vulcan607 Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 After a couple of false starts, I've finally managed to build a layout to beyond the track laying stage. I say 'Layout', as the whole thing is a mere 32" x 6". More of a scenic test-track really. The plan is a basic 'tuning-fork' and supposed to be a small yard in the outskirts of a town, somewhere vaguely Eastern European. The baseboard was cobbled together from some wood off-cuts and Daler board and in keeping with the thrifty theme, the majority of the buildings and scenic were either from cheap Auhagen sets, or given away free with Continental Modeller! (Also Auhagen) Locos are from Minitrains. Currently I'm using a Bohler 0-4-0, and a Ns2f diesel. Both run superbly, despite not being yet fully run in and given the 'rustic' nature of my track laying. The final picture shows the general arrangement of the buildings and features. Hopefully, the gantry crane doesn't overpower the scene. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 This looks and sounds like this little layout is going to be an interesting build to follow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Cheers, ShildonShunter! I'm having fun so far. It'll be a test-bed for scenics. (Translation: I really want to try some of those new-fangled static grasses!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Cheers, ShildonShunter! I'm having fun so far. It'll be a test-bed for scenics. (Translation: I really want to try some of those new-fangled static grasses!) I sure you will have loads of fun with the scenic part of the layout as the different static grasses are great fun to play with. Edited May 29, 2018 by ShildonShunter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 A little more work: The major structures are now painted, along with the Robur truck. I'm quite pleased with how they've come out, especially the truck. It's come a long way from the cheap, East German railway accessory, I bought in berlin for 3 Euro! I've attempted the 'Chris Nevard' technique on the concrete fencing. I think even my ham-fisted painting has given a passable result. Next, will be the ground cover, but I need to wait until the missus is safely out of the house, before I get the filler paste out! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looks fantastic! You have got some really nice colours in this layout. They are nicely toned and realistically weathered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Very nicely painted structures lovely colours and weathering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 Thanks,chaps. Much appreciated! I'm a millitary modeller in my 'other'life, so I like to bring some of the techniques I've learnt, over to the railway side of things. As it's a tiny layout, I can afford to go to town on the detail. Glad you're enjoying it, so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 Basic ground work with DIY filler and cheap craft acrylic paint. The 'concrete' blocks are a cardboard product by Busch. Weathered slightly, they'll look fine. The main yard is paved with textured plasticard sheet. Ballasting was with N-gauge 'cinders', not an onerous task on such a small layout, and I decided to use some Woodland Scenics flock to cover any filler I missed and provide a basis for the static grasses. While this was drying off, I've been working on more of the details, such as some Faller pallets.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Looking good, looking forward to seeing more. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Very nice looking forward to seeing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody C Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Simple but really nice and well detailed - One to be proud of. Woody Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 A clear weekend meant that I could concentrate on laying down all of those lovely static grasses I've bought. Because of the layout's miniscule size, I wasn't able to use the Peco static grass machine and had to go 'old school' with the puffer-bottle. The fibres didn't quite stand up as advertised, but I think it looks ok. Another couple of hours was spent fixing some of the brilliant, but mind-numbing, Busch plastic 'weeds'. I TRIED to assemble some of their multi-part plants, before giving up in a huff, and whacking down some Gaugemaster laser-cut, paper plants. Once I cleaned up the track and cleared the flangeways of rogue ballast, I was able to get down to the important job of playing with trains, er, testing the track. To celebrate a successful session, I ran my latest acquisitions, a pair of tankers. I'm not sure what they are carrying. Given the Germanic nature of the layout ,it could be either currywurst sauce, or schnapps. Either way, I used a barrier wagon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Fantastic modelling i really like the static grasses you have used and the paving is nicely done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoking gun Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Hello. I really like the track, ballasting and other groundwork. The buildings and lorry are very good too. Martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks for all the kimd words, chaps! This little layout has been a real learning experiance. Today, I finally managed to fit the backscenes. They're not 100% perfect, but for a first attempt, I'm pretty happy. Now,to finish the yard wall and gantry crane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Hi some really nice modelling has been achieved and I quite like the backscene myself. Can't wait to see more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan607 Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Finally, I found some time to work on the layout, this weekend. The gantry crane is now perminantly mounted in place. The backscenes make it less vulnerable than I originally feared. I've also started to finalise the positions of the yard clutter, although, vehicles and people will be stuck down with tacky-wax, to allow repositioning as required. The little open box cars are my latest purchase. Suitably weathered, they don't look too bad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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