Dave Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Just thought I show show everyone what I have been working on lately, The layout is still not finished, It features a terminus station in a town scene heading out to the country and on to the beach. It features a 5.2 mtr fiddle yard under the layout with 3 cameras to monitor the yard. All track laying and scenery done by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Lovely work Dave! Any more pics? Love the bridge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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heirflick Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Dave -that is pure class! well done sir=D any chance of a few piocs of the fiddle yard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Cheers lads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Dave, that's some workmanship, very well done sir, keep the pics coming, a question, what's the length & width of the work area, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Lovin it Dave, well done. The track weathering in particular is very effective. I do like the beach bit too, very nice indeed. R I like the wall clock also, any chance you could get me a pic next time your over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Fantastic work Dave, great to see this layout unfold. The technology is very impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portoman Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Great work Dave, very neat and tidy unlike mine at the moment - like the control panel as well. well done -cant wait to see the finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Cheers lads, I'll update the pictures in the next two weeks when its finished. The room is 5.2 mtr x 2.5 mtr. Richie I'll get a better pic of the clock for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhd Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Dave the fold-away fittings for the mimic panel are interesting. Can I ask what are the called and where did you get them? regards M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Dave the fold-away fittings for the mimic panel are interesting. Can I ask what are the called and where did you get them? regards M They are available from Noyeks or The Panelling Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi Dave Its looking really great, a lot of hard work in that, well done. I love the fold-away control systems- innovative or what! murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Awesome work Dave. I couldnt imagine how much time has gone into putting that all together. A very lucky customer indeed. The control panel and monitors look very cool. Top stuff:cool: Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 4, 2014 Author Share Posted May 4, 2014 A few more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rebelred Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 That is class!!!! Love the lighting very realistic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Hi Dave That's just brilliant, you have done an amazing job on this layout and it's not even yours. I hope the client really appreciates what you have done here, setting up the beginnings of a really fine layout. Hours of fun ahead. murrayec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Absolutely class!!! The lighting and 'clean cut' feel is absolute genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Delightful in every aspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishplate7 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Dave. Absolutely fantastic. You have really created an excellent atmosphere! How long did all that take to construct on site? Eamonn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks lads, it took about 9 weeks in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Stunning work Dave - what's your secret on the trackwork? The weathering / rusting effect is bang on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Wow very impressive,and I love the lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Stunning work Dave - what's your secret on the trackwork? The weathering / rusting effect is bang on! Weathering the track with an airbrush would have been too expensive due to the ammount of track. So I went to a motor factors that mix aerosols for car paint and got them to match the colour in a matt finish. Once the track was all fitted and tested I sprayed it wiping the tops of the rails as I went. Its a quick and easy method and cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Weathering the track with an airbrush would have been too expensive due to the ammount of track. So I went to a motor factors that mix aerosols for car paint and got them to match the colour in a matt finish. Once the track was all fitted and tested I sprayed it wiping the tops of the rails as I went.Its a quick and easy method and cheap too. Dave, very well done, now that's thinking, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Absolute genius Was it a specific RAL colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Absolute genius Was it a specific RAL colour? No, I went with a colour the customer picked. I did pick up some camouflage spray paint cheap the colour was very close. RAL 8027 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Bought a couple of tins of camo paint myself, but I can never seem to find it. Looked everywhere....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Bought a couple of tins of camo paint myself, but I can never seem to find it. Looked everywhere....... Check the bag, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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