Great Chesterford Junction Part Two

Yes Timbersurf....there are more waiting on the production line.
The original concept and design devised by Major Peter Norman Nissen had a basic module standard length of 6 feet although the diameter of the arc varied from 16 to 24 to 30 feet.
So whatever arc you chose was still governed by the module length of six feet, therefore the huts could be as short as 6 feet or as long as desired using multiples of 6 feet.
This flexibility has translated to my modelling in the form of smaller huts which will suit the depth of the area better, rather than long huts dominating the area.
The smaller hut`s history can be fabricated to suit the site, but they better suit the perspective I`m trying to achieve, They are a suggestion, and the viewer can translate that to something more, given the hut`s relationship to the background.
Gormo

 

Thanks Dublo,
That`s the idea......I`ve got a fresher looking one coming up to at least show that somebody is running a maintenance program.
Gormo

 

Thanks Captain Pugwash,
The length can vary which suits what I`m trying to do. I would categorize the huts in between low relief and full size although their shorter length is well within the realms of possibility.
Gormo

 

Well folks,
Some time back in this thread........post #1419 actually........Gary posted a pic he found on the net and suggested it may well suit my airfield, with some modification to the signage.
So Gary, I`ve acted upon your suggestion and now we have a hanger run by " GORMAN AIRCRAFT SERVICE " operating out of what used to be a WWII RAF airfield.
The area is now turned over to private enterprise although there are some old RAF buildings left on the site. The business services private aircraft and runs an active restoration program for old military aircraft........that`s why there are Spitfires sitting about on the grass.






Thanks for the idea Gary......
Gormo

 

Thanks Matt,
It`s evolving on the fly as it were.......as new bits get added, the story adapts to accommodate them.
That`s model railways !!!......anything is possible.....
Gormo

 

Thanks Toto,Richard & Gary,
Gary that`s a great idea using the Blue Tac..........I`ll give it a go..
Gormo

 

Well I have two more ends almost ready so it won`t be long before we have another Nissen hut.
The scale length of the first hut was 12 feet....approx. 4 metres...so it may be classed as a radio hut or small office or some such thing.
The new hut on the way will be some type of storage hut or workshop because I`ve used the optional twin timber doors for the front.
I will post some pics when I get a bit more done
Gormo

 

Here we go folks,
Number two is ready, except for weathering the roof. This one is scale 24 feet in length.
It has also had some maintenance done on it in the form of a nice paint job on the double doors and windows. Number one next to it is in need of some maintenance.






This is the other end of it, again the maintenance man has rubbed back all the windows and given them a fresh coat of paint. Speaking of windows, I didn`t put the glazing in..????



This pic shows the difference in length between the two buildings


And a final shot showing roughly where they will sit...........the jury is still out on this one until I finish the other buildings.


More as it happens
Gormo

 

Thanks Toto.......
Gormo

 

Thanks Dublo,
Yes it`s coming along quite well.......it`s amazing what you can stick over the top of a background and build it up into a believable scene.
The aircraft hanger is American, but to me looks fine sitting there in the heart of England. The hanger is under scale quite a bit and therefore gives the illusion that it is further away.
The trick from here on is to carefully place the buildings and be wary of not adding too much more to the scene to over crowd it.
I`ve also got to mow the runway and taper it down to the backscene......I`ve been giving that quite a bit of thought before I proceed.
Gormo

 

G`day Folks,
We went up to Springwood yesterday in the Blue Mountains. It`s a busy little village with a nice Victorian age station and Springwood itself abounds with cafe`s, restaurants, book shops, hippy shops, art supplies and charity shops.....to mention just a few.
We had donations for the charity shops and consequently go on the hunt for second hand books ( for SWMBO ) and useful stuff for model railways ( for me), once the donations are all done with.
We have to be careful sometimes that we don`t buy back stuff we donated in the past......
Anyway, Julie came home with a bag full of books, and I came home with a bag full of miniature clothes pegs (good for holding glued parts together), three bags of 3mm bolts and nuts ( very handy ) and a short narrow length of Fly screen wire mesh ( 50 cents ).
Now folks, I have a sneaky plan for the mesh. I am going to make some security fencing for the airfield. I did a test cut and colour this afternoon and it looks like a winner.....
So when I get to it I will give a full report.......possibly even as a Gormo`s Shed..???
More as it happens
Gormo

 

G`day Folks,
I thought it was time to run some more trains..........just after Sunday Mass in Great Chesterford Junction......



Gormo