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[Dave]

@Dave - nice one - checking out those options now!!

 

I'll eventually get around to the helix and fiddle phase - I Promise!!!

 

No worries, I'm flat out at the moment

[BosKonay]

Great to hear :)

[Warbonnet]

I like the Schenker and Freightliner model's in the background Stephen. I have a soft spot for the class 66's in the Freightliner livery. I wish I could say the same for the new livery on the class 70's.

 

Rich,

 

Sorry to go off topic again, but the UK version is now out and a little different, it's actually even worse http://www.wnxx.com/content/030513/66504B.htm

[RedRich]

Sorry to go off topic again, but the UK version is now out and a little different, it's actually even worse http://www.wnxx.com/content/030513/66504B.htm

 

I can't say I like that, on the other hand Bachmann will be pleased.

 

Rich,

[stuartfer]

Hi what part of the country are you, would like some help with droppers. reply to stuartfer@gmail.com

[BosKonay]

Hi Stuart,

 

Welcome to the site - what help do you need?

[BosKonay]

Massively overdue for an update, I've not that much to report unfortunately!

 

In nor particular order, the retaining wall at Blackrock Junction has been primed, the viaduct too (though will some filler and a respray to even temporarily pass as concrete). The incline to the Crossstairs bridge has been balasted and the start of the wall made (wall on the left horizontal!).

 

I also painted (first attempt) the plaster tunnel mouth. The last few times upstairs I've been busy trying to clean and clear and remove stock, so I can get the overhead lighting, point motors and wiring finished!

 

[Dave]

Coming along nicely

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Really starting to take shape Stephen

[BosKonay]

I'm hoping that I can get the retaining wall, some grass, etc, on the incline done, and maybe a backscene behind it, which will give me the start of something scenic to look at

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I'm hoping that I can get the retaining wall, some grass, etc, on the incline done, and maybe a backscene behind it, which will give me the start of something scenic to look at

 

 

Once you get some greenery in there it really does start to change the look of things and you will find it spurs you on to get more done on the layout.

[Kirley]

Good to see you back Stephen, the Site is not the same without your frequent updates but understand your priorities are elsewhere at the moment.

[BabyGM]

Good to see another update the retaining walls look great

[enniscorthyman]

That viaduct rings my bell,it's all coming together nicely.

[BosKonay]

Starting to experiment with backscene

 

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Like the bridge its shown nicely against the back scene.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

What way Stephen are you going to do the wall that you can see through the arches ?

[BosKonay]

I'm planning to actually build a rolling hillside behind the viaduct. From the bottom of the backscene, to the floor of the valley, big sweeping kinda thing! (That's the plan anyway!)

[BosKonay]

 

This shot shows better the space. The viaduct has a 6 foot radius, so it sits in a 3 foot 'square' base. My plan is to sweep hills down on both sides (swallowing up some of the viaduct itself in the process) so that is sits down in to a valley.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I'm planning to actually build a rolling hillside behind the viaduct. From the bottom of the backscene, to the floor of the valley, big sweeping kinda thing! (That's the plan anyway!)

 

 

Yes I was going to suggest something along those lines. What I would say is put plenty of big trees in and have the tops of them just above the bottom of the backscene so it looks like you are looking at the mountains and fields in the distance just above the trees.

[BosKonay]

Got it in one sir

 

Plan is a polystyrene 'foundation' then lots of modroc / plaster to provide gentle rolling hills, down to a small river and road at the bottom. Then to liberally forest the hills

 

I saw photos of a layout before (can't remember) where behind the viaduct was basically a huge forest - was stunningly effective!

[BosKonay]

The only thing I wasnt sure about, which is more clear in photo2, is the 'turn' at the corner, and how to smoooth it out. Either that, or just photograph either side

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

The only thing I wasnt sure about, which is more clear in photo2, is the 'turn' at the corner, and how to smoooth it out. Either that, or just photograph either side

 

Ok I know what you mean give me a few minutes I need to lookup YouTube I've seen a video somewhere that I think any be of some help to you

[Broithe]

The only thing I wasnt sure about, which is more clear in photo2, is the 'turn' at the corner, and how to smoooth it out. Either that, or just photograph either side

 

It's good if you can sweep the bend, with a bit of hardboard or something - "there are no corners in the sky", as somebody once said.

 

Not the best picture, but here's an example. It does make a difference.

 

Edited June 19, 2013 by Broithe

[BosKonay]

Hmm, reckon I'll have to have a go at a curve, the one in the photo is too abrupt, and will cast a shadow no matter what I reckon...

[Broithe]

Hmm, reckon I'll have to have a go at a curve, the one in the photo is too abrupt, and will cast a shadow no matter what I reckon...

 

It's worth the effort at this stage. Something like a one foot radius allows the lighting to blend nicely. Any corners will always show up.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Damned if I can find the video Stephen but what you do is get yourself some 3mm MDF and cut it the same height as the the gap from the top of the baseboard to the top of your wall the length is up to yourself the longer it is the more shallow the curve. Push it into the corner and glue and pin the edges of the MDF to the wall you will then need to use some polly filler and smooth the edges so you don't have a step from the wall to the face edge of the board. then apply your backscene that way you do away with the corner and it gives you a nice smooth look to the back scene.

 

As an idea for doing your hill with trees check this out for some ideas http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/12421

 

Also check this video out not so much for the lift up panel but for the way he has the cliff and trees in front of his backscene If I remember correctly the guy in the video is the same guy who showed you how to do the corners in the video I seen somewhere.

 

 

 

Edited June 19, 2013 by Anthony

[BosKonay]

Sweet - thanks lads - will have a go!

[Dave]

You can also get bendy MDF would be ideal for the corner. I can cut a strip for for to match the back scene height.

[BosKonay]

Sounds like a plan Dave!

[Broithe]

Damned if I can find the video

 

This one gives a good idea...

 

[BosKonay]

Wow! Those backdrops are massive!! Biggest I've found are 15" so far (which you can see in my photos) If I could get 2-3 feet - wow!

[BosKonay]

http://backdropjunction.com/thebackdrops/europeanscenes.html - Irish Backscenes up to 44" tall!

[Broithe]

These came from International Models - http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/26_Inch__26___High_Backscenes.html - they're about two foot three...

 

[wiggy]

http://backdropjunction.com/thebackdrops/europeanscenes.html - Irish Backscenes up to 44" tall!

 

I have one of these, not that tall but if anyone is thinking of getting one pm me before you do.

Ta,

Wiggy.