Popular Post Alx Posted September 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Hi all, I've been using this forum as a source of inspiration and general browsing for many years now. Having had a lot of false starts, I've pushed myself to finish building a layout. So here it is at only 71x21 cm. Set in Victoria, Australia. Sheepyard creek is a fictitious goods only stopping place. The idea being it was part of a station that has been shortened and on its last legs of operation. Thanks for looking. Alex Edited December 20, 2023 by Alx 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sweet pea Posted September 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Very nice Alex. I like the tin sheet building, the weathering is nicely done. Can we see some more pictures please. Edited September 18, 2019 by OOman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I'd echo the comments above Alex, I like the backscene and the minimal track layout, well done Steve. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alx Posted September 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2019 (edited) Thanks for the kind words. Some more photos; I still have a few little details to add here and there, such as people and goods for the platform etc. I tried a lot of new things with this small layout, my first attempts at weathering and blending ground covers. Cheers, Alex. Edited December 20, 2023 by Alx 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotlc Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Very nice model. Alex! Well done! Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMU Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Alex this is a lovely little layout you have built, thanks for the pictures.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelboy45 Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Love that Holden! Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Very nice use of such a small space. I’m always fascinated by models of prototypes that I know nothing about. Top notch model. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Love this, given its only 71cm in length it would be ideal for a Really Useful Box wrapping paper box. Could you possibly post a full length image of the layout and also a track plan. It appears there is simply one point plus a “display” siding. Is that correct ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hi Alex . I echo ever bodys comments realy excellent work nicely done . Just like to ask is the 71 cm the total lenth of the layout or have you a extra fiddle yard added .can not wait to see more cheers kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbb Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hello Alex, looks good, how did you source the backscene? own photos or proprietary product cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alx Posted September 24, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) Thanks again for your kind words. The scenic section of the layout is 71cm with a detachable fiddle yard approx 60cm salvaged from an old layout, which is more than enough. I sourced the back scene from a company called haskell, it has an adhesive backing. The track plan is indeed a single point with a single track siding next to it. As requested, an overall view; I have the layout sitting on an ironing board which keeps my Modelling table free. Many thanks, Alex. Edited December 20, 2023 by Alx 17 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Alex, thanks for update. So, excluding fiddle, it really is a contender for a further Really Useful Box wrapping paper box project adopting a Scale Model Scenery baseboard kit. I’ll add to my list ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Superb little layout. The overall view is inspiring me. I have one last IKEA APA box and some On30 stock. I've been looking for something like this layout to kickstart the project. Thanks for the inspiration 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 One further question please. Is the “display” siding linked to the fiddle extension or is it simply to display stock ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff P Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 24/09/2019 at 13:30, Ian Holmes said: Superb little layout. The overall view is inspiring me. I have one last IKEA APA box and some On30 stock. I've been looking for something like this layout to kickstart the project. Thanks for the inspiration I wish those APA boxes would make a comeback...have an O scale idea I think they'd be great for... Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 17 hours ago, noctilux2 said: One further question please. Is the “display” siding linked to the fiddle extension or is it simply to display stock ? I've allowed space for both tracks to be connected to the fiddle stick, however, its more to simulate that something else is happening further down the yard. I think the illusion of this helps give more atmosphere to micro layouts. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaconotus Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Hi, Knowing what great use many of you have made of Ikea Apa boxes to create dioramas, I thought you might be interested in one of those I have just listed on Ebay. http://ebay.us/B1YOWJ?cmpnId=5338273189 http://ebay.us/5coDNI?cmpnId=5338273189 Hope it's OK to post this here - I know these can be hard to get hold of. All the best, Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2996 Victor Posted December 13, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2023 Hi @Alx, just wondering if this layout was still around, and whether you might be able to re-link the photos? Thanks in advance and all the best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 Hi Mark, Thanks for reminding me of this project, I've just trawled through an old phone to replace the lost images. This layout found it's way to the bin around the end of 2019 as I didn't wire the electro-frog point properly. It simply didn't run well enough for shunting back and forth. I had tried to replace it but it was unsuccessful. I've built multiple layouts since. Here is my current layout, very similar with a single point. It is yet to be completed. Cheers, Alex. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2996 Victor Posted January 29 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29 On 20/12/2023 at 11:20, Alx said: Thanks for reminding me of this project, I've just trawled through an old phone to replace the lost images. This layout found it's way to the bin around the end of 2019 as I didn't wire the electro-frog point properly. It simply didn't run well enough for shunting back and forth. Hi Alex, my sincerest apologies for not having replied sooner and many thanks for re-linking the photos. So sorry to hear about the layout's demise, such a shame as it was visually stunning. Still, I do understand why, and I must admit to doing the same on a number of occasions! On 20/12/2023 at 11:20, Alx said: Here is my current layout, very similar with a single point. It is yet to be completed. This is looking very nice, indeed - love the loco! Have you started a thread for it yet? All the best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alx Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 15 hours ago, 2996 Victor said: This is looking very nice, indeed - love the loco! Have you started a thread for it yet? All the best, Mark Thanks for the kind words. I haven't started a thread for this one, maybe I should 🤔 Alex. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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