Vicar47 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I've seen a number of very small layouts which have impressed me but it was a pizza layout in BRM last year that gave me a nudge to try one myself. I bought a cheap picture frame size 580 x 475 mm to use as the frame for a layout, with foam board as a baseboard. I decided to build effectively two dioramas by dividing the area in half. Both halves were inspired by Welsh narrow gauge making 009 a fairly obvious choice of gauge. The first scene owed something to the bridge over the river at Aberystwyth on the Vale of Rheidol railway and the second scene was based on Dolgoch station on the Tallylyn Railway. Here's a view from the top showing the two scenes. The train in Angel woods station Strollers stop to watch the train. The woodland walk was an internet image that fiited well And the other side of the layout Crossing the viaduct. The backscene was a free downlaod I found on the internet The boat skipper discusses the next trip with his staff I made a lid housing LED's which has the effect of focussing attention on a single scene - you can only see one side at a time despite the fact that the modelled area is only 500 x400 mm. All in all this gave me a lot of pleasure and is actually the first layout I've completed, although an 00 layout is well on the way. Dave Treby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 The first layout you've completed? Well done ! Very well … Quite interested how the 00 one will develop. Armin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Nice idea, well executed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctilux2 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Reminds me very much of Ted Polet 's exceptional 009 layout, "Nixnie", which is also double sided. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 What a lovely little layout, & a nice touch having two separate aspects on one layout. The woodland backscene has gone in beautifully, Lovely to see a nice little 009 layout Very well done Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicar47 Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Thanks for your kind words. I looked up Nixnie. I'm flattered! It's a bit more interesting than mine with no points. Perhaps next time.... Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 What a fab micro layout this is, some Very Nicely modelled structures and some well placed cameos. Kind regards Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 A lovely looking layout. I like the way you have used the photographs on the backscene to match the scene at the front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted June 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 16, 2015 This layout would prove popular at smaller provincial shows, many of the visitors to these shows are interested in model making of all subjects and not just trains. You could leave a train running and find yourself on your feet for the whole day explaining how you made different parts of it! Incidentally, it's a really lovely layout to look at too, well done! - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Very clever and a very attractive diorama (both halves!) the photography is pretty spectacular as well. I've worked in OO9 and have noticed that as the camera zooms in every flaw in workmanship seems to be exposed. Small gaps look like gaping voids but not much of that here, this is fine detailing at its best. The operational scope of this "layout" may be a bit of a challenge but it really does appeal as a diorama. More of your modelling would be most welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 This layout would prove popular at smaller provincial shows, many of the visitors to these shows are interested in model making of all subjects and not just trains. You could leave a train running and find yourself on your feet for the whole day explaining how you made different parts of it! Incidentally, it's a really lovely layout to look at too, well done! - Richard. As someone who organisers such a show, I would welcome it with open arms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicar47 Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 As someone who organisers such a show, I would welcome it with open arms. The layout will be at West Camel show near Yeovil next Saturday, 4th July. Unfortunately I mixed up the dates so I won't be, but the layout is. Thank you for your kind words and sorry for the delay in replying. I've only just noticed the posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have had a similar situation for my event. The layout coming minus owner after he had mixed up dates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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