Rallymatt Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Plaster cloth does add some weight but don’t worry too much, it’s not a think you will be taking off every 5 mins (hopefully!) it’s looking excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 A little more progress: rocks and tunnel portals painted (not yet fixed in position), mud put down !Obviously there will be strategically placed scatter and lichen to hide the joints and add some life (tunnel section has a lift off top to enable maintenance access to the track).Tunnel portals are just placed for now, they will fit flush once glued in placeAnd ignore the white lines on the road area, just sketching in the route, it will be painted/textured in later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 This is looking great 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 The lift off section is 99% done, Far from perfect but as my first attempt at this level of scenery and various methods, I am pleased with the outcome.An overall view of the lift-off section: And a couple closer up: The Farmhouse and Church are N scale plastic kits, the Vicarage is a 3D print I modified from a downloaded file, and the people, animals and vehicles are N scale .. my idea was to give a bit of forced perspective.Looks like I will need to redo the backscenes as they aren't sticking too well, I think the boards needed another coat of sealer/clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 That’s looks brilliant, some fantastic details in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Wow! Thats impressive. I am dreading doing the scenery on mine. If it is anything like yours I will be chuffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Chris, do some test pieces, lots of research, Kathy Millatt, Marklin of Sweden are stand out sources of knowledge. It’s easier than you think 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Cheers for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 Thanks people blushChris98, If I can do it, anyone can. As Rallymatt says, watch a few tutorials from the experts and go for it. I didn't test anything, it was my first go with static grass, and scatter, previously my scenic abilities consisted of sticking down grass mat to a board on my slot car track, as that is more function over realism.I did once do some rocks faces with coaching from a friend who was good at it a few years back, but mostly its all new to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 Its been a while, mainly behind the scenes work and thinking going on, but some nature has just appeared at the other end of the board (glue still wet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Looking great! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-353799 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Hey TT that looks fab. I've just recieved my MDF board today for my baseboard and will start sealing it tomoz.I'm looking at MegaPoints as they are only down the road from me but their stuff looks pretty good. I don't think you're at the points stage yet. I probably will get the Dapol N gauge semaphore signals as they seem to be a good fit scale wise.It's great to see all of these new layouts take off...or is that the wrong metaphore? lolSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 I'm looking at MegaPoints as they are only down the road from me but their stuff looks pretty good. I don't think you're at the points stage yet. I probably will get the Dapol N gauge semaphore signals as they seem to be a good fit scale wise. Past the points stage, you maybe just replied after reading page 1 ? the way this forum works does tend to do that !Yes, I went the Megapoints route, had some rare issues but Dave sorted it all out promptly for me, so I would recommend them.I have some 3d printed signals scaled down from 00 that eventually will make their way on the layout, I don't intend to power them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Anyone reading, I would just add that it’s best to plan points and point operation at the earliest stage of the design stage. TT obviously has 😁. Can’t stress enough the need to test test and test some more before ballast and close/detailed scenery goes in. Hornby TT:120 was always about layouts and developing scenes, so great to see so many now starting to come together or take off 🤣 … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 MegaPoints looks interesting but wouldn’t know where to start something to aspire too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 All Base (scenery) are belong to us ... or I have now got the basics down. smileDon't worry the gaps in the middle section will be covered with the buildings.So pleased I have hit this milestone, who knows the next update pictures could well have some actual engines and rolling stock in it stuck_out_tongue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Great work TT, you absolutely have to have things running….it’s the law! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wairoalbany Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Loos great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 Thanks Guys.Don't worry RM, i had been checking the track periodically with the little Arnold 0-4-0, but now all the real messy stuff is done I can play in between installing buildings and details yumI just need to chip some locos and learn how to use the Elite controller now nerd_face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skelton Junction Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Toptastic TT. Seeing progress on the layouts is inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 Sorry, not yet got the rolling stock in place, but managed a bit more today.I replaced the falling off backscenes after giving the MDF back boards a good 4 coats of paint/varnish.Unfortunately, I made an error and ordered the standard stuff and it wasn't self adhesive, so we will see how it holds up or if I need to do it again A lot more to do, but its at least resembling a model railway now. blush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 The Pottery factory is now in place: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 TT, this is looking most excellent, obviously a lot of preparation has been going on. Pottery look fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 Thanks RM slightly_smiling_faceThere is a sign coming for the pottery, (and the forthcoming ex-workhouse converted to brewery), but not yet printed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 Ahh the little details really start to make things come alive. Workhouse to Brewery is a much better move 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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