66702GBRf Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hi, This is my layout, in my bedroom at home. It is OO gauge, mainly setrack. It has a fiddle yard ( a bit hard to access though), scenic 'helix' and a terminus. More to come. Love this one Overall of station Favourite Run by a Hornby elite. So far no issues, nice to use Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 More photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 You've got quite a nice little setup there! Now a folower Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 You've got quite a nice little setup there! Now a folower Thanks!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi came to look after you posted on ours. Thank you for that. There has clearly been some thought and attention to your layout. You have a good idea for photography thereby maximising your presentation to good advantage.The scenic detail, i.e. trees, grasses and the little path are all well thought out as well. I particularly like the 7th picture with the semi detached house earth and turf and fencing. Nice trees. The dark blue walls are used to good effect as well. If I was to recommend anything it would be to paint your platform and its fence, sooner than later, so that you can use your photgraphy to better effect. A couple of the loco picture would hugely benefit from not having the plastic finish being so obvious. What you have fitted in such a small space whilst avoiding it looking crowded takes good planning. I will come back to see your progress, and check out further pictures. Bye for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi came to look after you posted on ours. Thank you for that. There has clearly been some thought and attention to your layout. You have a good idea for photography thereby maximising your presentation to good advantage.The scenic detail, i.e. trees, grasses and the little path are all well thought out as well. I particularly like the 7th picture with the semi detached house earth and turf and fencing. Nice trees. The dark blue walls are used to good effect as well. If I was to recommend anything it would be to paint your platform and its fence, sooner than later, so that you can use your photgraphy to better effect. A couple of the loco picture would hugely benefit from not having the plastic finish being so obvious. What you have fitted in such a small space whilst avoiding it looking crowded takes good planning. I will come back to see your progress, and check out further pictures. Bye for now. Thanks!!!!! I agree that the platforms, and even the Hornby station building needs some work!! Anyone have suggestions for the platforms (no idea what uk platforms are like, being in Australia). Any tips greatly appreciated!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 HI I like your layout. Platforms... boy they are giving me a headache at present on Arboretum Valley for Kalboro. I am using plasterboard, which is in itself not a problem, but, the loading gauge of various coaches is. Maybe I am being too picky, but I spent time taking a few photos of the clearance on stations on the ECML and WR to get it right, and because I am trying to avoid them looking as if the passengers have to be olympic long jumper to exit the train. There must be a reasonable compromise somewhere, but not found it yet, so I am continually altering them as I try new stock. Not much help I am sorry, but at least you know you are not alone. Next time I will build the platforms first and then try to get the track to follow, feels like it might be easier. My only tip is to give the locos a little bit a of a wipe down with some lint free cloth, to remove the dust before you photograph. For close ups it can take the edge off a really lifelike photo. Keep the thread coming, and never forget it should always be fun. regards Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 HI I like your layout. Platforms... boy they are giving me a headache at present on Arboretum Valley for Kalboro. I am using plasterboard, which is in itself not a problem, but, the loading gauge of various coaches is. Maybe I am being too picky, but I spent time taking a few photos of the clearance on stations on the ECML and WR to get it right, and because I am trying to avoid them looking as if the passengers have to be olympic long jumper to exit the train. There must be a reasonable compromise somewhere, but not found it yet, so I am continually altering them as I try new stock. Not much help I am sorry, but at least you know you are not alone. Next time I will build the platforms first and then try to get the track to follow, feels like it might be easier. My only tip is to give the locos a little bit a of a wipe down with some lint free cloth, to remove the dust before you photograph. For close ups it can take the edge off a really lifelike photo. Keep the thread coming, and never forget it should always be fun. regards Kal Thanks!!! I agree, platforms are a pain in the a**e!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the tip on keeping the locos clean, I had tried a soft paintbrush, and that worked ok, I will try the lint free cloth!!! 66702GBRf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Great layout, lots of inspiration here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Very nice modeling!! keep up the good work buddy..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Everard Junction on You Tube has just addressed your platform issue, definitely worth a google to check it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Jaz thanks again, I may try that but I still dont know how realistic they may finish. Does anyone have any photos of platforms (modern) in the UK that you wouldn't mind sharing?? Thanks heaps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Jaz thanks again, I may try that but I still dont know how realistic they may finish. Does anyone have any photos of platforms (modern) in the UK that you wouldn't mind sharing?? Thanks heaps hope this helps, google any station and the word platform Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 hope this helps, google any station and the word platform Thanks, I tried google but don't know British station names (being an Australian) so found it a little bland. Thanks heaps for that, now I need to work out how to model the wonky platforms... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 In that case try these. That one is Peterborough, a reasonably busy station. Or a nearby heritage Nene Valley Railway. Some famous ones are Kings Cross, Paddington (both in London), Goathland. Windosr has two, Blackpool has several. Most of our cities have station named after them hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Any new updates?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalcraig Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Have you done anymore to your layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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