Mike Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 My 0 gauge micro , just a picture from the box file section: 10 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted August 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 14, 2019 Wow! Lovely job Mike, please can we see more? Cheers, Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Bostin Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 I'll second to requests for more pictures wonderful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Background, New Level Mill a 7mm Micro Layout New Level, now there’s a name to conjure with. Well no, abracadabra is a name to conjure with, but at least as a name New Level has a certain ring to it. So, questions, what’s it all about, why such a name, what and where is it? I like building layouts simply because my enjoyment comes from the journey, rather than the finished article. I know I should get out more, but then I’m an independent almost recluse like modeller. Well if I must start somewhere it’s better to start at the beginning. New Level is yet another Earl of Dudley based layout and yes, another piece of bunkum. As this will be the 12th layout in a series of Black Country themed layouts, it has as usual my trademark of massaged history and geographical manipulation. The layout is a snap shot of part of Round Oak Steel Works Brierley Hill and is based on a 7mm version of the Scalescenes boxfile layout. The name New Level Mill is from the New Level crossing on Level street which if you know the area is not at all level. 10 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 Drains/manholes, those two blokes last seen outside the Jolly Collier (Wallows Pit) and a name. Note to self: fit those two buffer stops. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 New Level Mill ready for its first exhibition. Solihull November 9th 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Video failed so here's a couple of stills from todays play. Loco is a kit built ex Southern B4 once owned by Stewart and Loyds so technically a Black Country engine. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbys65 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 You never fail to impress Mike. Simply stunning ! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Boxing clever or just in case. I have constructed perhaps better described as butchered some wood a folding base support for the layout. It's rather like a folding paste table which can be carried like a suitcase and then opened out to allow the lockable legs to fold down and the whole thing act as the supporting structure. Lightweight, compact and easy to transport. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted December 1, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2019 Lovely stuff Mike. Can I ask how you did the inset trackwork - is it check rails and filler? Looks very good and captures the panels of concrete pours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 Thanks, yes it is check rails and the infill is 2mm Liteply scribed with a scrawker painted with Tamiya deck tan with a touch of buff and the lines accentuated using a soft lead pencil. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Fantastic work Mike. Any future plans for taking this beauty out to exhibitions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 5 hours ago, DanielB said: Fantastic work Mike. Any future plans for taking this beauty out to exhibitions? 2020 Leamington Exhibition , Hardwicke, Newgog,& Alvechurch. already booked. Hopefully there will be an extension completed for the Alvechurch show. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Nice! Fingers crossed I'll be off work for at least one of those! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Mike, I am very impressed with this. I have a notion to do something similar using the Scalescenes boxfile kit blown up by 175%. I'm curious about the trackplan, am I correct in assuming that there is a sector plate on the RH side of the layout? The covered track looks good, I will take note of your method. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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