The second layout built in 3mm Scale. Occasional updates as it progresses to an exhibitable standard.Further 3mm ramblings on http://dorset3mm.blogspot.com/
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Signal Box.
Now for the tricky bit. The window aperatures and clapboarding have been made from various plastic strip and sheet.
This was then fixed to the superstructure with Cockpit Glue which seems to adhere most things. I intend to use this product to fix the etched windows to clear plastic as it dries clear.
The lower floor door still has to be opened out and the brick frames fitted with lintels and window sills- more brickpaper!
This was then fixed to the superstructure with Cockpit Glue which seems to adhere most things. I intend to use this product to fix the etched windows to clear plastic as it dries clear.
The lower floor door still has to be opened out and the brick frames fitted with lintels and window sills- more brickpaper!
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Signal Box
Boy what a difference an enlargement makes.
The Signal Box has been wrapped in brick paper and some examples of the windows are also included.
I need to attach the brickwork over and under the window openings and then commence the plastic work for the top half of the cabin.
The windows and doors as mentioned before are from Worsley Works. The nameplate has been lettered but by cruel enlargement it shows how inaccurate my lettering is!
Still it's going to do and at normal viewing distance doesn't look too bad!
The transfers for this are from the Ratio kit for 4mm but pass for use in 3mm. All sealed by acrylic satin varnish just waiting for the box to be finished.
The Signal Box has been wrapped in brick paper and some examples of the windows are also included.
I need to attach the brickwork over and under the window openings and then commence the plastic work for the top half of the cabin.
The windows and doors as mentioned before are from Worsley Works. The nameplate has been lettered but by cruel enlargement it shows how inaccurate my lettering is!
Still it's going to do and at normal viewing distance doesn't look too bad!
The transfers for this are from the Ratio kit for 4mm but pass for use in 3mm. All sealed by acrylic satin varnish just waiting for the box to be finished.
Friday, 6 April 2012
Platform Lighting.
These have been discussed on my other blog. They are in fact Hornby Scaledale. When compared to the cast lamps in 3SMR's range, they are exactly the same height.
So these are to be the platform lighting on Teignford.
They just need repainting -dark stone for the lower part and light stone for the upper.
I will drill the bases for some wire to be inserted so there is more of a mechanical fit into the platform.
So these are to be the platform lighting on Teignford.
They just need repainting -dark stone for the lower part and light stone for the upper.
I will drill the bases for some wire to be inserted so there is more of a mechanical fit into the platform.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Deverton- layout available.
Please look on my other blog for details of a 3mm scale model railway that has to find a new home.
See http/:dorset3mm.blogspot.com/
Layout now sold.
See http/:dorset3mm.blogspot.com/
Layout now sold.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
Progress Part Deux!
More pictures-could it be that I am running out of words as well as time?
The top pic shows the end of the loading dock.
The Engine Shed bridge is under that, One more abutment needs to be made- this hopefully will hide the baseboard join. Incidentaly the bridge is from a photo I took of one still extant on the Teign Valley line. This also had brick parapets on top of a stone base.
The lowest shot shows the huts in approximate position- no the one on the ramp wasn't spotted until I downloaded the pictures! This will hopefully hide the baseboard join between the bridge and abutments.Hopefully it's turned out nice again!
The top pic shows the end of the loading dock.
The Engine Shed bridge is under that, One more abutment needs to be made- this hopefully will hide the baseboard join. Incidentaly the bridge is from a photo I took of one still extant on the Teign Valley line. This also had brick parapets on top of a stone base.
The lowest shot shows the huts in approximate position- no the one on the ramp wasn't spotted until I downloaded the pictures! This will hopefully hide the baseboard join between the bridge and abutments.Hopefully it's turned out nice again!
Monday, 2 April 2012
How far has Teignford progressed?
Not many words today. Just some shots on how it's all shaping up.
The station board is almost complete where buildings are concerned. The fencing at the rear, using the Peco 'N' Gauge product has been planted and the holes for the platform fence drilled.
For the time being the front of the layout will just be a grass bank until I finalise how it will appear.So for now the cardboard contours, previosly fitted,have been removed and a simpler arrangement planned.
More pictures next time.
The station board is almost complete where buildings are concerned. The fencing at the rear, using the Peco 'N' Gauge product has been planted and the holes for the platform fence drilled.
For the time being the front of the layout will just be a grass bank until I finalise how it will appear.So for now the cardboard contours, previosly fitted,have been removed and a simpler arrangement planned.
More pictures next time.
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