Gloucester Road Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Another project so a seperate thread, here is what was posted in my Adventures in code 55 thread. Slightly different idea tonight As my unemployment continues I've been looking at other things I enjoy doing; cycling and model trains are top of the list. So I've played with the idea of doing cycling tours here in NH and building small and/or modular custom layouts. I'm under no illusion of making a living but some additional income once work resumes. So Kato track, a starter set and lumber was purchased. I went with Kato track as it snaps together sort of how I envision modules doing. Also if layouts were for kids the track might prove a bit more durable and play friendly. Following 'n track' and 't trak' guidelines I put these modules together. They do snap together very well; my boys, 7 and 10 have been able to assemble the layout with ease. There is a quarter of an inch gap between the modules to aid in snapping together of the scenes, this can be covered by my static grass mats. Here is a rough drop on oval backscene. Pop out a module and drop in another one, this one will be enclosed in a diorama fashion with bridge across a stream/river. Now one complaint with Kato track is the shiny look and unrealistic look, but with some weathering and paint it doesn't look bad. Here are from back to front plain, black weathered, and rust weathered. Dont think it looks to bad. So will work on these along with my main layout and see how it goes. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 So some more work on my modules, worked up a quick scenic plan. Then did work on a module, cut out a pond and added some elevations. Things to do: paint track, static grass, water in pond, cut down the weeds, plant some trees. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Picture heavy, So finished off one module, yesterday. Once it was all dry took it outside today for some pictures. Not a loco to be found anywhere. Think you can make the Kato track look pretty good Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That's a lot more scenery and better looking too, than the average module seems to get over here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Nice work, welcome to the world of modular layouts. Personally I love the flexibility they bring to modelling. Keep us posted with the rest of the modules. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Now one complaint with Kato track is the shiny look and unrealistic look, Stephen Have a look here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/41847-experiments-with-n-gauge-ballast/ I found Kato can be easily ballasted neatly. Scroll down to final method using pva pin applicator. Watching progress with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Have a look here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/41847-experiments-with-n-gauge-ballast/ I found Kato can be easily ballasted neatly. Scroll down to final method using pva pin applicator. Watching progress with interest. Just read through that, interesting and very well done. Will have to try it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeTrice Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 The nice thing about these modules is they are easy enough to manipulate to use this method. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Little work on the end module, rails painted, roughed in landscape and roads with some partial Scalscenes building for reference. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdseyecircus Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if you are aware of John Sing's Peavine line layout. http://home.comcast.net/~j.sing/Peavine_Layout_Overview.html Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not sure if you are aware of John Sing's Peavine line layout. http://home.comcast.net/~j.sing/Peavine_Layout_Overview.html Paul Thanks for that, will have to try that at some point too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 All has not been quiet on the modules. Grass, trees and Harrisons Hardware have all been established. The static grass was made using my method of making grass mats off the layout and then placing them insitu and blending them in. A description can be found in my code 55 thread. The tree and building are from woodland scenics, and the pickup is an Altas product. The module was taken outside and photographs were taken under natural light. First are some overall shots followed by some closeups. Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloucester Road Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 The one that got away. Heard the whistle but couldnt pull over and get the camera ready in time. Pan Am Railways emd sd40 #650 passes out of the shot! Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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