RMweb Gold 08221 Posted November 20, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2023 Can I do a senior scale shunting puzzle on a 4' x 1' baseboard - well the track is laid and I've started on the wiring. Cambridge sidings were opposite Bletchley depot, the layout will be based on the end of the sidings and will feature stock seen in the area in the early 1980s. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 I’ve been wanting to try out O on a small board for quite a while now so I’ll be interested to see how you get on. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oncomin5torm Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Can't wait to see what you do with this, looks like an interesting challenge. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 21/11/2023 at 13:23, The Bandit said: I’ve been wanting to try out O on a small board for quite a while now so I’ll be interested to see how you get on. I have been toying with the idea as well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Holmes Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 A couple of four square feet (and less) micro layouts have featured in the pages of the Micro Model Railway Dispatch. Issues 3 and 4 I think. Download them for free at www.micromodelrailwaydispatch.com Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted December 19, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2023 Time for an update - layout all wired up, track ballasted, buildings sourced and painted. MDF backscenes painted pale grey fixed in position and I've started adding the details which are so much fun! 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Great progress. Looking forward to seeing more. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted December 27, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 27, 2023 The Christmas/new year closedown finds a packed yard at Cambridge sidings. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 I really like this layout, simple design but done well, look forward to seeing more. Jerry. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted January 24 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24 @Jerry1975 thanks for your kind words. Here are a few photos I took this morning. About to start weathering my wagons and repainting a 2nd class 08. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Get those wagons weathered! Layout is looking good. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, Nick G said: Get those wagons weathered! Layout is looking good. LOL, I was just thinking that. I used Gaugemaster photograpic backscenes on my layout after enduring months of griping from my mates. They do look impressive despite not being specifically for 0 gauge. John 11 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Those backscenes definitely produce a sense of depth. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted February 5 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5 First weathered wagon - a Parkside SPV van in faded BR blue. These used to come across the flyover at Bletchley on the Aylesbury vans working. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimRead Posted February 6 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6 Hello 08221. I like the start of the grime not overly done and much better for it, it really looks the part now. 0 Gauge is the ideal scale for a slow shunting micro. Cheers - Jim 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted February 8 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8 With remnants of its unofficial "Redland roof tiles" name visible, very scruffy 08909 waits in Cambridge sidings for its next movement. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted February 14 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14 (edited) 08909 and 08221 stand outside the wagon works at Cambridge sidings. Edited February 15 by 08221 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted March 27 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 27 From empty yard to full yard - Cambridge sidings. Now available for exhibitions 🙂 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted April 21 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21 Bright spring evening sun highlights the yard at Cambridge sidings. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted Wednesday at 12:31 Share Posted Wednesday at 12:31 On 05/02/2024 at 08:48, 08221 said: First weathered wagon - a Parkside SPV van in faded BR blue. These used to come across the flyover at Bletchley on the Aylesbury vans working. A tip I got from a very talented member is to use enamel black wash as a starting point for weathering. Slosh it all over the wagon, leave it overnight then remove about 90% of the wash with Q tips and white spirit. This will highlight the crevices. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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