devious diesel Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I had to scrap my old layout Skyrack stabling point due to lack of space, I hope in the future to build a better version perhaps in P4. So I have decided to build a small layout/diorama of a fuel point so I still have something to play about with while I get my head around what to do next. Anyway its only small, making it easy to store and hasn't taken much time so far. It's just two yards of track, some Knightwing kits with working LED lighting. I will be very interested in any thought's or comment's. At the moment I am trying to decide if I should bother ballasting the track or just leave it as it is?. I will try to get the layout outside and take some better photo's later in the week. Regards David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
torkardlane Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Difficult one David, I always ballast but yours does look ok without. Maybe it needs some earth? away from the track don't know. But keep us updated. Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 ? hi david, sorry to hear skyrack went to the layout graveyard, i really liked that layout and the thread you had on the old forum, but i can see you have continued with the good work though and this looks fantastic, are you on dcc or dc as this would work well with a few sound locos regards neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Possibly a set of "Spear" security railings across behind the buffer stops, and a "Flat" of a shed end with a pair of roller doors at the left? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hi all Mason, the layout is DCC I have eight sound loco's at the moment, even though the layout only small I can still get some thrash out of them. torkardlane, I like the earth idea. Shortliner , Don't know about the shed idea I think it would make things look compressed. I like the fencing idea may go with that one. Cheers David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rammy Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I like this David. I am considering doing a similar "winter project" as I've become a bit stuck with my loft layout (and it gets a bit cold up there in the winter!) I look forward to seeing your progress. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 HI Have you looked at yard ash from C+L looks very good in sheds. All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Looks very nice! Very inspirational! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 A night scene pic (low res and I should have picked a better back drop) Regards David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 really nice pic, gives a nice night atmosphere of a late night fuel up, whats the next plans for your project or any other projects? regards neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Neil I have decided to leave this project alone as it works for me as is(I will have to tidy the wiring and put a skirt around it to hide them) I like the mini layout concept i.e. two yards of track on small board so I am thinking about modelling the inside of TMD building ,inspection pit - raised walk way etc. Or I might build both ideas into one layout. Anyone got any opinions David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Neil I have decided to leave this project alone as it works for me as is(I will have to tidy the wiring and put a skirt around it to hide them) I like the mini layout concept i.e. two yards of track on small board so I am thinking about modelling the inside of TMD building ,inspection pit - raised walk way etc. Or I might build both ideas into one layout. Anyone got any opinions David The inside of a TMD building, that is something i have wondered about doing myself in a boxfile, so i would be interested to see how this progresses if you go ahead with this idea!! Good look, and i reallyliek what you have there allready David! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 hi david, i think danny has just hit on a new concept for you. i for one know how much a boxfile can create a good layout, and i think the joining the two together could work well. also if you use a box file for the TMD, it creates a moduler system for you and would help with the space restrictions you have, and i think its something alot of people would like to model but never actually do. for good inspiration have a look a pics of Worcester road, i know its O gauge but it looks fantastic look forward to seeing more regards neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Been messing about with the layout again. This is it. Not doing anymore to this project. I am still trying to decide what to do next. I would like to something to a proper high standard and yes it will be a dreaded depot based layout again. I think the key to it will be just to model an area of the shed not try to cram to much in, any I will have to give it more thought. Two yard will give me somewhere to play for the time been. David P.S. sorry about the blurry pic I will take some better ones on another day - hopefully outside so I can get some natural light which always looks best to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 A pic I took with my camera phone . David. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 ? looks tasty i think this should go into the how realistic are your models thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 looks tasty i think this should go into the how realistic are your models thread If the pic is good enough for that thread I think its down to Heljan rather than anything i have done. . cheers anyway David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 It's as much about the lighting, angle etc. as the models themselves. That's a great photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 It's as much about the lighting, angle etc. as the models themselves. That's a great photo Agreed. This is a cracking little layout with some superb photography to go with it. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have been messing about with my camera phone again. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentskj Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I have been messing about with my camera phone again. David The blue 37 who makes it please I like your project - i want to do something simular Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Could be wrong but the blue loco looks like a Deltic to my eye - though I think 37s with the bufferbeam skirts are on the cards aren't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yes it's a sound fitted Deltic by Bachmann. The locos in the secound picture are a vitrains 37 and the class 31 annd class 60 are by Hornby. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted December 14, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2009 Not normally up for depot style stuff but thats really nice , like the night shots! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Hi Just a few shoots of my new test track. I have not had a layout for a few months now, so I throw this together earlier in the week. Hopefully it does'nt look too bad. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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