gazza 336 Report post Posted January 12, 2021 Bit of local inspiration i see Looks great Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) There was an old warehouse on the outside corner of the Pub.....this was my take on it made over the weekend.... http:// Another couple of shots of it with Bib Stillwell in the Brabham BT4 rounding the corner ! http:// http:// Edited January 24, 2021 by Malomay incorrect picture size 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 Hey all, so, some more small improvements. I've been working on improving the look of the pit/control tower area to fit the period & track I'm trying to highlight. My very basic scenic building skills are highly evident in these, but anyway, here we go ! first, the control tower & pits I did up hoping to capture the feel of the tower & pits at the start finish line at the Longford track. Looking something like this: http:// The original tower being 3 story would have looked too high & out of place on the track, so I scaled it to 2 levels, but tried to still capture the feel of it. using foam board, Publisher & basic laser printing..... http:// 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 The finished product replaced the standard scalex control tower (which looked very much out of place) http:// The pits were adapted from a Greenhills garage kit & includes the open top level spectator stand above the pits (which is where my Dad and uncle watched the 1965 Australian Grand Prix from, and saw Bruce McLaren win from Jack Brabham is one of the great GPs of all time) http:// And a couple of overall shots down the Pit straight.... http:// http:// 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) On a recent visit to a wonderful automobile museum in Launceston, I managed to pick up a few very nice di-cast models (VW Beetle, AC Cobra & Aston-Martin DB5) to add to the paddock car park scene.... http:// http:// That's all for now ! Edited May 10, 2021 by Malomay extra text 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool62 41 Report post Posted May 10, 2021 @MalomayFantastic work. Must be a buzz putting the place in your layout where your dad and uncle watched the race. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bov 17 Report post Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) That's remarkable modelling - we're very envious ! Question - if you were to paint the Scalextric Track, what would be recommended? Prep and type of paint? Asking for a friend, as we say... Or, to put another way - my own track is Scalextric Sport, and is copped taped and partially painted - but I think it can be done better..... Ideas, people? Edited May 11, 2021 by bov Quote Cheers, Tony. There's only two questions: 1. What direction do you go 2. What's the Lap Record? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalbfellp 90 Report post Posted May 14, 2021 Well done. I think you are becoming a real modeller, now for some more people around the track. Quote Phil Hobart Miniature Car Club Tassie Resins Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) G'day all, a few little additions to keep me amused while I await a deliver for a major scenic update....to follow soon hopefully... The pub corner needed a little beer garden I thought, basic fence & bench seating kit from miniart fit the bill: http:// Edited November 14, 2021 by Malomay image switch 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 There have been some groves of trees growing since the last update......but there will be more to come: http:// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 A little village service station on the road in ......scenic download from the excellent Wordsworth Model Railway site: http:// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 And the spectator bridge got a signage upgrade (More accurate to the track on which my scenery is based): (Just need to work on some stairs to access it now) http:// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 Finally, completed a couple of period signs last night to install in the appropriate locations: http:// 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazza 336 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 Doing a great job, looks fantastic Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 14, 2021 made a couple more signs over the weekend http:// Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted November 14, 2021 And got a couple of them onto the track: http:// http:// http:// 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted December 14, 2021 Hey all, just an update on the track that was just as much a surprise to me ! I just returned home after a week away (watching the First Ashes test actually, but that's another matter !). I happened to come back on my Birthday, and to my delight I found my family had "Christmased" the track & to top it off there was a lovely new car waiting on it as my Birthday present.....thought I should share their work with you.... http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaynus 77 Report post Posted December 15, 2021 You must have been a good boy! Nice touch by the family there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool62 41 Report post Posted December 15, 2021 How good is that. Belated happy birthday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted February 3 (edited) A little more development & scenery over recent weeks. The addition of a background scene obtained from a model railway site has been the biggest improvement to the overall look that I can think of. It really adds depth to any track & the scale is idea for a long distance view. The cottage was (loosely) based on one in the main street of Longford....and the ticket office was an indulgent purchase of an excellent magnetic racing kit. Very worthwhile though. The two cars pictured were also recently obtained......neither of which raced at Longford. Although Alan Jones has a certain link to the track...it's where his dad Stan won his first Aust GP in 1959 !. cheers http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// http:// Edited February 3 by Malomay more pictures 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalbfellp 90 Report post Posted February 4 Very Nostalgic for some of us, well done. Quote Phil Hobart Miniature Car Club Tassie Resins Email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinno 163 Report post Posted February 5 That’s looking fantastic I will have to add a backdrop to mine when I can pick it up and start working on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 8 (edited) Hi all, some little scenic additions on the track thanks to some great 3d Printing work done by Phil Kalbfell whose been getting into it over the past year & is producing some great things. the first one was an adapted replica of the pedestrian footbridge over the Longford Circuit in the 1960s (adapted in that it was shortened to fit over a 2 lane track.) After the Longford track closed it was moved to Baskerville circuit here in Southern Tas, and remains there to this day ! The basic initial prints as Phil provided (he also very kindly assembled the bridge structure & steps before I got them ! Edited May 8 by Malomay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 8 (edited) I added the boards (thin balsa scored & painted) Edited May 8 by Malomay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malomay 43 Report post Posted May 8 The original bridge was extremely "safe" and used a covering of chicken wire over the bridge to "protect " the pedestrians. I used insect netting (not quite the same shape, but close enough!) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
