jonas Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Morning all, Having stripped my planned N gauge layout back to the bare boards and converted it to an OO 4 year old / Thomas the tank-friendly shunting plank, I was left forlornly looking at my carefully weathered and detailed n gauge stock wondering whether it would ever run again or if it was time to move it on to the classifieds here. A chance to grab a couple of surplus box files from work presented itself and this is the result. Nothing has been purchased, I've had to use what I had to hand, hence the the slightly ropey track work and odd choice of Y point. A stinking cold, some Foam board, DAS clay and copious amounts of acrylic washes and weathering powders - these are the results so far. Bare foam board packed into the box file to create some basic landscaping. Track stuck down and some stock added play with - I mean test. DAS clay - yuk. Still, it's the best thing for the job of adding texture and looks good when painted. More playing. The current state of play. Lots of trees to be added, touch ups to do, details to find. I'm learning a lot about colour too. It's certainly been an enjoyable project and taught me a few lessons. It's not the greatest model ever built and My scenic work needs a lot of improvement before I tackle the large layout in my head, but this is a great way to experiment a bit and try new techniques. If you've considered a diorama/box file (and if you're looking tag this part of the forum, you probably have) - the least you will do is learn something! Larger pictures available on my Flickr page - link in my signature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looking good, i love simple small layouts. will follow with interest. Jerry 1975. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Steve Purves Posted April 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2014 Looking good... Glad you chose to stay with N gauge although I would have relieved you of some stock happily!!! Boxfiles/Micro's are great fun and allow progress to be made in double quick time! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Forest of Dean is a great location for inspiration!! Pannier Tanks & 16t minerals - what's not to like?? Although it was on a longer line, your layout instantly reminds me of the Sand Siding on the Sling Branch near Milkwall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Very nice. Those mineral wagons look great with the weathering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks guys! I hadn't thought of sand siding but now you mention it that would be a great setting for a micro. I will have to dive into the books and have another look. The Farish minerals are great aren't they? The printed rust is really good IMO and I've just added to this with some simple under frame and inside weathering plus a bit of panel shading to bring out the detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger j Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Ahh....the traditional old 'fork' plan-you cant go wrong with it! I dare say I am surprised at the amount that is possible to fit into a trusty boxfile in 'N' gauge. Are you going for an autumnal look (looking at the tree colour)??? Seriously impressed with this GJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi, yes I was thinking of an autumn theme for this little experiment. I need to build some kind of wall along the back and plant some more trees on the back scene! It is surprising what can be fitted in, although it helps the wagons (and loco) are short wheelbase. I placed some of my speedlink steel wagons on it when playing with ideas at the beginning, but wasn't happy it would look convincing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger j Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I was thinking of an autumn theme for this little experiment Should make a change from the standard spring/summer layouts which occupy our hobby (and to a lesser extent winter, which appears to be gathering quite a following in recent times) GJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddletank Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'd like to see rain modelled, haven't seen any examples except for a diorama tutorial in one of the magazines a few months ago. It'd be hard to pull it off without looking like you've dropped a tin of varnish over everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 47137 Posted May 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'd like to see rain modelled, haven't seen any examples except for a diorama tutorial in one of the magazines a few months ago. It'd be hard to pull it off without looking like you've dropped a tin of varnish over everything. I didn't see this magazine article, but I made a 'wet' look by printing some Scalescenes parts onto glossy photo paper. I then toned down the model by wafting an aerosol matt varnish over it. The idea being, it is only man-made surfaces which show wetness uniformly; apart from this there will be some puddles. I'm really thinking of the landscape after a shower, not during one. I imagine a trace of aerosol gloss on tree foliage would help; if it did not look wet it might suggest reflected sunlight. - Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted March 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 29, 2015 Very simple but effective - hope more progress, failing as usual to get a new layout project started but small stuff like this is always very inspirational Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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