hymek2

Saw this amazing little layout yesterday at the Warley/NEC show. Got me inspired to carry on with my slightly larger layout after a long time of inactivity. I like the overall standard of finish, the colouring and weathering. It just looks so real. Just goes to show what can be achieved in a small space.

Is that a push me-pull you at the front?

I have spent most of this evening reading all 128 pages and come to two conclusions: 1 the standard of modelling is too high 2 the standard of jokes/banter is awful. As a result of both 1 and 2 I have found it necessary to click the "follow topic" button. Keep up the good work in both respects

I have been working on this recently. Based on Wallingford from the plans in Great Western Branchlines by Wild Swan and using various other photos for detail reference.

I think we need to see more pictures of the whole layout and especially those lovely looking buildings hiding behind the wagons. Looking really good.

Hadn't thought of dipping them in glue then putting them on.... Another method to try. Thanks. By the way I did look closely by zooming in on the picture on my ipad. Still looks amazing.

It's amazing the standards and quality being achieved in N/2mm these days. Fantastic progress. I will be watching updates with interest. Could you tell me what you used for window glazing for the footbridge and what adhesive to stick on the glazing bars. Did you get any "clouding" from the glue on the "glass"? Thanks

"If you think this post of woodworking tips is drifting too far away from rail related topics please let us know, I just thought I would show you all my way of doing baseboards, and as you all know there are many more methods but this works for me." Not at all. Even for those of us who are lucky enough to have things like routers a reminder that we should use them and what we could use them for is always useful. Good clear pictures are always good for the less experienced too. I'm planning some baseboards at the moment that I want to curve rather than using rectangles. Reading this has reminded me of how I should (could) do it. Thanks.

Lovely reference photos.

Interesting section this one. I have a craft robo which I haven't done much with yet and also have access to a laser cutter occasionally but have been limited by my abilities with CAD type software. I bit the bullet recently and bought turbo cad 16deluxe from that well known auction site for less than £20 including postage. I have spent some time on YouTube watching some excellent tutorial "films" , and would recommend them to others. Some of the best are by a chap called Paul Tracey which go through setting up the main page, menu options etc, and continue on to using it. If you type in "turbocad" in the search on YouTube they will come up. I suspect a lot of the other CAD programs will work in similar ways so the videos will be of use to others as well.

Come on guys.... how does a "boat" like that appear in the middle of this lot without a description of how it was made?