Peterkern23

The signal box I want to Make will be the focal point of the layout. I have been doing some calculations based on what few photos of this box exist. I want to change the roof to a normal pitched roof as I prefer that, the box will be fictitious. Does anyone think it's too wide or are the dimensions okay?

Could be this Allan? http://www.iainrobinson.online/metal/nant-gefail-y-meinars-copper-mine Thanks for accepting my request on Facebook by the way. I have started a thread for a layout i have finally gotten around to making. There's only a couple of bits in there but I thought you may like to be aware of it, it's a quieter area of the forum and would love your opinions on my work there. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/122687-shuker-field-micro-layout-4ft-x-18/&do=findComment&comment=2726024

Thanks Steve, Here is my method. Humbrol matt 73 and revell Matt 75 equal parts. Mix in some humbrol brown powder and paint the rail sides and chairs. Add some humbrol Matt 82 orange in tiny amounts for rust to the sides of the chairs where they connect to the rail. Then wipe off the top of rail and let dry. Weather with brown powder all over. Then paint all sleepers in tamya xf68. Then highlight with xf52 then mix in some xf2 white and dry brush. Using a pin or scribe tool, scratch some cracks and splits into the sleepers randomly. Weather with brown and black powder from humbrol. That's it!

On stubbys advice I have fettled a bit and removed excess plastic and filled holes in. Is it any better now? Ongoing advice is much appreciated from all. I realise it's never going to be hand soldered P4 - I just don't have the time! Compared to box fresh turnout: Pete

Best of luck!

Thanks stubby. Have no ideas what looks right and doesn't but some research has helped and I will remove the excess around the big sleepers, fill in the holes an add sleepers into the gaps. How should the tiebar look? Just sticking out flat?

STOOOP! I tried to use a pine shelf once for a layout and when I fixed the track ballast with watered down pva the timber curled past the point of no return across the grain. It ruined it and I had to scrap it. Just bear that in mind!

This one is finished

I have been very keen to have a go at weathering some track, having never done it before properly. So before I even have a plan for it I have jumped straight in. Work in progress.

That's great Moxy I would have assumed that eventually but it's great to find out from someone more experienced than myself.

Thanks folks. I'm looking to replicate this signal box but I can't seem to find an image of the back of it anywwhere. Would anyone have a rough idea of what it might look like? It needn't be exact, just an idea, is not well versed in the subject of signal boxes!

Hello G. I will add some step by steps as I go along. I have added a post in the layout section as I'm going to make a micro layout instead of pottering round with tiny dioramas and disjointed bits. You'll probably glean more from my techniques there to be honest.

Hi folks. Slow burner this one due to third child being imminent, but it's my first ever layout. Any tips welcome - especially where wiring and points are concerned! I am still in the planning stages. Will post some of my ideas and work in due course. In the meantime, here is a mini diorama I made and photographed as a sneaky peek at the flavour I'm going for.

A sneaky peek at my layout..... Sshhh, I never did a whole one before.

It has been a while and I have done loads more tests, resulting In some pretty good lineside foliage and bushes. I am currently making a video that I will post a link to on the how to. This piece is about 12 inches x 4 and would suit a roadside bank, a lineside bank or even a small peice of neglected garden. Any comment criticisms welcomed. Always looking to improve! Pete

Yeah my plaster models are still on the table but baby number three is coming and my work takes up most of my time. A bit of grasswork is all I can muster at the moment. Also; It's not static grass! Once I have worked out the best way of doing it I will put up a how to, if you like. Meanwhile another attempt....

Have been trying out some more techniques for realistic grass and tundra for railway embankments. Quie pleased with the results

My workshop in 00, bricks scribed, fully scratchbuilt and painted.

Hey guys, I know there is a for sale section but as an avid member of the scenery forum I thought it would be okay? I have a cameo 2 and I don't use it now as I have a laser cutter. It has extra upgraded blades and all the paperwork and packaging with it. Would anyone be interested in buying it? I'm open to offers, it was only used 3 times. Let me know.

Love it. Nothing better than a perfectly I mperfect scene, wonky tiles included. Love the stonework and your colours look great too. Do you have a thread on this?

I never knew you dealt with track, is this layout for you or for a customer?

I have made a fly swatter grass applicator. It doesn't work at all. Just a waste of time and now my house is full of flies. Shame the noch is so expensive...anyone in the telford area want to rent one out?

Nice building there allan. If you don't have a name yet might I suggest "a bridge too far"? Seems quite fitting as you're showing us all up with your mastery! Pete

Thanks for posting this info. These trees look so lovely and detailed. Will suit my needs down to the ground! I have most of the components already so guess what I'm doing tonight? Thanks again you're a legend! Pete