Thefatcontroller Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 A modern scene, mk2. i decided to start again , using a more heavy duty, yet still lightweight baseboard design, with the option to install back-scene as a final task when all the scenery is complete.. The boards are bolted together. Track feeds connect to the bus by 2 pin connector. The layout is fully DCC. The point are controlled by wire in tube method under the baseboard. i hope in the future to exhibit this layout, so it was essential the boards were robust and sturdy. The track on the joins is soldered to copper clad sleeper. In the future there will be another module, a sliding fiddle yard to the left side. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 .... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 ballast down...... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 A little bit of yellow.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted January 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2019 Very nice, I do like the yellow liveries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Today I have been making 8fts worth of cable trunking. Not wanting to pay out for the wills kits i decided to scratcbuild.... Class 09012 , enters the yard..... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Great picture of the 09 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 This past week has consisted of building a new scenic break to represent a more urban scene, as well as a sloped concrete retaining wall and low relief factory back. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 I recently purchased this worse for wear Radley models battery loco , and have gone about rebuilding it and almost finished repainting , other than adding the darker grey to the roof and transfers. See last photo above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Low relief back-scene filler completed.l 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 All looks fantastic! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 12 hours ago, luke the train spotter said: All looks fantastic! Thanks Luke!!! its still a work in progress but its getting there! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Another back-scene filler completed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 14, 2019 Author Share Posted March 14, 2019 New to the fleet DB 08 gets working hard building up a train. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 The track side details that you've got there really bring the scene to life. The new gronk looks very natural in that scene too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 22 hours ago, luke the train spotter said: The track side details that you've got there really bring the scene to life. The new gronk looks very natural in that scene too. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 Fuelling lane/Servicing siding Infill now complete. This will be one of several infills that will be made so i can vary stock and the purposes for it. Scratch-built fuel silo using PVC pipe and for the dome ends i have used OOGLY Eyes often found in the kids craft section. The Portacabin and Kiosk both being Bachmann buildings heavily washed to give a nice grimy feel. The pipe work is all made from evergreen rod, heated and shaped using a lighter. Barriers and pallets from Scalemodelscenery. Concrete texture created using Plastikote suede texture aerosol and then given a mig dark wash. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 A few people have asked over on my facebook page for the layout:https://www.facebook.com/amodernscene/ about the layout trestles , for this i have used.... Photo from ebay.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Tonights Scratchbuild - Depot Hoist. Just needs weathering now. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Traverser fiddle yard built up today, the roller bearings slide in both directions. Plan is to lay as many tracks i can fit on, which will then traverse to scenic section to run locos in and out. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Today has consisted of several small jobs being completed. More static grass added to both boards. Ive gone for a spring green, with a mix of a wheaty coloured static grass to tone the green down a little.A gravel walkway between the tracts 2 +3 can be seen in an overgrown state. Scratchbuilt buffer stops ,put an end to the sidings. Fueling module in place. The track and ballasthas also received a dark wash, and once i get the airbrush out will add a more general track grime effect. The dark wash looks darker than what it will be as it currently still drying. After giving the track a once over with a rubber , I then had a very short play with some of the stock. NR 57305 Enters the fuelling siding with Mk1 Generator Coach making up a very short train, to the nearby NR Siding where it shall make up a larger train. NR 57305 seen stabled in the siding with MK1 Gen making up the train. View looking down the layout towards the fiddle yard. Next days modelling jobs are : Laying track for traverser fiddle yard and wiring up. For the future; -Lineside Junk -Signage -Adding imperfections to the grass. -Painting scenic break boards and installing. and a million other jobs..... Thats all for today. I hope in the next week or so to film a few running videos showcasing some of the sounds and beefed up speakers. I will be uploading them to the facebook page. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Very nice work here!! im now following .. cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 19 hours ago, saxokid said: Very nice work here!! im now following .. cheers neil.. Thank you , an honour to be followed by yourself, love yours and your clubs layout. Will be adding some updates this week. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) Fiddle yard Track laid and wired. Edited April 17, 2019 by Thefatcontroller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thefatcontroller Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) Recent commissions -Scratch-built conveyor and residential building. And then weathered a 1/87 Digger and added safety bars and aerial, ready to be added to the layout. Edited April 17, 2019 by Thefatcontroller 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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