sb67 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Steve - How did you do your puddles? Hi Adrian. I used a method described in Gordon Gravetts book, modeling grasslands. They are microscope slides painted murky colours on one side. This is then glued, paint side down, into a slight recess in the groundwork. The groundwork is then built up around it to whatever size and shape you want. The slides are pretty small and a bit fragile but cheap enough from e bay. Hope that helps. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks. (I tried perspex and it did not work. So I can see the sense in using thin glass) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks. (I tried perspex and it did not work. So I can see the sense in using thin glass) Theye are very thin and if they break are a bit dangerous but perfect for smaller puddles. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hello Steve, I am most likely stating the most obvious but in the sole interest of safety: microscope slides (thin, fragile slides) splinter and cut well and are not for use when small kids are around ... also for the same reason do not put your meals down right next to them when you working with them. No offense intended but if unintentionally given: my apologies in advance. I have seen ungood things happen. Best Regards, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hello Steve, I am most likely stating the most obvious but in the sole interest of safety: microscope slides (thin, fragile slides) splinter and cut well and are not for use when small kids are around ... also for the same reason do not put your meals down right next to them when you working with them. No offense intended but if unintentionally given: my apologies in advance. I have seen ungood things happen. Best Regards, Christian No offence taken Christian, cant do no harm to err on the side of safety. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Been working on the bank, done a bit of static grass, just need to add some bramble etc. Steve. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShildonShunter Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hi Steve love the work you have done on the cable and oil drums and the sleeper planks all looking really good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Finished the bank yesterday, next up, planting the hut that I built. Steve. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke the train spotter Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Like the colors of that grass. Nice and toned down just like the rest of the scene. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The convenient wall at the end of the embankment has already collected some "detritus" against it. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
73c Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 The convenient wall at the end of the embankment has already collected some "detritus" against it. Stu Can't see the detritus that rubbish must be in they way 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Planted my hut and just got to bed it in with a bit more junk etc. I also got given a present by my other half of this fork lift truck, I was very pleased just got to build another layout now as it's not really suitable for this one. ;-) Steve. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellingMatt Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 This is so good! I'll be delighted if I get get even near this level of atmosphere on my layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPH 603 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 This is so good! I'll be delighted if I get get even near this level of atmosphere on my layout! Well you've got yourself a new goal! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 This is so good! I'll be delighted if I get get even near this level of atmosphere on my layout! Thanks Matt, I'm sure you will. Most of what I did was inspired by various threads on here, I'll look forward to seeing your work. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasG Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Steve! Your layout looks great, I like it very much! Everything is very consistent and lovingly designed. I will continue to pursue this, and I wish you continued to enjoy the design and operation of your layout! Regards - Thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Hi Steve! Your layout looks great, I like it very much! Everything is very consistent and lovingly designed. I will continue to pursue this, and I wish you continued to enjoy the design and operation of your layout! Regards - Thomas Thank you Thomas, I havent got a lot more to do with the scenery, just a few small details and maybe a few people. Next I want to concentrate on some stock and running it. I didn't give a lot of thought about operation and having had a go at a layout at a show I wish I had. I'll still have some fun shuffling wagons around though. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Done a bit more detailing and put some yard lamps in. Got a couple of figures to paint now. Steve. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastworld Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Excellent once again! Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted February 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hi Steve, some nice detailing going on, looking good. All the best Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I've added a couple of figures having a chat and I recon now the layout's about done or as done as it could be, I'm sure I could find a few more things to put there. I'm really pleased as this would be the first layout that I've ever got to call complete. Next up I guess will be some rolling stock. Steve. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Howl03 Posted February 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2018 Nice job on the figures Steve. The finished layout looks great. Regards Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 Thanks guys, Acklam the seated figure is from Dart Castings and the standing from Dapol. Steve. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklammer Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Hello Steve, This is looking just right (to me at least): very nicely done. One still gets impressed with a sense of the spaciousness of the prototype. Liking teh figures, too. IMO no need to put more items/cameos/motives/clutter now. Best Regards, Christian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold westerhamstation Posted March 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2018 Hi Steve, the finished layout looks just right, nice atmosphere to it,very well done. All the best Adrian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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