Popular Post swisspeat Posted May 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hello, Thought I would use the last month to build something typically, but not specifically, Swiss built on a recycled 1.5 x 0.40 m baseboard that has seen 3 layouts in its life before. It is a simple one platform modern platform with a small yard opposite. I tried a few different scenic techniques this time and its been fun getting a few of my Swiss models out of the boxes. One day I really would like to build a proper Swiss layout... I really enjoy watching progress on your Swiss projects on this Forum. Keep up the good work. Kind regards, Peter 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Peter, That looks really good and so much in such a small space too. I like the graffitti wall, so typical of Switzerland. Best regards and stay safe, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Thanks Jeremy. The wall is a new embossed card one by Noch. Various scales are available at less than £2 a sheet. I must say I like it too though I generally do not like seeing graffiti anywhere! :-) Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff man Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Hi Pete, Nice to see your latest creation break cover, A nice little scene all round. Craig. (wolfstatt) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 A couple more... The Kibri BLS ROBEL is non working but it makes an interesting cameo. The BLS Stadler unit is Piko. They are now operated by SBB so the red livery is fading (literally!) and being replaced by white. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 The road over bridge on the layout was a modified Scenecraft railway road over bridge. Additional height was needed to take the train and catenary and it was built on an angle rather than just being straight. Cutting through resin is easy with a sharp blade and a bit of patience. It broke very cleanly and I was pleased with the results. Building up the road was a mixture of Celotex home insulation board and Woodland Scenics foam pieces. Pete 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff man Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Hi Pete. Thanks for the update and thanks for the PM info you sent, that Noch Chalet is a cracking model all round. Your next project needs to be Austrian, something for that 2060 to run on? Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 18 hours ago, swisspeat said: The road over bridge on the layout was a modified Scenecraft railway road over bridge. Additional height was needed to take the train and catenary and it was built on an angle rather than just being straight. Cutting through resin is easy with a sharp blade and a bit of patience. It broke very cleanly and I was pleased with the results. Building up the road was a mixture of Celotex home insulation board and Woodland Scenics foam pieces. Pete Hope you wore a mask when sawing up that resin bridge. Nasty stuff to breathe in. steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelE Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Very nice work. Is that red railcar made by Stadler and related to the Allegra? I want to use a Noch or Auhagen printed brick or rock sheet to line a wall on the layout where the mountain comes down to a high wall. Over that, I'm going to build a snow shed along the track for a short length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thanks for various comments. Craig - I will post a few pictures with the Austrian 2060 later tonight! Steve - you make a good point. I did not have any masks until this week (you'll guess the reason!). I did the work in a garage with doors open and did vacuum the dust up immediately after the job was finished. That said I am grateful for your reminder. Michael - I have used some new Noch embossed card on the layout and some of the Noch Wrinkle Rocks on this layout. I will send pics later. The BLS Stadler GTW (RABe 526) were 2 and 3 car units that are now in the hands of SBB. I quite liked seeing them on the Emmental lines and the last one I saw in Autumn 2019 looked pretty tatty in very faded BLS / RM red carrying stick on SBB logos. Back in touch later today... Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 The walling came from a new £2 sheet of embossed card by Noch. A lot cheaper than other stuff coming from Noch these days! They have a range of walling, roofing and paving pieces. I used about a quarter of it making the retaining wall and glued it to a piece of mounting card to give it a bit more support. I reality I dislike graffiti but I was drawn to this colourful piece. as folks will know there's lots of it in Switzerland sadly. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 And now the Wrinkle Rocks which are pieces of (expensive) heavy duty paper with photos of real rocks on that need to be screwed up and up till it looks a mess. Great for portable lightweight layouts. Comes in a number of rock types. I didn't do a good job of my small test rockface below because I glued it too "flat" to the piece of Celotex home insulation foam board. I should have introduced it to the foam if fully crumpled state and just let it touch the glue in some places to give the full crumpled effect but that said it still looks pretty good for a piece of paper. I am going to have another go with this on a proper rockface because I can see it has good potential. Pete 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 And a couple more for Craig …. an Austrian OBB 2060 on a little train set I built on a foam baseboard to prove to myself I could have some fun running trains. I usually build layouts and then never run anything on it which I know is a bit mad! This roundy roundy used track straight out of a Bachmann train set. The Liliput 2060 runs like a dream. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 15 hours ago, swisspeat said: And now the Wrinkle Rocks which are pieces of (expensive) heavy duty paper with photos of real rocks on that need to be screwed up and up till it looks a mess. Great for portable lightweight layouts. Comes in a number of rock types. I didn't do a good job of my small test rockface below because I glued it too "flat" to the piece of Celotex home insulation foam board. I should have introduced it to the foam if fully crumpled state and just let it touch the glue in some places to give the full crumpled effect but that said it still looks pretty good for a piece of paper. I am going to have another go with this on a proper rockface because I can see it has good potential. Pete A simple and clever idea. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Lovely layout, very good! Cheers Swiss-Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimFin Posted May 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 11, 2020 17 hours ago, swisspeat said: And now the Wrinkle Rocks which are pieces of (expensive) heavy duty paper with photos of real rocks on that need to be screwed up and up till it looks a mess. Wonder how hard that would be to replicate with some heavy photo paper or similar, printer and a rock face image...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold simonmcp Posted May 11, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 11, 2020 3 hours ago, JimFin said: Wonder how hard that would be to replicate with some heavy photo paper or similar, printer and a rock face image...... The 'Paper' would have to have a high linen or cotton content and possibly some plastic, like tear proof maps, to stop it disintegrating when you crumpled it up and glued it down. Photo paper for inkjet printers wouldn't crumple properly, it's too stiff. An alternative, which you do have to paint, is to use the Woodland Scenics rock moulds but just paint them with a thin layer of plaster and then use paper towels soaked in dilute PVA stuck in afterwards, three layers was enough. It makes very lightweight and cheap rocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff man Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Pete, Thanks for the 2060 photo's, Lovely little model. When we finally get Wolfstatt on the exhibition circuit you will have to bring it along so it can stretch it's legs properly although it may be out of breath after a complete circuit of the layout. Love the Noch chalet, wish there were more of these quality lazer cut kits around although at £100 a time a big village is out of the question (according to my wife anyway). Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Thanks Craig. I'll weather it before stretches its legs on your magnificent looking layout! Here's a few more of the layout for good measure including one of the Noch chalet.... Pete 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff man Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Hi Pete, The chalet in situ, very nice indeed. Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelE Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Pete, what kit is that in the last photo of the Chalet'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hi Michael, Noch Guest House Edelweiss 66405. laser cut, good to build. comes with very light coloured timber but I prefer the look of aged wood so I used the Noch Patina Pens to colour the relevant parts before I assembled it. Took 5 hours to assemble the kit. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I have enjoyed your small Swiss and Austrian layouts for many years. Nice to see the 2060. I still have a Liliput model I bought 30 years ago. Here it is on an old Ian Futers inspired layout and a photo of a 2060 045 at Zell am See. The goods shed and loading dock would make a great model for a small layout. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisspeat Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 Brilliant! As you can guess Ian Futers has inspired me over the years, even decades, with his Scottish and Austrian layouts. I keep encouraging him to model Austrian again. I am torn between Austria and Switzerland and your Traunsee layout has left me thinking on the lovely Salzkammergut line again! Thanks for both your pictures and comments. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Yes. Ian Futers inspired me to build a couple of small Austrian layouts and to visit that beautiful country on several occassions. My first visit was to the Salkammergut in 1989. A couple more pics of my version of Traunsee. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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