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Thanks guys. I have already had some thoughts on how I could improve it. Will have a bit of a play around and see how it goes.
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In order to complete my raised station I wanted to contrsuct a station building which was unique. My first choice was for a West Highland Swiss chalet style building however due to restrictions of size this wasn't going to be possible. I then perused the stations on the Kyle line to see what was on offer there. The Plockton station took my fancy as I have been there a couple of times and have passed through it more often. The station is mainly wood and as I have plenty of wood left over from my ship building days decided to proceed with this.
Armed with a bunch of photographs, some card, several strips of wood and a tool kit I set off to contruct an interpretation of Plockton station as it was in the early nineties.
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First step was to collect dimension and put them down on card to act as a base for the model.
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Next step was to vertically plank it. There are thin strips of wood which run vertically which I was unable to do with wood due to the inability to cut wood that fine so I used twine run through PVA.
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Looks shocking at this point doesn't it? It does improve. Next step was to do the doors and windows. I also slapped a bit of paint on.
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Next step was to add pillars. There are five of these at the front of the building supporting the canopy. These are made from carved hardwood at the top and bottom and a plastic cylinder in the middle.
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Next step was to attach the pillars.
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After this the roof was done. I had a bit of a talk to Richard Johnson about this and he suggested wood painted to use as tiles. This was a long and laborious process however it was worth it. Bearing in mind that the roof is the part that will be seen the most often it is not an area to to skimp on detail. The lead capping was done with paper painted with acrylics. After instalation of the roof came the chimney, made from wood and plastic parts superglued togther.
Finally, I added the carved gables. So this is how it now looks. I still have a couple of adjustments to make like levelling it and weathering some parts. I will redo one of the pillars as it's a bit wonky but it's most of the way done.
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This is how it now looks converted to a restaurant.
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To see it as it was modelled go to this link. and this
I still have a few more details to get however haven't located where to get them from yet. I need a couple of etched brass weather vains and a couple of etched brass lamps to add on. Once these are on I can finish the main building. In the meantime I had better finish off the background scenics and platform detail.
Armed with a bunch of photographs, some card, several strips of wood and a tool kit I set off to contruct an interpretation of Plockton station as it was in the early nineties.
First step was to collect dimension and put them down on card to act as a base for the model.
Next step was to vertically plank it. There are thin strips of wood which run vertically which I was unable to do with wood due to the inability to cut wood that fine so I used twine run through PVA.
Looks shocking at this point doesn't it? It does improve. Next step was to do the doors and windows. I also slapped a bit of paint on.
Next step was to add pillars. There are five of these at the front of the building supporting the canopy. These are made from carved hardwood at the top and bottom and a plastic cylinder in the middle.
Next step was to attach the pillars.
After this the roof was done. I had a bit of a talk to Richard Johnson about this and he suggested wood painted to use as tiles. This was a long and laborious process however it was worth it. Bearing in mind that the roof is the part that will be seen the most often it is not an area to to skimp on detail. The lead capping was done with paper painted with acrylics. After instalation of the roof came the chimney, made from wood and plastic parts superglued togther.
Finally, I added the carved gables. So this is how it now looks. I still have a couple of adjustments to make like levelling it and weathering some parts. I will redo one of the pillars as it's a bit wonky but it's most of the way done.
This is how it now looks converted to a restaurant.
To see it as it was modelled go to this link. and this
I still have a few more details to get however haven't located where to get them from yet. I need a couple of etched brass weather vains and a couple of etched brass lamps to add on. Once these are on I can finish the main building. In the meantime I had better finish off the background scenics and platform detail.
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looking good there neil.
individual roof tiles makes such a hge difference to the look of a model. they are a real pig to do arnt they?! but its worth it in the end.
Peter
P.S. your bench is so clear and tidy. i am green with envy!
individual roof tiles makes such a hge difference to the look of a model. they are a real pig to do arnt they?! but its worth it in the end.
Peter
P.S. your bench is so clear and tidy. i am green with envy!
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QUOTE (pedromorgan @ 21 Jan 2009, 16:16) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>looking good there neil.
individual roof tiles makes such a hge difference to the look of a model. they are a real pig to do arnt they?! but its worth it in the end.
Peter
P.S. your bench is so clear and tidy. i am green with envy!
Thanks Peter. There's actually a few benches in there including a portable table I use when working on front of the TV, the kitchen work bench, the living room table and my garage work bench.
individual roof tiles makes such a hge difference to the look of a model. they are a real pig to do arnt they?! but its worth it in the end.
Peter
P.S. your bench is so clear and tidy. i am green with envy!
Thanks Peter. There's actually a few benches in there including a portable table I use when working on front of the TV, the kitchen work bench, the living room table and my garage work bench.
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More fantastic modelling, Neil, thanks for sharing the pix. As Peter says, those roof slates are superb.
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Excellent work Neil - be nice to see it "in-situ".
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Excellent work Neil, and thanks for the step by step "this is how I did this" bit, including the photos, very informative and inspirational.
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Thanks Neil, I really enjoy the updates.
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QUOTE (ebaykal @ 22 Jan 2009, 04:11) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>What can one say but excellent!
Now can imagine how the kriegslok will look next to it
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By the way has it arrived?
Baykal
No it hasn't
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I am getting a bit miffed as I know it has been released. I have had no word from Modelbahn Kramm about that or any of the other stuff I'm expecting (KPEV S9, Rheingold coaches, KPEV coaches amongst other stuff) so I'm left wondering.
It is funny you should mention it though Erkut as there actually is a BR01 147 just to the right of the photos as I had been running it on the shuttle lines.
Thanks for all the kind comments. Much appreciated.
Now can imagine how the kriegslok will look next to it
By the way has it arrived?
Baykal
No it hasn't
It is funny you should mention it though Erkut as there actually is a BR01 147 just to the right of the photos as I had been running it on the shuttle lines.
Thanks for all the kind comments. Much appreciated.
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The Trix Rheingold by any chance?
The Marklin one is very nice, and since Brawa are releasing another baggage car for it this year, that should match colour wise . . . . . . .
The Marklin one is very nice, and since Brawa are releasing another baggage car for it this year, that should match colour wise . . . . . . .
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Feel no fret Neil, it will arrive but very late.
Funny, whatever I order from the UK it arrives within a week max. Anything I order from Kramm a minimum of one month ,sometimes even longer.
They are a bit slow in handling but in your case probably waiting for Roco to deliver to them.
You know I have visited them and know the owners personally, very friendly and decent bunch. They are in a very small town called Hilden near Düsseldorf. You should see their basement. Just like a huge sorting station of DHL or UPS, all international orders are sorted and packed.The shops main activity is actually to provide all international and domestic orders online.You seem to get lost downstairs. Upstairs is a different story,you turn into a zombie, bad for the wallet.
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Baykal
Funny, whatever I order from the UK it arrives within a week max. Anything I order from Kramm a minimum of one month ,sometimes even longer.
They are a bit slow in handling but in your case probably waiting for Roco to deliver to them.
You know I have visited them and know the owners personally, very friendly and decent bunch. They are in a very small town called Hilden near Düsseldorf. You should see their basement. Just like a huge sorting station of DHL or UPS, all international orders are sorted and packed.The shops main activity is actually to provide all international and domestic orders online.You seem to get lost downstairs. Upstairs is a different story,you turn into a zombie, bad for the wallet.
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QUOTE (ebaykal @ 22 Jan 2009, 19:26) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Feel no fret Neil, it will arrive but very late.
Funny, whatever I order from the UK it arrives within a week max. Anything I order from Kramm a minimum of one month ,sometimes even longer.
They are a bit slow in handling but in your case probably waiting for Roco to deliver to them.
You know I have visited them and know the owners personally, very friendly and decent bunch. They are in a very small town called Hilden near Düsseldorf. You should see their basement. Just like a huge sorting station of DHL or UPS, all international orders are sorted and packed.The shops main activity is actually to provide all international and domestic orders online.You seem to get lost downstairs. Upstairs is a different story,you turn into a zombie, bad for the wallet.
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Baykal
I hope so Erkut. I think it has something to do with the German postal service. All my orders at least three weeks from notification to delivery whereas all UK is about a week.
I have dealt with them for about five years now and found them helpful and had no problems. One day I'd like to go on a pilgrimage there with a fully charged bank balance.
John, yes it is the Trix one. Yet another item due for December 2008.
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Funny, whatever I order from the UK it arrives within a week max. Anything I order from Kramm a minimum of one month ,sometimes even longer.
They are a bit slow in handling but in your case probably waiting for Roco to deliver to them.
You know I have visited them and know the owners personally, very friendly and decent bunch. They are in a very small town called Hilden near Düsseldorf. You should see their basement. Just like a huge sorting station of DHL or UPS, all international orders are sorted and packed.The shops main activity is actually to provide all international and domestic orders online.You seem to get lost downstairs. Upstairs is a different story,you turn into a zombie, bad for the wallet.
Baykal
I hope so Erkut. I think it has something to do with the German postal service. All my orders at least three weeks from notification to delivery whereas all UK is about a week.
I have dealt with them for about five years now and found them helpful and had no problems. One day I'd like to go on a pilgrimage there with a fully charged bank balance.
John, yes it is the Trix one. Yet another item due for December 2008.
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Great update Neil
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Placing the roof tiles on reminds me of the laborious task i saw on a viaduct in 1/35 scale some year ago which had a height of three foot, the individual stones all hand cut several thousand were used in its construction i believe ...... the lengths we modellers will go to for realism
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Placing the roof tiles on reminds me of the laborious task i saw on a viaduct in 1/35 scale some year ago which had a height of three foot, the individual stones all hand cut several thousand were used in its construction i believe ...... the lengths we modellers will go to for realism
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QUOTE (upnick @ 23 Jan 2009, 18:52) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Great update Neil
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Placing the roof tiles on reminds me of the laborious task i saw on a viaduct in 1/35 scale some year ago which had a height of three foot, the individual stones all hand cut several thousand were used in its construction i believe ...... the lengths we modellers will go to for realism
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Sounds good Nick, you don't have any pictures do you?
Placing the roof tiles on reminds me of the laborious task i saw on a viaduct in 1/35 scale some year ago which had a height of three foot, the individual stones all hand cut several thousand were used in its construction i believe ...... the lengths we modellers will go to for realism
Sounds good Nick, you don't have any pictures do you?
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QUOTE (neil_s_wood @ 23 Jan 2009, 21:32) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Sounds good Nick, you don't have any pictures do you?
Hi Neil,
The viaduct appeared in Verlinden book entitled super dioramas around 1985/6 and was built by Bob Letterman
This site shows his work http://www.bobletterman.com/wordpress/?cat=26
among the pictures this one on the above link http://www.bobletterman.com/wordpress/wp-c...oads/legacy.jpg shows the bridge built from over 8,000 stones each one laid by hand.
Alas i no longer have the book the viaduct was in when sold up my mlitary collection of references it went, if you ever see a copy of the book its definatley worth a look
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Hi Neil,
The viaduct appeared in Verlinden book entitled super dioramas around 1985/6 and was built by Bob Letterman
This site shows his work http://www.bobletterman.com/wordpress/?cat=26
among the pictures this one on the above link http://www.bobletterman.com/wordpress/wp-c...oads/legacy.jpg shows the bridge built from over 8,000 stones each one laid by hand.
Alas i no longer have the book the viaduct was in when sold up my mlitary collection of references it went, if you ever see a copy of the book its definatley worth a look
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