franckcombe Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 I had an old project 2 years before of a western spaghetti layout that I postponed. Finally, I come back with a similar layout lucky luke on 30 layout based on LUCKY LUCK strip cartoon. The overall dimension is 2m long for 45 cm wide for the boxed layout plus an oval to create a continuous loop. This is the mock-up. I will do a mix between a true traditional layout and the strip cartoon. It's not so easy because the code and the rules are different. IMG_3835 by franck combe, sur Flickr I have to create the background for each building. The buildings come from Atlas collection and I have more than 50 figurines from the strip cartoon. They are more or less at the scale of 1/48. We'll get all the clichés of the cartoon strip. IMG_3836 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3837 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3838 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3839 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3840 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3841 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3842 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3843 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3844 by franck combe, sur Flickr 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 I modify a little bit my mock up. For the hill, it's just in order to have an idea. The first tunnel is for the mine and I reality the track for the mine will be 1 inch lower. I will check the mock up during this week and if I'm satisfied the next week I will lay the tracks. IMG_3870 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3869 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3868 by franck combe, sur Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 I add the figures to capture the mood. I have all the figures of the cartoon strip with all the western cliche. They are shinny but I will coat them with a mat varnish. IMG_3894 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3893 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3892 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3891 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3890 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3889 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3888 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_3887 by franck combe, sur Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi, I have done little progress because I'm very busy with containment, telecommuting and try to find food in store in Paris. I have finish the track laying, electricity and I motorise the turn out. IMG_4015 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4014 by franck combe, sur Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted March 21, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2020 Lovely idea. Stay safe! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Hi, I have installed the backdrop definitely. The buildings are in place. I have to do the side and the rear of each buildings. IMG_4035 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4036 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4037 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4038 by franck combe, sur Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 I have done almost of the side of buildings. I start to paint them also. I scratch built the train station. IMG_4057 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4062 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4061 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4060 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4059 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4056 by franck combe, sur Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 I have nearly finished the building. I try to balance between what we expect in model railroading and strip cartoon. I'm quite happy with the final result except for the roof of the church, railways station and barn. I don't know if I have to change the color or the material (replace the wood by corrugated roof or by shingle). If you have any idea, I will be happy to share me your opinion. IMG_4082 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4081 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4080 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4080 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4078 by franck combe, sur Flickr 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted April 12, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2020 22 hours ago, franckcombe said: replace the wood by corrugated roof or by shingle Definitely worth trying out. I'd try shingles on the barn and corrugated on the church. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Thank you for the idea. For the roof of the church, railways station, school and barn, I will do it with Tar-Paper Roof and corrugated roof. For the the corrugated roof, I had to wait the end of the covid to order etched product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 The barn has his roof with Tar-Paper Roof. I had to wheater it. For the roof of the church and railways station I will do it in corrugated steel. I add barrier and tumbs for the church. IMG_4102 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4103 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4104 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hi, Since the last time I did the painting and the weathering of the rolling stocks and cactus. I also scratchbuild the levers. IMG_4160 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4159 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4158 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4157 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4156 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4155 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4154 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4153 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4153 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4149 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4148 by franck combe, sur Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm doing the hill. I use the rock molds for Bragdon enterprise. I have to had the wooden beams for the 2 entrances. IMG_4176 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 I have finished to paint the rocks, the ground and the track. IMG_4353 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4354 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4355 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4356 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 I add a layer of sand and cactus. For the next step I will add grass and peoples. IMG_4387 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4386 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4385 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_4384 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted June 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 24, 2020 Really coming to life now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) I nearly finished the layout. Here some new photos. IMG_8498 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8581 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8556 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8539 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8539 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8510 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_8503 by franck combe, sur Flickr I will start to show it in Europe in 2021. Edited August 31, 2020 by franckcombe 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 A few more shots IMG_5139 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5137 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5120 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5105 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5100 by franck combe, sur Flickr 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted October 31, 2020 Author Share Posted October 31, 2020 Some additional photos IMG_5158 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5094 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5070 by franck combe, sur Flickr IMG_5051 by franck combe, sur Flickr aIMG_5126 by franck combe, sur Flickr aIMG_5063 by franck combe, sur Flickr aIMG_5053 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted November 14, 2020 Author Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hi, In two weeks, two invitations in order to exhibit this layout were cancelled for 2021. I play with photoshop in order to make fake old photos style of the layout. I let you discover the result. 3 by franck combe, sur Flickr 2 by franck combe, sur Flickr 1 by franck combe, sur Flickr 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Hi, I play with photoshop and I convert one photo in cartoon style. photo lucky luke bd by franck combe, sur Flickr 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 20, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 20, 2020 Nice, but it needs a train as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 An article on my layout was published in the german magazine called Schmale Spuren https://www.schmale-spuren.com/ 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 An article on my layout was published in the spanish magazine called MAS TREN number 125. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
franckcombe Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 A photo of the layout on display with yours truly in the outfit. I won the second prize in the less than 3 meters layout category. IMG_7750 by franck combe, sur Flickr 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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