noctilux2 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 (edited) Having got the bug of building OO layouts in Really Useful Box wrapping paper boxes, had another idea so now embarking on my fourth. Rather than build my usual baseboard of 6mm MDF on a softwood frame, decided to try a baseboard kit from Scale Model Scenery (SMS) which is designed specifically for said box. Word of warning, SMS recommend a dry run of parts .... definitely needed, but once done simplicity itself & a parts are a perfect fit. The theme this time will be a scrapyard served simply by a Pug or an 0-6-0. Image shows basic thoughts so far. Track has been laid on cork templates from Model Railway Solutions, always my preferred option. At this stage track has not been stuck down & obviously awaits ballasting. Platform with the grounded van has been placed to provide measurement for wagon clearance. The white area has been cut to approximate size for the intended main scrapyard. Previous attempts may be found at "Kidmore Boxed". Edited September 11, 2019 by noctilux2 Forgot to add image, muppet !! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 11, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 11, 2019 Looks good, you can have loads of fun with a single fork layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamaziere Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, OOman said: Looks good, you can have loads of fun with a single fork layout. I second that ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineWizards Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 I'm very close to buying a Scale Model Scenery baseboard myself although I think the slightly longer version might be the one for me (I'm guessing this is the 73cm version?). Looking forward to seeing what you do with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Bit of progress since last post. Track now ballasted & weathered using Railmatch Track Dirt. Background buildings & the loading bay have been given a coat of car primer, courtesy the £ Shop ! The slightly raised area, I'm not a fan of totally flat boards, between the two sidings (seen in white) is awaiting a plaster bandage coating. Unsure whether the mangled coaches are going to be a fit, seem a bit big for this layout & may well be returned to spares box. Apart from track, nothing as yet finalised !! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMU Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Nice progress on the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Managed to get a few bits done. Low relief (very) backscene building now completed & grass bank given its first coat of "grass". Intend to add some really overgrown stuff. Scrap yard office added, a Bachmann RTP picked up s/h. Work now continues with creating the actual scrapyard but still awaiting some bits. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmithuk Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 That car primer from the pound shop is great, I use it myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 Just started getting the car scrapyard sorted. A couple of images. The crane is a Corgi Trackside item suitably weathered. Probably have to get some more DAS clay before I can continue. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS1977 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 I see you managed to find a crane then ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share Posted October 3, 2019 26 minutes ago, RJS1977 said: I see you managed to find a crane then ;-) Cheers Richard ........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CloggyDog Posted October 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 5, 2019 On 03/10/2019 at 18:47, RJS1977 said: I see you managed to find a crane then ;-) So mine is now safe... Result! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 05/10/2019 at 20:46, CloggyDog said: So mine is now safe... Result! Sure is safe, but mine is dirty !! See you on the circuit. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted October 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2019 The car scrap yard is looking great and I do like that crane. The £ shop grey primer is really great to use. Your layout is looking great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Have been able to progress this offering to about 95% completion; still awaiting a couple of bits from China however. Images attached ..... you just have to remember this is only 28 x 8" ! So happy with this one, have started a second on a Scale Model Scenery baseboard for my HO scale stock ..... see "Kidmore Valley Railroad" (this Forum) & a third is in my head !! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olitom32 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Do you operate this layout in the box or take it out? Are they easy to take out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, olitom32 said: Do you operate this layout in the box or take it out? Are they easy to take out? I take it out & operate it on the closed box. No problem to take out at all; I can totally recommend the baseboard kits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just received my Hornby Ruston so thought I'd take a few images before it gets a suitable weathering treatment ! Strikes me as a perfect fit for the industrial style micro, the tiny proportions fits this 28 x 8" space perfectly I think. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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