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Competition number 8

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  1. Jan 2, 2018 #1
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    This will be my entry into competition number 8 'a bridge too far'
    It will be in the form of a small diorama as I currently have no need of a bridge on my plonks and it will be based on a real single track rail bridge in the UK. It will also be a budget build so I will reveal the costs as I proceed (however it won't include the vino tinto bills). now let me see where do I start :scratchchin:
    Ian vt 
    Oh yes .. the plan (not to scale)
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  2. Jan 3, 2018 #2
    ianvolvo46

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    A rough sketch of my plan
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  3. Jan 3, 2018 #3
    Toto

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    Off to a great start. Easy on the tinto. :avatar:
     
  4. Jan 4, 2018 #4
    ianvolvo46

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    Got the basics €7.49 (£6.70) just got to print off Scalescenes sheets and the build begins ...
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  5. Jan 4, 2018 #5
    gormo

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    I like your sketch Ian,

    It reminds me of Picaso....:scratchchin:

    Looking forward to your budget build......I`m thinking about having a go myself but still unsure at the moment.........another shot of Glen Moray may clear the mind.?????

    http://www.clickhttp://www.clickhttp://www.clickhttp://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  6. Jan 4, 2018 #6
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Gormo its more 'vino van cough' go on give the comp a go I'm sure you layout needs another bridge somewhere.

    Ian vt
     
  7. Jan 4, 2018 #7
    ianvolvo46

    ianvolvo46 Staff Member Moderator

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    Been out bought new printer so Scalescenes sheets printed .. its all coming together now
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  8. Jan 4, 2018 #8
    Toto

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    And ...... He's off. :thumbs:
     
  9. Jan 4, 2018 #9
    gormo

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    Doo, doo, doo, diddley , doo........that was a fanfare for Ian....:giggle:

    http://www.click:tophat:Gormo
     
  10. Jan 5, 2018 #10
    ianvolvo46

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    The main span complete using scalescene covered card (TX54) and a quick spray of rust coloured primer. More scalescenes paper to be used on track bed as this is a disused bridge (hence the patchwork welds).

    Attached files [​IMG]
     
  11. Jan 5, 2018 #11
    Toto

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    You are not hanging around. A great start. I like the dilapidated look. First class.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  12. Jan 5, 2018 #12
    jakesdad13

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    Ooh I like that! Proper old and kna%$ered, can't wait for the next update.

    Cheer's, Pete.
     
  13. Jan 6, 2018 #13
    ianvolvo46

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    Dark Random Ashlar (TX44) bridge supports complete .. next the fun part .. water and scenics!

    Attached files [​IMG]
     
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    Toto

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    Fantastic work Ian. What a talent.
     
  15. Jan 6, 2018 #15
    Keith M

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    That's looking great Ian, very realistic. We have two parallel rail bridges at the bottom of our village, one was not unlike your model in appearance, and then surprisingly a couple of years ago, they closed the road and replaced the knackered one with a brand spanking new one, then re-opened the road. Not long afterwards, the route for the HS2 'spur' was announced, and lo and behold, that was the reason for the new bridge, as HS2 will be passing through at 100mph while decelerating into Chesterfield. That, together with a considerable amount of local track straightening was "totally unconnected with the announcement of the new route" according to the Government and HS2! Yeah, and I'm the Queen of Sheba!!! Politicians Eh!
    Keith.
     
  16. Jan 6, 2018 #16
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks both Keith I agree sometimes the politicians just don't get the fact that people aren't all stupid.

    Ian vt
     
  17. Jan 7, 2018 #17
    paul_l

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    Congrats on POTW - really effective piece of modelling.

    Paul
     
  18. Jan 7, 2018 #18
    Vinylelpea

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    Looking good Ian. Enjoying your post 🤓

    Phil
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Thank's Paul/Phil its always encouraging to receive praise in our hobby http://www.click

    Ian vt
     
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    Toto

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    Well done on POTW. A great project Ian.

    Toto
     
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