Guest Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My first (and very poor) attempt at an Exhibition Layout! Set in the 1960's, and based on the southern region, this is a small shunting yard loosely based on some sidings at Poole station. The layout when put together it is 6ft x 1ft, but it can be split into 2 3ft x 1ft sections for transportation!I started the layout, of half of it, in the summer of 2012 for a competition set up by Hornby Magazine Called the '3ft challenge', of which I came second in the 'Under 16's' category, and after the competition I decided to see if I could convert it into a proper layout, and to my surprise, it worked!It recently had it's first outing at SDJR7F88's Compton Martin Exhibition!Next job is getting the layout to stand up, and as there's limited space underneath, that's going to be tricky! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Super work mate! Glad to see you got the topic started! Like the plans to make it self standing, that would really help at next years exhibition! Plus what turf did you use? As I'm looking to get some for my yard update! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Super work mate! Glad to see you got the topic started! Like the plans to make it self standing, that would really help at next years exhibition! Plus what turf did you use? As I'm looking to get some for my yard update! Thanks mate! May have to use detachable legs! I honestly don't know, I'll let you know as soon as I find out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nice work, I look forward to more pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Nice work, I look forward to more pictures. Thank you! The layout is now in the middle of major work, so as soon as it's in a suitable state, then I will take some more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Good luck with the work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Superb layout, very atmospheric, well done mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Superb layout, very atmospheric, well done mate. Thank you mate! The atmospherics only really come into effect at night, as in the day it looks like a toy to be honest! I am curremtly in the process of trying to make it atmospheric in the day as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Update on the work Whitecroft Lane is undergoing, both what I have done, and going to do!This section of track has been completely dug up, a piece of Cardboard put underneath in 1 or 2 places, then relayed and reballasted:The curve is a completely new piece as the old one had warped with the layout:Small field where the tank was has been completely dug up. Now I need to hoover up any loose material, paint with a very watery Brown, then relay Foliage:Painted ballast with Slightly watered down Black paint to simulate Grease and Oil:Will remove Info-Pouches, and paint side board Black:Finally, I'm going to repaint Fiddle-yard board's Black, and add Black Back scene as I want Whitecroft Lane to be set at night: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson Jackson Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Looking good mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks, still got a long way to go though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80002 Productions Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Great pictures of Whitecroft Lane Matt! Love that layout it's fantastic as I've seen on your channel! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks Em! I really appreciate it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Excellent pictures, keep up the good work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks mate! You too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Great to see you have sorted the track problem mate! Like the plans for the layout to be set at night, that will give more of an opportunity for the yard lamps to see action! Any chance of a video update to come? Keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thanks! That exactly why I'm setting it at night! LOLI hope so, but with this stuff at school, it's becoming more and more difficult to. So most new uploads will be like my most recent one, just a compilation of clips or pictures with music. This is as some people have taken the liberty of Downloading my videos off onto separate media, so I'm making them in this style, so they've got nothing to laugh at! Will do, you too! Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have now got the backboards!!!!!!!!!I have painted them as well, just waiting for it to dry!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I have now got the backboards!!!!!!!!! I have painted them as well, just waiting for it to dry!!! What scene are you having on them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 What scene are you having on them? None, they've been painted black, as I would like it to be set at night! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDJR7F88 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 None, they've been painted black, as I would like it to be set at night! LOL! I forgot you are having it set at night! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Maybe have some lights on the backscene painted on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 LOL! I forgot you are having it set at night! LOL! Maybe have some lights on the backscene painted on? Funny you should say that, as that's what I was going to try and do! LOL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Make sure it's a glow; do up a hill at night for inspiration Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I have finally got round to wiring the new signal box, and it works perfectly! Pics to follow soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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