Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Excellent work, Andy. Snow or no snow - there' S NOW stopping you!! (sorry) Very neat fiddle yard. Looking forward to watching the backscene develop - as I'll have to do some, eventually. Jeff Hi Jeff, I have to do a series of stills for an article on back scene painting for RM and so I will do them on here as a tester. :angry: Bodgit Picassoooooo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) The video on page 7 took so long to download for a 2 min video that I will wait until I have done some more scenics before I do another one on here. Bodgit Speellberger :crazy_mini: WOT NO Polly?????? Edited March 23, 2013 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Andy are the platforms to be covered in the typical red gravel you see in the highlands? Like the layout its making me think about going N for my new shed layout that will be started in about three weeks time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Andy are the platforms to be covered in the typical red gravel you see in the highlands? Like the layout its making me think about going N for my new shed layout that will be started in about three weeks time. Hi, No to the gravel, most of the pics I have of the stations such as Glenfinnan are either paving slabs, Tarmac or a sort of cobble, I have done one platform in the cobble and the other in Tarmac for veriety, the reason being is that the Tarmac one was lengthend and rebuilt. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some more pics from today Bodgit of the Glen :superman: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted March 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2013 Particularly like the 5th photo - as the 37 snakes into the platform. Another winner, Andy! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 23, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some good pics there Andy but the track looks too heavy to me it why I feel the effort for 2mm is worthwhile (providing I cna get the locos to run) Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The photos are great Andy but I agree on track. The code 80 is very heavy. I don't think going full 2mm scale is necessary but using the 2mm association easitrac makes sense to me. Of course points will need building but for the finished look it gives it is very much worth the effort. It takes time but wheres the rush? Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi Jeff, Don and Cav, re the track, I agree it looks heavy but by the time it is ballasted and there are other scenic's to ease the eye away from the track it SHOULD look a lot better. Bodgit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2013 Talking of 2mm track, Julia (Pixie) was demoing at Ally Pally yesterday, just down from us (I was backup operator on BCB) so I kept popping over for a chat. She gave me a gift of a couple of chaired 2FS sleepers to spur me on, even though she kept saying that she didn't want to influence or push me to model in 2FS Later on, I was having a quick look round and whilst looking at an N gauge layout, took the sleepers out of my pocket so I could compare them to the Peco ones. Warning to Andy: don't do the same as the difference is night and day End of the day though, this is looking lovely Andy and if you had gone down the 2FS route, would the time it has taken to get this far equate to the construction of one turnout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 24, 2013 No criticism intended Andy and I am sure you will make a fine job of it. If it was 2mfs the curves would need to be bigger so it wouldn't fit the board. Using the Easitrack and making turnouts might be a good option. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2013 The photos are great Andy but I agree on track. The code 80 is very heavy. I don't think going full 2mm scale is necessary but using the 2mm association easitrac makes sense to me. Of course points will need building but for the finished look it gives it is very much worth the effort. It takes time but wheres the rush? Cav Cav, you know what Andy is like! I'd barely built the subframe for Kirkby Luneside last June when he was asking me when the trains would be running (Feb 13 btw)! The great thing about Andy is that he takes off-the-shelf product and turns it into something magic - and very quickly too. Great fun to watch. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Talking of 2mm track, Julia (Pixie) was demoing at Ally Pally yesterday, just down from us (I was backup operator on BCB) so I kept popping over for a chat. She gave me a gift of a couple of chaired 2FS sleepers to spur me on, even though she kept saying that she didn't want to influence or push me to model in 2FS Later on, I was having a quick look round and whilst looking at an N gauge layout, took the sleepers out of my pocket so I could compare them to the Peco ones. Warning to Andy: don't do the same as the difference is night and day End of the day though, this is looking lovely Andy and if you had gone down the 2FS route, would the time it has taken to get this far equate to the construction of one turnout? Hi Jason, A = I am not into fine scale as I am to much of a Bodger. and B = I would no more consider trying to build a point in O Gauge let alone N and C = I AM HAPPY THAT IT RUNS NICE. Oh and I nearly forgot D = I want to get on with Annes Hill MPD and so I can build both together, Its not a race, I am not in competition with anyone else on the WEB I just get board with one project. I have already started to draw up plans for another OO project after Annes Hill :no: :no: :no: :no: Bodger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 No criticism intended Andy and I am sure you will make a fine job of it. If it was 2mfs the curves would need to be bigger so it wouldn't fit the board. Using the Easitrack and making turnouts might be a good option. Don Hi Don, A = A bigger board will not go in my car, and B = see all the above Bodger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Cav, you know what Andy is like! I'd barely built the subframe for Kirkby Luneside last June when he was asking me when the trains would be running (Feb 13 btw)! The great thing about Andy is that he takes off-the-shelf product and turns it into something magic - and very quickly too. Great fun to watch. Jeff At last, someone on my wavelength, I JUST ENJOY DESIGNING AND BUILDING FRESH LAYOUTS, :locomotive: I SEE A NEW SCALE OR ERA OR AREA AS THE CHALLENGE THAT I NEED IN MY SIDE OF THE HOBBY. :locomotive: Bodger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The track will look grand once its ballasted! I'm more than happy to overlook the fatter rail providing my stuff runs well! I love the snowy look you've gone for on the hills and the white-out on the backscene too- very Scottish Keep up the good work! Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted March 24, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2013 At last, someone on my wavelength, I JUST ENJOY DESIGNING AND BUILDING FRESH LAYOUTS, :locomotive: I SEE A NEW SCALE OR ERA OR AREA AS THE CHALLENGE THAT I NEED IN MY SIDE OF THE HOBBY. :locomotive: Bodger Goes without saying, Andy!! And your influence has certainly speeded-up my build on KL. After 10 months I'm probably at the planned 2 years, thanks to you. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 What you are doing is looking really good I can fully understand your mindset. I certainly have my moments where I just wanna hammer some peco down and get on with the good stuff, I nearly convinced myself the other day that peco would be ok on MD but I clicked on my saved easitrac pic to snap me out of it. It would really bug me later on now Ive seen what I could have. Cav Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainshed Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi Andy, layout looking good. Love the large logo 37. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 What you are doing is looking really good I can fully understand your mindset. I certainly have my moments where I just wanna hammer some peco down and get on with the good stuff, I nearly convinced myself the other day that peco would be ok on MD but I clicked on my saved easitrac pic to snap me out of it. It would really bug me later on now Ive seen what I could have. Cav Hi Cav, I have just looked up Easitrac and it looks very good, BUT not for me I am afraid, at nearly 63 I just want to run trains, after all that's why I buy them. :senile: :senile: Bodgit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Goes without saying, Andy!! And your influence has certainly speeded-up my build on KL. After 10 months I'm probably at the planned 2 years, thanks to you. Jeff Hi Jeff, It's not just me that speeds you up, it is probably YOURSELF, I find that after I have posted a pic or 2 and had a few replies then I want to post another couple of pics so I need to do something to photograph, and so the cycle starts again. HS3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi Andy, layout looking good. Love the large logo 37. Hi Trainshed, the large logo 37 was the thing that made me build Glen Roy, they are lovely. Bodgit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 The track will look grand once its ballasted! I'm more than happy to overlook the fatter rail providing my stuff runs well! I love the snowy look you've gone for on the hills and the white-out on the backscene too- very Scottish Keep up the good work! Ian B Thanks Ian, there will be even more SNOW when I start to trim the polestyrene (bum, white stuff, u no wot i mean.) Bodgit the Snowman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I have had a busy day today, and managed to ballast the track before sitting down to watch the Grand Prix, I have used the fine powder from Slaters as it is almost dust like and gives a very realistic look. I added a very small amount of dark rust coloured Carrs Weathering powder to the PVA mix and it has dried with a very slight pinky / redish hue to it as per the West Highland Line. Then this evening when it was all dry I have tested it and been PLAYING TRAINS, I have done another couple of videos, but I am NOT posting the pics of the ballast as it looks CRA* and it will only bring in more comments about it looking even more chunky than before. I should have used Peco Foam underlay May rip it up and use that anyway Bodged it again :imsohappy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I have had a busy day today, and managed to ballast the track before sitting down to watch the Grand Prix, I have used the fine powder from Slaters as it is almost dust like and gives a very realistic look. I added a very small amount of dark rust coloured Carrs Weathering powder to the PVA mix and it has dried with a very slight pinky / redish hue to it as per the West Highland Line. Then this evening when it was all dry I have tested it and been PLAYING TRAINS, I have done another couple of videos, but I am NOT posting the pics of the ballast as it looks CRA* and it will only bring in more comments about it looking even more chunky than before. I should have used Peco Foam underlay May rip it up and use that anyway Bodged it again :imsohappy: Andy Please post the pics. At least you'd get an objective view before you decide to make changes. It's what were here for. Duncan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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