Adamphillip Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) This layout is a make believe mainline station in the late 80's to current, it is a dogbone n gauge layout that seen the exhibition circuit many years ago and has only just been named by its new owner (myself) and is now set somewhere in the bodmin area. more to follow. Edited October 30, 2013 by Adamphillip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Adamphillip Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 more from when the layout was being transported to its current home 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 this layout has a lot of touching up to be done and i need help with making a forest on the quarry end as cheap as possible, any tips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 (edited) pics the workmen are hard at work clearing debris from the freight siding: some road signs are in place but no police to enforce them as you can see: the phones ringing in the box behind the station: lines clear: cows on the hill: Edited October 7, 2013 by Adamphillip 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted October 9, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2013 If it's meant to be set on Bodmin Moor you won't need much in the way of trees unless you want some pines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 I don't know, just something to make it look less barren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foo Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 For bodmin moor youd get away with some gorse and granite...https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bodmin+moor&safe=off&client=ms-android-hms-vf-gb&espvd=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sboxchip=Images&sa=X&ei=yLdVUtmbAsLV0QWepIGIAw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAA&biw=360&bih=567&dpr=2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) there are also some heavily wooded areas on the moors, either that or I'm looking in the wrong place. Edited October 20, 2013 by Adamphillip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 hopefully will have this ready to exhibit next year once all the scenics have been sorted and I find some guest operators Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) *redacted* Edited June 16, 2019 by Adamphillip no idea why this video is on this post, 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 I'm having a hard time deciding where this layout is based either that or give it a generic name and let other peoples imaginations decide where it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=5D5ECAA66C87BDA!386&authkey=!AHVHQJCL9L436cU&v=3 my station sign I would like people opinions on the layout at the stuff i have been doing to it and planning to do to it. Edited October 30, 2013 by Adamphillip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin@gorleston Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 A really late reply, but in reference to a cheap forest, I saw a layout here in the States that had a heavily wooded scene and they had used cheap synthetic sponges cut/torn to a rough shape, painted and then covered with woodlands scenic scatters............very convincing if viewed from 3 feet Forgot to add that they had placed just a few "proper" trees at the front of the wooded section 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Hi Adam, Let your modelling do the talking and enjoy it first and foremost, At this stage it doesn't really matter what region or era it's set in. You've obviously got a knack for scenery from what I've seen of your layout so carry on as you are. Learn from more experienced modellers on here or in magazines. We all make mistakes and have too learn the hard way sometimes. If you do make a mistake put it down to experience. Try to get the lighting on your photography as best you can too. Using additional lights may help. N Gauge is difficult to photograph as well which doesn't help matters. Rest your camera on a chair, stool or box to try and keep it steady. Commentary isn't always necessary either if you do a video. Try and concentrate on quality and and use the photo editor on here to crop and brighten shots etc, Remember your pictures are the shop front to your layout If you're not sure how to do this Andy will be able to help as will others. He helped me. Like I said in the beginning you've obviously developing some good modelling skills-learn as you go as most of us have on here whatever age and enjoy the creative side of hobby. Once you do the rest will come Cheers, Mark Edited October 30, 2013 by 46444 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) doesn't really help that I've got only 1 loco but I plan on holding a running session with some others if anyones interested, I like meeting people face to face and talking to them wish I had all my OO stock in N as well as OO (PS anyone who want to come has to be reasonably fit and can sit on the floor without a problem) Edited October 30, 2013 by Adamphillip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 31, 2013 Just seen your status update Adam. We used berry sprigs from bamboo plants, dried tree roots and even the stems from bunches of grapes. These were dried and given a well thinned application of woodland scenics poly-fiber then sprayed brown/ grey. Hit this with spray glue and sprinkle with scatters! Best to make 6 or 7 at once and stick them in a scrap of foam board or something. If you want to recreate a certain area get a few photos together of that area which you like and model that. Poly fiber with yellow scatter makes wonderful gorse. regards Sasquatch. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 pictures for all: 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I need a fence for those cows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted October 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 31, 2013 Some nice pictures there Adam Have you used additional lighting for these ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Your back scene looks a bit wild, wet and windy, reminds me of the north Pennines, Settle Carlisle area. Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 Some nice pictures there Adam Have you used additional lighting for these ones? nope camera flash only (with normal pathetic lights in the loft) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 got the basic hedge in for the field: just need to add flocking to it to add some bulk more cars have arrived: and in the car park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamphillip Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 to do list: hedges repaint platforms get/make new bridge get some waiting shelters make station signs add platform fences make forest around the quarry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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