PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Update pictures for 'Boghampton /media/tinymce_upload/image99.jpg Hi Tony It looks good. Also very neat and tidy. Metcalfe's models really do look good ;o) PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi Very interesting layout, it looks good with all the stations, sidings, nice sweeping curves. Lots of scope for modelling as well as model railway. I look forward to seeing more pictures ;o) PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 I have had a play, as we do, on my second station :read: Settell Station/media/tinymce_upload/150308_Settle_station_north.jpgThe above image shows the north end of the station and island platform, station lights on. Flower beds, seats, people are all new. The signs are made from bamboo sticks painted in black enamel paint on card with scaled printed station name and logo. Northern-Rail I still have seats and people to add to the main station. Looks like one lady is sleeping there already. :keeporder: /media/tinymce_upload/150308_Settle_station_south.jpg The above image is the south end of the station and island platform, station lights off. My hand painted upstand was not quite re-fit correctly, I need to remove the screws and adjust so that the station fits to the platform. I hadn't seen that when I put it together. Photographs show us things we are sometimes not ware of! :scratchhead: /media/tinymce_upload/150308_Settell_station_Flower_beds.jpg Above is one of the flower beds - made from Metcalfe models Red Brick Builders sheetsFoam Flocking - in the flower boxes (blue is the glue not set yet, will dry clear)JJT - Daisies 95543 either side of the shrubebay from China - topiary shrubs (£2.67 for 30 - postage Free)People in station are mainly Hornby /media/tinymce_upload/150307_Settell_Station_down.jpg Above is a view looking down towards Settell station and island platform. The cost was very small but, they do make the station look a little more natural I hope you like them. PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Some pics of our 6 x 4 setup. Its only temporary as the Mrs. has given the green light to go for an 8 x 4 setup but the layout is something similar to what'll get setup onto the 8 x 4 board (Though I keep changing my mind on this every 5 mins). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_forward Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice layouts guys! @PJ - tidy? Yes, but now testing is over the passengers arrive soon! That will make a difference :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi OlyYour layouts look good, two, now that is something to think about ;o)I agree with the garage in the UK it is not a good idea.PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Nice layouts guys! @PJ - tidy? Yes, but now testing is over the passengers arrive soon! That will make a difference :) Thanks for that TonyI have just realised I have some model rubbish bins and haven't used them!That is something I can do tomorrow if I can't think of anything else. As if ;o)PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi N0ddie Your layout looks good, just a couple of thoughts if I may. Have you adjusted the image it looks like is as been reduced in width making your trains look very narrow? I notice your track goes close to the edge of the board, so does mine. Are you planning on putting sides on it as it is easy for a train to derail and fall over the edge? PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 Hi N0ddie Your layout looks good, just a couple of thoughts if I may. Have you adjusted the image it looks like is as been reduced in width making your trains look very narrow? I notice your track goes close to the edge of the board, so does mine. Are you planning on putting sides on it as it is easy for a train to derail and fall over the edge? PJWhen I posted the pics initially it appeared that my post didn't work ie. my post didn't show. Anyway. Yes my track went all the way to the edge of the board but I have since changed the layout (About 2 hours ago for the umpteenth time). I now have the station on the straight with both 3rd radius and 2nd radius loops going through it. I want to extend the platform and station over roof kit all the way down the staright with platform ramp section at both ends to finish my station off. Ideally I'd like for the full trains to be able to sit fully covered under the roof. With the Pendolino being 4 ft long this means 8 sections of over roof (£200). Going to 8 x 4 board size should make this achieveable. Quick question though. Whats the best way to fix the plastic platform sections (That the over roof sits into) onto the board? They (With the roofs attached) don't weigh much so they do move easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi N0ddie You appear to have made a lot of changes in a short space of time, make sure, before you start fixing items to the base board, that you are certain this is your final change. The other item I would conside is, would you at any time want to lift your layout as it appears to taking up quite a lot of floor space. If there is any chance of changing items or lifting the board at a later date I would be cautious 'fixing' such items. The sides on my layout are screw fixed for easy removal, every platform station on my layout can be removed so that they do not get damaged when the board is lifted. Don't forget you may want to lift the boards to do work underneath it, DCC Bus, Point motors, decoders, etc, etc. You may not do these now but, could you want to in the future, think ahead and play safe. If it was my layout, I would make the roof removeable but also make it so it cannot move with vibration when on the layout, this can easily be done by making and fixing some small feet for upstands so the support legs for the roof slot into them. It is your layout N0ddie, you have ideas and plans for it, do what you think is best for you and enjoy it . Good luck ;o) PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 This board is just temporary until I procure the bits needed to go 8 x 4. The board will then go along the window wall (The wall at the top of pic no. 1). I will be building 2 of 4ft x 4ft "frame tables" to fix the board to as this will make dismantling and relocation easier than it would be if the "frame table" was one big 8ft x 4ft one. Using this as a guide should ensure its built for futureproofing: http://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/Hints%20&%20Tips.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 This board is just temporary until I procure the bits needed to go 8 x 4. The board will then go along the window wall (The wall at the top of pic no. 1). I will be building 2 of 4ft x 4ft "frame tables" to fix the board to as this will make dismantling and relocation easier than it would be if the "frame table" was one big 8ft x 4ft one. Using this as a guide should ensure its built for futureproofing: http://www.brian-lambert.co.uk/Hints%20&%20Tips.html Brilliant N0ddie You are thinking ahead and you should have access beneath the layout later. Very important as you are certain to need access for one reason or another at a later date. Good luck with your layout, we look forward to more pictures (and possibly questions) as you progress. Brian Lamberts website is crammed with good technical advice. PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_forward Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 @N0ddie if you are going to have seperate board and want to join and separate 'at will' station road baseboards ( http://www.stationroadbaseboards.co.uk/cart_dowels.htm ) are good for the sort of thing you may need.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Cheers for that Toni. Will take a ganger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Interesting stuff on there Tony, especially basic turntable kit, better than my swivelling TV disk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Beef Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi all Heres a link to a video of my layout. The audio has been laid over the top and is not from sound decoders. Sorry but you will have to copy and paste something went wrong lol. I have been building this, my first attempt for over 2yrs now off an on. It is 6x4 and I am using it as a learning curve so I can build another larger layout later (got a room 12x8 to play with). Almost all of the buidings (all Metcalfe) are done and in place, just two more to build. Then a bit of tarmacing and line painting to do along with some more lighting for street, station and buildings. Then populate with people and static items. When the video was done the layout was operating automatically with railmaster, first program I have made. CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Layout is superb Beef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Beef Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thank you.I am trying to make it not trian setty if you know what I mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I just loved the way that heavy diesel blasted out of the tunnel Mr B. Move little guys I need the space.Nice to see all the Metcalfe products on there (and the free mag signal box - I've got one). Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Wow! Very entertaining and well built, MB. What on earth will your new layout look like with all that extra room you mention? You'll be able to stand in the middle with it all going round the walls then, as I do with mine in a slightly smaller room than the one you have. I just loved that busy and varied station. Sounds as well. Camera a bit wobbly and I notice a lot of traffic seems to go by your house, but, yes, well done. Can't wait to see your bigger layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Beef Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thanks chaps. Not sure what the larger one will be Graskie, got a few ideas in my head but nothing on paper yet.I was contemplating dropping down to n gauge and building a huge layout but I think my eyes might struggle lol.Have seen a layout in this months BRM that I quite like the idea of so thinking of a different version of it.All the sound on the video was overlayed by my son when he put it on you tube. Raf I love the Metcalfe kits, not too difficult to build and you can add extras to them which I still have to do. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_forward Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Interesting stuff on there Tony, especially basic turntable kit, better than my swivelling TV disk.I've found them very helpful and efficient. Order something today and subject to post, get it next day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi all Heres a link to a video of my layout. The audio has been laid over the top and is not from sound decoders. Sorry but you will have to copy and paste something went wrong lol. I have been building this, my first attempt for over 2yrs now off an on. It is 6x4 and I am using it as a learning curve so I can build another larger layout later (got a room 12x8 to play with). Almost all of the buidings (all Metcalfe) are done and in place, just two more to build. Then a bit of tarmacing and line painting to do along with some more lighting for street, station and buildings. Then populate with people and static items. When the video was done the layout was operating automatically with railmaster, first program I have made. CheersSteve Nice layout Steve, well thought out with the various levels etc. Well done. Good video as well. I repeat Graskies comments, can't wait to see what you do with all that extra space ;o) Are you the fisherman Steve or is that your son? Team Diawa. PJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_pimm Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Just a quick up date on how mine going got most of it done just the one corner to finish and the add the detail on the town hope looks ok /media/tinymce_upload/20150308_150433.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/20150308_093850.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0ddie Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 My ammended layout from last night:Trying my best to get my head around what layout I want for my bigger board. So that when its ready to put the track on I can get started on it straight away.And the wee man's wooden layout: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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