in how I’m doing this, but a quick recap might help refresh my memory. </p><p>I begin with the plan that I originally came up with. The scenery finishes with the layout edge, so the most important part is the contour of the boards that I’ve already completed. They determine the steepness of the land as it falls away from the track, or indeed the height of the hill that the track may cut through. Along the way I have adjusted them to better work with the backscene that I’ve done the basic landforms on already.</p><p>On my previous layout the process was as follows:</p><p>1. Stick plastic bags to the underside of the ply base to the scenic board. Then support this with screwed up newspaper taped to the baseboard to support the plastic, this part needs to be manipulated to the shape landform you are wanting.</p><p>2. Cover this with tissues in strips, then soak them with watered down pva, dappling with a one inch brush to keep things looking flat.</p><p>3. Wait for the above step to dry, up to a few days, 😩. Then mix up the sculptamold, and layer this directly over the tissue/pva shell, contouring as necessary.</p><p>I did this religiously for the majority of Splitters, then when completing the new base around the Loco shed, it all changed. I simply completed step 1, then covered the plastic with the sculptamold. This is so much faster, and the sculptamold bonds with the bare timber beautifully. It has really sped things up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZmuAfORlAnU5ik3gkJtzPZQVfNGkagwbryoXWL5WUVT7jseCLmcGO2GZN9-YHmG1w68wQgpvKoVttOv8EPPelMk67cx8IAw9eL0-91UC3a2R4QY-78no3bWwhQxsUGQ5X96fhtV1HAsx/s2048/C35AD3B1-F447-408E-95F6-D94F4B647BB7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ZmuAfORlAnU5ik3gkJtzPZQVfNGkagwbryoXWL5WUVT7jseCLmcGO2GZN9-YHmG1w68wQgpvKoVttOv8EPPelMk67cx8IAw9eL0-91UC3a2R4QY-78no3bWwhQxsUGQ5X96fhtV1HAsx/w640-h480/C35AD3B1-F447-408E-95F6-D94F4B647BB7.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><b><i>Above, you can see how easy this process is. First tape in the plastic, then tape in the paper to provide the landform you want.</i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BRCj-l3GbEtxfLaggNivvnGTG-LwzgnmQN6g_e1f6FRy9g_o23k1SG0UuKE5pQLIx3kLRtef3lxyva5NDMH1xReB2iMIjjHfeLMkzYvNlh387XuSvzVIl-ZZrWWPGNOeJHayCz6IlBw3/s2048/1DC88AEA-32DC-412F-8908-13A5A199F373.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0BRCj-l3GbEtxfLaggNivvnGTG-LwzgnmQN6g_e1f6FRy9g_o23k1SG0UuKE5pQLIx3kLRtef3lxyva5NDMH1xReB2iMIjjHfeLMkzYvNlh387XuSvzVIl-ZZrWWPGNOeJHayCz6IlBw3/w480-h640/1DC88AEA-32DC-412F-8908-13A5A199F373.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><b><i>Here you can see the surface of the sculptamold. On the left hand side of the roadbed you can see a slightly flat area beside the track, that will be road access to the Station, and then to the left of that, the landform as it falls away to the front of the layout.</i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFup08uYY2HsMCJzfPBuffBRrCIaDMKq5lIP7mAzvyF-3890hKLMR4rWrCwPMG530hZSLTF3dlEWodlLthE7wfLIjyhVEmZRWGW5xpCs8IligEYFXypqqUxij1s9MGaDk9wprbWtZab1je/s2048/5205EA90-FF33-48BE-932A-BFBC736AED2F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFup08uYY2HsMCJzfPBuffBRrCIaDMKq5lIP7mAzvyF-3890hKLMR4rWrCwPMG530hZSLTF3dlEWodlLthE7wfLIjyhVEmZRWGW5xpCs8IligEYFXypqqUxij1s9MGaDk9wprbWtZab1je/w480-h640/5205EA90-FF33-48BE-932A-BFBC736AED2F.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWS5jrHIHxdw8uZL5dXwSpfd7AE8B7G68gjM4X0S67rKfTGt34KanXWd651ZiAO6sJZDb4AIDS-yDRLvCT51ffgcksvCLpst-8gR9p3v_364VjYNMS5pT6ydSgpBNXEESGOZHU-bwpoWup/s2048/F5F76B53-F3D1-4E02-AC82-D94C65ECB21F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWS5jrHIHxdw8uZL5dXwSpfd7AE8B7G68gjM4X0S67rKfTGt34KanXWd651ZiAO6sJZDb4AIDS-yDRLvCT51ffgcksvCLpst-8gR9p3v_364VjYNMS5pT6ydSgpBNXEESGOZHU-bwpoWup/w480-h640/F5F76B53-F3D1-4E02-AC82-D94C65ECB21F.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i>All of this process took just on two hours, and you can see that I’ve nearly completed the first module.</i></b></p><p><br /></p><p>From here it is all about waiting. The sculptamold takes ages in the Qld humidity to dry. Just be patient with it, and if you like you can keep working the surface, smoothing off any rough spots fairly easily with a damp finger.</p><p>I’m really happy with the profile I’ve created. It seems to work with the contour boards well, and even better with the backscene boards attached.</p><p>Next will be a scenic base on all of the white that I’m now faced with, but that will be the next post.</p><p>Have a great week,</p><p>Ooroo!</p><p>Geoff.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-85194703797741794892021-03-10T21:29:00.003-08:002021-03-10T21:30:24.114-08:00Model Tree Construction, A happy distraction from the jobs at hand<p> I’ve always been a modeller with many projects on the go at once. I guess progress is being made if you take into account all the partially completed projects scattered about the workspace? Maybe it’s just me. There has been a stack of paper coated florist wire just begging me to have a crack at a tree, so I did.</p><p>The wire was purchased from the florist department of a craft store, I think it was Lincraft. A hefty amount were twisted together to form the trunk, and then more added to increase the number of branches. There have been endless articles on this part of the construction, so I won’t bore you yet again. Suffice to say that I’m on about the fourth coat of modelling paste, to build up the girth of the trunk.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt-uH_39mvGpegxmT0_ZNMITMFAuF6gmEA4UULzizUwP9E1ZeeO9n4fbF4UacGEzybk5y8aXQOcMAnBq9TN3idFivhPhz5Wj0KY-vKmKOXBsov19BC8ok4p-IdQuN7cTjbGQlPxFmcAO_/s2048/B05036D9-3298-4988-B948-79326A584C9F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1225" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkt-uH_39mvGpegxmT0_ZNMITMFAuF6gmEA4UULzizUwP9E1ZeeO9n4fbF4UacGEzybk5y8aXQOcMAnBq9TN3idFivhPhz5Wj0KY-vKmKOXBsov19BC8ok4p-IdQuN7cTjbGQlPxFmcAO_/w382-h640/B05036D9-3298-4988-B948-79326A584C9F.jpeg" width="382" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc_NehBVJqKqIdmAM29xL950HnMSHE1QKIcbJlnLqKn8wbzvfGOyBP36qsIcvtd0IP1raBBSnZUm7OU6CNepgcTbGIAdLNJcuD_NW5yGEgqoTAMouK-Xsmq1NGyxcUIa9atEKjxQe0UyR/s2048/F21B4E29-A8C8-413A-8476-8D86A07475E8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBc_NehBVJqKqIdmAM29xL950HnMSHE1QKIcbJlnLqKn8wbzvfGOyBP36qsIcvtd0IP1raBBSnZUm7OU6CNepgcTbGIAdLNJcuD_NW5yGEgqoTAMouK-Xsmq1NGyxcUIa9atEKjxQe0UyR/s320/F21B4E29-A8C8-413A-8476-8D86A07475E8.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is a quick photo of the tree I’ve been working on, along with the paste. I use a bit of colour to darken the paste, that way there is less painting afterwards, before you are completed. The dark colour is the base, all the rest will be lighter.</p><p>This week I’ve pulled out a couple of photos for inspiration, of a tree I spotted whilst walking through the local park. The bark colour is fairly pale. The photo looks great, but when what you are building a scale version of the same, it’s a little difficult to have the same level of detail. I’m still getting used to this, and I think it will take quite a few more till I develop a technique that I’m happy with.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhZAR0mhn50bKLnd490YJpzmxALtUREj28EnZtqluwLe3lFCIHyKyFweMcbqAhyS3dQZoLfFnJ7jBnZQm6yAGvfp3vpVLAf_iKYHyQNOKh9Nf37bmwbD7-t_06I6nZYtX4uSpyO_pz7uF/s2048/88A6FE04-D11D-4529-ADBF-C8F4A8A14DC5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGhZAR0mhn50bKLnd490YJpzmxALtUREj28EnZtqluwLe3lFCIHyKyFweMcbqAhyS3dQZoLfFnJ7jBnZQm6yAGvfp3vpVLAf_iKYHyQNOKh9Nf37bmwbD7-t_06I6nZYtX4uSpyO_pz7uF/w480-h640/88A6FE04-D11D-4529-ADBF-C8F4A8A14DC5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Today I had some time to spend on the trunk. A few colours on the trunk, trying to keep them to a theme. I’m not sure how well it worked, I think I maybe over thinking it really. The old ‘Keep It Simple Stupid’ should be my mantra. So I’ve gone over the trunk and reduced the number of colours I’ve used. To achieve the blackish marking on the trunk, I was thinking of using some ‘soot’ coloured weathering powder. Fairly quickly I realised that that level of colouring was too strong, so I brushed it off. </p><p>After that it it was out with the spray and some brown artificial hair. A few minutes later and here we were. A fair amount of trimming is required once I’ve allowed the Matt spray to dry, as it was looking a wee bit heavy in the branches.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVzs144ATWjtLTw7L-qNPLcjoAo8TlyNn4qfUdZceEXDM1cmo0MOZUl498pFtvl8q1HV9EPMvSIicGEnXndmwHUZnqJb55RkW3XhiaMQyf0HShfmEYgGADFikL1i1FK5fCO38bcO_e_mu/s1947/6147FDDD-E90D-4EAF-9B36-671C34FEC631.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1947" data-original-width="1543" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyVzs144ATWjtLTw7L-qNPLcjoAo8TlyNn4qfUdZceEXDM1cmo0MOZUl498pFtvl8q1HV9EPMvSIicGEnXndmwHUZnqJb55RkW3XhiaMQyf0HShfmEYgGADFikL1i1FK5fCO38bcO_e_mu/w508-h640/6147FDDD-E90D-4EAF-9B36-671C34FEC631.jpeg" width="508" /></a></div>There have been a few trees built at my workbench, and the variation between them is what I’m working on at the moment. To that end I did try using a different foliage flock compared to the last few I’ve built. It was a little larger, so that when applied it stayed more on the top of the branches, rather than sifting itself all through the brown. I will be using this sized scatter in future, as I prefer the look it gives. I’d appreciate your feedback on this also!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSwHoEyB3WzY5lAtdiBUBvg0JKAao2US8pMwkdGI2aksmlVy-CkwQGz3H8sJF-7C1DaEdPRIyNkuN5MMobcTukjZHDO2jrUJvY8zyGNJaM6y5JUjusgKqzN0Mz77PF4gUBdh_qHwS9xNs/s2048/32078539-2A1E-4C89-B6F3-84212CF4FBB0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1774" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSwHoEyB3WzY5lAtdiBUBvg0JKAao2US8pMwkdGI2aksmlVy-CkwQGz3H8sJF-7C1DaEdPRIyNkuN5MMobcTukjZHDO2jrUJvY8zyGNJaM6y5JUjusgKqzN0Mz77PF4gUBdh_qHwS9xNs/w554-h640/32078539-2A1E-4C89-B6F3-84212CF4FBB0.jpeg" width="554" /></a></div>A bit of a change from the previous photo. You can still see a fair amount of hair, so some additional trimming is required. I’m fairly happy with this one now, so I will put it aside with others, ready to plant on the layout.<div><br /></div><div>It has been a while between posts, so I’ll leave it there for now,</div><div>Enjoy your week!</div><div>Oorroo!</div><div>Geoff.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-31870180766574848812021-01-24T22:49:00.004-08:002021-01-24T22:49:55.298-08:00Track layout progress<p> There’s been a fair bit going on at the modelling desk of late. I think like most modellers, I do tend to go from one unfinished project to another. In my defence, I think it keeps us engaged and fresh, all the better to move forward enjoying our hobby.</p><p> I’ve been working away on the station building, and I’m fairly happy with my progress so far. Even though this isn’t the subject of the title, I think I like to use each post as a ‘where am I at right now’ with my current projects, and the Station building and Post Office certainly have been a focus of late. The roof of the Station has been added, without any detail yet. So there’s a lot more to do, but the worst of it is done already. The two following photos give you a pretty good idea of where I’m up to. Hopefully I’ll have an update soon with the finished models, we shall see.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39GIy7ETAAq-lzNMZIKPbhjyhm8HL2EN_KRtBZZ2RmAS0x1mFd6AZeBh9VH4v6C5rwOPtRkoqfy84f0DHgCAxWp4s1aslOyQkaYEYOx35fBr7OOHfpWD9CixdZbIlyfrM_3IXXf2tJxk7/s2658/496C9E34-3AB3-4687-923A-F6C4A6FBA04B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="2658" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi39GIy7ETAAq-lzNMZIKPbhjyhm8HL2EN_KRtBZZ2RmAS0x1mFd6AZeBh9VH4v6C5rwOPtRkoqfy84f0DHgCAxWp4s1aslOyQkaYEYOx35fBr7OOHfpWD9CixdZbIlyfrM_3IXXf2tJxk7/w640-h284/496C9E34-3AB3-4687-923A-F6C4A6FBA04B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhh2xnr2YeTRqRK7hA12Yr9wR4d2wpCyQ4apn8LvmMQ95-qzp2Glcmld4XzZy1oEBgEZhuwDw-WSCgLWvB2Y_s23d3nykbB3fcuXKSYGnKk9aNYD3RGiRbjg4_TXTbaJC2qBhXSybOep4/s2048/A1B9A749-8C78-4EBF-8469-EA9137248077.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="2048" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNhh2xnr2YeTRqRK7hA12Yr9wR4d2wpCyQ4apn8LvmMQ95-qzp2Glcmld4XzZy1oEBgEZhuwDw-WSCgLWvB2Y_s23d3nykbB3fcuXKSYGnKk9aNYD3RGiRbjg4_TXTbaJC2qBhXSybOep4/w640-h350/A1B9A749-8C78-4EBF-8469-EA9137248077.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>On to the subject in the title, the track layout. I’ve never used any track planning tools when designing layouts, although I’ve only designed three really, well four if you count the chicken scratchings that were my first home layout plan. There have been three home layout designs now I think about it properly. The first was a tourist railway set in the border ranges near Woodenbong, completely made up, HO scale running on N scale track as a narrow gauge model. The second was based on country NSW and was focused on a fairly common theme, that being grain. This second one made it to grid paper, so a good step forward. The third is based on the Eugowra line and will be built one day. I really like the plan that it has evolved into, with a lot of help from a good friend, Darren. There’s always talk of moving in our household it seems, and if that day does arrive, then Eugowra in a purpose built space is a definite gower!</p><p>There have been two show layout plans, the first being ‘Splitters Swamp Creek’, and the second ‘Hoskins Hollow’. Both have kind of had scale drawings, fairly loosely based on scale, more a concept or idea. </p><p>This has meant a bit of playing around with the design of the yard, the placement of sidings, and indeed the Station building also. I’ve mirrored the layout front to back from the original plan, and that has moved the buildings of the Station to right under the viewers nose at the front of the layout. This in turn has flipped the Goods area to the rear of the layout. The changes seem to work, and I do prefer the buildings at the front. </p><p>The other week I had a few people over for our bi weekly get together, and it was great to get some feedback on where I was at with the track plan. The layout has a distinctive shape that does change your view depending on where in front you are standing, and that was my original thought when I began sketching some ideas. It has ended up shaping the modules, that has been a real pain (opportunity) in deciding the final track plan. The view of the track has meant that for it to work visually and to enable it to flow, that I’ve introduced some curved points into the design.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFI2tU2j6zLdG_3UIPFfZ0LndtlmKCqvVn9R_sIW79-kLXzxCVYRbTeKjdJm3osBRBxFmU_MfaKpgNxvbx0zxN0pBz2x0fT-wQEyNEyB1xDsVaJ3oiJ79jGp2Gpd6DEeVhFY7XnVorVC8X/s2048/317EAAEA-79A1-4036-9BD3-18F730E04E43.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFI2tU2j6zLdG_3UIPFfZ0LndtlmKCqvVn9R_sIW79-kLXzxCVYRbTeKjdJm3osBRBxFmU_MfaKpgNxvbx0zxN0pBz2x0fT-wQEyNEyB1xDsVaJ3oiJ79jGp2Gpd6DEeVhFY7XnVorVC8X/w480-h640/317EAAEA-79A1-4036-9BD3-18F730E04E43.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3WKtR0U3KqDcgtXTOOtMUMGgDlFSthF63AGEMbovZTg1Poqko3Rkov5jpmGY8qEz7xWl06-4Bj2uewnX7hGh79P0kmI0nWYUenTLjh2A_2l1BXxNMPsBzeCVrCdCIqMDIj198k2KGKvN/s2048/B6B9EB09-1F09-4C3A-ACBA-621238BA389A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3WKtR0U3KqDcgtXTOOtMUMGgDlFSthF63AGEMbovZTg1Poqko3Rkov5jpmGY8qEz7xWl06-4Bj2uewnX7hGh79P0kmI0nWYUenTLjh2A_2l1BXxNMPsBzeCVrCdCIqMDIj198k2KGKvN/w480-h640/B6B9EB09-1F09-4C3A-ACBA-621238BA389A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The top photo shows the middle module with the station, and above it a rail motor siding that finishes at the platform. You can clearly see how the points help with the flow of the track work. The bottom photo is of the right hand end module if you were standing in front of the layout. The post office closest to the bottom, with the main Station building above it. This works for me, and thanks must go to the Toosdy Niters that helped work through the ideas, and evolve the track work, within the constraints of the modules.</p><p>The change of plan has enabled a slight alteration in the lay of the land, and this is the part that I’ve most enjoyed. It all works. There were issues with the previous ideas, in that the flow of the layout seemed to just not be working. Now the backscene works as there is a little more room for a transition from the foreground to the backscene in how the scenery will eventually be placed.</p><p>One of the discussion points with the fellas was the steep area in front of the sidings near the goods area. It really was too steep to b able to work a scene of a small part of the township, which was one of the prime objectives I’d set myself at the planning stage. With the change in points I’m able to alter the geometry of the area, and bring the roads closer together. This in turn has enabled me to give greater space to the town at the front of the layout. It simply means the grade of the land is greatly reduced, so I will be able to construct a more believable scene.</p><p>So that’s about it for now, I’d be keen to here your feedback you have on the track arrangements.</p><p>Have a great week,</p><p>Hug those close to you, whenever you can,</p><p>Oorroo!</p><p>Geoff.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-67265295326184142202020-09-20T19:25:00.000-07:002020-09-20T19:25:16.824-07:00The Backscene begins There's been a little more time of late to spend some time out in the trainspace. I use that term, 'trainspace' very deliberately, as it is a double carport, with aluminium slats down either side to aid in security, but there's no dust removal at all. In one side is a car, in the other side are various bits and pieces of bric a brac, and discarded furniture, even a motorbike, and squeezed amongst all that is my hobby space. The extra time has been helpful in reducing the number of non railway related equipment, however there is more to do in that space. <div><br /></div><div> The area I have to work in also must accomodate the three scenery modules, legs, and backscene boards. There are three scenery boards to work on, each one about 1700mm long and 600mm high. Luckily I have a shelf area that is at a good height to sit the boards on to begin the painting, squeezed in just in front of H's car.</div><div><br /></div><div>The blue paint that is graduated down with the addition of extra white and some pale blue colours.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The subtle colour changes are a little harder to replicate than I thought. Through a few videos I've watched on youtube, I've changed what I was doing, and how I was applying the paint. There are many to watch, so choose carefully, some could send you to sleep in minutes!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>The clouds themselves have been a bit of an issue, as I've not been happy with some previous incarnations, so there are a few extra layers of paint. I'll jump straight to where I'm up to, with a photo to show you a bit of progress so far.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1owN2rhPbIlM4lrxmt26nBFHBfFGu_FDkBoB3l1QYGcI42ib112dpcS0XcJlzx1F63Ah1WCBbSKExGHCaq48Fy1i205jGIJV-W7EQzMzo-y7CYYMV-2Gy7avXT1I3eCtB80kz2EZDTGx/s1080/backscene+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="1080" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1owN2rhPbIlM4lrxmt26nBFHBfFGu_FDkBoB3l1QYGcI42ib112dpcS0XcJlzx1F63Ah1WCBbSKExGHCaq48Fy1i205jGIJV-W7EQzMzo-y7CYYMV-2Gy7avXT1I3eCtB80kz2EZDTGx/w640-h258/backscene+2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>In this photo you can also see a couple of blue lines toward the bottom that will eventually be the horizon line and the higher one the limit of background foliage.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have taken so many photos of clouds, with the look I was aiming for. The reality of what my actual ability to paint, compared to those photos is, I guess, the reason so many people buy a photographic backdrop. 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The difference between ability and reality is rather large. <br /><div><br /></div><div>The clouds are mostly done on this canvas, so its on with some background trees. I've thrown around various shades of olive green paint, darker in the rear, then a few highlights over the top. It is nothing too involved, as a fair amount of them will be covered by some of the foreground trees that are going to be just behind the Station area. My thought was to have the background fairly close at the Station, then as you move towards the left of the layout, the horizon moves further away. 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Yes it is just a few layers of various greens.</div><div>On top of this, below, you can see the start of the trees in the area behind the Station.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIHCKopoP8kV4wnx3FM-OQdGoL2bcLYt1XyzRcgfNePEKxQms3hqHIvzHMkFI6r2yGRcig38Z3SObRNCnlNNYotl3VgEJIkr6xSg-BjKPEU7kF-go3A2R7zNH2VC4yMkzGeOrrllI61o/s1080/background5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyaIHCKopoP8kV4wnx3FM-OQdGoL2bcLYt1XyzRcgfNePEKxQms3hqHIvzHMkFI6r2yGRcig38Z3SObRNCnlNNYotl3VgEJIkr6xSg-BjKPEU7kF-go3A2R7zNH2VC4yMkzGeOrrllI61o/w640-h480/background5.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I have tended to do an area at a time, that way it doesn't all look the same as if I'd gone straight across the whole of the background with the same colours. This is just something I do, also with my scenery, so there is variation. The one thing I have to be careful of is not making the colours too 'muddy', the trick seems to be to mix the colours on your tray rather than on the end of the paintbrush.</div><div><br /></div><div>The posts have been a fair way apart, so I might stop it there for now, after all there's still alot more to do!</div><div>Have a great week!</div><div>Oorroo!</div><div>Geoff.<br /> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-50125766605539873582020-07-10T21:47:00.000-07:002020-07-10T04:55:23.533-07:00The Dreaded BacksceneThe thing is Railway Modellers don't see themselves as Artists.<br />
They don't see themselves as Carpenters, Electicians, Negotiators, Researchers, or really as anything rather than 'just modellers'.<br />
However for the learn-ed amongst us, we know the truth! We are all of the above. Sure our level of capability will be different, but the fact remains that we are in a hobby that goes across many different skill sets. I find it interesting that there are many out there that seem to specialise in one particular facet of the hobby. I believe we need a very balanced approach to gain a level of enjoyment, and indeed success, at what we are trying to create.<br />
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For me I thoroughly enjoy the scenery part of layout construction. That starts with the backscenes painting, in my method of construction. It works in with the scenic boards we put up on the front and rear of our layouts, so I always have these installed at least before moving onto some painting. Some of you may wonder why front and rear scenery boards? I've had to go down that road as I will need to remove the backscenes for ease of transport.<br />
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A reminder here also that as the layout is for show display the backscenes needed to be light, tall and easily locked together. Starting with the lightness I built a timber frame out of 19x40mm pine, with a centre bracket. The timber sits on its slim face, so that it looks similar to a picture frame, and enables plenty of meat in the joins to keep it square. As far as locking together goes it is fairly basic. At each end of the central board I've attached a piece of half round trim. It's diameter is half of the thickness of the pine frame. That way I attach two ends on the centre board to line up with the front of the frame, then on the other two boards I attach the half round to the rear. The idea being that they would lock against each other when bolted in place.<br />
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Then I've used calico purchased for painting the backscenes on. It is a simple task as long as you follow a couple of basic rules. The first being that attaching the calico starts in the centre of the longest sides, on both the top and bottom of the frame. You then work out from the centre to the ends, using cut tacks to secure at least a double fold over of the calico. The tacks are secured on the rear of the frame. Once all sides are secure you can do either of two things. If you've put on the calico with no effort in keeping it taught, then your next job is to shrink the calico to the frame. You will need a water sprayer and a hairdryer. Fill the spray bottle with recently boiled water, spray it on the front and rear of the calico, then dry it as quickly as you can with the dryer. The result should be a taught canvas ready to receive your paint.<br />
There is a second choice, that being as you tack the calico in place, you do it whilst keeping it taught.<br />
So after completing either way you will need to undercoat the calico, then after drying you are ready to go. I should also mention the the calico will shrink a little as the undercoat dries.<br />
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In my last post I put up a photo of the backboards attached, and here's another, a panoramic to get all three modules in. You can see the scenery boards attached to the front and rear of the modules. Whilst I had these all together I did use a pencil and mark the outline of the boards against the canvas, ready to paint now and with a guide as to how far down to paint.<br />
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I paint the sky and clouds in stages. A photo here will help.</div>
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The Station is essentially three buildings linked by covered walkways, so I've decided to build it in three separate parts. The centre is the main building, the second with the lamp room and walkway, and the third the Gents toilet and walkway. I spent a little time with the scanner, and changing the percentage change from the scan, to a scale sized plan. A little bit of time, and some calculations, and a scale sized plan is the result.<br />
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The local hobby store closed near me the other week, so I had to go back to another one I've refused to go to as the stock levels are so poor, and the staff, ordinary at best. How they survive and the local with fantastic prices, service and stock levels failed, I've no idea. To my surprise .040" styrene was not available. I did pickup a car siding sheet that will do the same. I was informed tha stock levels were a result of covid19, we shall see.<br />
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I began by drawing up all the walls in the elevation on one sheet. The beautiful part of the siding is that it makes it easy to count boards and make all of them the same height, across all the elevations.<br />
I must admit there's been a little head scratching when taking into account the thickness of the siding, and then adjusting the width of the elevations required.<br />
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The windows have been cut, and trial fitted. The lower part to this photo shows the trackside elevation sheet, that will be needed soon. It measured and fitted beside another roofline cutout from a previous project.<br />
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The floor has now been cut out in some fancy scribed siding, and you can see the busy street side elevation, to the plain flat rail side elevation. The central room will have internal walls to help keep the model square and to provide a solid base for the roof. This building will be a little more complex than the post office, however the principals are the same, and it can be broken down into smaller tasks that all fit together. This has quickly become the method I return to, as I find it easier to complete steps or mini projects to help keep moving things forward.<br />
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That may do for now, hopefully there will be some modelling progress this week. I've a few other things on the go at the moment. There's the painting of some figures, I've been inspired by a recent article in the 'Australian Journal of Australian Modelling', well worth supporting this Australian<br />
manufactured magazine, for the modeller that wants to learn/do more. Then there's the progress on the backboards, maybe a photo here.<br />
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So you can see, things are moving forward, a couple of projects at a time.<br />
Have a great week,<br />
Hug those who matter,<br />
Ooroo!<br />
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We've all been there, we all look for something different. That the hard part really, as everyone does have a different idea of how to present a layout.<br />
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I have a few pet hates, these are not directed at anyone, I swear! My biggest peeves, in no particular order:<br />
-Locomotives working so far above scale speeds.<br />
-Inattentive layout presenters.<br />
-Rollingstock from different locations, run together.<br />
-A mix of weathered, and non weathered rolling stock.<br />
-Layouts not being run until a defined closing time.<br />
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Yes I know the flood gates will probably open, sorry.<br />
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So what to do about it? Well in this covid 19 time that we live, I've had a little free headspace to have a think about it. I think we should have a dialogue about what we would like to see, and how we would do it.<br />
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Here's a few chicken scratchings that I put together. I will be running steam on HH, so that's the focus. What have I missed? What about a set program that you have as a roster for the day, so that those who are interested will make the time to return?<br />
I, personally would like to see that. It would even work for Club layouts, say with steam 10-12, diesels 1215-1230, you get the idea. You could even have more detailed information like the movements of trains, or locations and a rough idea of what that would mean.<br />
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I've always wanted to give people a reason to stop, to linger, that way they feel more comfortable in asking questions. If someone turns up at your layout, and they are the only one, then in my experience if you don't give them a reason to stay, to be comfortable, then they will move on, with many questions left unasked. Railway Modellers are for the most part loners, there aren't too many that are resilient enough to stand in front of their community and share their efforts. Those who aren't presenting, tend to be the quiet ones, easily startled, you get it, si?<br />
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When I had Splitters, I had created a 'history' for the location, with details of rollingstock and what was transported on the line. I was then faced with people wanting to go and see what was still there. So then I added a sheet of the explanation of what I was trying to achieve in my Proto-Freelance modelling efforts. So people are prepared to stop and read, let's use that and give them a reason to pause out the front of your layout.<br />
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We've all had quite some time away from shows this year, and what have you learnt about our hobby during this down time? I've had time to re assess what we do, how we do it, what matters, and how we present it to the public.<br />
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If you have some opinions, please, share them. I'd love a discussion about what we do, could do, or should do.<br />
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Have a great week, live in smiles,<br />
Ooroo!<br />
Geoff.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-33127638022049257902020-06-07T03:22:00.001-07:002020-06-07T03:22:26.553-07:00The Twins, finishing off, well almostThere's been a fair bit going on at our place for a few weeks now. The modelling bench has been a welcomed distraction. <div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>I've moved forward with the building of the Post & Telegraph office, on to the fiddly bits that can seem to take ages to complete. The verandah roofing with all that this brings. The bits are the guttering and what happens under the gutters. Then there's the verandah roofing, and the verandah posts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSlK0BKWyL09trsoJ7zb90-FoY2NKoqr-1oBLG4w6L3zJMpkJDwStfoI0fjYUe9INzjT4HfLQNXudjIEA3wBVTHGduedYo3WZNkHc0XopMW6gZOwmrdIn8wNDX1KC4BYcefRJPecbHCCD/s4032/IMG_6751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSlK0BKWyL09trsoJ7zb90-FoY2NKoqr-1oBLG4w6L3zJMpkJDwStfoI0fjYUe9INzjT4HfLQNXudjIEA3wBVTHGduedYo3WZNkHc0XopMW6gZOwmrdIn8wNDX1KC4BYcefRJPecbHCCD/w480-h640/IMG_6751.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In this really poorly focussed photo you can get an idea of what I've been working on. There's the barge boards on the end of the roof, the gutter and under it the facia. The gutter is U channel with a section of .040" square styrene glued to the underside of the 'gutter' so that the back of the gutter is flush with the back of the styrene. These I make separately in sections ready to use when I need them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQuj_0SIKS2gqyHLeHGNu5CoiO0cLiWkerouSByWIYgUtk6HJkAvoQEq7mdkK-rNiAmsY6dBSf5ykXUxl8cHJ3Qoaa2lT9bMN-GMK19vAaNcyAQLBGOLpfqoUqgILktXEDd3ikfspYUtg/s4032/IMG_6770.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQuj_0SIKS2gqyHLeHGNu5CoiO0cLiWkerouSByWIYgUtk6HJkAvoQEq7mdkK-rNiAmsY6dBSf5ykXUxl8cHJ3Qoaa2lT9bMN-GMK19vAaNcyAQLBGOLpfqoUqgILktXEDd3ikfspYUtg/w300-h400/IMG_6770.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The verandah posts fit into a styrene base of about 3mm high, and made up out of two pieces of angle, as illustrated above. By doing this I can have the building base, separate from the building, separate from the roof, all so I can paint each part separately. There was some outside help with this idea, and it came from an online session with modellers from around Aus and one from the UK, thanks guys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-VcZdOJXsRy7wAuyIF0BgUCiqnYsiFRlwaJye-fmjlUAlPE3zPAGmYIdle3em12EQqFXk_tSU8H_f04Xl_zldyEkMN8wFgqlTuZ4-NJmc-uDlP84IB57S_-c59iJj-kxT_7f8ts72gA_/s4032/IMG_6775.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-VcZdOJXsRy7wAuyIF0BgUCiqnYsiFRlwaJye-fmjlUAlPE3zPAGmYIdle3em12EQqFXk_tSU8H_f04Xl_zldyEkMN8wFgqlTuZ4-NJmc-uDlP84IB57S_-c59iJj-kxT_7f8ts72gA_/w400-h300/IMG_6775.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here you can see the posts on the verandah, fitted into their base. Since taking the photo I've re-aligned the base on the outside posts, as they were a little off being upright. The roofing is being glued on also, I've used Campbell's corrugated iron, I love this stuff! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The building is coming together pretty well. Most of the gutters and roofing is done, there is just downpipes, a rainhead to go at the gable gutter, and after receiving some great suggestions from a facebook comment, I will be doing ground plumbing fitment also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not too far away from painting this now. I will be working on the interior this week. Then I'm going to make a start on the Station complex. It is a much bigger building than on Splitters, so a good challenge, and a step up in building with styrene.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are a couple of projects on the go at the same time, and the backscene frames are nearly ready to have some blue paint applied. This is one of my favourite parts of layout construction as it sets the theme and especially the scenery style. So many people seem to be worried about this part, lets see how we go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A new week ahead, another cool one, perfect for modelling, enjoy your week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ooroo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Geoff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-25355842179541590392020-05-17T04:03:00.001-07:002020-05-17T04:05:05.884-07:00Model Inspiration from PhotographsThe idea of using photos as inspiration for modelling is not something new. If it be a photo of a prototype that you like, loco, location, or building design, it's worth being in your collection.<br />
For me, I try to find photos in the time period I model, so that clues as to how to create the scene may be revealed.<br />
This photo is not a location pick, but it does show something that took my eye.<br />
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The photo is of Cockle Creek Station, located on the Main North, unfortunately all of these buildings are long gone. The reasons for keeping a copy of this photo are actually many, now that I started listing them, in no particular order:<br />
1. The proximity of the bush to the rear of the Station, on both sides of the line.<br />
2. The detail of the roofline on the end of the Station building.<br />
3. The fencing around the end of the platforms, and location of gas lights.<br />
4. The wheel ruts from wagons, and other assorted horse drawn vehicles.<br />
For sure I've missed a few, but these are the ones that stood out to me. The back scene is quite different to many, as normally the open space is what we view with a distant horizon. I plan to paint part of the area behind the Station, as close to this idea as possible. The baseboards on this part of the layout will add to the depth in an area only about 300mm deep.<br />
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Tenterfield Station in 1907, the photo shows a very clear area beside the main building. The simple fence that separates the land from the local area. The awaiting horses and wagons are a scene well worth replicating to set your layout to a particular time period. I think for me, the means of transport is one of the main things I will be relying on when there are no trains in the scene.<br />
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This photo is a real favourite of mine, for many reasons. The E class loco looks so clear, the detail in the photo is outstanding, even down to the open spectacle windows in the cab. I especially like the surface of the metal as it appears on the front of the loco, it certainly isn't smooth. Also worth noting is the shiny nature of the finish of the boiler, compared to the saddle tanks. Then there are the gentlemen in the photo, the style of dress, the pride they show in being photographed beside their pride and joy. Looking around the locomotive there isn't any signs of a sleeper, even though it looks to be an earthen ballast, it certainly is up to the rails.<br />
Behind all this is the tree line of very typical eucalypts. Love it! The Sedum that people use to construct trees, would be perfect to re create this scene.<br />
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This next photo is of a goods loading area in Pennant Hills, I believe . The wooden boxes for the transport of goods is so different to what we see today. Everything is manual, many hands to make light work. The louvre vans behind are all open ready to receive the goods also. For me the actual recreation of this scene is on my list of 'must do's'. I've a jig hidden away to re create the boxes using basswood. It's simple, but monotonous work, and you would need so many to create something even close to this.<br />
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How about the lack of iron on the roof. What about the two coloured posts? The width of the weatherboard on the building beside, and its lower roof line. The missing picket on the fence. The dress of the men, the high waisted pants, the waistcoats, the way they wear their hats, no two are the same.</div>
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The photos I have in my collection are more of the same you see above. They inspire me to try to do better. They give me something to aim for. They remind me of a time when life was hard, probably smelly, but definitely quieter, more focused, and raw. Through my modelling I'd like to try to capture something of this time. I hope for those of you who don't have any photos, that you may see the value in doing some collecting as well. By all means share one of your favourites with me in the comments.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-81757576124760887302020-05-10T04:23:00.001-07:002020-05-10T04:26:49.937-07:00The Twins, Part 3This week there's been a bit going on, and only a short time available for modelling. The benefit of a modelling bench that you can leave a project in progress is a real advantage, and it's allowed some progress on the twins. Heres a progress shot of the four walls being glued together, and the advantage of having multiple squares can be clearly seen.<br />
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So why all the squares? Well theres one on each end that is up against the upright walls, and also up against the underside of the eaves. Then on the left there is a square on the inside of the upright wall to keep the walls at ninety degrees to each other. One last one that is against the floor that keeps the wall inline with the floor.<br />
I would love to hear if you have a trick for squaring up walls to each other. I seem to take ages in this part of the build,whilst others would turn out a dozen buildings in one weekend.<br />
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The walls are all together, the centre wall is slightly off centre, that way the floor and the internal wall will slip inside and be aligned. The reason for this is so that I can detail and paint the interior more easily.</div>
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The roof is a bit of a process, however the above photo shows how I begin. The two sides of the gable are measured and cut as one piece with a shallow cut dividing the two. A snap of them in one direction, then align them on top of the roofline. Then I cut and place a piece of styrene rod in the cut, apply the glue to hold them all together, and in alignment. I've done this a few times and I do find it excellent for stabilising the roofline at the correct angle ready for adding more detail.<br />
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The two gables are sitting and drying, as well as the two verandah floors for each end of the building. The floors will attach to the floor of the building and have all the verandah posts attached. That way when the floor is slipped inside the building the posts will fit inside the verandah roof.<br />
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I do enjoy working with styrene, and recently I purchased a bottle of the tamiya thin cement, and it's been great to work with, and has a handy brush attached to the lid.<br />
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Geoff.<br />
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The vent in the gable I've tried to match using clapboard siding, as close as I could find compared to the plan. The trick is to cut out all the gable 'vents' from the one piece of clapboard, and glue surrounds in the same order as my fancy diagram. This then means you can hold the vents against a square and use tweezers to manoeuvre the small bits of styrene. If you have a styrene chopper, then use it to ensure the pieces are the same size as each other and the two upright sides.<br />
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Once you've glued 1 and 2 in place let them cure a bit and then on with 3 and 4. Let that dry completely before you trim them up.<br />
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It's hard to see but there is a mark at the top of the louvers, to make sure you don't install them upside down.<br />
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What's the glossy black thing for? I hear you say, well its black perspex that I use for gluing styrene on as it doesn't bond to the styrene when gluing. However it's a bugger to get a photo without the workbench LEDs getting in the shot.<br />
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The four vents are close to being the same size, however they won't be, just expect it, I know I do. So that I don't frustrate the life out of myself, just number an opening to a vent. That way you are trying to fit one vent to one hole, not picking up a different one each time and having to reshape a hole that will quickly become too large. You end up with a side with lots of lines and numbers, but isopropol will fix it easy!<br />
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I don't know about you, but I've found a little extra time out at the modelling bench of late. It has certainly helped keep me sane. The vents were done over two nights, during the week. A simple part that shows up really well when completed.<br />
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A quick update today, there has been some real progress on the modules with the back scene board frames being completed, so a new post shouldn't be too far away.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the week,<br />
modelling time is the key to happiness!<br />
Oorroo!<br />
Geoff.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-68909689815604655342020-04-19T04:15:00.001-07:002020-04-19T04:15:09.398-07:00The Twins, part 1There has been many different ways of communicating to each other over the years here in Australia. Well before the telephone we had the telegraph. Since 1858, in NSW, the telegraph line linked us together, often bringing together post, telegraph, and money order to the one location. At Bulli, that was the case. The standard design for this office was doubled at Bulli, building them back to back, with a what seemed like a shared wall in the centre. I'd love a photo of the interior of this building, but unfortunately I've not been successful in sourcing one.<br />
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The building itself is not really very complex. I've sourced some novelty siding that appears the correct spacing, so out with the hobby knife and away we go! It feels like ages since I had a building project to work on, and so far it's been good. The matching of available windows from the Grandt line or Titchy group, to the scaled plan appeared a little difficult. I found two that were a good fit on the Grandt line site, however the postage was enormous, compared to the packs actual price. I continued the search through the stash, and found some that would be a fair enough fit, even though they were a twelve pane window, some careful trimming would see that fixed. </div>
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The side with the double gable and the two single windows in each, is the trackside view of the building. The side with two windowsill each gable is the public side of the building. This side also has window awnings over each, something that will be fun to model because of the gentle curve in them.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The plan I have for the building is interesting as it does not have a front elevation plan. This makes it a bit difficult to replicate the front doors, they were a pair that opened inward, that much I can see from the floor plan. It does not help me with the height of the door, or whether there was any venting above it? So a little Modellers licence here. I will be modelling the doors opened as the interior I have a good plan for, with benches and the like all marked, along with good detail of the fireplace, so we shall see. In my head I have the scene populated with people, and sourcing figures at a reasonable cost/quality is proving challenging.</span></div>
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Just over the boarder near Tenterfield there are some great examples of ballasted deck bridges. The area has been a favourite of mine for many years now. The Sunnyside bridge, and many other features along the line make it an enjoyable drive. Even after many trips there are still bridges and sidings to explore. The need to do this sooner, rather than later.as some of the bridges have begun to be removed. There are a few that are off the main road, and these ones are the ones I'm chasing. Another time for sure.</div>
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During a few of my visits to this location I have many measurements of timber sizes and spacing, but you know, I still think I've missed a few. So when I need a break from the bench work it will be out with the basswood and bolt detail for sure!</div>
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This last photo will hopefully be the scene I'm trying to replicate on the layout. There are other photos I have of the distant horizon, however I'm not sure I will be replicating the same in paint. The back scene painting should probably be the next thing I do as a distraction from track work. I'm a firm believer in having a few different projects on the go that you can cycle through.<br />
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That should be it from me till I actually have some progress to post, some photographic evidence of some modelling.<br />
enjoy your week, only a few days to go!<br />
Oorroo!<br />
Geoff.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-41706024831481329192020-04-13T04:17:00.000-07:002020-04-13T04:17:30.629-07:00Post Easter PostHi Everyone!<br />
Recently, I don't know about you, but I've had a little free time at home. It's turned out to be a good thing, we've stayed safe, remembered how to cook and entertain ourselves, and most importantly there's been some modelling time in the garage!<br />
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It has been a case of something old appearing new again, namely a weekly post on the railway blog. Let's see how I go, after all this is the first.<br />
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There has been a bit of thinking time, time to re assess, time to rethink what I thoought was a good idea, and the best bit? Progress!<br />
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Here's a couple of photos to show the front three modules up on their legs. The diagonal in the second photo is to support the two separate leg frames, so that they are free standing. The idea behind this being that the layout can be set up by one person, however I hopefully won't need to do that. The bolts goes through the timber and lock into a t-nut in the rear of the diagonal. </div>
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I've been working on the track plan to confirm that the plan was actually going to work, on the ply, as it were. So far so good. The centre module is mostly the goods area and small town scene. The spacing between tracks, the curves, and working with the point geometry has been time consuming. I'm pretty sure that all will be well, nothing is glued down yet so it should be ok.<br />
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I went on to work on the centre module today, adding the front and rear scenery boards. If you look at the centre front, it's very low, the 'hollow', and at the rear on the left is the high point of the layout. It always feels a little more easy to see what you're creating when these go on I think.<br />
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That's all for this weekend, I'm hoping for some more time out there soon, next up is the backscenes, and their painting. The fun part, or at least the start. With starting this part of the layout at least I get to make use of the endless cloud photos I've been taking.</div>
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It's been a busy time, and I have to post a huge thank you to the ARHS NSW branch, and in particular Mr James Dalton, for the endless help he has been in collating information from an inquiry interstate.</div>
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Thank you James! He was able to supply me with information at a very quick rate, subject searches he provided at the resource centre and then communicated them to me in another state. The cost of receiving the information is very modest, considering all that is involved in getting it to me.<br />
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So thanks to James, I can move forward in my planning for HH. More to come on what I'm thinking of doing, but first some topography discussion. I've adjusted the layout of the terrain to have the hill at the front of the layout, offset to the left so that the yard area on the right has enough room. The bridge to be completed for the LHS is still a bit up in the air. I absolutely would like a bridge, just what design to be used is still not decided. It really is about just what I think I can achieve in a model, and how happy I will be at its completion.<br />
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I am however, happier with the layout of the left hand module with the hill moved over, and a greater focus on the scenery.<br />
The yard on the right is going to be loosely located on Bulli in NSW. The thing that attracted me to this location is a few photos that I came across on line of the Post & Telegraph office. This one is actually two buildings built back to back. The why this was done has had me contact the local local history group, unfortunately without a response yet.<br />
The scene around the office and Station building really lends itself to being recreated in HO.<br />
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The ARHS has some fantastic resources, and for Bulli they had plans of the Station buildings, the Post &Telegraph offices, the Goods warehouse, and photos to support. The scans digitally available are just brilliant, so clear and they've printed up just fine for me to use to construct models of them.<br />
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On the go next is construction of the baseboards, to see if my initial design is going to work, and be easy enough to handle. The list then extends to the back scenes that will be made up as calico screens that can be added on at setup. Lots to do, I've gotta say it is great to beginning a new project!<br />
Have a great week!<br />
Ooroo!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-72374802772847890622019-09-15T02:58:00.001-07:002019-09-15T03:02:09.309-07:00Post Early Days enthusiasmHello All,<br />
It's been a busy time of late, not on the modelling bench unfortunately. There has been a flurry of new ideas, kits, layout design, Facebook Early Days challenges, and even some email chatter with the ARHS, busy times.<br />
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We shall put aside all the distractions to chat about a few developments. As I've only built the one show layout I've certainly not developed a well thought out process for coming up with a plan. There's always an initial thought, then it changes with ever increasing rates until the final plan is reached, just when that is is still hard to judge.<br />
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Hoskins Hollow is all about the trains in the scene, something I like. I wanted to simplify the design, but still offer something interesting to view, and indeed, operate. The basic module design has not changed, however what is on each module, has. I started out wanting two bridges, one on either side of a scenic break. That has changed to the LHS module being scenery with a ballasted deck bridge in the scene. Then in the centre module on the LHS is the 'hill' scenic break, leading into the yard on the RHS of this centre module, and the RHS module also.<br />
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So for the Station area, I've been looking at a few photos of Bulli and I must say that the Station area looks to fit the bill for something I could re create. The buildings are different in their orientation, and there is lots going on in the way of passengers and the like. An email to the ARHS will hopefully help fill int the gaps with building plans and more photo records.<br />
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The bridge I intend to build is one of the European Ballasted Deck type. There are a few photos around of this bridge that is in Chakola. I have a copy of the Greg Edwards Data Sheet, that is of huge importance to complete a valid model, thank you Greg, your work is outstanding! Copious amounts of the basswood I'm using to construct has received its first lot of stain, so that the building process is not slowed down.<br />
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I will complete a new plan soon, and post it here, have a great week!<br />
Ooroo!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-83541804188826331632019-07-21T03:58:00.002-07:002019-07-21T03:58:42.154-07:00Early Days Workshop 2019It's a little less than a week away from the annual get together of all those interested in Early Days modelling of NSWGR. The day is still rather new to me, however it has been going now for just on thirty years.<br />
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For me the best part of the day is being able to learn from all the gifted modellers/researchers that are involved in this part of the hobby. There is always a new detail part, or new kit, or newly discovered fact about the colour of a wagon or locomotive. Plenty for any train nerd, especially for our modelling period.<br />
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This year has seen the release of a few kits by two retailers at the event, so that's sure to have the nerds in a tizz. It's great to see the progress in the design and make up of the kits, certainly the hobby seems to be keeping up with new techniques that are available in 3D printing and the like.<br />
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A highlight for me is the tables set aside for everyones current projects if you are brave enough to bring them along. The photos above are from two such examples from last year. The level of detail, and thought involved is truly outstanding. I look forward to further progress this year. So what to bring? For me the actual modelling bench has been gathering a bit of dust of late. I had intended to finish an early BSV I've been working on for, well years, and yep! true to form, it's not finished yet.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-1379649984972986212017-09-06T01:00:00.000-07:002017-09-06T01:00:00.881-07:00Hoskins Hollow, onto grid paperSo since my last post I've availed myself to a couple of Facebook groups to widen my knowledge base. So far it appears to be working a treat. There have been some discussion around just what I'm trying to model. The how, when, where, and why of a layout are a very real necessity when planning a new 'township'.<br />
Next I will be developing a 'reason for being' description of the layout, as I've done on my previous layout. It's funny when you think back actually, as I used to put up copies of the 'history' and details of the township up the road from the railway, when showing it to the public, until people really began to believer it actually existed, of course it didn't.<br />
Here's an updated plan of the layout so far. Of course I'm open to discussion on this as well.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7277289286572993804.post-25144761472957447862017-09-01T23:10:00.000-07:002017-09-02T00:07:50.313-07:00Gestation of a layout idea- Hoskins' HollowMany years ago now I met a group of people at my local railway club, who were truly inspiring, both as men, and modellers. I learnt a great deal, laughed loud, and I always think of them fondly. In memory of two great blokes, I've included some of their names in the planning of this layout.<br />
For some time I've been tossing around ideas for my On30 layout. Well after some thought I've come up with a basic drawing of a layout, and it's name.<br />
So here I announce the new layout, Hoskins' Hollow.<br />
When will it be finished? Well that depends on when it's started I suppose.<br />
When will it be able to be seen? I'll keep you up to date, with regular posts here. ( regular means at least every three months)<br />
All the details are in my head at the moment, but here's a photo to get you started.<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7277289286572993804" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="webkit-fake-url://741c8c26-6e00-44a5-9b73-589d3d837c09/imagejpeg" style="cursor: move;" width="0" /></a><img src="webkit-fake-url://cbbbca5e-f7f5-4d81-a447-95e200409d1a/imagejpeg" />This is obviously a very rough sketch, but it does mark the beginning of a new layout. There is a lot of scenery on it and that really is my focus, a train through a scene. Lots of trees, hillsides, and just a few buildings scattered through.<br />
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As far as rollingstock goes, well there's a saddletank porter, a shay, heavily modified Railmotor, and an assortment of wagons. All of the above are yet to be constructed and weathered.<br />
Lots to think about, but I thought that after such a long time it may be worth making a start, even if it's a small step.<br />
Have a great day!<br />
Oorroo!<br />
Geoff.<br />
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