Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024
Nine of us joined the meeting in December – Alan, Hugh, John, Martin, Mike M., Mike S., Robin, Steve and Paul.
Hugh had found a source of the Howard Scenics embossed brickwork. It is available from Squires. He'd ordered and received examples of English and Flemish bond sheets.
https://www.green-scenes.co.uk/store?productlist-categories=howard-scenics (https://www.green-scenes.co.uk/store?productlist-categories=howard-scenics)
John had been occupied with his Backwoods K1 Garrett kit. There had been several challenges, the most significant being the modifications necessary to enable the model to negotiate the curves on Kurseong. We hope to see and hear more of the loco soon.
Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024 cont/d.
Mike M. updated on progress since the last meeting.
"Nice to see everyone in our first meet of the new year, my report is short, plenty of ideas, but short of time.
First part was not card modelling but covered one of the trains purchased for the layout, a peat train. I had done my research on the trains but on my travels found a Minitrix Diesel and wagons, both suited my ideas.
The diesel loco is shown with one of the buildings but greatest find was a rake of four peat wagons and a couple of workmen wagons converted to carry them to the peat fields.
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The images are of a couple of lineside huts, one converted from a card kit and the other scratch built. Over Christmas I managed to nearly complete seven buildings - I know where they are going but will plans change?
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See you all at the next meeting."
Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024 cont/d.
Mike S reported on two projects.
"Attention has focused on the transition between Claxton's Yard and the public pavement (Metcalf paving M0055). These are separated by Ratio plastic spear point fencing but I do not want the area around the fencing (particularly underneath) to be tidy so I have been experimenting on a piece of scrap board with various flocks, static grass and weathering washes. The results can be seen in the first photo.
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For a bit of light relief I have modified my grindstone [Coopercraft platelayers' hut kit 2002] to include a metal trough to hold water, made from 3 pieces of paper and painted with rust colours. 2 photos of the completed model attached."
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Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024 cont/d.
Robin gave us a report on progress since our last meeting.
"The sides and entrance in this repair shed are from my original model that I had completed a few years ago based loosely on a Indian narrow gauge end of line engine shed or repair facility, I do not know which.
Looking back at some old photos I found that my original roof I had made was totally wrong. At that point I decided I will give it my own touch.
So here are some of the modifications that have I have made.
1. Changed the pitch of the roof. It is steeper now.
2. Added the circular opening for a window or I may leave it as a vent.
3. The base of the structure has had 2 rows of random stones added. Why I did that I don't know it's just more work in grouting, painting etc.
4. The entrance will now be an arch.
With all the other project I have only some get completed. I hope this one gets done."
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Robin has also started a brake van inspired by a photograph of a narrow gauge version that ran in Pakistan.
Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024 cont/d.
Steve had plans to create depth to the inside of his low relief office building by using 2 way window film. He also planned for a vertical farm within part of the building.
Paul gave a summary of a number of projects.
The half timbered building for Melton market had made a little progress, more next meeting hopefully. He's started a laser cut wood model of a farm cart by Ancorton Models. This seemed to have a somewhat flat finish so the wooded staves had been thickened by the addition of 1mm card strips which seemed to have an impact.
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There was good discussion on the possibilities for completing the brickwork for the Clogher Station building. No final decision had been made yet. John will offer advice on a suitable water colour.
The platforms for Clogher had a base of balsa and the platform edge made from embossed card and surface with fine wet and dry.
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Modelling structures and stock in card SIG 15th Jan 2024 cont/d.
Four layouts by members of the group are going to be exhibited soon.
2-3 March:
• Hugh's 'Angst-Lesspork' at ABRAIL2024 in Abingdon, Oxon.
9th March:
• Steve's 'Dizzyworld' at the March MRE;
• Paul's 'Clogher' (W.i.P.) at Narrow Gauge North, Pudsey.
27th April:
• John's 'Kurseong' at Narrow Gauge South, Eastleigh (Society AGM).
The next meeting has been pencilled in for Monday 25th March, starting at 8.00pm.
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