Popular Post Petri Sallinen Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2015 I have start building with my brother the Finnish exhibition layout in H0 scale that consists of six blocks. At this moment the first block is almost ready — some details are still missing. The prototype of locomotive shed comes from the beginning of 1900´s century and it is the oldest type of Finnish locomotive sheds. The model is handmade. We have used plastic brick stone plate made by Kibri to make masters for resin castings. When we have molds for any parts of the shed then we are able to cast sheds with different amounts of stalls if we like — quite easy way. The track material is code 70 made by Micro Engineering. I have made #6 turnouts by soldering using the jig made by Canadian Fastracks. The turntable is originally the N scale model made by Peco but the height was suitable for the small H0 turntable so I was broaden the gauge to 16,5 mm (the right gauge in H0 scale would be 17,5 mm because of Finnish five feet gauge, but we typically used to use 16,5 mm in our models). I also made the new plank covering on the turntable. The body and the tender of the steam locomotive are handmade, but the chassis comes from the locomotive made by Fleischmann. The DMU unit is the etched small series kit. All buildings are handmade. Please enjoy my pictures. I will send more when we have got other blocks ready. 31 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Wonderful modelling, Petri. Just superb. And a lovely scene too. I look forward to seeing more pictures! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DavidLong Posted April 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 10, 2015 Some excellent modelling, Petri, especially the buildings which are quite superb. I also look forward to seeing more of your work. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
station cat Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That's a really nice looking layout. I love your loco shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duff man Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Very nice modelling, would be great to see an update?. Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Very nice modelling, would be great to see an update?. Craig. I thank you for your kind feedback. At this moment we are working with the station area — I will let you know when we have got it ready. Petri Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Wow! This is stunning; looking forward to see this develop. Edited July 28, 2015 by Claude_Dreyfus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2015 Wonderful modelling Petri. Can you tell us about the fir trees in the back ground. Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Wonderful modelling Petri. Can you tell us about the fir trees in the back ground. Cheers, Mark Most of trees in our layout are pines that is typical wood type in Finland. We have adopted methods from books written by Gordon Gravett (Wild Swan). We have used thin copper wire for making trunks. Trunks are covered by water based building filler that was diluted with water and strengthen by wood glue. The mixture has to be so thin that you are able to daub it by paintbrush. You have to add mixture to trunks two or three times. When the surface is still wet you are able to roughen it by tooth brush. This makes the surface very lively — this is very important. After that we have painted trunks by matte acrylic paints. The foliage is made by HEKI — the type is Micro Floor (conifer green) that is finer than usual foliage nets. At this moment we have made about 60 pines for two blocks. I think we need some hundreds pines for six blocks. Petri Edited July 28, 2015 by Petri Sallinen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks Petri for explaining your technique. It's very effective giving a leasing result. Hope the fir tree production line can cope with demand? Keep the posts coming. Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted July 28, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2015 This is first class modelling. Fantastic. More please. Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Petri, Just stumbled across this thread... There is some absolutely stunning modelling on display here, the buildings in particular... well words fail me to be honest! I know next to nothing about the railways of Finland but you have created a fantastic feel and atmosphere. Keep the updates coming. David 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJS Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi Petri - fantastic modelling. Are you aware of the UK based Scandinavian Railways Society - they would have a number of modellers interested in your layout. I do have a vested interest as a member myself and also the webmaster. http://scanrailsoc.org.uk/ Oh and yes we know Finland isn't in Scandinavia but a society called the Scandinavian and Finnish...and Icelandic..and.....you get the picture. Best wishes, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) At this moment we have the winter time in Finland and that´s why we have winter also in our layout Petri Edited December 10, 2016 by Petri Sallinen 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinZaPint Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Well I'm hooked, that's lovely modelling, please keep posting. You have created a very atmospheric layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2016 More photos............please....!!! Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 We all might know that Santa is living in Northern Finland. But how many knows that Santa and his team used to start making the yearly trip by train? Season´s Greetings for all enthusiasts from Finland. Petri 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 21, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Hyvää Joulua, Petri and Nadolig Llawen from Wales. Great modelling!! Rob. Edited December 21, 2016 by nhy581 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) The Finnish atmosphere from 1910´s in H0 scale. Please enjoy pictures. Petri Edited January 31, 2017 by Petri Sallinen 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted January 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2017 We all might know that Santa is living in Northern Finland. But how many knows that Santa and his team used to start making the yearly trip by train? Season´s Greetings for all enthusiasts from Finland. Petri Penguins in Finland! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Wonderful modelling and atmosphere, Petri. I certainly did enjoy the pictures. Thank you! Just one request - more please! Regards Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petri Sallinen Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Penguins in Finland! Sorry — they are Linux engineers Petri Edited January 31, 2017 by Petri Sallinen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Penguins in Finland! I hate to break it to you, but Father Christmas isn't real either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I hate to break it to you, but Father Christmas isn't real either. Thought he lived here.................. maybe not................... LOL The Finnish Santa Claus lives in Korvatunturi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rue_d_etropal Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 just found this , whilst searching for threads about railways in Finland. Having an interest in Finland as one of my sons lives in Finland. I visited him last year and despite only being in Helsinki area I did feel it was a much better enironment. The trees etc reminded me of northern Scotland, not surprising given its similar latitude. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to visit the railway museum, the opening times just did not fit in, but did vist the small tram museum, and used the trams as well. Interesting ,a model based around 1910 actually predates creation of Finland as an independent country,but then that railcar, one I would like to create myself, is from a later period. I have been searching for scale drawings of locos and rolling stock, found some of railcars and coaches but not wagons. The 5ft gauge is an interesting challenge, so wondered if other scales than HO might be possible. 1/48th scale is pretty close to 32mm gauge, and then 2ft 6in gauge nicely fits 16.5mm gauge 1/35th is near to 45mm gauge(there are some nice older Russian wagons available as plastic kits),and then 2ft gauge fits 16.5mm gauge. Changing the scale slightly from HO down to 1/92 scale brings the scale gauge nearer to being correct, with care 1/87 and 1/100(including wargaming 15mm) acessories could be used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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