S2 E29 Some Simple Scenery | Das Clay & Painting Stonework | Bexhill West Model Railway
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2023
- Hello everyone,
In S2 E28 I built a turnout from a Scalefour Society kit. Given that I will be demonstrating at Scaleforum again this year I thought I'd display the turnout in a little scene or diorama.
This was probably a daft idea, I'm really busy at the moment, and a couple of weeks worth of spare time really isn't much. However, I'm not one to let a daft idea hold me back...
I'd hoped to document the whole process and thought it'd make a great video. With a little more time, that could have been the case, as there's more to this diorama than immediately meets the eye. However, time has beaten me, so in this video I concentrate on some DAS clay work, and painting some laser cut stone walling.
The level crossing gates are based on an LC&DR design, and are operated by a very simple mechanism which will feature in a future video.
The house has is built from some old plans for labourers cottages built for Earl Carrington's estate in HIgh Wycombe.
Reminder:
Scaleforum 23/24 September 2023, at The Cressex Community School, High Wycombe
Full details at www.scaleforum.org
Thanks for watching,
James - Розваги
Really interesting. Thanks.
I knew i recognised the voice! Very nice scenery and lots of interesting videos!
Looks really good. Love the operating crossing gates. Im a sucker for old style level crossings!
Just a suggestion James, coat with thinned "Pastel Ground"and then use pastels and pastel pencils, fixing it afterwards with a matt varnish. Your videos are a joy to behold. See you at Uckfield.
An enjoyable watch. The wall looks excellent even with the coping stones that need finishing, great detail. Hope the show goes well atb Andy
Looking good, James. DAS clay feels like a material from the past, that's recently been re-discovered by modellers. I never found it particularly easy to work with, but that was probably just me.
I feel there's something wrong with the operation of the crossing gates, but what it is, isn't quite coming to me at the moment.
Hope you have a good day the Scaleforum show.
Wall looks good and you have done it like modellers I follow do. A dry brush with a lighter grey will bring out the edges and features of the stones and maybe use a cotton bud fast brushed across the surface to remove excess wash.
Great how to ! Hello from NZ
Very nice as usual James, I must have been on form for once with that name suggestion LOL
Hi James,
Nice bit of progress on Bexhill Test :) I like the use of DAS to make up the level of the platform, Might have to use that idea one day but that's still a fair distance away. I do like the look of thje plug track system, I have been quietly folllowing the progress on templot, I wish it had come out sooner, would of made my life easier lol but I still don't have a 3d printer or anything. Not sure if I'll be able to make it next weekend at the moment. Cheers, Michael
See you next weekend. All Best
Dear James, awesome little display you’re building! Unfortunately I am not able to visit the Scale Fourum. Anyhow, as you may be aware by now, am very much interested in modeling track, from the ‘ground’ up.
On painting skills, it’s all try and error. Finding your ‘handwriting’ is the main thing. Tips and tricks may be helpful, however you always have to realize that what works for other ‘hands’ may work differently when it comes from yours. Doing it, is the most important aspect. There’s no mistakes, only learning opportunities! Looking forward to your next episodes! Cheerio
Dear James how I love your Videos I'm always in awe at your Skills. Do you also make the Cobblestone impressing roller Tool for O Gauge, and do you have a list of what Hand Tools you would recommend, including soldering Irons. Thank you, already looking forward to your next Video.
James - Tried to have a quick chat at S4um yesterday, but you were always very busy - congratulations! One quick question. Do you have your own laser cutter, and if so, which machine would you recommend?
Constructive criticism? That wall (including the painting) looks great to me.
Lovely video. Really excellent modelling, especially the retaining wall. Slightly uneasy about the point blades not quite going home against the stock rails. Can this be improved?
Well done James. You say you are not be one of the "great artists" but you sure nailed that wall! I think you are being too hard on yourself.
What size wire are you using for your point rodding? And, your bell cranks, do you produce those? They looked the goods to my eye!
Hello
Some little things:
Handling the signals, turnouts, etc. with only one push button each requires looking at the position of the to move thing before and after (-> indication LEDs).
If the level crossing is (as it looks) manually operated, the gates would move one after another.
That turnout mechanism cover, to be seen at 10:05, looks oversized to me.
16:54-17:50 Yep, time to focus on scaleforum for you, see and ask about how others do(ne), for example Pendon Museum with their copious experience.
17:50-18:10 Yes, 🤓like what I seen and read about it (-> Templot), but to fare away from me, sorry I can not come.
Till next time