allan downes Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Thanks, the kind comments are appreciated as always. I’ve been working on an idea to extend the width of the model from 4/5ft to 9ft. In order to give perspective & distance I’m going to construct around 25 trolleys almost the same height as the layout but each about 4ft wide by 4/6ft long. On these will be modelled further scenery disappearing into the distance ending in a 3ft tall flat backscene. With these being easily pushed around on wheels I’m thinking it’s a relatively easy way to almost double the width. That’s the idea anyway! Terrific idea, Simon, so how will that effect the planned finishing date now cos I wanna still be around to see it ? ! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 You’ll be around for years yet Allan! Shouldn’t affect timescales really cos there’s only basic scenery on each trolley fading into the distance.. Think I’ll knock them together from aluminium square box section. There’s a company called metals4u online that also supply 3 way push in joiners for the sections that they can cut to size. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave John Posted May 9, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2018 One of the best decisions I ever made was to build my layout in sections and have everything in the railway room on castors. Given the number of boards on your layout I reckon it makes a lot of sense. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/2091/entry-19250-the-baseboard-waltz/ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted May 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 One of the best decisions I ever made was to build my layout in sections and have everything in the railway room on castors. Given the number of boards on your layout I reckon it makes a lot of sense. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/2091/entry-19250-the-baseboard-waltz/ Those boards look great. I particularly like the use of hinges as well as castors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thanks, the kind comments are appreciated as always. I’ve been working on an idea to extend the width of the model from 4/5ft to 9ft. In order to give perspective & distance I’m going to construct around 25 trolleys almost the same height as the layout but each about 4ft wide by 4/6ft long. On these will be modelled further scenery disappearing into the distance ending in a 3ft tall flat backscene. With these being easily pushed around on wheels I’m thinking it’s a relatively easy way to almost double the width. That’s the idea anyway! I think that 9ft may be rather more than you need. 6ft should be plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 Stunning as always Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 I think that 9ft may be rather more than you need. 6ft should be plenty. If the space is there, why not use it? 9ft wide for an O gauge layout will look superb (though I have a sneaky feeling this is all in T gauge and uses lots of close up photography ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 10, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2018 If the space is there, why not use it? 9ft wide for an O gauge layout will look superb (though I have a sneaky feeling this is all in T gauge and uses lots of close up photography ) Yes, the space is certainly there! But Simon wants to take the layout out a few times a year to exhibit. That's a lot of extra volume to shift and to accommodate in an exhibition venue. And then, there's the aesthetic aspect. I think that layouts always look better long and thin. Graham N's Shap has shown how little space you need behind the track to still portray the landscape beyond the railway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yes, the space is certainly there! But Simon wants to take the layout out a few times a year to exhibit. That's a lot of extra volume to shift and to accommodate in an exhibition venue. And then, there's the aesthetic aspect. I think that layouts always look better long and thin. Graham N's Shap has shown how little space you need behind the track to still portray the landscape beyond the railway. For exhibition purposes the 9ft back boards could be left at home and much shorter boards used for exhibitions only. Just an idea. Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted May 11, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 11, 2018 Bit of fun but little things please little minds Just finishing building the paintshop, so on a whim I cut a hole through the plasterboard to the workshop next door, added a tunnel mouth and shortly some track. Now I can kit build next door and have an 08 shunt the finished wagons through the wall for painting. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Why am I getting the urge to ballast the track, add a siding then a goods shed or maybe a motive power depot.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Why am I getting the urge to ballast the track, add a siding then a goods shed or maybe a motive power depot.. Got both right here ready to plant, Simon that should more than satisfy the urge !!! Cheers. Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hi obviously things take as long as they take and its up to you if you update this thread but I just wondered if you have any more of your brilliant updates coming David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Thanks David, i’ll update within a week or so.. The mill basement ive been working on (where the layout is now living) is days away from completion so the target date is the 15th July to restart modelling.. Simon 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Inbetween doing the basement out where the layout now resides, thought I'd post some pics of a BR Crewbus I've been spending a couple of hours on every night for the last couple of weeks.. Its the first of five that will be part of the layout and the one here is prototype Mk1 so please forgive its many shortcoming. Its heavily weathered mainly to hide its glaring faults but that said I've learnt a lot building it and when finished should look ok from a distance (a long distance So for those interested its cab is from the IXO diecast 1:43 model of the Hayes cakes artic available on ebay. Its unfortunately expensive to do since you have to buy the whole artic obviously which is around £40. The body is from an etched kit by PH Designs. Joining the cab to the kit built body means a lot of butchery with a Dremel and puts a new meaning to kitbashing. More like kit slaughtering. I decided to install working lights both front and rear as well as the side orange running lights. These work off micro LED's from Gaugemaster and fed from a 3v gate remote type battery. I've made a mess of the glazing and the interior so I'll know for next time.. the decals are by Fox and the number plates from Ebay. I weathered it with dirty black & frame dirt by Precision and AK interactive grease/oil stains for the wheels and the chimney above the water heater. I also ground the tyres flatter at the bottom so it sits better. Hopefully Mk2 will be much improved... 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Nice one! This may save you a little effort - on my previous layout, link below, I used a whitemetal grid and a manhole cover to provide AC to a truck model for lighting. I actually used the track DCC supply, with suitable resistors & LEDs in the truck. The wheels acted as contacts. This of course only works if the wheels are metal! But it allows the truck to be lifted off, and put back on the layout, either way round, and off the contacts if I want the lights off. And no batteries to replace either! Hope it’s of interest Best Simon Edited July 7, 2018 by Simond 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks what a great idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2018 Today I began modelling again on HL after 7 months renovating the basement and building a workshop, paintshop and living room. Haven't had one tradesman through the door either and considering I did all the electrics too I'm pleased I'm still here Here are some quick snaps of the modelling beginning again earlier, the first board/frame in 6 months getting the polystyrene treatment, tomorrow I'll begin carving to get the basic shape correct. The other pic is the office complex with some trial colours of BR Blue which I'm using to paint the outside. 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted July 26, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2018 There are man caves, then there are MAN CAVES!!!!! Great work there, and to have done all of the building type work yourself, with no external assistance is a feat to be proud of. I wish I had your confidence and skill!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Thanks, it’s amazing what you can learn from YouTube videos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dave John Posted July 26, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2018 It really is an epic example of a layout. If I had a space like that I would be tempted to sell the flat and move in with the layout.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 The thought had already occurred to me! On another note B&Q are selling a range of textured spray paints by Rustoleum which includes concrete and limestone as well as many more shades. I’m usung the concrete to paint the trunking..I also use their matt varnish as layering spray to add multiple layers of static grass . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted July 26, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2018 (edited) Polystyrene for landscaping is unbeatable in my book. I carve it with an industrial hot knife (Hilltop tools) and use B&Q ready mixed smooth plaster to skim over it. If there’s any gaps over 6/7mm in the polystyrene I’ll use masking tape to cover them.. Here’s a couple hours work.. Edited July 26, 2018 by HeatonLodge40 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Last few days has seen me working on the next couple boards. The real location at HL in this particular spot is covered in gorse. The best thing I’ve found to duplicate this is Polak’s medium bushes (available on line). I spray each individual bush with varnish then sprinkle on dark green scatter before doing the same with yellow to represent the flowers. A hot gun is used to secure each bush - 200 so far so about half way 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted August 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 5, 2018 Pics would help I guess.. 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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