porkie Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Excellent work David, Really like what you have done, Very inspiring for people to see what can be done in our smaller scale community. Keep up the good work. Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Thanks Phil, Here is the finished sign. Very fiddly! David 15 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 I’m quite glad there are only three speed signs on the layout - I’ve gone cross-eyed now! David 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bmthtrains - David Posted September 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2022 I’ve invested in a pair of LED lamps to add a bit of brightness to my photographs - the last image of my speed signs made me realise how much light you need to capture tiny things! These will also help me do more fiddly jobs through the dark winter evenings (such as the joy of painting rails). A little experimentation has helped me find the best way to use them, and they’re a dramatic improvement to what I can see and can photograph! David 17 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
101Voodoo Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Certainly show off your work, the street scene especially jumps out - not to knock the excellent NR building 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackB95 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Crikey, the photos pop! Those buildings especially are absolutely gorgeous - more impressive than the previous photos! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 It’s going to a be a bit special this layout! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Thanks everyone. The two boards were up today before I start ballasting the right hand one, so decided to give some of my TINGS purchases a good run. David 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 And so the ballasting begins…regretting all those points now! David 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bmthtrains - David Posted September 25, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2022 Well that’s the model railway equivalent of the three minutes of terror completed - I will never get comfortable with liberally spraying watery glue all over the layout. Now to leave it to dry for the week… David 18 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Axle counter boxes in N gauge - I can see why so few layouts include tiny details like these, very fiddly to place! David 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bmthtrains - David Posted September 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2022 I’ve also finally come up with a buddleia that I’m happy with (the pva is still drying so the white bits will disappear soon). Lots of these to make at some point, but another feature of modern railways that I rarely see in N (or any gauge really), the degree to which weeds cover much of the trackside environment. David 18 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
101Voodoo Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Almost no upper limit for how much buddleia to make it really does seem to be everywhere on the modern railway. Can I ask how you made it, is the shrub itself premade with the purple flowers added or the whole thing made from scratch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 The buddleia is a Martin Welberg bush cut in half and then trimmed into shape with the tips brushed with glue and purple flock powder added. The tricky bit is when you cut the bush it starts to fall apart as it’s just strands held loosely on a sticky base. Removing that means holding it together tightly by hand as you work. First attempt I was left with twigs! David 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 11 hours ago, bmthtrains - David said: Axle counter boxes in N gauge - I can see why so few layouts include tiny details like these, very fiddly to place! David I'm sure it's fiddly, but the end results look brilliant and will really make your layout standout and look realistic. It's great to be able to follow it all as it develops. All the best, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amnesiac Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 13 hours ago, bmthtrains - David said: Axle counter boxes in N gauge - I can see why so few layouts include tiny details like these, very fiddly to place! David Fiddly maybe, but an all too common sight on the railway! Looks fantastic so far! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 15 hours ago, bmthtrains - David said: I’ve also finally come up with a buddleia that I’m happy with (the pva is still drying so the white bits will disappear soon). Hi David, I love the buddleia, it's something I need to consider in the future so will try to remember your tip! Jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2022 18 hours ago, bmthtrains - David said: I can see why so few layouts include tiny details like these, very fiddly to place! And then once you have you knock them off with the track cleaner! Yep been there 😆 Looks great though especially when you’re taking pics, it just adds that real feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted September 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2022 14 hours ago, bmthtrains - David said: The buddleia is a Martin Welberg bush cut in half and then trimmed into shape with the tips brushed with glue and purple flock powder added. The tricky bit is when you cut the bush it starts to fall apart as it’s just strands held loosely on a sticky base. Removing that means holding it together tightly by hand as you work. First attempt I was left with twigs! Well the twigs could be used to represent newish growth out of brickwork or somewhere similar. What I want to know is how you are going to do the butterflies that like the buddleia........ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 After a productive day I have now weathered the track - lightly as this is still quite ‘new’ ballast, and added some of the trackside details David 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted October 1, 2022 Author Share Posted October 1, 2022 I have also stuck down the right hand bridge and road and merged them into the scene. Next job is to add the trackside details to the other board and glue the car park surface in place. David 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Davexoc Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, bmthtrains - David said: Well from that view, I wonder how many people could determine that it was 'N'. I reckon a good few would guess at OO, brilliant.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bmthtrains - David Posted October 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2022 Final job of the day has been mocking up the edge of the Network Rail compound at the rear of the board, and placing a few vehicles before I decide which are going where. The backscene has made a huge difference I think. David 20 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 That road scene is really good - you are right the backscene really lifts things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 Today I finished off the street scene around the bridge, adding the forward embankment, adding the sky infill panel to disguise the gap between the bridge and backscene, added some trees, and put in the fence and bus stop. Just need to order some people to populate this area now. I also couldn’t resist a quick mock up of the line using a spare 3-track portal and a bit of old fence. I’m in the process of making up the new OHLE complete with my replacement etches to go with the N Brass portals. David 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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