Bob229 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Making good progress Denis 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bob229 said: Making good progress Denis Thanks Bob, I'm on my coffee break now, then back to the wiring and hopefully get a runner tonight 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Thanks Bob, I'm on my coffee break now, then back to the wiring and hopefully get a runner tonight Will be worth the stress when you have trains running 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 And we're off! Forgive the mess and builders site look but impatience got the better of me and I had to try a loco at least. VID_20231126_190500.mp4 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Great to see something running! The blood, sweat and tears were definitely worth it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Red oxide effect on the bridge ironwork. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 All worth it to have trains running the bridge looks excellent 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 Both lines tested now so busy weekend ahead, I will hopefully glue down the track bed and fix the track to the base, then scenery, ballast, etc etc etc. VID_20231129_174233~3.mp4 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Excellent work Denis. That red oxide looks spectacular. And you have ballasting to look forward to. And you have a LOT of track. Sooner you than me............... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 29, 2023 Author Share Posted November 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, derek said: Excellent work Denis. That red oxide looks spectacular. And you have ballasting to look forward to. And you have a LOT of track. Sooner you than me............... I have never done ballasting before Derek so I'm kinda looking forward to it, there is lots of track but it gives me scope for lots of scenery and backdrops, I have no idea of the final look yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Both lines tested now so busy weekend ahead, I will hopefully glue down the track bed and fix the track to the base, then scenery, ballast, etc etc etc. VID_20231129_174233~3.mp4 Looking great so far! Excellent work 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Cracking video - nice to see the diesels' smooth slow running. Enjoying the updates GL! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 The ballasting begins 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Experimenting with different shades of ballast in different areas. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 A good mix of ballast a darker shade looks well in the station area 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 This is going to take a loooooooong time 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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derek Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 How are you applying the ballast Denis? Just laying it down, and then gluing or what? Spraying on glue? I use double sided tape, but I could be in the minority with that one. It makes for a lot quieter running of trains, but it is a pain in the proverbial as you have to build in the sides afterwards. Having tried glue a long time ago, I just couldn,t put up with the noise when loco passed over glued section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 hour ago, derek said: How are you applying the ballast Denis? Just laying it down, and then gluing or what? Spraying on glue? I use double sided tape, but I could be in the minority with that one. It makes for a lot quieter running of trains, but it is a pain in the proverbial as you have to build in the sides afterwards. Having tried glue a long time ago, I just couldn,t put up with the noise when loco passed over glued section. PVA/water mix with a few drops of washing up liquid, I forgot the washing up liquid firstly and the glue wasn't soaking through, it makes a big difference, if it gets too noisy I'll just turn up the music 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: PVA/water mix with a few drops of washing up liquid, I forgot the washing up liquid firstly and the glue wasn't soaking through, it makes a big difference, if it gets too noisy I'll just turn up the music That's what I do when I hear funny noises coming from the car. Just turn up the radio 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Lots of ballasting to do! a fine size layout 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, Bob229 said: Lots of ballasting to do! a fine size layout I think I need a few PW lads here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Looks ok under a loco I think 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 Ballast finished, I'll give the PVA time to set and then vacuum the stray stuff, tomorrow I will start thinking about the background, buildings, roads, bridges, walls, fences etc etc etc, I love holidays 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Looking well GL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Well done on completing the ballasting- a real landmark 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrovik Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 God almighty, I can barely manage a little 2 foot layout..... Great job 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 5 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Ballast finished, I'll give the PVA time to set and then vacuum the stray stuff, tomorrow I will start thinking about the background, buildings, roads, bridges, walls, fences etc etc etc, I love holidays WOW! That’s looking great! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 23 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Ballast finished, I'll give the PVA time to set and then vacuum the stray stuff, tomorrow I will start thinking about the background, buildings, roads, bridges, walls, fences etc etc etc, I love holidays Looking forward to the bridges in particular. Cant think why. Looking good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 19, 2023 Author Share Posted December 19, 2023 2 hours ago, derek said: Looking forward to the bridges in particular. Cant think why. Looking good Two road bridges planned Derek, one stone bridge and one steel bridge that I got from a decent chap on here 49ish meters of track ballasting is enough for one lifetime 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metrovik Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Two road bridges planned Derek, one stone bridge and one steel bridge that I got from a decent chap on here 49ish meters of track ballasting is enough for one lifetime From experience I can tell you he's not the only decent lad on here.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Looking superb!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 It has to look worse before it looks better , first picture is bridge into what will be an industrial area and the other bridge is access to the town and station side. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 More progress, the pictures should tell the story, initial painting is soil and concrete effect before the finish, the embankment is a new addition. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 You have been busy Denis. That sloping/sweeping road down from the bridge is class 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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