trisonic Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Break a Leg! As they say...........I'm sure it applies here too. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) One proud owner And maker! And quite rightly so. Ian Edited October 12, 2013 by roundhouse 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 That is one fantastic layout ....awesome modelling indeed. Really I could just blather on and on. One thing that stands out for me is the quality and realism of the litter,papers and detritus scattered about. Quite frankly I find that to be one of the hardest things to model convincingly....when it is even modelled. Very few modellers, in my experience can pull it off at all let alone as well as it appears on this layout. Congats on a wonderful job and layout. Cheers Gene Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. John Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm not sure which I like the most - the excellent trackwork, the scratch-built buildings, the nicely weathered locomotives and rolling stock, or the myriad small details. I love your Helm layout but this one is giving it a strong run for the money in my book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) What Ray has achieved with this layout is that it looks "RIGHT" - the windblown scattered rubbish, slight air of "dirtyness and grime" and the small details are exactly what we see, but rarely register in life - but subconciously know is "WRONG" when we look at most clean model layouts (but can't put our fingers on what IS wrong) Well done, mate, and can only say that it is a shame that I couldn't get down to see it! TVNAM2014 maybe? Edited October 13, 2013 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 14, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Please excuse the hand shake. I was leaning forward to get as close to the layout sounds and to reduce the effects of noise from the rest of the show. Edited October 14, 2013 by roundhouse 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks to Roundhouse my cover is blown,and thanks to everyone for the kind remarks,it's much appreciated. Everything went ok,only problems was during setup on friday night, my Lenz set through a wobbly,but i got it sorted thanks to Kev. Got a lot of flattering remarks about the layout,and a couple of people asking how i did this and that,most people said the background sound just finished the layout off (when you could here it stuck between to stands playing dvd's on full volume, which drowned the whole corner where i was situated) also really chuffed that i got a invite to York exhibition,been trying for years to get a invite. Just a bit of coupling fine tuning and my buddy who helps me needs to have a few more practise nights to work out the best moves when switching. All in all a good weekend,and happy with the layout performance overall,next outing is my own show at Workington in November. Ray P.S Like the video Ian,might have a go at that myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Well done, Ray! It's a lovely layout in a grotty way...........a real credit to your skills. Other good news, Al's (Barry Ten's) "Gulf, Atlanta and Eastern" is to be featured in a Model Railroader spread! See his thread. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 i've done a video of the Erie local switching 2 boxcars,it hasn't come out to bad, still a bit to learn about this video lark,trying to keep it in focus is the worst bit,see what you think!!!!!!!! The S4 seems loud but it's turned down to 110,you can hear the background noises just!!!! it took me about 25 mins to switch these 2 boxcars, edited a bit out to save time,like i said still a lot to learn,but its a start!! Ray 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Nice video. Having been lucky enough to see your layout at an exhibition, I think its always going to be hard to capture the full experience on video. A superb layout. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi David Which exhibition??it's only done 2, Barrow(2 day),Hampstwhaite(1 day) did we talk?? Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious diesel Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Hi David Which exhibition??it's only done 2, Barrow(2 day),Hampstwhaite(1 day) did we talk?? Ray Yes we did speak at the Hampswhaite show, I was that fat lad from Selby that was pestering you about ground throws. David Edited October 22, 2013 by devious diesel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nice Video. If that's your first attempt at a video - well done! The layout looks great, I like the run down atmosphere, very convincing. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Super Vid, Ray! Busy Police Dept., there. Btw stacks of pallets over here tend to "grey" quickly, the Sun is fierce even in the North East. One of my favourite layouts! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Pete I've a 15 minute sound track that just loops,there's only 2 police sirens and 2 fire sirens,trouble is while moving the camara and setting up the shot,the sound keeps on looping thats why it's seems a busy place(also there's a police department on 59th street ) Glad you like the video,going to play about a bit more with the camara,before i do another (PC local). Ray p.s the've just had a delivery of new pallets!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Ray, Come to think of it I got a feeling of deja vu; we discussed the pallets before! Please excuse my "senior" moment.... What was I doing? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Pete - you are suffering from my problem - senility is creeping up on you in carpet slippers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Deja vu,i think i gave the same answer last time. My dad said this would happen once i past 21, just a couple of years to go(bu**er i've forgot Roundhouse posted a picture of me,i'm just over 21!!!) it woun't creep up on me i've creaky floor boards!!! Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2013 Deja vu,i think i gave the same answer last time. My dad said this would happen once i past 21, just a couple of years to go(bu**er i've forgot Roundhouse posted a picture of me,i'm just over 21!!!) it woun't creep up on me i've creaky floor boards!!! Ray Good job you were wearing the disguise!! ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Hi guys,done another video (not much better) this time it's the PC local todays local is to long for the loop at the end of the branch,so they have to split the train the other side of Rust st. Don't know what the clicking sound is,sounds like point motors,but i don't have them on this layout,it could be me taking the tops of beer bottles!!! still a lot to learn with this video lark,don't even know if it's loaded here right!!! Ray P.S can you see where i didn't edit it or is it a false coupling!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi all Thinking of adding some old road markings on Rust st. Would such a small street have them, if so what would they look like and what colour would they be,also would i need crossing bucks Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I don't think you would need any road markings but I am sure the crossing bucks wouldn't go amiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Ray - the crossbucks should also have a small notice on the post saying 2 TRACKS as they are separated by the building Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The only road markings you might see would be parking restrictions or the like along the edges, and possibly Stop lines at the tracks. This one (a little less urban) has a Stop line on one side and nothing on the other Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Put the last of the detail on 59th,can you spot the difference(answers on a pos......) I've also added a tree,this is something i've fancied for a while,looking at all Jon's trees last weekend,give me that push i needed. The tree's a good hiding place for the local predators,you can just see the Kite sitting on the top branches,and the white cat crouching on the lower branch,probably looking at the same rat!!. Probably a lot of the small details like that will be missed by the majority of punters at exhibitions,as most just fly by(just another Americ....)but if one or two stop and ask question it's all been worth it. Only thing i may do is a couple of manhole covers in the road and a storm gate at the edge of the pavement. Hope you've all enjoyed the journey on the construction of 59th and Rust,i've enjoy building it,now its the fun part exhibiting it,invites are coming in,so you may see it in your part of the country sometime(i hope) it's out this weekend at my local show,Workington,the last this year,i'll be doing 5-6 next year so look out for me. Thank you to all those who help me on the way,and for all the kind comments. Ray p.s i can start on the next journey now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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