RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 16, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) As a break from building Orchard Road TMD, I thought that a small layout was required. I will explain.I wanted to built something a little different from Orchard Road, that I can use indoors (on the dining table) primarily for setting up the DCC decoders in my locomotives, but can also be used for photography my stock (and friend's stock if required). Orchard Road lives in the shed and is not always easy to use for photography. I also wanted to use C&L '00' track rather than Peco.So, the layout is 1 metre long (hence the play on words) and based upon Yarde on the Torrington to Meeth line in Devon, which incorporates a very short Southern cast concrete platform, small waiting shelter and level crossing. A simple 9mm plywood open-frame base board as constructed, being glued with PVA and pinned. A layer of cork was glued to the plywood using Copydex, with the track being laid with a 'S' curve for added interest, although the track at Yarde was straight, again glued using Copydex. The ballast (2mm Green Scenes) was applied whilst the glue was still wet and will be touched up where necessary. As mentioned, the track is a length of C&L flexi track. The rails have been given a base coat of rust and will require a bit more colouring to bring the detail out of the chairs.The small waiting shelter was scratchbuilt from plasticard, using Ratio windows, which although slightly too big for the prototype, look ok. There is a small bench inside and dust added to the floor. The building now needs colouring and weathering, as only painted in a base colour for the moment. The platform still requires considerable work before finished, but is fabricated from plasticard and Dart Casting platform supports.A start has also been made to the level crossing, which was an open crossing.There are few photos in various books and on the internet showing a few trains passing through and will sort some links for these at a later date.This will be a winter project, which can be worked on at the dining table whilst the family sit and watch the television and should provide a good diversion. It is also intended that a short fiddle yard could be added to each end so trains can run through and there is potential to use as a module with other people's modules.Still, that's the introduction and now back to work!Richard Edited August 11, 2013 by mudmagnet 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hilton Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 What a difference using bull head rail makes - flatbottom just wouldn't look right for this somehow would it! Good job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted October 17, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2010 What a difference using bull head rail makes - flatbottom just wouldn't look right for this somehow would it! Good job indeed - the way the track and basic structure appearance and painting makes me think this is worth watching even at the 'plywood acres' stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 17, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2010 What a difference using bull head rail makes - flatbottom just wouldn't look right for this somehow would it! Good job Thanks James, I am vert pleased with the appearance of the bull-head already and still need to finish painting, plus touching up the ballast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted October 17, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2010 indeed - the way the track and basic structure appearance and painting makes me think this is worth watching even at the 'plywood acres' stage. Russ, thanks for your comments. I was in two minds whether to wait until I had made more progress or start posting now. Progress will be sporadic and will update when I get a few more things completed. However, doing it this way enables me to describe things as I do them, rather than perhaps glossing over at a later date. There are techniques / methods used that we take for granted and other newer modellers do not have any experience and is certainly worthwhile sharing when given the opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted March 22, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2011 Loving that blue 25... on a short train of clay opens it will really capture the line. Nice project... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 22, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 22, 2011 Loving that blue 25... on a short train of clay opens it will really capture the line. Nice project... Thanks, yes a few clay opens would look good. To be honest, I've not done anything else to East Yarde, instead have been concentrating on Orchard Road. However, with a bit of enthusiasm, I'm sure that I will get some more done. I've been held up waiting to get the platform sorted, plus making a start on the basic land forms. I will post photos when I make some more progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 How's the enthusiasm going? Orchard Road is looking grand as well. I do like these small layouts, they do capture the imagination exceptionally well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good idea, less is more as I keep being told. All the best Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binesrail Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 We must join up East Yard and Meeth Halt at some point. althow someone will have to build Dunsbear Halt and Petrockstow to go inbetween the two layouts! lol Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 15, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2011 Good idea, less is more as I keep being told. All the best Andy. Hi Andy, I can't remember when I last did anything on this one! I've been focusing on other things, but I should really do something with it! Yes, very much 'less-is-more' with this one! We must join up East Yard and Meeth Halt at some point. althow someone will have to build Dunsbear Halt and Petrockstow to go inbetween the two layouts! lol Chris You might have a long wait for that though! Gives me an idea for our next club show - kind of module layouts, but each from the same the line ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hi Andy, I can't remember when I last did anything on this one! I've been focusing on other things, but I should really do something with it! Yes, very much 'less-is-more' with this one! You might have a long wait for that though! Gives me an idea for our next club show - kind of module layouts, but each from the same the line ...... Many modules make big layout, like my Deesdale Road , it started as a 4 ft 6 in module, then I doubled it, then I added another 4 ft for Model Rail Live and now it has another 4 ft at the other end for another fiddle yard so now its 17 FEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 15, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2011 All this talk about East Yarde makes me think that I should get on and do some more work on it - perhaps will get this down at the weekend (currently siting down the side of my filing cabinet in my office). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Just to echo everyone else's comments, I really like it already. The scratchbuilt building looks good too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Hi Richard Ditto above comments,look forward to seeing it progress Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 21, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks for your comments - and has prompted me to actually do something to East Yarde! Photos to follow ....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hi Richard I echo all the positive comments above, and as always, I look forward to seeing more of your modelling! All the best exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Richard How do you find time to do all your layouts (Orchard Road, Burrington Arms. East Yarde). They all are very good models. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 23, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi Ray, I'm not sure how I find the time sometimes, but there is usually not very much on the television, so often sit down and do some modelling. I try and do a few things everyday - it's surprising how much you can get done only spendiing an hour each evening! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 27, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2011 As promised a few photos showing progress on the layout / diorama. The contours for the ground started with pieces of polystyrene roughly cut and glued into place using bathroom sealant / no-more-nails - i.e. anything that I had left in the garage. Then a layer of Hydrocal was then applied. The road level was also built up with hydrocal, up the finish flush with the rail head. A second layer was applied where needed, but drys extremely quickly when applying more - must be something to do with the way that the previous dry layer absorbs the water. This second layer can be a bit tricky! The backscene is from Gaugemaster and trimmed to suit, then glued with a thin coating of wall-paper paste. It is still drying a little when the photos were taken, but checking this morning, all is nicely dried. I have made some progress with the platform - previously was a little wide, so has been trimmed down and now added the rear posts for wires to be added later. Next job will be to add the basic ground covering all over the contours and road surface. I may get chance to do this later today. I like to get a basic ground covering on first and then built up the scenic detail afterwards - e.g. static grass, fencing, bushes, tress etc. An overall view. Note, the last second of track is being glued, hence the drawing pins and the hole through the backscene is only roughly cut and will be trimmed later. Most of the hole will be hidden by trees and bushes. A class 25 with a parcels train. These are Parkside Dundas kits, built several years ago and still waiting decals! Hopefully will get these finally finished in the next couple of weeks. The platform has not yet been glued down, hence the gap! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binesrail Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Looking good Richard! any chance you can bring that BR blue PMV in on tuesday? as i have to paint a real one in thows colours and want somthing to work from... lol Cheers Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted November 27, 2011 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 27, 2011 Well, things has moved along a little bit today. The basic ground covering has been glued to the road and the contours, so when fully dry will remove the excess and can then move on. The platform will then be glued in place and I will take a couple more photos. After that, I think that I will make a start on the trees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Nice Richard, its coming along well. look forward to seeing the ground cover down. A really nice idea and shows how simple building a layout can be by using a length of track, Great job mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Hi Richard It is all looking fantastic and you will need the german strike granad soon keep up the good work RAY70B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 28, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 28, 2011 Lovely stuff...less is more... And its the right colour too... 8) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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