My Layout Update November 2011

[981smithy]

Excellent railway Bob and your weathering looks very professional a credit to you.

Thanks for sharing.....Phil.

[robmasterman]

@981smithy Thanks Phil, one of my limited talents....Bob

[Ffrwd14]

Well after 50 years your eye can still amaze me. Your layout is shown to its utmost here. Just brilliant, almost as good as being there but without taking my life in my hands to climb the ladder and negotiate under the baseboards. Pete

[robmasterman]

@Ffrwd14 Ha..ha...Thanks Pete, at least you can now look at the videos and know you've seen the real thing...Dangers and all....Bat

[poisonarrowfrog100]

fantastic layout very very well done

[robmasterman]

@poisonarrowfrog100 Thanks very much for your kind comments....I do get a great deal of pleasure operating and constructing it......Bob

[khankadet]

That's impressive work with the brush and camera Bob. Most realistic. Chris

[robmasterman]

@khankadet Thanks Chris, I love being up there when there's nothing much happening at the bottom of the garden....Bob

[PhilbruProduction]

Always nice to see your model. A magnificent work. Cyfeillgarwch.

Philippe

[robmasterman]

@PhilbruProduction Merci beaucoup Philippe, il ya encore beaucoup de travail à faire ..... Bob

[RASDV]

Very nice video, your layout looks great. I like the realistic speeds your trains are running at.

If you are looking for what the 28xx might have looked like before being weathered here is my video (with sound effects!):

[robmasterman]

@RASDV Sorry missed this reply, thanks for watching, but there was no sign of your video....Bob

[1964mikem]

Just watched the video for a second time, just fantastic, weathering on the wagons are great.

Love the speed the loco's are moving at.

Cheers,

Mike.

[robmasterman]

@1964mikem Thanks for your kind words Mike, and I'm delighted you enjoyed it, there will be another up soon....Bob

[caerphillycastle]

Bob, I really enjoyed watching your layest model layout video. Excellent mate.

Only now saw the link from YT. It apparently went through to my spam folder!

[robmasterman]

@caerphillycastle It's hapenning a lot Ger, but glad you eventually saw it....Bob

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

Lovely video! Great to see the layout again! There is quite a skill in doing weathering! Too much and things look worse than before! Too little and you dont notice it.You have got it just right! Well done Bob! Thats a wonderful job changing the green loco to black.

[robmasterman]

@ADMIRALSCORNER Thanks Mike, I am fortunate in having studied Art and is one of the few talents I posses....not perfect, but gives a reasonably realisic finish....Bob

[TimHall42]

Nice weathering! I used to routinely repaint and possibly weather stuff in the 80s and early 90s, but most recent models are so nicely done, I can't bring myself to do it now!

[robmasterman]

@TimHall42 It was a bit difficult doing it to a brand new loco Tim, but most of my stock is second hand and not such an issue......Thanks again....Bob

[canvids1]

a very nice layout Bob

much time money and effort

[robmasterman]

@canvids1 Collected over many years Wayne, most of the scenery is hand made, and locos and stock are mostly second hand off EBay.....Bob

[grizzleybearz282004]

very nice i have a o gauge hogwarts express set from lionel i also like the green flying scotsman engines

[robmasterman]

@grizzleybearz282004 It's a great hobby, and takes your mind off other things....Bob

[grizzleybearz282004]

@robmasterman l know just what you mean

[chiconian49]

Excellent work!

[robmasterman]

@chiconian49 Thanks very much.....Bob

[Gian2812]

Nice layout, wonderful locos and cars and video very well done. Thank you Bob for sharing this your video. Ciao by Gian ;)

[robmasterman]

@Gian2812 Thank you Gian, slowly it is developing, and gives me much pleasure......Best wishes...Bob

[Gian2812]

@robmasterman ;-)

[EMuksteam]

Cracking layout & artwork Like C weathered.

[robmasterman]

@EMuksteam Thanks C...keeps me busy during the dark evenings....Bob

[HillsideModelRailway]

Lovely video with a nice atmospheric feel to it..The weathering job is first class, I must try and persuade you to come over here and do all mine :-)

Sam..

[robmasterman]

@HillsideModelRailway Thanks very much Sam, for greater flexibility, only one side of the wagons are done to if one or two are turned the other way, it breaks up the variation....Bob

[AndreiTupolev]

Very nice job on the 5 and the 28xx. You seem to have a certain A3 pacific working, I see. Hopefully it cost you a bit less than £2 million.

[robmasterman]

@AndreiTupolev Thanks Andrei, Scotsman was about £30 on EBay...so not too bad....Bob

[johnwood57]

Excellent Bob,still a nice looking layout,are you in touch with Howarth004 on yt,he lives in Bridlington,he has a fantastic layout i think you should pay him a visit,that is you have not seen it before.........John

[robmasterman]

@johnwood57 Thanks John, I've been in touch with Dave for quite a while...his excellent layout should be open to the public....and he's such a character....Bob

[siobhan104]

2812 looks very realistic Bob. Looks good running around the layout as does the Black 5. I see you have a sizeable MPD too. Nice one....Tim.

[robmasterman]

@siobhan104 I'm delighted with it Tim, although doing a complete re-paint on a brand new loco was a little stressful, however I am very pleased with the results. Most of my locos are quite old Tim, and run for hours on end, so a little maintenance hopefully will keep them running for a few more years yet.....Bob

[reversecone]

Brilliant - I'm very jealous!

[robmasterman]

@reversecone Thank you, My layout allows the young me to relive happy memories...Bob

[rab4472]

Great stuff Bob, an inspiration for others to have a go at weathering. I must make the effort to get back in my loft and dust the cobwebs off a layout which I've not run for quite some time.

Mike

[robmasterman]

@rab4472 Go on Mike, you know you want to....now the days are cooler the attic's a good place to be.....I get too hot in my attic during the summer months...but beggars can't be choosers and like most people, spare rooms are at a premium.....Bob

[eurodestination]

Talking of time and effort that is a highly impressive set of kit. I think we can agree that dedication always pays Bob.

[robmasterman]

@eurodestination I'm afraid patience is not one of my stronger points Gary, but the layout allows me to utilise my artistic side, when the mood takes me......Bob

[1964mikem]

Cracking video, some very nice atmosphere to the whole layout, just love it.

Mike.

[robmasterman]

@1964mikem Thanks Mike, I spend hours running the trains, and when the mood takes me I get a great deal of pleasure on the layout....Bob

[veryhappychappy12]

I think the weathering is superb, both on the loco and the 16t mineral wagons. Cheap and very successful to my mind, thanks for sharing Bob!

[robmasterman]

@veryhappychappy12 Thanks it's very kind of you to say so, and it's always an impression of the real thing that we strive to achieve....Bob

[bobnweaver]

Superb video Bob. A wonderful layout and very well filmed. I am hoping to start a layout of my own one day so your fine work is very inspiring. Regards, Jeff.

[robmasterman]

@bobnweaver Don't leave it too long Jeff, the cost of locos and stock is getting very expensive......Thanks as always .....Bob

[dbdrdbag]

Very stunning weathering jobs! Why don't you enjoy the tracks as well?

[robmasterman]

@dbdrdbag There has been a great deal of track re-laying recently, and the new track will be weathered when it's all settled in...Thanks very much.....Bob

[acw71000]

Very enjoyable Bob, I think you have done a superb job of the weathering. There must be a few anxious moments when you start to apply the paint. I remember an article on weathering by Terence Cuneo in Triangs book 'The First Ten Years'

[robmasterman]

@acw71000 Thanks Austin, I don't have many skills, but I did study Art many years ago, and when doing the weathering, I find it quite easy...and of course doing it yourself can save a fortune. Out of the box clean just doesn't do it for me, and as I run things until they run no more, it keeps me happy....Bob

[cmeonthemove]

Excellent Bob. Problem is once you weather one thing you then have to do the rest!

[robmasterman]

@cmeonthemove True, but it passes the time, it only took me an hour to do the wagons....Bob

[kenbrowne1947]

Nice layout Bob! Thanks for sharing. Ken

[robmasterman]

@kenbrowne1947 Thanks Ken, glad you liked it....Bob

[cuzinitr]

Great work on the building and weathering of you're layout! Detailing it like you are make's all the difference! Well done bud! Rich

[robmasterman]

@cuzinitr Thanks Rich, I've always had a layout, and find it gives me a great deal of pleasure during the dark days....Bob

[Bevoin1970]

Im not quite sure exactly how you do this "weathering" Bob, but from what I saw, it all looked extremely realistic to my eyes.

As for the layout, well that looked superb, even with work in progress.

Very enjoyable Bob, especially on a cold grey Monday morning.. LOL :-) 5*

[robmasterman]

@Bevoin1970 It's done with a few small tins of modelling paints, some thinners a paper tissue and a very small good quality brush.....simplzzzzzz!......Th­anks Paul for your lovely comments, they are very welcome....Bob

[TheMichaelWilcock]

Is there no end to your talents ? I've just sold our 16' x 6' baseboard as it was overtaking our double garage. So we're moving into the summerhouse which is brick built with power etc. Is yours pc controlled with chipped locos.

Let me know when you have an open day ! Very good again Bob

[robmasterman]

@TheMichaelWilcock Oh very posh Mike, I did try DCC but it was so problematic I gave it up....I run some locos that are 40 years old and chipping them isn't an option.....like me the layout is cheap and cheerful....Bob

[ThomastheE2engine]

very nice job you've done there.

like the weathering you've done on the 16t trucks :)

[robmasterman]

@ThomastheE2engine I really enjoyed doing it and I am quite pleased with the results....Bob

[connrail]

very nice work you've done since my last tour. Really good weathering on the locomotive and the bridge also.

Tommy

[robmasterman]

@connrail The loco and the wagons came me a lot of satisfaction Tommy, and thanks as always for your support.....Bob

[Trainbrain1949]

Nice job! Both weathering and the layout.

[robmasterman]

@Trainbrain1949 Thanks very much for your kind comments....Bob

[MonochromeLoco]

As soon as my children catch sight of this, I won't be able to keep them quiet. Thanks a lot Bob...Keith :)

[robmasterman]

@MonochromeLoco Quite right too Keith, get on to EBay and start buying.....Bob

[pwalpar]

good video and awesome weathering Bob, you even have smoke and soot on the crossover bridge LOL

[robmasterman]

@pwalpar Thanks Walter, it's great running the model railway during these long Winter nights.......Bob

[JPMiller14]

Fantastic layout Bob. Like I have mentioned before, I have a huge amount of locos and stock circa 1980's / 1990's and have a room I could use to make out a nice layout on raised wood sections but my house is rented and don't really want to start a project unless I know I'll be here for many more yrs.

[robmasterman]

@JPMiller14 Keep with it Justin, acquisition of stock is important as the costs are going through the roof....one day...one day....Bob

[howarth004]

Nice job on the 2- 8- 0 Bob , one road I have not gone down yet weathering, it looks good , but I also like prestine, think I shall have to have a go. Glad to see that you are still making alterations and additions, good hobby for this time of year ..keeps us indoors but still with the Loco`s

Dave

[robmasterman]

@howarth004 Thanks Dave, coming from the Master, your comments are greatly appreciated. I studied art many years ago, and really enjoy doing the weathering.....maybe not as smooth as airbrushing, but a fraction of the price, and quite realistic I thought....the loco was covered in Matt Black then Humbrol 29 with almost a dry brush to add the lighter shades.....Bob

[w0033944]

Nice weathering!

[robmasterman]

@w0033944 Thanks very much...Bob

[JamesandPeter]

Superb layout Bob, Loved watching your Flying Scotsman on the Pullman train and you seem to have a lot of stock including my favourite diesel the class 35 Hymek.

JamesandPeter

[robmasterman]

@JamesandPeter There are probably more locos than stock....currently three operational Hymeks....Thanks again...Bob

[AN21files]

Smashing layout Bob. The weathered rolling stock looks great.

[robmasterman]

@AN21files At the moment only one side of the wagons are done, which means that you can turn a few around and have clean wagons......Thanks for watching....Bob

[penninefilms]

Are you model locomotives from all different time periods or do you have a theme you stick to?

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms I tend to stick to the 50's and sixties Bradley, which is the period I remember in my youth....it's difficult to mix old and new, although the layout could incorporate newer types if I so wished....The cost of newer models is normally beyond me these days....Bob

[penninefilms]

@robmasterman I agree with you about the cost of new models some of them are well over £150 theses day it may not seem like a lot but it adds up if you buy three or four models of that price.

[robmasterman]

@penninefilms Very true Bradley, you have to shop around to get some good deals......Thanks as always...Bob

[penninefilms]

@robmasterman Thanks for the reply.

[488scooby]

superb layout bob never seen it before,really like the countryside effect you have there,very good weathering on your locos,thanks for uploading, can you do some more,

[robmasterman]

@488scooby There are quite a few uploads in my collection already, but I shall indeed do more as things of interest come up....Thanks again...Bob

[wooltman]

Great stuff Bob,the weathered wagons and loco look really good.

[robmasterman]

@wooltman Like most things on the Railway Chris, using my own skills gives a great deal of pleasure....Bob

[molzips]

Bob, There's more steam in South Wales than you've been letting on..A fabulous layout and thanks for sharing. Regards, John.

[robmasterman]

@molzips Thanks John, it keeps me occupied during these long Winter nights....Bob

[MegaCullie]

did i also spot a rake of MURCO OIL TANKS under ur lay out nice one get a weathered class 60 lash on them .great stuff .....kev

[MegaCullie]

nice one bob were all big kids at heart....its a like .cheers kev

[robmasterman]

@MegaCullie Thanks kev, we don't grow up, we just get older, the tanks you spotter are the 45ton Regent fuel tanks from the 60's.....The Class 60 is too modern for my layout.....Bob

[TrainMadJames]

Fab Layout

[robmasterman]

@TrainMadJames Thanks very much James, still much to do but getting it done slowly...Bob

[TrainMadJames]

@robmasterman Well Your layout is Further Ahead then minea s mine is still on Carpet.

[robmasterman]

@TrainMadJames Mine started there over 50 years ago...Thanks for watching....Bob

[trainmman]

fantastic layout bob

[robmasterman]

@trainmman Thanks very much, I'm delighted you enjoyed it....Bob