kevo Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 hi all . like most people we get a plan in our minds of a layout we like to do . even make a start then for no reason . you can just loose the will . that happened to me . I had wanted to do a micro version based on Neil rushby's shell island . have ing all ready had a bash at one before . but I just couldn't get the atmosphere in such a small space that I wanted . so I filled in the slipway . and now it will be a micro cement terminal here is a pic of what progress I have made so far 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_kilgore Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 This happens to me all the time , what I end up with is completely different from what I planned ! I must say I think the first version looked good , I think you should have another try at something similar when this one is finished . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 yes your right there I will have to give the 1st version another bash . I all ways regret parting with the original layout . it shouldn't take to long to finish this one I am on now I have kept the goods shed from the mark 2 version 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Looks great Kevo, what did you use for the backscene? I've found it difficut to get a curved backscene on small layout. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 hi steve i used the backscene from gauge master they do some good sky clouds ones you get 3-4 in a tube think they do them in different sizes . the one i used was 13 and a half ins or 34 cm in height so that set the backscene hight for the layout it was a 1st for me as normaly i paint mine i used a spray glue to fix it but should have used more glue as i had to re stick bits of it again . yes the curved backscene was a bit of a fight to get right I use hard board and brace the back 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2017 Hi, Looking forward to watching this develop. Just one question: how have you built the traverser? Thanks and regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 hi Alex . I built the traverser use ing small draw runners from screw fix . hope the picture shows how it goes together . I saw the idea a good few years ago . it works nice and smooth . 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for posting those pics Kevo, I like seeing how layouts were built. I like the use of the drawer runners, good idea. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 no problem steve . yes seeing how other people build there layouts has helped me solve a good few problems . ive just been looking at your post regarding micro switches . I got in to a right mess with mine . I was use ing a rod to operate my point and a peco micro switch . I wired it as shown but ended up with loco stopping dead on point and shorts what looked so simple turned into huge disappointment .in fact I took it all out and just use the point as it comes . now seeing your post ile have another go . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 The switches I used were a bit fiddly to set up but i've had no problems since. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 hi all . progress on the cement micro layout has been slow but have squeezed a few moments last weekend its a Hornby silo bash and some work on the embankments 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Really like the look of this micro! Great stuff. Nice subject tooAnd yes, Neil Rushby's layouts are a great source of inspirationespecially "Shell Island" - the tiny layout with the huge atmosphere.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 thanks for your comments chaps ile be glad when I get some of the scenic work done like the grass and the bare black patch will be a small coal yard of some kind .have ing changed from the original idea of a shell island look alike . to cement and coal one its kind of make it up as i go along . all so i have only a small amount of rolling stock as every think went with my old layout when i sold it . so its a slow process. as i like uk and irish stock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 hi all i did manage to get some bit done over the x mass break . biggest problem so far has been lack of rolling stock . to get things move ing i picked up a couple of cement tanks at a local collectors fare for a few quid .they were black with Hornby written on the sides some cheap nail farnish remover did the job and a blow over with grey primmer got me two useful tanks . ok they are not irish ones but it will fill the gap . few other bits yard gates . grass on embankments bit here bit there 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I like this a lot, that Irish loco is nice too, looking forward to more. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 thanks jerry . I will be run ing some BR locos at a later date when I get some . at the moment the only other form of motive power is the Hornby Rolls-Royce engine sentinel diesel . but this has been a big let down . it runs terrible . I did run it in from new . but even after fitting it with a Hornby decoder it still runs bad . so the irish 141 class is at the mo the main loco . as much as I am a irish loco fan the 141 class are neat looking small bo bo's . I have to admit . I am not keen on the general motors engines there noise just dus not do it for me . so I have fitted a Hornby tts class 31 sound decoder in mine . and I think it matches it really well .ile be in for some stick now from any irish modellers reading this . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 just looked I hadn't putt in a view of the grass banks still work in progress this end 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Great stuff Kevo, shame about the sentinel, I think that would look great in your yard. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Looking really good there. It's amazing how just a little bit of greenery and scenery can suddenly lift the appearance of any layoutIt's as if it's all suddenly coming together just that bit more....Really liking the look of this smashing little layout. At first, I thought that Irish loco looked a bit too big for the scene. But I do like the look of it.Always had a soft spot for the livery, and somehow it just sits nicely in that setting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Excellent - I'd missed this until now. Now I'm glad I've found it. Oozes atmosphere already. How did you bend the backscene? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Hi chris I have only started to do curved back scene's on the last 3 layouts I have built I think they give a much better look . hope this gives you a idea of how I do it . 1st I all ways use hard board I find it bends well . I cut it to the height I want and pin and glue it along the back battern of the layout base. half way a long I mark were I want the curve to start . and just saw level with the top of the base board ,hope fully the 2 pics show how I do bend the hard board very slowly as to much strain will cause it to break . more pins glue and more batterns brace the back to make it all strong . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Chris here is to other examples of curved back scenes from two of my ON30 layouts 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 Yes i agree my sentinel will end up a buffer stop I never really had much luck with short wheel base shunters which is a shame as the layout was built for that type of locos in mind . wonder if a more expensive decoder would fix problem ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thanks for the 'how to' with the backscene, they definitely look better. About the Sentinel, how does it run on DC? I could be wrong but as I understand a better decoder wont cure any running problems that were there before fitting. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Good point steve . it was some time ago i run the loco in on DC on a rolling road but as i think about it doint think i was that pleased at the result but i will remove decoder and check again . A modern Hornby 08 would not go a miss on the layout for the shunting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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