Dawnflyer Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Just caught up with your great little shunting layout. you might find these two vids on YouTube interesting ! MRTEE DELAY and STAY UNCOUPLING Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Dawnflyer said: Just caught up with your great little shunting layout. you might find these two vids on YouTube interesting ! MRTEE DELAY and STAY UNCOUPLING Cheers Thank you Dawnflyer! I’ll check them out this evening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted April 9, 2021 Author Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) All quiet on the western front due to work commitments however on a recent trip up north to collect a new car we bumped into the East Anglian Railways Museum. Despite being shut because of Covid it was nice to have a wander around and look at a few bits of the stock on display. A few new bits on order for the layout so changes are imminent and hopefully with time for a running session this evening. Edited April 1, 2022 by LDM34046 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) A few of my favourites from another running session the other day. With Covid restrictions being loosened work is picking up again so modelling sessions are few and far between however the prospect of exhibitions on the horizon is promising! However for now enjoy these quick pics! Edited April 1, 2022 by LDM34046 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 My next project on the layout is getting these new figures prepped and painted for the layout. This time I went with Hardy’s Hobbies as recommended by a few modellers. Very impressed with the quality and excellent detail, on par with the Modelu figures and slightly cheaper. Excited to get these finished up and on the layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Having had a few operating sessions over the weekend I've decided to turn my attention to more scenic additions. With the hillside and cutting filling up the right hand side of the layout the left hand side is looking pretty desolate albeit the yard shed. The plan is to add a few trees and bushes to add a bit of height and depth the layout however thanks to my excellent planning skills space is a bit limited so a bit of clever placement will be needed. A few trees at the back to add a bit of interest to the back scene and then a few towards the front as I like the idea of the field of view being obscured as the trains run around the layout. At the moment I'm leaning towards the Faller Tree Kits however a trip to the model shop maybe required instead to look as it's difficult to size up trees online! A project for this week. Any other scenic ideas are welcome! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) A two hour drive yesterday down to the very helpful chaps down at Gaugemaster yesterday! It’s weird to think this is the first time I’ve been inside a model shop since I’ve got back into the hobby because of lockdown so it was nice to be able to ‘browse’. Some great inspiration and modelling on their shop layout and after a helpful conversation and tips from their staff I left with all the necessary ingredients to make my own foliage and trees. A great shop, well stocked and helpful staff! Well worth the visit! Edited May 7, 2021 by LDM34046 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Up early for a change with the plan on getting a lot done this morning. First job was to make use of my latest purchase from Gaugemaster and start work on the trees. Untangling the box was a messy job however some nice sized trees were picked out before being trimmed down and cut to fit. Once all the out of scale leaves had been picked out sizing them out on the layout was the next step and trimming them down further to fit the layout. Just holding them up against the layout made a huge improve visually. Working with the philosophy that it’s easier to add bit by bit. As with everything on this layout, it’s the first time doing it so getting the trees modelled will be a case of trial and error. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 8, 2021 Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 Trees mounted up and sealed with a coat of 50:50 PVA and water as recommended to strengthen the branches. A coat of brown was the applied lightly leaving some of the original colours showing. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Quick job this morning filling in the last bit of grass that didn’t get done the first time around. I’m sure in real life the grass probably didn’t grown this close to the track however it suits the rest of the layout being a slightly overgrown yard. Next job is to fix the trees. Every site I’ve seen has said drill into the baseboard to glue the trees in place however I’m don’t know if that’s too overkill for the tiny tree trunks. I don’t know if cutting into the papier-mâché/ cork underlay and a drop of superglue will be a good enough job. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Trees finished and glued in place! Very happy with the results for my first attempt. Sprayed with brown paint and sprinkled with a mix of Gaugemaster Dark Green and Light Green Leaves and fixed in place with a very cheap sticky hairspray. A small hole was drilled about 3mm into the baseboard and then the trees glued in with PVA. Some of the trees towards the back were held to the backboard with a dab of superglue on a few of the leaves. A few smaller bushes and bits of seafoam have been added in between the trees to blend them into the layout. There are a few areas on the layout that I'm tempted to add some more but they can be done at a later date. I think foliage is a case of less is more. Edited May 12, 2021 by LDM34046 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 The local W4 Peckett arrives into Lancaster Lane. Shot between the freshly planted trees. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted May 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 13, 2021 Looking good. I bought a box of seamoss trees many years ago. Really must give them a go instead of just building wagons and testing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Dragonboy said: Looking good. I bought a box of seamoss trees many years ago. Really must give them a go instead of just building wagons and testing. Thank you! Yeah I originally looked at pre made trees however the trunks were very chunky. Glad I went with Seafoam in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 BR Black returns to the layout. The 1F Jinty spotted through the trees arrive into Lancaster Lane on an early morning goods. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 A visitor on the layout today. Selling some old stock on eBay and couldn't resist getting a few photos of Class 03 162 on the layout. A lovely model by Bachmann purchased years ago at a show. Excellent detail and weathered from factory. Normality resumes with the W4 Peckett as the driver enjoys a well earned tea break in the local goods sidings. In the background, 5775 assembles an outward bound mixed goods train. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) Sunday morning's spent shunting a few China Clay wagons. Finally at a stage that I'm happy with in terms of scenic work. A few more changes on the horizon. Potentially some more rolling stock. You can never have enough right? Edited May 16, 2021 by LDM34046 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) With the weather proving pants today there was no better excuse to sit and have a lengthy operating session. A few of my favourite photos. W4 Peckett 'Niclausse' pushes a stray coal wagon into the local goods siding. Removable wagon loads are on the list of things to do. The fireman looks ahead as 41726 arrives with a local mixed goods. A lone fruit van awaits unloading in the local goods sidings. When the lighting hits just right. 5775 assembles an outward bound coal train due down at the coast. A touch of Black & White. The Peckett crew discuss the day's movements with the 1F driver. Apparently the fireman is in the hut making a few cuppas! The Peckett snapped mid shunting. Hornby has nailed this model, even better with the weathering. Now to getting it running properly, hopefully with the addition of a stay-alive chip. 5775 snapped through the trees on the hillside leaving Lancaster Lane heading up the line. It's amazing how even a small layout can provide hours on enjoyment, even with a simple track plan. Tempted by the idea of exhibitions hopefully later this year? We'll see... I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking at a few new ideas of rolling stock...and a new extension for that matter...one step at a time! Edited February 21, 2022 by LDM34046 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Another day of small jobs that needed doing! A trip to the local model shop for a few paints and pieces resulted in a spur of motivation to make more progress. The first job was to bed the yard hut onto the layout. It’s currently just placed on the layout resulting in some unsightly gaps. Clearly plastic was cut and glued in place to represent window glass. The hut was then glued down on the baseboard. Static grass was then added around the edges of the building to cover up the gaps along with some small vines creeping up the side of the wall. The grass will be tided up once it’s dried. For a while I’ve not been happy with the shade of ‘grey’ on the embankment. A coat of darker brown and redoing the edge of the grass line resulted in a finish I’m much happier with. It looks a lot darker thanks to the room lights but it’s a much lighter natural shade of brown than pictured. Some proper edited photos will be posted when the natural lighting is better! A productive afternoon! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Much better coverage on the grass and it looks better with the new shade of brown. Once the PVA is dry the excess will be hoovered up. Not the best photo but much happier with the result. The green isn’t as vibrant in real life! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Some better photos of the finished hillside. Hoovered up the remaining grass and dry brushed a light brown onto the rock surface to break up the paint and highlight the texture. Really happy with the results. A much more convincing colour and a better overgrown look with the grass. 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 The latest addition to the layout. I’ve got a slight bias toward the classic Land Rover Defenders. This latest one, a Defender 110 in British Railways Cream & Maroon. Hopefully to be weathered in the coming days! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) A bit quiet on the layout at the moment due to work however things are happening. Yesterday a few more of the Hardy’s Hobbies models were painted up and added to the layout. Inspection time as the footplate inspector arrives. “We have an invaluable weapon in our army, ingenuity and improvisation.” ”That’s two” The Peckett is currently away on ‘business’ up north having a stay alive decoder fitted with the aim of improved running. Hopefully won’t be long before it returns. Edited April 1, 2022 by LDM34046 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Nothing much to show on the layout but instead of spending the day inside, I took a trip up to east anglia for day of spotting. It’s a nice change to see lots of freight as the south is pretty quiet. Just my luck that everything up north yesterday happened to be hauled by Class 66’s! Tempted with a trip to Eastleigh in a few weeks time, based on the variety of trains that passed through there. Don’t fret! Normal modelling content will resume tomorrow! Edited April 1, 2022 by LDM34046 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM34046 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) Gloomy skies over Lancaster Lane, a stark contrast in real life! Next job that desperately needs doing is weathering the cattle van. A lovely model by Oxford Rail but stands out like a sore thumb on the layout! Not really attempted weathering before so looking forward to doing myself however I've misplaced my weathering powders! Edited April 1, 2022 by LDM34046 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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