RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) And a short video. Regards Paul. Edited July 13, 2022 by Howl03 reinstate video 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing it with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Posted this photo on the Rapido/ Model Rail J70 thread. thought I would share it here as well. Regards Paul. Edited September 18, 2022 by Howl03 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 12, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2019 (edited) Also filmed a short video of the J70 on Rural Goods. Thanks for looking. Regards Paul. Edited July 13, 2022 by Howl03 reinstate video 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Another nice video. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 23 hours ago, Longmire said: Another nice video. Thanks. Nice video indeed, of a very nice little layout Howl03 - any chance of an overhead view of the fiddle / off-stage area? I'm intrigued Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, marc smith said: Howl03 - any chance of an overhead view of the fiddle / off-stage area? I'm intrigued Me too ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) Thank You Gentleman, So originally Rural Goods started of being able to fit into a really useful wrapping paper box, but I took the decision to extend it and create an integrated single track fiddle yard. I made the fiddle yard scenic with the back scene also continuing, so when viewed from the front it creates the illusion that the layout is bigger. Hope that makes sense, picture 1 overall shot of layout, picture 2 single track fiddle yard. I sometimes also use a Peco loco lift to change stock. Regards Paul. Edited September 17, 2022 by Howl03 10 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, Howl03 said: Could you tell us the dimensions of this other wonderful layout ? Thanks. Edited March 14, 2019 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) 15 hours ago, Howl03 said: ........I made the fiddle yard scenic with the back scene also continuing, so when viewed from the front it creates the illusion that the layout is bigger. Hope that makes sense....... I sometimes also use a Peco loco lift to change stock. Regards Paul. Thanks for those photos Howl / Paul I thought the arrangement would look something like your pics show - just wanted to know for sure And yes, it does make sense - the extension of the backscene, the scenery (and ballasting helps too) is a good way of convincing the onlooker that there is more to the layout I usually continue scenery and ballasting, weathering & weeds etc onto the offstage area - it helps hide the join between the two areas, and suggest that the rest of the world lies beyond..... EDIT: The continuation of the backscene is also quite important here, as your view-blocker is that nice little goods shed, rather than a more commonplace bridge or tunnel mouth. Edited March 14, 2019 by marc smith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 14, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Longmire said: Could you tell us the dimensions of this other wonderful layout ? Thanks. Hi Longmire. The dimensions of the layout are 108cm x 23cm. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted March 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 15, 2019 On 13/03/2019 at 20:34, Howl03 said: ... I made the fiddle yard scenic with the back scene also continuing, so when viewed from the front it creates the illusion that the layout is bigger. ... Regards Paul. I think this is a marvellous arrangement. The fiddle yard is obscured well enough to constrain the view of the 'stage', but is accessible enough to use the layout at home. You can operate the layout from the front at home or at a show, but I guess you could connect another controller to operate from behind the layout at a show. The layout could sit fairly low at home, e.g. on a coffee table, and go a bit higher at a show e.g. on an ironing board? And if need be store on end in its wrapping paper box. I wonder if you are taking it to shows? - Richard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 15, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2019 9 hours ago, 47137 said: I think this is a marvellous arrangement. The fiddle yard is obscured well enough to constrain the view of the 'stage', but is accessible enough to use the layout at home. You can operate the layout from the front at home or at a show, but I guess you could connect another controller to operate from behind the layout at a show. The layout could sit fairly low at home, e.g. on a coffee table, and go a bit higher at a show e.g. on an ironing board? And if need be store on end in its wrapping paper box. I wonder if you are taking it to shows? - Richard. Thank you Richard. Unfortunately at the moment I work every weekend so shows are a bit tricky. I have never exhibited any of my layouts but its definitely something I would love to do at some point. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted March 15, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) A couple of photos of my Bachmann Jinty on Rural Goods. Regards Paul. Edited September 18, 2022 by Howl03 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Any additions to any of these cracking little layouts, Paul? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted May 20, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 19/05/2019 at 21:08, 1722 said: Any additions to any of these cracking little layouts, Paul? Hi 1722, No I have not had chance to do much modelling recently, will hopefully find some time soon, have always got plenty of ideas for my next micro. In the mean time here are some photos I took a while back don't think I've shared them already. Regards Paul. Edited September 18, 2022 by Howl03 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 Great pictures Paul, love your layouts. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 10, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) I Made a short video of all the micro layouts I have built over the last few years. I definitely have a micro layout addiction. The only one of these layouts I don't have anymore is Windmill lane, it sadly got damaged whilst in storage. I have always been more of a builder than an operator I think that's why I enjoy building these micro layouts so much. Regards Paul. Edited July 13, 2022 by Howl03 reinstate video 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted October 10, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 10, 2019 Hi Paul a great video of your micro layouts you have built. You have produced some really nice layouts which is an inspiration to modellers like myself. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyrider Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 That's a really impressive collection, very inspiring. Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Great video Paul, inspiring stuff! Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGDB Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 On 11/10/2019 at 08:21, sleepyrider said: That's a really impressive collection, very inspiring. Jim I totally agree with that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calidore Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Hi Paul, a really great collection of clips in that video. Somehow I’d forgotten the Ikea crate and one of the urban goods pair, despite them both being fantastic little scenes like the rest. The video shows the continuity of your style as well which I really like. Looking forward to more! Adam 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGDB Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Wonderful layouts. Do you mind if I borrow some ideas from your great City Goods layout ? Thanks. Edited October 13, 2019 by LGDB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted October 13, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2019 13 hours ago, LGDB said: Wonderful layouts. Do you mind if I borrow some ideas from your great City Goods layout ? Thanks. Thank you. Please feel free, out of all the layouts I have built City Goods is probably my favourite. Regards Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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