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Ian's Townstreet competition Plonk

Discussion in 'Competition No 2 Townstreet' started by ianvolvo46, Jul 1, 2016.

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  1. Sep 21, 2016 #161
    Gary

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    Signal box Mk4 looks good to me. :thumbs:

    But, just to slow you down a little, I think your platform, coal drops, retaining walls and track really needs redoing... :avatar:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
  2. Sep 21, 2016 #162
    ianvolvo46

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    No problem Gary i'll just finish my cocktail and get on to it
    Ian
     
  3. Sep 22, 2016 #163
    paul_l

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    I'm with Gary - mk4 looks really impressive, but I think the coal drop can survive a bit longer tho :avatar:

    Paul
     
  4. Sep 24, 2016 #164
    ianvolvo46

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    Backscene boards purchased €13 for 2 (about £10.50p) bringing total spend on board etc to €27 (£22) my original target was £25 so pretty pleased with that ... (more tinto for me and more corks for the goat ... they'll eat anything)
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  5. Sep 25, 2016 #165
    ianvolvo46

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    Started on the backscene board today ... not having a suitable backscene with me I used a remnant from St Michael and cut out the picture of the Metcalfe low reluef houses from the back of the packet ... then scanned and printed a few to stick over the greenery ...a few additions .. phone box double decker bus etc I think it'll work.
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  6. Sep 25, 2016 #166
    Toto

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    Great idea with the packet Ian. Very inventive. :thumbs:
     
  7. Sep 25, 2016 #167
    ianvolvo46

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    Thanks Toto y'know ... necessity being the etc

    Ian
     
  8. Sep 25, 2016 #168
    ianvolvo46

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    Backscene almost done ... i cut out some bushes/trees from a magazine (I think ... hope ... she'd read it) to push the houses back and once its fixed to the baseboard I'll add some scenics ... ivy etc
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  9. Sep 25, 2016 #169
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    It's looking good Ian
    the choise of back scene really looks the part above the wall.:thumbs:
     
  10. Sep 25, 2016 #170
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Chris the backscene was a cut off from the big plonk and I printed the houses and glued them on... being an exile here in Spain its needs must...

    Ian
     
  11. Sep 26, 2016 #171
    ianvolvo46

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    Backboard/scene fixed to base ... a few more arches to construct then a platform shelter (not enough width for station
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  12. Sep 26, 2016 #172
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    All the structures and weathering is blending in to make a really convincing scene Ian. The coal drop area still gets my vote. Superb.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  13. Sep 26, 2016 #173
    ianvolvo46

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    Cheers Toto bit of a diference in size compsred to your own ... cant wait to see that finished ...
     
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    Toto

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    I think once Dundee is over in a couple of weeks there will be a bit of a surge on Luib Bridge.
    It's been good seeing how Paul has done certain bits of his. Especially of late with his back boards and the separating wall between his traverser and the main layout as I will maybe be doing something similar.

    I was considering some form of separation at the baseboard join but not full height as the turntable area could still be part of the scenics yet. Maybe some sort of bridge but I'd rather come up with something a little different if possible as everyone does bridges.

    We'll see.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  15. Sep 26, 2016 #175
    Toto

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    I think once Dundee is over in a couple of weeks there will be a bit of a surge on Luib Bridge.
    It's been good seeing how Paul has done certain bits of his. Especially of late with his back boards and the separating wall between his traverser and the main layout as I will maybe be doing something similar.

    I was considering some form of separation at the baseboard join but not full height as the turntable area could still be part of the scenics yet. Maybe some sort of bridge but I'd rather come up with something a little different if possible as everyone does bridges.

    We'll see.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  16. Sep 26, 2016 #176
    paul_l

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    :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: looking really good Ian. :tophat: :thumbup:
     
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    Gary

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    Looking very good Ian, great work as always. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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    jakesdad13

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    The new backscene really gives depth to the layout :thumbs:, have you thought of an overbridge with station building and steps down to the platform? it would give a scenic break as well.

    Cheers, Pete.
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    Hi Pete i have got an over bridge and steps but unfortunately it doesnt look right with the coal drop ... matbe I could build it at an angle ...?

    Ian:scratchchin:
     
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    paul_l

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    If an over bridge doesn't look right how about an pipe bridge - with maybe a boiler house on one side and a factory on the other side of the track - the coal drop couyld be supplying coal to the boiler house.

    Paul
     
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