Initial Privatisation photo plank in OO gauge..

Discussion in 'Planks, Switching and Shelf Layouts' started by Kevin Johnson, Sep 22, 2021.

  1. Evening as I mentioned in my introduction my interest around the hobby of model railways lies with Era9 or the initial privatisation of the railways.
    I only have a small collection of locos and wagons from that Era but hope to add more as time goes by. I don't own a layout but I am a member of Shildon Railway Club.
    So I thought I would build a small photo plank to show some of my stock off. The photo plank is 400x100 mms.
    I hope you like my first progress picture..
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  2. jakesdad13

    jakesdad13 Staff Member Moderator

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    Great start Kevin, I've made one myself in O gauge using an off cut of mdf board that came as a support for a new fire surround, it's about 4ftx12inches.
     
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  3. I will be having look at your plank build tonight as I saw it while browsing the forum. Hopefully I might see something that might work on my plank, albeit a different size.
     
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  4. This afternoon I have concentrated on the access road area which also runs over the tracks.
    This was done using filler, a squirt of pva glue and a few drops of dark earth paint. This will be left to set proper before the road is painted and weathered..
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  5. Moving along with my photo plank build. I have been enjoying building what will be the reminance of an old stone lineside building of hut.
    I have concentrated on the front view of the building and one partial end section. The grey paint is just an under coat before I start the weathering process..
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    gormo Staff Member Administrator

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    Interesting,...:scratchchin:
    I look forward to see what you come up with Kevin
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  7. Thank you Gormo.
    As you can see the old stone building is glued in place ready for weathering, which will be the next step. The access road looks better since I sanded it and added the first coat of paint. This road will not be tarmaced as a lot of service roads are not in the real world. This area will need weather considerably as it will need to show muck, grime and dust..:thumbup:
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  8. Hi I'm really happy with the weathering of the access road as these can be oily, grimey and dirty. I think I have captured this really well.:)
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