Dave Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks lads, great to hear the feedback it spurs me on. When doing big builds like this it's easy to get lost along the way and lose inspiration, I keep a long to do list in the workshop and set daily goals to keep pushing through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Keep up the good work Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 A couple more showing the curve of the viaduct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Keep up the good work Dave. Cheers Noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Dave Stunning work, the level of detail, the realism, fantastic, I cant wait to see it in the flesh and maybe run a train or two over it- maybe even a DART!! Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Dave, she's a monster of a job, but the results speak for themselves and I would imagine will do wonders for your marketing!! Just incredibly stunning, a true craftsman at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Dave Stunning work, the level of detail, the realism, fantastic, I cant wait to see it in the flesh and maybe run a train or two over it- maybe even a DART!! Eoin The DART would look brilliant running over the viaduct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Dave, she's a monster of a job, but the results speak for themselves and I would imagine will do wonders for your marketing!! Just incredibly stunning, a true craftsman at work! Thanks Bos, it's a labour of love. Gonna be hard to part with it at this stage! I don't run trains on it so I don't get too attached! It has already done a lot for marketing and it will be a main feature of the new website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 A few pics of this weeks progress, just started ballasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 just started ballasting. [ATTACH=CONFIG]22862[/ATTACH] Great work! OK, it's a lot of ballasting, but the shovel might not be the best tool for application on such a fine scale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aclass007 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 It's going to be an amazing layout when it's done. Brilliant work so far.. What are the overall dimensions of the layout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 It's going to be an amazing layout when it's done. Brilliant work so far..What are the overall dimensions of the layout? It's 13' long x 9' wide. It breaks down into sections to transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Just absolutely magic - that hardstanding is incredibly good looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Dave,that is brilliant. Your client is a lucky man and is getting a quality job. That sweeping curve on the viaduct is beautiful and will show passing trains at their best. Enjoying the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Very lucky customer,fantastic layout really top class work,love the area around the sheds,absolutely brilliant Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Thanks lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Hi Dave Hope your not working on that fantastic layout today- day off its your birthday! Happy Birthday to you Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Happy Birthday Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSR 800 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Happy Birthday Dave! Broithe, that's a very nice cake, but The livery is incorrect, although some pictures, and fading, did make CIE green look a sort of light blue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Happy Birthday Dave!Broithe, that's a very nice cake, but The livery is incorrect, although some pictures, and fading, did make CIE green look a sort of light blue... Bugger! I got distracted about getting the gauge right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 22, 2016 Author Share Posted February 22, 2016 Thanks Lads I'm afraid I was back to work today. Got the TMD ballasted, I'll get some pics up during the week when the glue dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfield Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Happy Birthday, Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 This weeks update. Ballast is done and weathered. The loco shed area is now weathered and now I'm onto scenery. Enjoy the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Georgeconna Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 looks the biz Dave, Not too much clutter either. The Loco shed floor looks well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Ah Dave! Wow and wow again! What colour did you use for the floor - the red is spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Everything is right about this layout, thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craven1508 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 my goodness me!!!!! wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Daaaaamn.....loving this. As Kirley said, everything is right, all the delicate little details. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 3, 2016 Author Share Posted March 3, 2016 Thanks lads What colour did you use for the floor - the red is spot on! The shed floors are actually red floor tile paint, got a small tin of it in Dealz for €1.50 it's a bit too glossy so I went over it in a dark wash then weathered it then sealed it with flat clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Great job, love that slight green tinge in the ballast just like the real stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Great job, love that slight green tinge in the ballast just like the real stuff. +1 Superb stuff Dave, truly superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Bit of an update. The scrap yard is finished. I removed an embankment to make it bigger and put down a very fine ballast then weathered it. I had to make some scrap metal bales and still have to paint and weather some of them. There are two diggers going into the scrap yard and I took the buckets off them and fitted a grapple to one and a magnet to the other. The grapple came from a Kibri kit so I used the rest of it for the crusher. The fence is not fitted yet, that still has to be painted and weathered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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