trisonic Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm SOO overwhelmed, Jordan......... Seriously you're giving me the "O" bug! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm SOO overwhelmed, Jordan......... Seriously you're giving me the "O" bug! Best, Pete. "O", No! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 Okay, okay... let's do the Johnny Cash song "A Boy named SOO" gag, then enough already, eh..?!? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Sorry, Jordan................................. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Dear Jordan, A few questions if I may: 1 - are you running some form of traverser/sectorplate/cassette system behind 'the curtain"? 2 - is the "mainline" train at far right going to be shuttling or animated in any way? 3 - what are the actual dimensions of the layout, inc both "scenic" and "offstage" areas? A disturbing idea is on the boil as we speak... Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Answers... 1 - No, the two lines (which are at different heights) just run into the hidden area. Stuff will be swapped by hand; slow, yes, but the pace isn't meant to be frantic anyway... 2 - Yes, I have some movements planned for this; the Switcher can shuttle with some cars as if switching a longer train beyond the bridge, and these cars can be changed; cars can be pushed into the scene as if being switched from the other end; the Switcher can drop a Caboose, then some cars can be pushed to it (by hand); Road Engines can arrive with a car or two, which can then be drawn back as if by the Switcher, etc etc... The new Atlas caboose has a red flashing light on it (not prototypical for the Soo, but hey...), I can have that at the end of some cars and with power applied ( Spurs & Mainline are fed seperately) it can sit there for a while just flashing away, if you'll excuse the term... yes, a fair bit of variation and movement. 3 - Dimensions:- The Scenic board is 4ft deep, by 4ft across at the front - well the main board itself is narrower but the Fascia is 4ft, and the Interstate board is attached to the side of the board, and adds to the impression of depth . Width at the bridge is 1ft. Hidden Sidings are 4ft long by 1ft, but the actual board is 2ft wide as I built it with a shelf to hold the controller, spare stock, bottles of beer, etc... It's one part of the layout I haven't photographed really; I'll take some pics soon. So Total Footprint is 8ft long by 4ft wide, but that includes Operator Space. The only thing to remember is that the Viewer stands at the 4ft end, not the 8ft one... I hope your Idea isn't too disturbing..!! and any consequences (such as new layouts) are not my fault!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 The Prof is not the only one with ideas on the boil as a result of seeing this. Something just hit me too. Quite out of the blue. I wasn't expecting that... That's my summer ruined then... I'm going to be building a new layout. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Something just hit me too.... I hope it didn't hurt..!! That's my summer ruined then... I'm going to be building a new layout. It's not my fault!!! Okay, maybe it is.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 A little late, I know, but I weathering some of my stock for the TVNAM Show in particular; here's some of the better results. Most of the weathering was done with tube acrylics; Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna & Black, using washes and 'stippling' especially on the boxcar roofs. Some airbrushing was done, mainly Underframe Dirt, and Rust on the wheels. And in an attempt to get away from the "Total Rustbucket" look, finally one that just had some light washes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 nicely done. Not even overdone on the "rustbucket" look too. I've seen far far rustier out there. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Thanks Ian!! I must be doing something right, then!! One area I did find difficult to weather... the Eagle-eyed amongst you will note the ends of the Covered Hoppers are untouched - just HOW are you supposed to reach through all that ladder-work to weather the ends?!?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Very nice, that's one thing I just never got round to doing with my US stock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Of absolutely no significance to the rest of you, but this afternoon the Photographer for Continental Modeller came to take some snaps of Schiller Point.... :D :D ...fame awaits... As the pics are Copyright C.M. & the photographer, you'll have to wait to see 'em... In fact I don't even have any copies myself yet!! Plenty of track-level shots taken, though. An amazing co-incidence was that the Photographer was one of the team that built "Villier Street", the 4mm EM layout that directly inspired the 'viewpoint' of this layout! He said this is the first layout he's seen that followed the same style of presentation, and was delighted to see it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 At last! The first step in taking over the World! Er, Did he take a pic of your scale sized "punter"? Sorry but I love that description of yours, Jordan. Mind you he has probably grown 6 inches or more since. I really like your weathering on CovHop #74010...... Well done! Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Did he take a pic of your scale sized "punter"? No he didn't, although the "punter" was more than willing...... !!! Cheers Pete!! Jordan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Not exactly an Earth-shattering event, and still some way off, but Schiller Point is booked for the first Exhibition organised by Cradley Heath MRC, Sat. 19th Oct 2013, at the Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road Cradley Heath B64 5JG. I forgot to post on here that my article about the layout has been published in this month's ( December ) issue of Continental Modeller, although the event was duly noted in this thread by Jack Shortliner... thanks Jack!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 Not exactly an Earth-shattering event, and still some way off, but Schiller Point is booked for the first Exhibition organised by Cradley Heath MRC, Sat. 19th Oct 2013, at the Community Centre, Reddal Hill Road Cradley Heath B64 5JG. ..... which it duly did, and was very well received by both modellers and the 'mom/dad/kids' visitors.I was encouraged to post some pics of it here on RMweb by a few; such is the size of this place that this existing thread has obviously been long buried away, so I hope no-one minds the *bump* so to speak, & if you were at the Cradley Show and liked my layout (many thought it was DCC because of the sound) well here's the back story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Some pics of it at the show came up on a Facebook feed i'm subscribed to, along with some very favourable comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Having seen and spoken with Jordon at the Cradley Heath Show a couple of weeks ago this small layout should be seen if you get the chance as it's great one not to be missed if you get the chance. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Cheers Pete! The "Code 100 rail for O Scale" went down well.!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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