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Title: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 15, 2017, 07:53:38 AM
Slightly off-piste - I have been playing about with the scale/gauge combination of 1:27.7 (or 11mm = 1 foot) and 16.5mm PECO 'crazy track'. The results can be found on my Blog at;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Narrow%20Gauge

However, following comments on my Blog. I have had six 1:27.7 scale figures cast in resin and will be making them available for sale very soon. see this post for details;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/an-industrail-narrow-gauge-adventure.html

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PW1k7lzColY/Wbt96VBnKLI/AAAAAAAASYc/OUhQ6_87D-cEi3-iT_bfWE6SSDaqnwrewCLcBGAs/s400/20170912_112040%2BCropped%2Band%2BDPF.jpg)

Should you be interested in joining me in this adventure you can find more details on the Blog.

Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 18, 2017, 07:41:06 AM
Earlier today, I posted details of the third resin set - a group of five items of 'clutter'. Like the earlier figures/character, these items have been cast in resin by Rob Alderman of Hysterical Games and will be available to buy very soon.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iQV_cAlV1dw/Wb9xt3cjsMI/AAAAAAAASY8/yK_KtvfAb3IKNagwkymaZ6iYLGkmwzqxACLcBGAs/s320/20170912_112100%2Bcropped%2BDPF.jpg)

For more details of this and my Industrial Narrow Gauge Adventure see this Blog entry;
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_18.html

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on September 18, 2017, 08:58:58 AM
Tony, this is absolutely great stuff!
I immediately recognized the Feldbahn engine as a Motorenfabrik Oberursel make. I was raised and lived for 20 years in that town, learned my profession in the halls of that company and still dream of replicating the railway station in H0 scale... Thank you for awakening sweet memories!
The new sculpts are excellent, although that is a scale you'd hardly find buyers/modelers for in continental Europe, I think. If it is of interest to you to find some, try to post your stuff over there:
http://www.buntbahn.de/modellbau/
It's in German, but I'd be happy to help with translation.  :)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 18, 2017, 11:59:25 AM
Thank you Michi, I glad you like it (so far).

I notice that the railway modelling site is a members only site, so will have a think about joining and posting. However I think I might just take a stab at it.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on September 18, 2017, 12:20:24 PM
I notice that the railway modelling site is a members only site, so will have a think about joining and posting. However I think I might just take a stab at it.

They're mainly "G" scale in 1/22,5 (gauges II, IIm, IIe und IIf), but also all other big scales from 1/1 to 1/32.
"Anlagenbau" sub-forum is most interesting for you, I think. When I followed this thread I felt like a clumsy schoolboy: http://www.buntbahn.de/modellbau/viewtopic.php?t=11448&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

BTW: There is a museum near my home where you find exclusively the relatively rare 1/2 metre gauge industrial railway prototypes on display/in action (open to the public only twice a year): http://www.feldbahn500.de/gelaende_frameset.htm
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 18, 2017, 04:10:07 PM
Once again thank you for the links.

The 500mm museum images look very interesting.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: secharles on September 26, 2017, 01:38:21 AM
....over there:
http://www.buntbahn.de/modellbau/
It's in German, but I'd be happy to help with translation.  :)

is that offer open to all? when I tried to register through google translate I can't get anywhere, and I no "sprechen sie deutsche". thanks either way
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: secharles on September 26, 2017, 01:39:48 AM
Slightly off-piste - I have been playing about with the scale/gauge combination of 1:27.7 (or 11mm = 1 foot) ....

those are great looking figures. I hope you develop a following for them in additional poses. there's a bunch of figure makers on this forum: http://www.7-8ths.info/index.php?action=community  (scroll way down) and a substantial number of the membership has different gauge interests other than 7/8ths. most of the smaller gauges are what brought them to the larger scale.

another, although not strictly railroads, forum of great craftsmen is the Westlake forum:  http://www.finescalerr.com/smf/     you pretty much need to know a secret handshake and password to get in, but there's some great builders and your work will be appreciated.

ps: I think I got your posts confused, but I know you'll figure it out!

if you can figure out French: http://forum.e-train.fr/viewforum.php?f=4
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on September 26, 2017, 06:29:39 AM
is that offer open to all? when I tried to register through google translate I can't get anywhere, and I no "sprechen sie deutsche". thanks either way

Of course I will help. I am not registered there and was only browsing yet, but I think I could help you to get through the process.  :)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 26, 2017, 06:53:28 AM
Thanks for the comments. I will respond in greater detail either tonight or tomorrow.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 10, 2017, 08:48:58 AM
Work on the 'shelf layout' continues.....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-txgmYpXfd_4/Wdx5EKJajeI/AAAAAAAASgo/T6iu6dmg_bUGn-knDmCMxwCgPt0SVDfFwCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2Bmen%2Blayout%2Band%2BPoppy%2B008%2Bcrop.jpg)

Please see the Blog and in particular the Narrow Gauge label on the Blog for more details.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_10.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on October 10, 2017, 08:55:37 AM
Work on the 'shelf layout' continues.....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-txgmYpXfd_4/Wdx5EKJajeI/AAAAAAAASgo/T6iu6dmg_bUGn-knDmCMxwCgPt0SVDfFwCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2Bmen%2Blayout%2Band%2BPoppy%2B008%2Bcrop.jpg)

Please see the Blog and in particular the Narrow Gauge label on the Blog for more details.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_10.html

Wonderful Tony! If I just had the time...  :'(
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Vanvlak on October 10, 2017, 09:31:16 AM
This looks beautiful.

A shelf layout is a brief stretch of line and not a complete circuit, am I right?
I'm thinking of building one of these (at the usual HO scale, however) so I'll be subscribing to this.  8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 10, 2017, 01:20:52 PM
This looks beautiful.

A shelf layout is a brief stretch of line and not a complete circuit, am I right?
I'm thinking of building one of these (at the usual HO scale, however) so I'll be subscribing to this.  8) 8) 8)

Correct - it can also be called a micro layout.

I look forward to seeing your layout.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Vanvlak on October 10, 2017, 01:57:12 PM
Thanks - I'm learning from yours before starting!
But I do confess to having a plan at least. I'm starting to wish I hadn't seen your canal ideas however, as that got me wondering about adding one :D
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 11, 2017, 07:48:40 AM
The 1:27.7 scale resin figures are now available to buy.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cGyRWBneyUU/Wd3CkSEpqfI/AAAAAAAAShI/y9YWqiWoMp89EH_1gpJdaDYn1J5BhhaCgCLcBGAs/s400/Beam%2BEngine%2Band%2Bresin%2Bcasts%2B010%2Bclip.jpg)

For full details see this post;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/1277-resin-casts-for-18-inch-gauge.html

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 28, 2017, 07:41:52 AM
The baseboard and first building are coming along. Here is an update;

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rjTPf8YAlK0/WexHPFKVPzI/AAAAAAAASiw/PAfbUjm4zTg6gAHX9-sATgKrmCrey4puQCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2Bmen%252C%2Blayout%2Band%2BPoppy%2B027.JPG)

and

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j4ndJR0iC64/WfOANioxjlI/AAAAAAAASjs/4zdWykETcuUjhvVKuxGZvZh6O85jU3TMgCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2Bmen%252C%2Blayout%2Band%2BPoppy%2B041.JPG)

More details on the Blog;

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_28.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on December 03, 2017, 07:11:48 PM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-EBoXtMRmM/Wh5jmBpLK8I/AAAAAAAASs8/pNJqdKahVhgPf98RB9l23xgOta3RVVuRACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Bsalt%2Bpan%2Band%2Baircraft%2Bbook%2B012.JPG)

Updated. See Blog for more details.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_28.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on December 09, 2017, 08:38:24 PM
I have now started to model the metal salt pan. I am using the Lion Salt Works salt pan as inspiration.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQLoD2sIa5o/WiubKX8htHI/AAAAAAAASvs/ZBUFwpGYc-QGkUHkgvABeTAPaUL9t4TIgCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Bsalt%2Bpan%2Band%2Baircraft%2Bbook%2B040.JPG)

See more information and images on the Blog;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on December 12, 2017, 10:28:04 AM
I remember "converting" a Dapol salt car from 00 scale to 28mm narrow gauge by widening the body...  :D
However I reckon that you have to scratchbuild all rolling stock in that scale though.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IEn2IlqGOG0/St9RluexR3I/AAAAAAAABtQ/ptdEmvuiqjc/s1600/Miniaturenfotos,+Originale+1023.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on December 17, 2017, 04:34:39 PM
"I remember "converting" a Dapol salt car from 00 scale to 28mm narrow gauge by widening the body...  Cheesy
However I reckon that you have to scratchbuild all rolling stock in that scale though."

I agree. Although in a perverse way, I'm looking forward to it.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on December 20, 2017, 09:28:42 AM
The latest modelling work on the Salt Pan.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mV6EIW2riMI/Wjoif6H-rAI/AAAAAAAAS0k/k8wEIF2vjZkUl2UHDIFqG2BYv2p3Wi7FACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Bsalt%2Bpan%2Band%2Baircraft%2Bbook%2B053.JPG)

For more details see the Blog.
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_20.html

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 03, 2018, 08:40:07 AM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHJ1UkhXyeE/WkyUDfkMOqI/AAAAAAAAS3E/qmv_JDejzeQXitS_GjCTXSN7u9xq6ZfawCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Bsalt%2Bpan%2Band%2Baircraft%2Bbook%2B056.JPG)

The latest update can be found on the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on January 03, 2018, 09:10:57 AM
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHJ1UkhXyeE/WkyUDfkMOqI/AAAAAAAAS3E/qmv_JDejzeQXitS_GjCTXSN7u9xq6ZfawCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Bsalt%2Bpan%2Band%2Baircraft%2Bbook%2B056.JPG)

Outstanding - this is very special, I hardly remember seeing many industrial terrain pieces on railway layouts that are not cranes of some sort.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 03, 2018, 07:11:32 PM
Outstanding - this is very special, I hardly remember seeing many industrial terrain pieces on railway layouts that are not cranes of some sort.

You're right. The themes tend to be the usual suspects, but this Salt Pan just cried out to be modelled.

Thanks for the comment and Happy New Year.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 08, 2018, 08:45:01 AM
Even more weathering.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d39A1S6mUp8/WlMtHmE7c1I/AAAAAAAAS30/cdoKSFxA8EcPe3XT-VY4ctFctF_-krK0wCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Band%2BHereford%2Band%2BBromyard%2BNG%2B009.JPG)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kz11PRWihJQ/WlMtKWj4RQI/AAAAAAAAS34/G2XHaigCG4wcN6zdZkRP8zlhCwk2J37fgCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Band%2BHereford%2Band%2BBromyard%2BNG%2B012.JPG)

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_8.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 22, 2018, 12:03:09 PM
Another update.....

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-40yuxStXeyU/WmXO4ybBCtI/AAAAAAAAS7Q/sRIYuvW99TIKHaZAO_hRmQuXCR8I2P4LgCLcBGAs/s320/Salt%2BPan%2BOSO%2BJan%2B2018%2B001.JPG)

and

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6YNNfb9LMg4/WmXO6vJUptI/AAAAAAAAS7U/uMUDQtGyvHUsFpYuRCgKeXE77gFBiigHQCLcBGAs/s320/Salt%2BPan%2BOSO%2BJan%2B2018%2B003.JPG)

More details on the Blog;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_22.html

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on January 22, 2018, 12:09:34 PM

More details on the Blog;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_22.html


Excellent narration over there!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on January 23, 2018, 09:53:51 AM
Wow. That's an impressive project. Looks like the Lemax Christmas figures would be about the same scale as these, so perhaps you could find some useful figures in that range to complement your layout? I'm converting and repainting some of them for my 60-65mm-ish Victorian project and they can be really nice once they are repainted.

Thinking of figures like these:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/318GnkY5GsL.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/7/2/72424_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/2/32118_3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 23, 2018, 02:22:14 PM
Wow. That's an impressive project. Looks like the Lemax Christmas figures would be about the same scale as these, so perhaps you could find some useful figures in that range to complement your layout? I'm converting and repainting some of them for my 60-65mm-ish Victorian project and they can be really nice once they are repainted.

Thinking of figures like these:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/318GnkY5GsL.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/7/2/72424_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/2/32118_3.jpg)

Thank for the heads-up.

I'll keep a look out for them.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on February 01, 2018, 08:40:19 AM
With the salt pan completed, I'll be moving on to the next structure - a short section of concrete slab walling (see image marked with an X).

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-arrBxJcHK9o/WnLPhJY5zeI/AAAAAAAAS80/ifuZjeDZuDAGVBmRFYNSUjP2a1QaABsgQCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2Bmen%2Blayout%2Band%2BPoppy%2B016crop2.jpg)

As always, I will be updating the Blog as and when there are developments.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on February 09, 2018, 07:26:01 PM
The latest update shows the painted concrete slab fence.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WUc2vOgdWw0/Wn3xAdM-HCI/AAAAAAAAS-Y/du2VIABCIoIyt32wjGw2XRzJ158DRDkeQCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Band%2BHereford%2Band%2BBromyard%2BNG%2B016.JPG)

For more details see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_9.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 05, 2018, 08:35:23 AM
I have started work on the larger low-relief building based on The Lion Salt Works, Cheshire.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LiZTysVqBXY/Wpz67xZVXpI/AAAAAAAATDU/bkt_yHLTvOgV7qdCJGDjLv3iqtG7gEoSACLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B024.JPG)

For more details - please see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_5.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 28, 2018, 03:31:48 PM
I've completed the modelling of the low relief back scene.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AGjl3pEnRlg/WrtER1CglwI/AAAAAAAATLU/wxDKJI0cxAMIdQiKyPuF5PM1ZYeabQjlACLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B054.JPG)

For more details see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/03/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_28.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Vanvlak on March 28, 2018, 03:38:26 PM
The blog link is practically a text book  8)
Nice work - as usual.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 28, 2018, 09:09:34 PM
"The blog link is practically a text book  8)
Nice work - as usual."

Thank you.

Hopefully the painted model will work out.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 03, 2018, 07:49:02 AM
The brickwork has been painted.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FcZhVVYPkfU/WsMmv6-gYpI/AAAAAAAATM8/4NcJv6VnDyMXASboIpHVFZJmDLT70WL6wCLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B067.JPG)

For more information see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on April 03, 2018, 07:52:48 AM
Fabulous work on the bricks Tony!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 03, 2018, 09:20:24 AM
"Fabulous work on the bricks Tony!"

Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 06, 2018, 07:24:49 AM
Another update.....

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tr7xmMcen7k/WscbA0Xem4I/AAAAAAAATNc/uKc5Ym7NvBEQeQki_5NkU5NhFFPg6qH_gCLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B071.JPG)

and

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wZfhwCywjR4/WscbJrFn3II/AAAAAAAATNk/gdfpeKSl2IQF9KavSBYQpRHvgEAPa_i6QCLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B074.JPG)

For more information please see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_6.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 15, 2018, 07:31:42 AM
The painting of the low-relief, back scene building is now done.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8H9P8ac0dzc/WtL9cjHyzmI/AAAAAAAATP0/LDYXmqxq3g8n7nLKJSFhAqz7PXPKZXmtwCLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2B2%252C%2BLion%2BSalt%2BWorks%2B075.JPG)

For more images please see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/04/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_15.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 12, 2018, 07:59:19 AM
I have painted the back scene.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W1NwAL9XJpc/WvVV3aWraZI/AAAAAAAATbs/W5-NDjfd4WwfiT4nGBeohA-2Hgvha9D9wCLcBGAs/s320/Pugs%2Band%2BLion%2Bsalt%2BLayout%2B012%2Bcrop.jpg)

For full details - see the Blog;

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.co.uk/2018/05/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on May 12, 2018, 10:00:29 AM
That´s a nice looking sky - a trip to the beergarden is due...
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 05, 2018, 08:07:17 AM
I've been detailing some scratch-built items of clutter over on the Blog, if you are interested please follow the 'clutter' Label over on the Blog;
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/search/label/Clutter

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b8oQzU-GC3I/W2alk3UELJI/AAAAAAAAT10/dIXZFhSUyZgwuVKBPi5Kx4xPzQsCbte0wCLcBGAs/s320/NG%2BClutter%2Bpart%2Bone%2B042.JPG)

Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FifteensAway on August 19, 2018, 02:33:13 PM
Nice work but curious question: what drove the choice of scale? 
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 31, 2018, 08:13:15 AM
"Nice work but curious question: what drove the choice of scale?"

The choice of scale was dictated by the gauge (the distance between the rails) - HO OO scale track is 16.5mm wide and this does not correspond to any known scale - but just an approximation. I also like modelling narrow gauge diesel engines. So 16.5mm divided by 18inches (a recognised industrial narrow gauge scale) gives 1:27.7 or 11mm = 1 foot.

Not your average scale gauge combination but since starting this project I know that I am not alone in modelling this or a close version of this scale/gauge.

During the month of August I have been giving regular daily updates on my Blog. Today was the last planned update, but check back and see some of the scratch-built items of clutter I have been working on. Full details on the Blog.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fHYcw9HamZU/W4juZAB5ZFI/AAAAAAAAT_U/kixZslORRuwmnrg9bRMt1_1OVRDb0Bn7ACLcBGAs/s320/NG%2BClutter%2Bpart%2Bone%2B152.JPG)

Tony

http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2018/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_31.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on September 05, 2018, 04:47:36 PM
Somehow missed the latest updates. That clutter looks useful for my 64-65mm Victorian Horror project, which I think is about the same scale as your project.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on September 05, 2018, 04:58:56 PM
Also have a look at the Lemax accessories range. They have stuff like bins, benches, gas pumps etc... that might give you some useful clutter and should be the right size for you (I use it too for my project). Just stay away from the stuff like outhouses as those are smaller scale.

https://www.wishpel-village.nl/accessoires/accessoires (https://www.wishpel-village.nl/accessoires/accessoires)

A few samples:

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/4/4/44177_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/4/34895_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/1/4/14362_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/4/2/42878_3.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/4/34956_3.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 05, 2018, 10:01:59 PM
"Somehow missed the latest updates. That clutter looks useful for my 64-65mm Victorian Horror project, which I think is about the same scale as your project."

I have an Italian Language book called Indusrie Fiorentine by Alinari which is crammed packed with images of 1900' industrial images that might be of use to you. I'll be posting links and images sometime later this month, but I recommend searching out some images.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 20, 2019, 08:11:15 AM
At long last an update!

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HcnsmH0B55U/XQs0E95APxI/AAAAAAAAVrE/q7HcJ8d2l-09PZGuwZky3h6EAZAbk3qLgCLcBGAs/s320/NGR%2Blayout%2B001crop.jpg)

For more information see the Blog;
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/06/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/06/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html)

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 01, 2019, 08:37:29 AM
Yet another update.....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aEKtf669rTE/XRm_zx4QGsI/AAAAAAAAVtA/tQ0ijJY5zgY206KxSWxZLvAz3wddhAYMwCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B250.JPG)

More information on the Blog.

Tony

http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on July 01, 2019, 09:42:36 AM
I can SMELL it!   :D
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: jambo1 on July 01, 2019, 09:52:37 AM
Super work on the oil tank, really well done. :)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on July 01, 2019, 04:27:26 PM
I can SMELL it!   :D

THIS.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 04, 2019, 07:24:25 AM
The ground cover or base surface has now been modelled, painted and textured.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CNwmdCpqXWI/XR2ksZnrcWI/AAAAAAAAVtg/TFhh8EYSoTYT5aOqO4GWsl0y4MikN_0_wCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B253crop.jpg)

For more details see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_4.html
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: jambo1 on July 05, 2019, 09:43:25 AM
Very nice indeed, really looks the part. Lovely work. :)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 07, 2019, 09:07:36 AM
Nice work.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 11, 2019, 09:18:21 AM
The latest update shows how I modelled the wooden fence which will be fitted to the right hand side of the warehouse.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YflKV2Q3dAA/XSb5gQq1ttI/AAAAAAAAVus/mTzR9j1GdOIBwnHDw1kDyV3H0kUVFoeogCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B256.JPG)

More information on the Blog.

Tony

http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_11.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_11.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 17, 2019, 08:12:47 AM
I have glued the wooden fence in place on the right of the warehouse and started to add some items of 'clutter'.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A-ucLPMrAYo/XS7VdCC2gnI/AAAAAAAAVzg/994WpsnTQl8n-mqX2IR48OfcwY-lEYM3wCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B268.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_17.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_17.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 22, 2019, 07:39:53 AM
This weekend, I added lots of scratch-built 'clutter' to the layout. I had great fun placing the items and moving them around before gluing them in place with superglue and producing these vignettes.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qmD_A-6bgUI/XTVhgnpCYGI/AAAAAAAAV0Y/bjtGuOWpalQq-_vkPtKoai4qm3ehVoQZACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B263.JPG)

and

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJ-mPiwh5U0/XTVhlvkO0jI/AAAAAAAAV0c/kj1XsubOMw8zGpgIfJtqfBkZZjwqCbjKwCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B262.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_22.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_22.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 31, 2019, 07:54:55 AM

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TPFsVO8PiRg/XUFExiKreMI/AAAAAAAAV2s/UMd2SHZqo6o55x35Uk9O6pJMRvhCcsV0ACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B273crop.jpg)

The latest update shows the areas of clutter sorted into small vignettes along the layout.

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_31.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/07/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_31.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 05, 2019, 07:13:00 AM
Another quick update - this time showing how I have painted the stone retaining wall alongside the canal.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WVxiqIjL7Vk/XUfSc4zT8mI/AAAAAAAAV3U/7xbvR6ZHMEQjVQo4Rx4ShcFxd1YI7GNEACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B282.JPG)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ElQOWOK4vE/XUfSf5NCfRI/AAAAAAAAV3Y/bAZPv1Cn2W86gvA8dYiH9wrj8Rkr701YACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B280.JPG)

More details can be found on the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on August 05, 2019, 05:44:06 PM
I know it's far too late to change it, but to be quite honest the combination of overhead shots and a lack of a horizon of any sort in the backdrop is really detracting from an otherwise amazing piece.

Is it meant to be photographed/viewed at a lower angle than these in-progress shots?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: von Lucky on August 07, 2019, 11:17:52 AM
Only catching up now, lovely colours and textures.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 07, 2019, 01:03:32 PM
"I know it's far too late to change it, but to be quite honest the combination of overhead shots and a lack of a horizon of any sort in the backdrop is really detracting from an otherwise amazing piece."

The whole project is/was a test piece to see if this scale/gauge combination works - as such most of the materials were scrounged or donated for free and this is why the size of the base and backboard was decided upon. If I was to build a proper working and landscaped model railway along similar lines, I would make a number of changes - a bigger (and curved back scene) being just one.

"Is it meant to be photographed/viewed at a lower angle than these in-progress shots?"

It is intended to be views at just below eye level.

Thank you for the comments.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on August 07, 2019, 06:37:52 PM
Ah!

That makes much more sense then. Carry on, carry on!  :D
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 08, 2019, 08:05:22 AM
The latest update shows the water surface or canal basin painted.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-37wRrWG2fLs/XUvSdE60HwI/AAAAAAAAV4I/fC3fJ1w6IJoHQCk2AdpJanfoSHEYfPHXQCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B286.JPG)

and

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsimBgVhVkI/XUvSgtKx07I/AAAAAAAAV4M/4p6LjWUvJt0CTWOhAdRMtKjSbEgJ4wC8ACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B288.JPG)

For more information - see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_8.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_8.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 14, 2019, 08:04:09 AM
Another regular update on progress. This time finishing off the baseboard and painting the exposed edges.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jRw7KUo82a4/XVO6_OF7seI/AAAAAAAAV5U/0zLSDBb35ckuJARUo5MzRHNFQVNfDTG1gCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B294.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_14.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_14.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on August 14, 2019, 10:13:32 AM
Excellent result Tony! Will there be more modules to add to the quay‘s lenght?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 14, 2019, 11:39:57 AM
"Excellent result Tony! Will there be more modules to add to the quay‘s length?"

Interesting question.....

The models and layout were built to test the scale/gauge combination and as such any further additions or modules were not part of the plan.

Now that the test piece is nearing completion I am already looking at what will be my next Narrow Gauge project. At this moment it looks like a completely new layout rather than adding to this diorama layout. Although that could change!!!!!

If my Wife agrees.....

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 21, 2019, 07:26:00 AM
A quick update showing the OSO Salt labelling on the layout.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJUbeV14jIw/XVzt6P6X-CI/AAAAAAAAV68/RuCXNOJ1V38pUSOOr2tmNM9WTukHHarrACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B304.JPG)

For more images and information, see the Blog.

Tony

http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_21.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/08/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_21.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on August 21, 2019, 08:34:34 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJUbeV14jIw/XVzt6P6X-CI/AAAAAAAAV68/RuCXNOJ1V38pUSOOr2tmNM9WTukHHarrACLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B304.JPG)

That is a centerpiece for every show!  :-*
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 21, 2019, 09:09:10 AM
Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 04, 2019, 07:18:09 AM
More foliage and greenery added to the layout.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iZt9tqYR7ns/XW9g-aB_jpI/AAAAAAAAV_A/38XYztwsZkwtTNeS69oRj-dzhivLn2gPgCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B314.JPG)

and

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qEH2m4A3vPU/XW9hHE2Op7I/AAAAAAAAV_I/ZSQ1ZYjDU8UTdjz4MzE26dIK_P3Aqc65QCLcBGAs/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B316.JPG)

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 11, 2019, 08:14:50 AM
Another update - this time showing how the Aqua Magic has worked on the canal basin.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D4sCInARL8E/XXipHFvR1yI/AAAAAAAAWBI/boubSeDt16ENFQk6bDZVDXFKhopMEZpuACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/OSO%2Blayout%2Band%2Bdetailing%2B335.JPG)

For more information see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_11.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_11.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: von Lucky on September 11, 2019, 11:24:00 AM
Nicely done. Did you blow a hair dryer across the surface as it was drying?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 11, 2019, 01:55:48 PM
"Did you blow a hair dryer across the surface as it was drying?"

No I didn't - the water surface texture was added before the basin was painted. I used filler and acrylic medium to get the ripple effect.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 18, 2019, 07:53:35 AM
The layout is nearing completion and this latest Blog post shows how I have added even more foliage and greenery to the  layout.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m_Asb8q24YE/XYHeomrJAUI/AAAAAAAAWDA/O9A9nbs_iQom57WNSr1uPRokAD3TfX_CACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/oso%2Bsalt%2Blayout%2Bearli%2Bjuly%2B008.JPG)

For more images and details see this link;
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_18.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_18.html)

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 25, 2019, 08:30:27 AM
A quick update showing how the canal side ladder was built and painted.....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8nqEjEwRK_o/XYsg-B6S2wI/AAAAAAAAWFE/jDS_EQtE6r4sQKcS2TbHo3eBxmAnSrdpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Kennel%2BLane%2Band%2Bchina%2Bcottage%2B1%2B091.JPG)

For full details see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_25.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/09/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_25.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 02, 2019, 07:56:28 AM
The Kerr Stuart Geared Steam Locomotive No. 4412

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ysLWP6oq5CE/XZRSQVrdF9I/AAAAAAAAWGk/tgCUHsXRROgphZekvEbDOGYc7vMJE0pMACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/KS%2Bfinished%2Bwith%2Blabel%2B006.JPG)

The model was scratch-built from plastic card and runs on a modified Hornby 'Smokey Joe' chassis.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kiP2GW5w4QU/XZRSWyi3E8I/AAAAAAAAWGs/FYePHdZMjv4Zm_y6lUX-GN2vbq7ubqS7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/KS%2Bfinished%2Bwith%2Blabel%2B011.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 09, 2019, 09:34:14 AM
Adding some wildlife to the diorama layout.....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Sz64bi7X6c/XZ2kP5fjnGI/AAAAAAAAWHw/mvN9KumREJY3aNwiekdSObPElwLh0Zp9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Ch%2BImpney%2B028.JPG)

For full details of how the models were modified, see the Blog.

Tony

https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_9.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2019/10/an-industrial-narrow-gauge-adventure_9.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 01, 2020, 04:12:41 PM
The latest issue of Narrow Gauge World - issue 147 May 2020 has a three page article featuring the scratch-built Kerr Stuart Geared Steam Loco No. 4412.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1Fg1yO3F9Q/Xqv0kkCjNSI/AAAAAAAAW-c/AKII08c54ooLe578oWDvvhKSQF43_mFxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/KS%2Bfinished%2Bwith%2Blabel%2B006.JPG)

For more information - see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2020/05/kerr-stuart-4415-narrow-gauge-world-may.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2020/05/kerr-stuart-4415-narrow-gauge-world-may.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: Michi on May 01, 2020, 05:35:15 PM
Congratulations for being honoured with an article - the cute little engine deserves it!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: smirnoff on May 01, 2020, 06:22:09 PM
Well that is just lovely. The modelling and painting is of the highest quality.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 01, 2020, 07:02:37 PM
Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on June 13, 2020, 06:00:22 PM
That scene with the animals in place looks amazing!

If you have trouble tracking down more suitably sized wildlife, I will sound like a broken record, but the Lemax range has some in about 1/28th scale.

(http://hhttps://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/9/9/1/0/9200000051030199.jpg)

(https://www.wishpel-village.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/9/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/3/2/32693_3.jpg)

Here are a few I have repainted for use with 1/28-1/30 figures:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lGoq-vwAo5E/WbVxURanB3I/AAAAAAAADkc/uUaJw0QTNYkTQe7sQAmBLDt7Lo_STbvXwCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/deer1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BzXhoFopjNs/WbVxUMJOPrI/AAAAAAAADkk/XewT8Uvh-10RGJa_64xjjw4k318CpzOTQCPcBGAYYCw/s1600/deer3.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FHIFJu0Kp5Q/WbVxUVrsXKI/AAAAAAAADj0/wUzkRGAnpasieVsw99Rw4pogvZKkNH2qwCLcBGAs/s1600/deer2.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hRORx4SaPek/WepABSqHEEI/AAAAAAAADnM/GmzS8_sVePkVyIxxoQMq64193lKa4WjVQCEwYBhgL/s1600/rabbits1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-523TrOj3L-k/WepABbmRH4I/AAAAAAAADnA/A1xS49tJpW0hctimz7lXYBSKPavbtCFjQCLcBGAs/s1600/rabbits2.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fSCgAWjWDks/WepABRTNOUI/AAAAAAAADnM/RJyTyOTNfsgHWspzsdbLcxAB2FxM_Gr5QCEwYBhgL/s1600/squirrel%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_U7VTCcDgO4/WepABiq_BII/AAAAAAAADnI/pQoFFHEeSN0It2oo-g19ViIWqQ8BX41JwCLcBGAs/s1600/squirrel%2B2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M3eC2fjRAsA/WbVxUw7jn9I/AAAAAAAADkA/vRsdentD3p4IhqQ-8lMDNW3WrvERL8N4ACLcBGAs/s1600/fox2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on June 13, 2020, 06:03:34 PM
Forgot to add, the Robin Hood figures shown are the same size as the casts of your sculpts that you sold me.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on June 13, 2020, 07:13:15 PM
Forgot to add, the Robin Hood figures shown are the same size as the casts of your sculpts that you sold me.
Those are 28mm figures????

Wow, they look like 54mm.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 15, 2020, 06:46:52 PM
"Those are 28mm figures????

Wow, they look like 54mm."

I think you will find that they are 66mm tall or 1:27.7 scale.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on June 16, 2020, 07:11:29 PM
"Those are 28mm figures????

Wow, they look like 54mm."

I think you will find that they are 66mm tall or 1:27.7 scale.

Tony

I was thrown off because white knight mentioned he'd repainted the animals to work with 30mm minis. On a quick scroll-through the rabbits, squirrels, and fox all seem to match the Robin Hood figures in scale. 

So I suppose WK is just using them with 30mm figures even though they will be quite large in comparison. Unless he's only using the deer. 

Just a bit of confusion then!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: white knight on July 21, 2020, 11:36:26 AM
I was thrown off because white knight mentioned he'd repainted the animals to work with 30mm minis.

No, I mentioned using them with 1/28 - 1/30 scale minis, which translates to about 65-66mm.  ;)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 21, 2020, 12:50:03 PM

Hopefully this sorts it out.....

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on July 21, 2020, 06:11:11 PM
I think that was sorted a while back, but no harm done with further clarification.  lol
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 28, 2020, 01:38:33 PM
This months Narrow Gauge World magazine has an article written by me detailing how I scratch-built a freelance Shay. The model is built to the scale of 1:27.7 or 11mm = 1 foot.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BYV54rwoZCk/X3GVdpDmeHI/AAAAAAAAX6U/AO-_OKv6LKEolewGNEJ5XW9IM-ym3EBzwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Yellow%2BPelican%2B1%2B107.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2020/09/another-narrow-gauge-adventure-narrow.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2020/09/another-narrow-gauge-adventure-narrow.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: marianas_gamer on September 28, 2020, 08:12:26 PM
Wow! This is just fantastic work. I have wanted a narrow gauge train for my boards for a long time. This one really does it for me!
Lon
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 28, 2020, 08:32:32 PM

Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: FramFramson on September 29, 2020, 07:26:41 PM
What a job, wow.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 25, 2021, 06:23:37 PM
Narrow Gauge World magazine - issue 154 from January/February 2021 has another article written by me showing progress on my latest narrow gauge railway layout - The Yellow Pelican Mining Co.

The article shows how I scratch built a rake of three narrow gauge ore wagons from plastic card and wire and based on a HO-OO wagon.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLUDqBlkrpQ/YFzQ6itpn0I/AAAAAAAAYxg/sB5UU-FXov89m4vZLqewWZy7IBe0aZYSACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/NG%2Bwagons%2Bx%2B3%2B006.JPG)

For more information - see the Blog or pick up a copy of Narrow Gauge World.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/03/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/03/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18 inch Industrial Railway Project
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on March 30, 2021, 08:28:26 AM
I have updated the Blog with some additional images showing how I constructed removeable loads for the three narrow gauge ore wagons featured in the earlier update.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P60jirmXPXA/YGLeBzobayI/AAAAAAAAYy8/TCOoY4MOryoZ9Y5BeyS_Aj2pOA5Cv0DGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/NG%2BWagons%2B009.JPG)

and

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QdnnURDxtGY/YGLd9cvSDRI/AAAAAAAAYy0/_pIFVcca0FEARS0lMCEHWH7_QKjwxxuewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/NG%2BWagons%2B003.JPG)

For more information and images, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/03/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons_30.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/03/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons_30.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 03.04.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 03, 2021, 09:14:58 AM
This post shows some more wagon loads that I have built for my 1:27.7 or 11mm = 1 foot narrow gauge train/layout.

For more information, see the Blog.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WyyPYsGKxVo/YGgsu0jQ4SI/AAAAAAAAYz8/IEusY-TMD5YnDktVN0Dxrf8C4iR4io6QQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/NG%2BWagon%2BLoads%2B008.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/04/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/04/scratch-built-narrow-gauge-ore-wagons.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.05.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 25, 2021, 08:51:29 AM
The Yellow Pelican railway layout is progressing well and images and information can be found on the Blog.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XFd_shlinLk/YKy02cppHkI/AAAAAAAAY-c/Lcq94Cmkw1gZTzqyVBCIlTOQPlPpOOirwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Narrow%2BGauge%2BWagons%2Bx%2B3%2B083.JPG)

At this moment most of the detail is about how the layout was planned and the baseboard was constructed, but I have now added the Peco O-16.5 track so there is something to see.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-completing.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-completing.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.05.21
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 25, 2021, 05:30:05 PM
Cool.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.05.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 22, 2021, 06:44:04 PM

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicE3DtYVzGVbzjWM3fClA9wR40rt4mw_NZjWA7h4mU3Mu6JoDP822SNaYKVDZ1ltPZRj6utEFlDMQxng6R2W4VWX05kLbkpx5Y4-pFZ2o-NletextS9QGIJ6fM3rskztQxWV6KFjU7vcvNXIGHn8ktBdkj9pS4h9xSY0oj9-gW0JRZsmkVvw1MD8b7Hg=s320)

Another update to commemorate the 1st anniversary of starting this layout.

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-one-year.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/08/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-one-year.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.05.21
Post by: white knight on August 27, 2021, 09:35:21 AM
Very promising start. I have yet to start my first building in this scale, though I've been wanting to for some time now.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.05.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 28, 2021, 08:44:41 AM

I have added corrugated iron roofing sheets to the roof of the main building. The sheets were made from aluminium food containers and corrugated with a simple paper creasing machine picked up in The Works.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZBz5rWw-pen7gdultFpsDm6ceR8nhTc2CYKPIix_FY20ckk_h6AF6swF97ouOoB8tbX_iIyYLT9sYsyU6I-WwJ37T_W3QlOQpvCkae-HTeAzsLPlYLqZDAlaTx3lsYpLXiCJyPyKPqBmNyd7TUCTfIZ2NwhLE8ICguuA9xmUlB2tmXicRAx3DwOet_w=s320)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-sheeting.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-sheeting.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.10.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 06, 2021, 11:29:35 AM
Another update - this time showing the signwriting on the main building.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAQbg-nkro_2VGgg_eRFbRshq-xOJzA2qyvV-qcs0_psHXB_0eQXKq7UcGme9VDf-tFXV89kgDAIeUDzGrPbbTUHK9Iyn2tQeySMiTS_71G3GufAnTSzooICY-ADX2AWLQp2tBVJEaPPEQ75yv2WavfIa0A9FtUqsokmc0tkELAvl5vHWleG82EnLvQg=s320)

For more information and images, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/10/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-signwriting.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/10/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-signwriting.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.10.21
Post by: Michi on October 06, 2021, 01:58:06 PM
This is coming along nicely Tony. I really like both the idea and execution of the crate for transportation and storage of the layout.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.10.21
Post by: white knight on October 07, 2021, 11:02:54 AM
Me too, but also wondering about the weight of it?  :o
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.10.21
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 07, 2021, 02:31:07 PM
Yes you have seen the flaw in my plan.....

It does weigh quite a bit - but I can still lift it without help although as more and more detail is added, I  prefer to get my wife to help when I move it.

It would be a whole lot heavier if I had not cut all those holes in the baseboard.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 18.04.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 18, 2022, 03:38:39 PM
This Easter weekend, I finally got around to adding the two main buildings to the baseboard. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1YTHXlHf9Jg4fNuu0bV2tlJNzMJMKKgHMuFrRzGdv0SbKPce96KQbkJBuo8r8judY3VxvxjYC0uoJ5qhLD2of5F4gW6ZQuv47b4dMam0VqGEkDhwUmakLAex5WyiKsHDtwX_jRwpsFRCyl88s5jDcQdhhDxTyVoLtA67BHune6Bt6lOL2OYhKZ9VGQ/s320/Yellow%20pelican%20Easter%202022%20008.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.04.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 20, 2022, 08:43:33 AM
Another day in the garden working on the narrow gauge layout. Most of the latest work was adding a fascia to the sides and front, but I have also added some detailing to the rear tunnel portal - for more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGx_TzmEDvRyMqYouJH0ncznF8s3lZgULWJbKlOdYfL0T8yX_hV3FZwQ7T6QVxTEeaSHIJfT-Ubfji2Qy9yE7J06xiNwXdlsuBZ_TvK-sWKqTZTHXDKSnpT51_IJ8a7ouJPExu4vG_dL_3WVI3KFPUjYP53zQFIq10coIDmP_D8LIN6SmEsrbc6UgPqA/s320/Yellow%20pelican%20Easter%202022%20018.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_20.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_20.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.04.22
Post by: white knight on April 21, 2022, 12:54:42 PM
Looks great. I do have a question with regards to this:

Quote
I have added a plywood and MDF fascia to the sides and front, this fascia was both glued and screwed in place and then filled and sanded.

Did you screw it directly into the foam? How does that even work?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.04.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 21, 2022, 02:12:59 PM
No the fascias are glued to a solid wood base and surround. See this blog post to show the basic base structure - http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-recap.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-yellow-pelican-mining-co-recap.html).

With regards to screwing into foam; I don't do that, but I do drill into foam and glue bamboo skewers into the holes. I find that this is the bast way to join solid objects for example plywood to foam - I use PVA glue and then drill holes and 'skewer' the plywood to the foam.

You can see this in action in image 5 of this post - http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_20.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_20.html)

I hope that this helps to explain.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 22.04.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 22, 2022, 08:19:25 AM
Today's update shows how I have boxed-in the rear of the layout and included my ancient H & M controller. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkV2wM6LGIMNckVf01xET1ffr4eU6o1hwknsJZaMymZo7yVuPdE1XOt48HT0bhKVB5jGuhaWF_Jj_xI5zjAmsjbC8sGPU86VaOCec8ELRi07S8tvOwZRjWZYX762dMze62MlroQQAne6ALAeqlLKwpSbWoeF4S7SJvp7bVD9S4AWMnYlXGiX5yfyDKA/s320/Yellow%20Pelican%20backside%20002.JPG)

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_22.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-2022_22.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 22.04.22
Post by: Silent Invader on April 22, 2022, 08:45:26 AM
Nicely done
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.04.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on April 25, 2022, 08:45:47 AM
Today's post shows a rustic water tank that I have built for the layout. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS-E8G1SI9JvCD9DBJmaaOhnKyUdWsHj8w9Ba4ZTnt-y8QB8V4lukiv8CDgQk3tEWGiz5UP81Ejwt-_lnrMjWy7fq2G-hVEldqPy-RvcigxVKxLvdtlrJUcZv7-RuWCSbnJNroWGawmnZIY_Yte30603UGWahx2U55Vusmf93iELvFwdXYA_LHkIW3ow/s320/Water%20Tank%20006.JPG)

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-update.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/04/yellow-pelican-mining-co-easter-update.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 04.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 04, 2022, 01:08:51 PM
I have been busy over the May Day Bank Holiday and completed the rocky outcrop areas as well as starting to texture the groundwork areas.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLCrH_sk3kotUkXej18nqy3inqDMVJ54hTFQGnQ2dr1EKZCIusZC7syBbi25UnW3fu0zb1-vZl2vaHZIqCgI9X-IUHBBQIc1s96vp7splipL-hcDQzP9O-MbDRnymMdXlTcd839p4bFn8EVKiBJt6qvnud8mBnm-EFTHv8Kj0a4pnbzyVr50WKuzj9w/s320/Yellow%20Pelican%20May%20Day%20001.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-may-day-update.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-may-day-update.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 06, 2022, 12:30:06 PM
I have built this simple refuelling station from a couple of resin barrels and some scrapwood. the inspiration came from an image I found on the internet and was painted with various acrylic paints, washes and weathering powders.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkaJMYfmxsubsW8mwHihkPKxcE2BvhJsPLAmT4JJJGsZnEjYgA5RUJJaHSaYvXF3MGjFvrgt1_toKzcDc_HE3yLUD6MHW_hu--wypQEz2qwk5HSdwAmf1HPqCNpQ7Ko4fJLsY2TgrmSBhdOQP-kUOfhJ2Pz-_EMgzVwGdZxVy1hcfHVP4Ix85QxGFFA/s320/Drums%20YP%20017.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-may-update.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-may-update.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 12.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 12, 2022, 09:07:59 AM
As well as working on the landscaping of The Yellow Pelican Mining Co. railway layout, I have decided to build a new 1:27.7 scale locomotive. Today's Blog post gives details of this intention and shows my two current steam locomotives - a single piston horizontal 'Shay type' and a slightly larger double piston engine.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnc4XV1qIm0UFIagjKbITbBsY4hvRkLSuid3Y60fHXHJaZntO_DAWGHiWq3HXplRzWpxTABKbiYaPPTPycRD6MAUKLWSl23GwuPqusYI-w7L1bXjupy8SCbtH_8UFREdtWjzgCNRLq5VSEDdLx_dh1RFkUvYJLKYW1TP2m8mIxK-_O2X93tG6eAuZ91Q/s320/Shay%20No.%205%20112.JPG)

I will be posting regular updates on progress - showing planning, building and painting as well as details of how the model will be weathered.

For more information see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 12.05.22
Post by: Silent Invader on May 12, 2022, 10:28:20 AM
Thanks for the update: I’m following your project with great interest 8)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 13.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 13, 2022, 08:35:24 AM
In today's Blog post, I have included images of freelance locomotives and some simple pencil sketches to show how the planning progress for the new locomotive developed.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufqwAKgdh_s5y7qfoYEJ3YTSV8je6RGZGcpY_xXsl9454cFI_lRsZ7WOvr7RliyqrOmzOQoOM_yrCGPIeMdtWiU-H1mqXfwhHkKio44EhZNyHHtO8WWquPA7u3kpv_JwIcpaILYJrGexp5t3Pe9lKt1B2NdCp-YhU5xZWFo1874gLv6Mbx3E7dR8-pw/s320/d%20003.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_13.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_13.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 16.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 16, 2022, 08:26:33 AM

I have started the construction of my latest 1:27.7 scale steam engine. The model is based on the Hornby 0-4-0 or 'Smokey Joe' chassis and built from plastic card, scrap wood and odd plastic pieces from my 'spares box'.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv_PbedQIuNnbwBXjuIiXVw_c904uitnHuXK18QkQQtfUmIlNEQ92kqwJNj8IPAGf_PQlG-9jLBP5jhqSyNXInSzipduheCexa2JzwT1uWIzeS5npVkGZkWw0Zm_RTRqIYkG68LVar-mcces9O7ZtYpEX6GWdwmP4eOCBSaoQVAnN2acN947ixc9HZvw/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20005.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_16.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_16.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 17.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 17, 2022, 07:49:13 AM

More plastic card construction, particularly on the rear entry cab.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEpc8Xy-nRlDrEBj5FTrHp9UMFdaX3TLPH4JCMFBJjTenqJqLANruCzUnoogmySOTVwx8yO_Z3AJajqAWV41CCQtpJy9cMcBxda27iifC69N51r-SURWTodI82hxictPOuT5-E0KGIO1K6FX6UYfCNXgzhC4etk2y0tD9wPvKoAg4f5AiqefOUGHyUQ/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20036.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_17.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_17.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 19.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 19, 2022, 08:03:32 AM

Construction continues with more detailing. For additional images and information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbejH4RoztWDN43AfO8fzXPGJSF2-ym2pIhdO28aaAHVmAypf3zMfyveLPqdIrtdEBewUgHI9IEZkXQBOaefQIVahGT5X8H0VOhHFQ5AVEqrakBtXGZ8UXdtQtBY-jAz8vHDiPcWZt067Kynv1lPGs1hax64hl3adgV1TNCOCyYJbmqtZ_wgcEr2JJZA/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20040.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_19.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_19.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 19.05.22
Post by: Michi on May 19, 2022, 09:23:51 AM
This is going to be another cute little engine!  :-*
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 20, 2022, 08:14:02 AM

Today's Blog post shows the engine nearing completion and ready for paint. I have been busy adding rivets, bits and pieces from my 'spares box' and generally 'busying up' the model.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIS-cWJBxnaecjBg5J4lbOFKQBYQgVJ3OA-ReErkeA-ijDOReNRiLJR0zQrzQBh98x--IQ9pgy39KzInQBbpH6g8AVyBq9LUW9RgPVdI9w3IOQSN61rPYGYrIw48KwppeV-XJxphd2BLcKKgeQk7D-5IgIPWgy7WbyN7gjzphd55ya4-goo98xPU7Nag/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20052.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_20.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_20.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.05.22
Post by: FramFramson on May 20, 2022, 06:18:14 PM
You're a machine, Tony! Non stop!

Eager to see the running gear on this one, since it doesn't seem to have the same piston arrangement as the others.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 21, 2022, 02:43:36 PM
Pistons on a vertical boilered engine are usually inboard with coupling rods either fitted to the wheels (outside frames) or outside. Historically there would have been coupling rods, but I have modelled the pistons inboard and hidden (for ease of modelling).

I'm not sure if there was ever a vertical boilered steam engine with this configuration, but as these are free lance - I'm not bothered.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 24.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 24, 2022, 08:14:38 AM

In today's Blog post, I have shown the scratch built locomotive undercoated in a grey enamel spray paint.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfpc1FRnnIzjaeu_j150PK9zfbmdB8Bbxdia45L-FDr4Vz3MNZOeOdF37xxNKUf3jrzQX4dC9SgUqpN8gqeKnu4fhpDX_Ntm9qMwfElllz_BRYFvqebO7H_EThSA3UYaZ6zq0er4CXbvGZxVMwgVM6GW4B5ftDEGmCxCQTsHOFFK8NeSM6EDoNLKyrtw/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20061.JPG)

For more information and images, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_24.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_24.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 26.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 26, 2022, 08:44:32 AM

The first layer of colour was this black basecoat applied in watered-down layers.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_sAcwO6gvAELkZlM3RaDp3unTS3AnL26lOE42I47Mb8QMaFqh7jcZOIzkEKjuXfddQ9fIwbM4p9tgfeJI40PXbvUEn_Z6L67u0ArwoJv4ZQrK7h5XDqXDRqCAQ8pIw7yUYumYgVbPrK32e04jd3_Wyrtbf65DCNCPQJQiPDWjW9oXUlcEVDUqhtRfg/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20072.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_26.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_26.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 28.05.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on May 28, 2022, 07:42:52 AM

The next step was to add some Burnt Umber acrylic paint to the model. I used Abstract Burnt Umber with a tiny bit of Abaddon Black added to the mix and then applied the paint in thin, watered down layers. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RloiMc1jE1KawlNcLMu4BZ2ji_sstH0iwSs_d61dMSGLg0miqInUn0HYkVXePf4JJ_xQt8R4z1deUPS0tRmCL43LhMibu3FXvndAe9KOtcn1Ge4ylXq6idBjaGcxrgi28v7AihVdGsz_PJRtVt5gsleYVRPbOx3C3rvGf2sFT9gSZWnin6T0_-pb3A/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%20085.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_28.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/05/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_28.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 01, 2022, 02:32:17 PM

Today's update shows how I have continued to follow the Warren Judge painting tutorial on You Tube and added some Raw Sienna to the upper surfaces of the new engine.

For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7xCNO69538xNUZlGbzPCGtqnfCkzKTKvhs9WBwhwXRuqIbtdE7eiUngcyD52WC8SZRkyjMBjUz1kW-40hEKFDF0PBhOr6nr---bPSR1o9uS81eabEMhr-S4tFJa0DiuaqK8qpf1C02aUs3pu0aXh1jao6yTB-RQQm-3ltzto9Wur4X7UlBm8sKzCgg/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20005.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 02.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 02, 2022, 08:20:45 AM
The wooden cab was painted in a deep red colour with a grey tar paper roof covering.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJP31v3ARIRyWGCqXj2s2wG_FK1ZPJftXTAhp1ho87oe0et73c0n-r6Ew3P4ebhYxYRu9Rj44zwbVmriFd-XPMdYY9wSals7GiDzY-hw9oUBfzqQmQdbTwkYFss2HGrG8wQjVv_ZUrLclu-Q1-fh1A4-zpdxidPgab0j_f5WRea7v391Uqs5a6oGPIQQ/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20012.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_2.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_2.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 04.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 04, 2022, 08:30:36 AM

This latest Blog post, shows how I have used oil paint washes to further highlight the engine. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLC1qU9fGVb-wZucMaZrdfNRi7eEndRpXW_lWv7uNTqmapcc4CuD3Pxn8Sao3pLWM0KgNTAqgLRuq1RXYVd2t9qQPxpsr9_pD3gAlNIEth0UiyxLTIFR8DqXoJLtQJlb8Ou-WXDTU6PObO67VsAeIm5SeyMCpfrnidNUE763N1fptIP3Yaud4fxE4F_w/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20024.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_4.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_4.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 06, 2022, 08:22:25 AM

With most of the painting completed, it was time for the weathering, which was done with various weathering powders and ground-up pastels.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_H9W-o_FgdIQmFhQ7YpXc7-UHRPBsO9s-pEbgkrdRbNVoFjF5voqwCCr2M3e7j4g3f5AZIYLBAh3Ovq9p3jYBjovt_7NCs7zqPPonkJTEqg_8hxOJ7NNpsDEFp14bVz4mYYQbnASzWO7kOc1xRTxM794JfsFw3GgZuExcJL-UIw468oHsJFGa3hdPw/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20039.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_6.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-new-locomotive_6.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.06.22
Post by: Vanvlak on June 07, 2022, 05:47:32 AM
This is developing splendidly - nice choice of colouring, and the weathering gives the impression of an old workhorse which has spent years out in the elements.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 07, 2022, 08:20:23 AM

Thank you. the model is nearly complete and I'll be posting images of the FINISHED model soon.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 08.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 08, 2022, 08:43:21 AM

The latest 'Critter' is now finished. I have glazed the cab and glued it in place as well as attaching the couplings.

For more information and images, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz1dpIaCiJ0IcFoxy1xYdc1cD8kPZS7FuZlLshMqtdPw1T8MmJU97uBTU7KskZAMKUhhMIbW4U_2pU60D9k5PpUAQ5JrWQ8zW120_Hi6PS955c4SB1VPyh3PqV9lfWZcV53auZ7-4ttFZdmYk0o4R5A2U5HDv_4IzIJ3YGFzsbiWXTshaESqcx_kv5Q/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20067.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/engine-no.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/engine-no.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 08.06.22
Post by: Michi on June 08, 2022, 02:45:26 PM
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTz1dpIaCiJ0IcFoxy1xYdc1cD8kPZS7FuZlLshMqtdPw1T8MmJU97uBTU7KskZAMKUhhMIbW4U_2pU60D9k5PpUAQ5JrWQ8zW120_Hi6PS955c4SB1VPyh3PqV9lfWZcV53auZ7-4ttFZdmYk0o4R5A2U5HDv_4IzIJ3YGFzsbiWXTshaESqcx_kv5Q/s320/NG%20Engine%20190%202%20067.JPG)

This engine is so ugly in a most beautiful way! Great scratchbuild and awesome weathering again. I'm sure it will add a lot of attraction to the layout at every show!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 08.06.22
Post by: FramFramson on June 08, 2022, 05:38:55 PM
What a great result!  :)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 08.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 08, 2022, 08:05:03 PM

Thank you for the kind comments - I agree ugly in a beautiful way!

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 11.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 11, 2022, 08:18:23 AM

With the New Engine finished, I have started painting the main groundwork and rocks. I have used some tester pots from B&Q and applied the paint with both a large 2 inch brush and a smaller finer detailing brush. There is still a lot to do, but I feel better now that I have started this part of the layout.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOseRzMmuAgHg08kVGzymp7uuFFcuzPhJ-JOsGXY7VDtRHAtrWyNt4zMdO9oY5APRKHKNS9X3RHQpZynEzs3hplGuCwS7lgvVpni-nqV2UhCp4yETJ5asoAwS6tOwJHgD29LqazxSO2BJYu-k4dL1l3CljCI06tkpqkH9VBsXn8W_6WGoHYDk_xNK1lA/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20012.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 15.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 15, 2022, 07:59:20 AM

This latest update shows the main layout basecoated. I used tester pots from B&Q, the colours being first mixed up by me and painted on to small card samples, before taking them in to store to be mixed.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoQL-ITdjjby9eKYG5HUDOQoBcioPUcZzLNfKsyA5P_CNnxyNd_XgzwOrUerLRfVpe9Z4InlVcvlwW2adWu4k2nQtEJ4iCbQlZVCghSgggWUPsjwRUMnQgUzzThIyUZniAJpvekwofxMRcYilOkQ0ULST5coDgaxFZRqGKCA2Ums56uG0jfqaAnlh5mw/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20078.JPG)

Painting was done with a large 2 inch brush and a smaller detailing brush where the rocks met up with the main structures.

For more detail, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting_15.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting_15.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 15.06.22
Post by: FramFramson on June 15, 2022, 03:59:49 PM
Always a big moment once the whole thing has base colours.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 18.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 18, 2022, 07:43:40 AM

I have spent some time, adding 'washes' to the rock and groundwork areas as well as subtle drybrushing to the top of the mountains.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8GIXp-Wu2VoEjOksRhlFDEfQ8VR_62hCYTEFzfEDFn4VoZYfd73zcy0gix_3645VzTqqb3cnVGQOM5hu8XgLjofJ9m9x46Xak39xdinN-n1lIJjP7sx7D-wMM6bo8lyLlKKaqaJ-E0k7GcFCAchozi9W95tJp7MxwmTPHqdKEK6u_EnQZAfMwRhYjA/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20075.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting_18.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting_18.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 18.06.22
Post by: Digits on June 18, 2022, 08:07:20 AM
Coming together rather nicely!   Fetching looking scene.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 20, 2022, 08:32:00 AM

In today's update, I show how I have used real red sandstone to add additional colour and texture to the narrow gauge railway layout.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7X695zMaRYRzqLwKb7oS6bzjoZ5GagNaLnKeiMr6ZEbC8dDfYaaoE071PAiop5LSe5FdDRvkr4jZrzzswXFiH_LkZDTCn815hktyOUCaMuxilzMbY8j4ya10wvKYwmWoAXgZ5KjBbZdTvCxLER7Dg_YHZOMssfc-iUxV-TJRuklDhuG-Htcnjpw4Mg/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20109.JPG)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj03WUxMh16bqMUkjoIJjSAaCCg9Y-eFUKEa4JzvqEYIDjTlyW4ZhdpiT0X6UgnwctZrHIYDzSJ_944-vYmvqviGZnBk_AS50dLDQ78B_f3Png2IESL-hGCHZyrOg0i9VyXeYnY33p1Z9XJdbaKLPyOrMe0WYXZWSgrq8mr3rpLDw1qosiHm9wGinwHJA/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20065.JPG)

For more details see the Blog.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-using-natural.html (http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-using-natural.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 23.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 23, 2022, 08:33:53 AM
Progress on applying the natural sandstone groundcover has been good with the whole layout now covered. In addition, I have started to add some greenery in the form of natural paper hanging basket covering which I have dyed with acrylic paints and glued in place one at a time.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJdPk74_9GliA8KiwhaR2kCHO-Tc_wMUQ4-duVLkbaxf3UxhR7cZaWhOOkTYQS32AT0QNTUxN-a-CdCirdzjPapWMLLcEIBv8xK5K7kP9WMn7KoKZbveUXuMNjQpYkBZwJPRlU_JCnLIJQ0AZbiLCzQDI9zwUDuWGM7IFdrTSa2yfs-KJHPcs-PwKKfQ/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20122.JPG)

For more information, and images, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-completing.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-completing.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 23.06.22
Post by: Michi on June 23, 2022, 09:04:20 AM
Is the mountain meant to be solid rock (it looks like to me) or is it covered with earth? The right part looks like some muddy avalanche has happened before (roof and wooden reinforcements at track level). I can't judge rock from soil by looking at the pictures though.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 23.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 23, 2022, 12:49:27 PM
This area is meant to be rock, but I have added sidings to protect the track from rock falls.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 23.06.22
Post by: Michi on June 23, 2022, 12:54:17 PM
This area is meant to be rock, but I have added sidings to protect the track from rock falls.

I see, this is what I tought and what I stumbled upon. The sidings seem to be overlapped by the rock (as does the roof) and would therefore not stop any debris from rolling/falling to the line.
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 25.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 25, 2022, 08:48:29 AM

I have continued to add greenery and plants to the layout. The most recent Blog post shows how I have added grass, more green clumps and home made succulents to the layout. For more information, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPn746S0Vv8ghRY1QLAAzESk9F1-kgLcfBQWe-ItX_kcjGHuOCqq9bjFHqKefri0_MQccZPOnslnLxtSi6p5UnMfjgXnObDuNy-P_KF-NeqvsyOt6M3Pi2C2R8X2mD6AbGvPtWRfDsHczT0PULpB2Hn3RaiGeqZ9CqmrRP3pnAt06o3ip6iU8BXJiaw/s320/YP%20Grass%20and%20Crane%20039.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-adding-home.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-mining-co-adding-home.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 27.06.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on June 27, 2022, 09:14:20 AM

I have updated my 'British' train crew figures to be a little more 'American like' locomotive engineers. For full details of how I did it, see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbTozI2PrRoccjNgkz8HKVVsMzm9PCOCPI30L-E-1zYmrR4Vn309Z1RPlUXCl3DjUY6S5b0awvt_VLf7MavKKs2d-bFd-9FVNdoLOjHozayRqmPir4xnDLS1pTXwHaCl8QuV8WWPB11WOPMMgNTi8tUwK4KpNShtITnd_XR7i9PXW48bP8feU_WyS_w/s320/YP%20layout%20May%2022%20061.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-american-styled-crew-for.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/06/yellow-pelican-american-styled-crew-for.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 01, 2022, 09:08:30 AM
Adding the crane. Ever since I first started discussing this layout with the grandchildren - they have wanted a working crane.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrHnpxmwAt5AoTUnJmGuUQ1onbNizxscLLxOsMB0BO74ixZHZljYM8LrNJxnGIOumnZCLKDbngijsBJuYyeaSKdEqjPRdY0P1rEZlMqZ2FbA3s7_BqDXZhu_aRPB0XYxiHCVr40yBNHT4cYKkh6GtOBP331FSCrUBpNSweS5-9WFQ0Fdyrnqk185a0Q/s320/YP%20Grass%20and%20Crane%20083.JPG)

To see how I built my wooden crane, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-adding-crane.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-adding-crane.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 04.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 04, 2022, 08:31:27 AM
This weekend I painted the grey fascia and added more 'clutter'.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkuShHgQ-o3WFzfiqWMYp4pDMDRx8QrPi_y9n8Xz3ws89D0vTmEozYjE1jHadeSxd-ExktTkPZEJhRbqYfRj0osO4xydK018YITNQ-ankygAi8w2wBd476wdFTfEgg-snsQgKhx16XQOoW4o7rFyK7JudfPnLtoiMl4EKERZqlYTXfWskBmKyJo83Tg/s320/YP%20Fascia%20004.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting-fascia.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-painting-fascia.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 04.07.22
Post by: trev on July 04, 2022, 12:32:11 PM
Wonderful modelling!  :o
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 04.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 04, 2022, 06:32:14 PM
Thank you.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 06, 2022, 08:49:10 AM

I have been building some wagons to go on the layout - the first is this 'reefer red' box van but there are more.....

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEEGDw_U077iSeqdV6-_4nzCNJ7fFUeFRl4BkWg6ZOGzvhOgQizsRJ9AH8S4jqTRctlCvYbOY4SNDDs_p0ZH_MbPrTGM9rcLO4AMpmYDbdlCxfx8fYoYmj90nqZkrtowoIMCPWX8EsxtpCTmNqQwuCIBsSm0sEem0tdpMZhULIdN1-MEPbZjZI50VPw/s320/Wagons%20for%20YP%20054.JPG)

For more images and details of how it was built and painted, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-some.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-some.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.07.22
Post by: FramFramson on July 06, 2022, 06:43:59 PM
What's the nominal purpose of a little box van like that for the miners?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 06, 2022, 09:04:44 PM

"What's the nominal purpose of a little box van like that for the miners?"

Could be used for storing explosives or supplies, possible as a latrine! - But I modelled it just because I liked the look of the Model Earth Design wagon and thought I'd like to have one on my layout.

Sometimes it's that simple.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 06.07.22
Post by: FramFramson on July 07, 2022, 06:07:23 PM
"What's the nominal purpose of a little box van like that for the miners?"

Could be used for storing explosives or supplies, possible as a latrine! - But I modelled it just because I liked the look of the Model Earth Design wagon and thought I'd like to have one on my layout.

Sometimes it's that simple.

Tony

"Cos it looks cool" has always been, and will continue to be, a perfectly valid reason for many things.  ;)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 08.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 08, 2022, 07:08:53 AM

The second scratch built wagon is this bulkhead.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJWXrdsug8MbNn6HiDnfrfCdggafsvkRqR6-8LaVeZdXm4LaRdrmwhgFp0wLp2nquUQLsaA3U0elS4PYTx1y37Nd1ZBcAdb-5v6mnhjrRCH4R7Qp2mYXUrVt2tvADqwjHrwf495eCyIsl1kKmJBbAMkTC6ehh5D35lqjD5GEFyvALHU7XDjZ8KYRqFsg/s320/Wagons%20for%20YP%20064.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-new.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-new.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 10.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 10, 2022, 02:50:55 PM
The third new wagon is this metal water tank build on to a 4 wheel flat wagon.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4y2dHHPhFRV_koCZtIhl2Dly3s1NT3E0t3OPoFmo56WoRr-DYR_I8e6uj9-zoZ4-K1296YKLrZ5ubw28DmdXme55XeeF2TEqz0H1BkI6ewKIHdiYAcAtfKHS8u26Q9un73A9f-d-7TyZtXcmY0myPE2w5JqOipB4VJxr1juVv4FzLrw0P--dVraJVA/s320/Wagons%20for%20YP%20076.JPG)

For more images and details of how I built and painted it, go to my Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-new_10.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-building-new_10.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 20.07.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on July 20, 2022, 09:19:48 AM

The latest scratch built wagon is this narrow gauge flat bead wagon mounted on a second hand HO-OO chassis,

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi983BLgn4v4GqurwWyrV0cfOUXByGS65-pCXpDYAUDd4e7ZI2G50rGNTJ5qsvXjmsubYbAWAJelOEFfOUPohwNlqV2GuVlayTS3V9WT2Mc5r8Jx6AKaGeX62bJA0NOuQ2f4SR3KlehjKiEJBe7Wr1kBdrCeGapx0YH0UO2AezFciZxnf4wdMR4SPtP0g/s320/Wagons%20for%20YP%20104.JPG)

Here you can see it alongside my YP box van. For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-yet-another.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/07/yellow-pelican-mining-co-yet-another.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 15.08.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 15, 2022, 09:33:17 AM
I  have been given a cardboard tube by my Auntie Liz and have been busy building various bits of mining equipment from it.

A Stationary engine and a Bitumen tar boiler. For more information, showing how the models were built and painted - see the Blog.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WeiOmvhXiKqd9PU_p98trfmp7MPfHdeYPPk50OT0Y5UwjvQvdnNz59s3k0ViU8NfWzOo5tYxacGJgSyw9Kz62ytc_p0HTTDv2mLle9-nFyMCdKazq5wrn-YGEhlUDmV9jKcoaECDfhg6krYZxOl2zGvtRTqXA6lwDkw9oU0f7DTSWREgrtoS2KupTw/s320/Donkey%20and%20steam%20engine%20098.JPG)

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8pGJanS2GVM_GGM5E2uxYqLITS-Mvz20n_NF4k8EAeOs3RngQqp6F9EgcSXeJZiLvkwcM221HtJpJWi0PvMaB980ln0vBmyBe35swewQ8K20VlIuYhGd5qnoLiH2B3WR1FB-2asPI4WxlidshlIoL8oOIU5M14pmyKwilyonhIZmyi61RBaV1p9R4g/s320/Tar%20Boiler%20and%20Otoman%20Aeronef%20009.JPG)

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube.html) and https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube-part.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube-part.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 15.08.22
Post by: FramFramson on August 15, 2022, 06:03:47 PM
Well, damn, those look ace!  Amazing job Tony!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 15.08.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 15, 2022, 10:06:38 PM
Thank you - they were fun to model and paint.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 17.08.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 17, 2022, 08:38:52 AM

Another piece of scratch built mining equipment for the Yellow Pelican Mining Co. narrow gauge layout, this time a Dolbeer Steam Donkey.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dnS2CCZfJrEJ-aiMAMmvEvzekS3Ob79eTDIRwr_LpD7_WMgD1MsEOqAdC7P1HTArLazQX4YLHx2gdTNfQE64ackODOI-OvsCzTKM1Kcnn3BXCISM3JudHjzuigG4U3S2hmjjcfEJSPfl2o8Dg9awj-z0X80MDyWaYOqHyh70D2ArvnZnU-N14f7RiQ/s320/Donkey%20and%20steam%20engine%20048.JPG)

For more information, see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube-part_17.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/08/auntie-liz-gave-me-cardboard-tube-part_17.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 17.08.22
Post by: Michi on August 19, 2022, 08:33:07 AM
I simply love what you do there Tony! Your passion for details is amazing.  :-*
I found a quite breathtaking narrow gauge ore railway of yesteryear in Romania today. I thought it might be of interest for inspiration:
https://www.drehscheibe-online.de/foren/read.php?017,10175454
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 17.08.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 19, 2022, 08:38:38 PM
WOW - that really is a very special railway - thank you for posting the link.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 17.08.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on August 31, 2022, 09:03:32 AM

I've also come across this resource - Lesser Known and Obscure Railroads of Alaska. See this https://saveitforparts.wordpress.com/projects/lesser-known-and-obscure-railroads-of-alaska/ (https://saveitforparts.wordpress.com/projects/lesser-known-and-obscure-railroads-of-alaska/)

Worth checking out.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 01, 2022, 08:03:05 AM

The completed layout is featured in this months Narrow Gauge World with a three page article showing the whole layout. For more information, you can pick up the magazine from W.H.Smiths.

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2CBsSg_nLIjdnzl8XpXrnKT5aZMTdBr6_f1dU9yIZpMvENA9SzMf84649WJcmo4HZ7t1R2PzynEOBF3HjZ07NBhH5hQmBPix71mzMycMtJrEgiytdABW0r0YIZWim4DmfpYhzT4kkdW78RN6z3jeLumHEMbNrIQ_XQWMekpqLbsTNMuA8iZlbwJbq-g/s320/Yellow%20Pelican%20Magazine%20images%20one%20014crop.jpg)

Or see the Blog.

Tony
https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/09/yellow-pelican-mining-co-featured-in.html (https://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/2022/09/yellow-pelican-mining-co-featured-in.html)
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: FramFramson on September 01, 2022, 06:25:20 PM
Woah, already! Didn't realize you were so close Tony, with a roof still off and all. Ha, clever bugger saving it as a surprise.  :D

Finished product looks excellent. Well done!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 01, 2022, 09:22:47 PM

Yes. I kept recent posting back so the magazine would have the expose.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: FramFramson on September 02, 2022, 06:43:03 PM
What did you use for the shakes on the highest roof? Did you cut by hand or was there something you could make or buy in strips?
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 03, 2022, 03:44:38 PM
"What did you use for the shakes on the highest roof? Did you cut by hand or was there something you could make or buy in strips?"

They were cut by hand from a sheet of veneer that was given to me some time ago. They were then glues in place one at a time. Not easy as they kept curling up but eventually it was done.

Tony
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: FramFramson on September 03, 2022, 04:37:30 PM
Well, not something I can easily duplicate then. But it turned out great on the model!
Title: Re: 1:27.7 scale figures for an 18inch Industrial Railway Project - Updated 01.09.22
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on September 06, 2022, 08:49:39 PM
I think if I was to do it again, I'd use double sided tape and apply the shakes in horizontal strips with the grain running down the roof. It would stop the curling caused by the PVA glue.

Tony