18B Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Below is the thread from 13 years ago! From way back when I started this “layout”, well it went into hibernation in 2010!!! And long story short, divorce, three children, a new wife, and two more children! And finally I’ve come back to the layout in 2023! see attached pics of progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Lessons learned, The home made stone walls looked ok, but should have been much thinner The purchased stone walls look great and I should have used those, (but I didn't know about them when I first did my own walls) Plaster of paris is fine but gets heavy if too much is used, Not sure why the glue doesn't seem to take the scatter too well and requires another layer as patches show through, The home made ballast of road sweepings! could have done with a finer siv to have removed some of the larger lumps but overall looks ok IMHO, Even with the smallest possible circular "layout", it's surprising just how much its costs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimRead Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 Hello 18B, Well! What you've done so far looks very good indeed, I can already imagine a short train trundling carefully around that curve with some kids in the paddock waving. Cheers - Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 I had problems with scatter that would not stick, glue supplier said it could be due to glue being stored in a cold location and immediatly gave me a replacement which worked. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Looking good. I didn't see this layout first time around. Having built several micro shunting layouts, there were times at exhibitions, when I longed for something I could set up and just leave running. Looking forward to seeing this one progress :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 56 minutes ago, marc smith said: Looking good. I didn't see this layout first time around. Having built several micro shunting layouts, there were times at exhibitions, when I longed for something I could set up and just leave running. Looking forward to seeing this one progress :) That's the aim, would be nice to see it at a local show perhaps, it has a second loop at the back so two train can be put on it and swapped after a while Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) The 44 to chesterfield has arrived Edited November 29, 2023 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Little Jeeem Posted November 29, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 29, 2023 Very nice! And as someone struggling a bit in 4mm, I'm impressed by the detailing you've managed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Looks like the home fires are burning after a cool late summers day. Edited November 30, 2023 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 (edited) Some work on the scrap yard area Edited February 22 by 18B upside down pics removed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 (edited) Must have had this kestrel station building and ratio awning for over 20 years! Before finally building them together Edited February 22 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted February 22 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22 On 28/11/2023 at 06:48, 18B said: Lessons learned, The home made stone walls looked ok, but should have been much thinner The purchased stone walls look great and I should have used those, (but I didn't know about them when I first did my own walls) Plaster of paris is fine but gets heavy if too much is used, Not sure why the glue doesn't seem to take the scatter too well and requires another layer as patches show through, The home made ballast of road sweepings! could have done with a finer siv to have removed some of the larger lumps but overall looks ok IMHO, Even with the smallest possible circular "layout", it's surprising just how much its costs! wouldnt be too hard on yourself as its looking great-and obviously bringing you enjoyment following suggestions can be considered or ignored lol: - too late for this build but landscape from polystyrene topped with papier mache is light and durable (& messy! - though possibly no less messy than plaster) - supermarket own brand cheapest hairspray over top of scatter material works. - you could still use finer material ie fine sand or polyfilla to smooth out the road, pollyfilla sandpapered and painted a really pale grey makes a good road finish, just go over the top of what you have now? to be honest the stonework and steep hillsides look typical of the peak district and the middleton top line , full of sharp curves and short tunnels? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, Russ (mines a pint) said: wouldnt be too hard on yourself as its looking great-and obviously bringing you enjoyment following suggestions can be considered or ignored lol: - too late for this build but landscape from polystyrene topped with papier mache is light and durable (& messy! - though possibly no less messy than plaster) - supermarket own brand cheapest hairspray over top of scatter material works. - you could still use finer material ie fine sand or polyfilla to smooth out the road, pollyfilla sandpapered and painted a really pale grey makes a good road finish, just go over the top of what you have now? to be honest the stonework and steep hillsides look typical of the peak district and the middleton top line , full of sharp curves and short tunnels? - too late for this build but landscape from polystyrene topped with papier mache is light and durable (& messy! - though possibly no less messy than plaster) IIRC The landscape was done with paper dipped in plaster and topped with a layer of plaster of paris. - supermarket own brand cheapest hairspray over top of scatter material works. One to remember. - you could still use finer material ie fine sand or polyfilla to smooth out the road, pollyfilla sandpapered and painted a really pale grey makes a good road finish, just go over the top of what you have now? Might give it a go. thank you for the kind comments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold GWR57xx Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 @18B Nice. I'd give you some "Likes" but for some reason the reaction buttons are not showing for me in your posts. I assume you're getting some from other users? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RobAllen Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 11 hours ago, GWR57xx said: @18B Nice. I'd give you some "Likes" but for some reason the reaction buttons are not showing for me in your posts. I assume you're getting some from other users? FWiW, I also cannot react to @18B's posts either. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 (edited) On 27/02/2024 at 11:43, RobAllen said: FWiW, I also cannot react to @18B's posts either. I'm afraid not, there doesn’t seem to be the icon choice for me either… Edited March 4 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted February 29 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 29 On 27/02/2024 at 00:18, GWR57xx said: @18B Nice. I'd give you some "Likes" but for some reason the reaction buttons are not showing for me in your posts. I assume you're getting some from other users? Hi I believe it’s due to the moderated status of the poster Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold GWR57xx Posted February 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, PaulCheffus said: Hi I believe it’s due to the moderated status of the poster Cheers Paul Thanks - I hadn’t noticed that. Could well be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold GWR57xx Posted February 29 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, 18B said: I’m mum afraid not, there doesn’t seem to be the icon choice for me either… You can’t react to your own posts (so they don’t appear), but you should be able to see the buttons against others’ posts. No idea why you’re moderated, but maybe contact @AY Mod if you don’t know either. I’ve only seen that with new members until they’ve had a few moderated posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 (edited) A few more WIP shots, some more work on the station building area completed. Edited March 4 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 A little bit more progress today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted March 9 Author Share Posted March 9 (edited) Edited March 9 by 18B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
18B Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 A few pics of progress on the layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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