johnteal Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Mmmmmm this challange was pointed out to me by a fellow CRM member and despite having enough on my plate it has brought a new desire to get on with a unusual plan of a G scale micro layout (yes i am mad) This summer I moved up from On30 to some G scale in the garden, I say G scale but it is "on the cheap" ie playmobil with new scratchbuilt bodies. Yes some of you have switched of thinking playmobil = toys but with a bit of plasticard they can start looking half decent ! well I think so anyway..... Some of the stock that will be used Short 4 wheel wagons Main power In case the weather gets bad On rare occasions, athought it will be a squeeze !!! The plan is to use 8' by 18" which if my maths is correct is just under 1800 square inches. The plan has developed thanks to discussions with my friends on CRM over the past few months but no work has started as yet. Track, I will probably end up using playmobil point work for ease...but the straight section I think I may well just use a router into the baseboard as it will end up as paved infill anyway. But how will the trains power ? forgot to mention that the playmo mechanisms the locos are built on are battery / RC power so I dont need live rails. So here is the plan Very much a micro layout plan hopefully the action will come from heavy use of the fiddle yard hidden behind/in the warehouse Nothing will start untill the new year I doubt but its still being worked on in my head ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 One of the jobs I have got done over the Christmas break is clearing space for this project !!! I have plans in my head for Baseboard construction. Brackets are fixed on the shed wall under the workbench to hold said baseboard halves. I have been reconsidering the track plan though, If any one has any observations for the operating potential feel free to shout out !! Although not completely clear the double track hidden in the shed is planned to be a traverser. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 There was an article on a G scale microlayout in Model Rail a few years back. I will try and dig out the issue number so you can obtain a copy if you felt it might be useful for your project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 One of the jobs I have got done over the Christmas break is clearing space for this project !!! I have plans in my head for Baseboard construction. Brackets are fixed on the shed wall under the workbench to hold said baseboard halves. I have been reconsidering the track plan though, If any one has any observations for the operating potential feel free to shout out !! Although not completely clear the double track hidden in the shed is planned to be a traverser. John John, Don't forget ,in the rules 7mm and above can have scenic area of 2010 sq ins + a fiddle area .. so you could increase the visible area of the layout .... PS ...love the idea of routed track ...excellent .. Regards Trevor .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks SNCF. Trevor I would love to use the rules to full advantage but I have just about cleared enough room for the 2 48" x 18" boards !!!! Having given the plan more thought I think the big problem I cant get my head round is traffic coming in and out from inside the shed! I have been looking for alternate ideas of entry and exit scenic sections. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hi John, the issue of Model Rail is number 111 (December 2007) and it is from Page 90. It features 4 pages and goes into quite some detail so could be quite useful. It looks like the layout in question also has used adapted playmobil rolling stock as well as some scratchbuilt stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thanks for that Model rail reference I will look it up. This idea is still alive still thinking of alternatives to running through the shed to access the layout, how about this Instead of having the shed behind the front scenic line, the shed is the front scenic line or should I say half a shed. Not sure what peoples thoughts are on having a half building at the front but it does give the ability to see into the shed and the chance for some massive internal detail potential ????? All comments greatly appreciated John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbostrains Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi John, the issue of Model Rail is number 111 (December 2007) and it is from Page 90. It features 4 pages and goes into quite some detail so could be quite useful. It looks like the layout in question also has used adapted playmobil rolling stock as well as some scratchbuilt stuff. Hi,do you have a copy?Any chance of putting the details on line? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNCF stephen Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi,do you have a copy?Any chance of putting the details on line? I do have a copy but I suspect that putting it online would contravene the copyright laws. EDIT: Sorry, I am afraid I cannot offer a scanned copy as it does breach Copyright Law (see post below). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Just by way of warning .... This is from a recent post by AndyY Copying material for other members. "There has been a spate of members asking for copies of articles from magazines which often results in someone offering to copy the article and email it to them. This is also in breach of Copyright Law and we would ask members not to incite others to break the law. Likewise if you agree to copy Copyrighted material for another member you are also breaking the law. This is a practice that we cannot condone and should any members carry on posting in open forum in this manner their posts will be removed without consultation and consideration will be given to what action will be taken against the offending member." Full article here I add this not by way of a reprimand, or because of a connection with the moderators, just because I would hate someone falling foul of the rules on my behalf ! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Progress has been made !!! I have built the baseboards !!! I went for 6mm plywood glued and pined to the top AND bottom of the frame (the pictures shows the ply fitted to just the bottom) By laminating the ply with one sheet above the 36mm frame and one below it has become very rigid. It has a total thickness of only 48mm and is light weight. There are two boards at 20" by 48" giving a total layout of 8'x20" Next step some dowels and clamps to hold them together. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 23, 2010 Author Share Posted January 23, 2010 Testing track plans The thinking is that the back two lines in the distance, that curve into each other will feed a hidden sector plate on the back half of board 2, and the front line that is missing a set of points will feed the scenic line at the front of board 2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Not wanting to create duplication on the forum I have just added a new blog entry here outlining todays progress track laying and sector plate John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 As per the previous thread, the layout is progressing, more can be found on my RMweb Blog John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Another update added to my blog HERE John RJR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I am still progressing, Latest update now blogged here John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkitt Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 That looks great John. With the inlaid track, fresh clean ballast and tight points, it looks a bit like a brand new light railway scheme, especially wit the yellow shunter as well. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnteal Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks Paul. Things are still progressing ... another update on the blog here John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirty2a Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 A really great layout I like the way you have transformed the track ,excellent stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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