Popular Post Jake Posted September 1, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hello, I’ve been a frequent browser, but very infrequent participant in this forum. I've been very inspired by the industrial themed layouts on this forum and I am very aware that I am an amateur. But, I thought it is time to share the layout I have been working on for the past two years, since I am moving in October and so it is unlikely to get much more complete than it is now. It is industrial themed- but since I have a variety of interests and insufficient knowledge of one particular industry the idea was to create something on which I could run industrial stock, and also more conventional end of steam/ early diesel without anything looking too out of place. The design is inspired by Phil Parker’s Ruston Quays. Jake 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastdax Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Great stuff Jake! Full of atmosphere. What's on the high level? I especially like the fiddle yard on the workbench. I wish i had room for a fiddle yard on my Ruston-Quays-alike Offerston Quay. All the best and keep posting pictures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Could we have a layout plan please? Gordon A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 I don't have a drawn out layout plan to hand, but hopefully some helicopter view shots will give a good idea. The lower level track plan is a simple loop and one siding. The upper level is the 'main line' which runs into a single platform of a station. It's envisaged that the rest of the station is off stage. Obviously the set up means I can only run multiple units, or push pull trains on the upper level. Hopefully some of the photos clarify a bit. Thanks for the interest and kind comments. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 I like waterside scenes such as this. The river/canal itself reminds me of pictures I have seen of Cart Harbour in Paisley with it's slightly run down feel. Very nice! Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Jake your layout looks fantastic, what size is it? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 25, 2018 Author Share Posted September 25, 2018 Thanks. Scenic section is 8ftx2ft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 A few more shots. Newly weathered Peckett and Hornby Caley pug. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I love your loco roster. The cut down Caley Pug works very well with the Peckett. It proves that, with a bit of work, models from different ages work beautifully together!! What is the pedigree of the 4 wheeled green diesel in the pictures please? I think it looks very tidy!! The layout is great. Dirty, congested full of atmosphere! Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks! The diesel is a cut and shut knighting kit on a underground Ernie chassis. It was inspired by a Neil Rushby article in RM years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks! The diesel is a cut and shut knighting kit on a underground Ernie chassis. It was inspired by a Neil Rushby article in RM years ago Thank you. C. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I like your canal in particular, very well modelled. The whole layout looks good and entirely believable. Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Thanks for the kind words. Modelling a canal scene has been an ambition for a long time and I'm very pleased with how it has turned out. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 I have taken a few more pictures this evening. More little details have been added since the previous pictures. Caley pug has benefited from some weathering and the moat recent change is the addition of a water tower on the front right in place of a tree. Obviously the ground underneath it still needs a little work. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium figworthy Posted October 14, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2018 I have taken a few more pictures this evening. More little details have been added since the previous pictures. Caley pug has benefited from some weathering and the moat recent change is the addition of a water tower on the front right in place of a tree. Obviously the ground underneath it still needs a little work. Very nice. The barges look good, are they scratch built ? Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggers Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I like your pillbox and the bird flying along the canal - very effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I like your pillbox and the bird flying along the canal - very effective. Yeah, that 'low level swan' is very good!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Thanks. The coal barge is a faller kit with some modifications made to anglicise it and make the coal hold. The other broad bean barge is scratch built from styrene and balsa and the narrowboat is from a very basic vacuform kit whose maker escapes me - again with a bit of detailing work done to improve it. (It was featured on Phil parker's blog a while back-to-back so googling that will bring up the manufacturer) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/motor-boat-oo-gauge/ Narrowboat kit is here- although there are plenty of other sources of narrowboats in 4mm scale. Broad beam barges are a little more of a challenge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 https://www.sarikhobbies.com/product/motor-boat-oo-gauge/ Narrowboat kit is here- although there are plenty of other sources of narrowboats in 4mm scale. Broad beam barges are a little more of a challenge! Not sure if one of these could be used as the basis for a broad beam boat - if you can find one: http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=N35730 Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Interesting! That's rather more barge looking than the faller one that I actually used in my opinion! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium figworthy Posted October 22, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2018 Thanks. The coal barge is a faller kit with some modifications made to anglicise it and make the coal hold. The other broad bean barge is scratch built from styrene and balsa and the narrowboat is from a very basic vacuform kit whose maker escapes me - again with a bit of detailing work done to improve it. (It was featured on Phil parker's blog a while back-to-back so googling that will bring up the manufacturer) Thanks for the info. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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