GM171kk's layout.

[leslie10646]

Great stuff, 171.

It speaks volumes for "keep it small and simple" and, obviously, being able to concentrate on the job!

No trying to ballast at arms length across an existing layout - or lying underneath to do the electrics - just tip the board up!

You obviously were well prepared for the lockdown - between, track, electric bits, scenic materials you were obviously ready on the start line! I had most of what I needed - but it was the result of buying bits over a decade AND NOT USING THEM!

Good luck!

[gm171 kk]

54 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

Great stuff, 171.

It speaks volumes for "keep it small and simple" and, obviously, being able to concentrate on the job. 

I have no choice

 

55 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

You obviously were well prepared for the lockdown - between, track, electric bits, scenic materials you were obviously ready on the start line! I had most of what I needed - but it was the result of buying bits over a decade AND NOT USING THEM! 

I had most of the track but everything else had to be sourcesld during lock down. I spent most of the time waiting on materials and I was back at work in Phase 1. 

[gm171 kk]

[JasonB]

Jasus...  

[gm171 kk]

A short video showing more IRM keg wagons in action. 

 

Edited July 12, 2020 by gm171 kk

[gm171 kk]

[gm171 kk]

The permanent way department received another road railer today. Later seen spreading stone for the new access area to the line. 

[JasonB]

Love the ScaniaT. It's a cracking model.  

[gm171 kk]

Some more scenery done. 

[leslie10646]

I give up!

That is simply terrific "171". Very well done.

Out of interest, have you used 12mm grass for the longer grass? Excellent backscene as well.

 

[Noel]

Stunning scenics

[gm171 kk]

20 minutes ago, leslie10646 said:

I give up!

That is simply terrific "171". Very well done.

Out of interest, have you used 12mm grass for the longer grass? Excellent backscene as well.

 

Thanks very much. 12mm is way too long. I tried it and had problems with getting it to stand as the fibres are just too heavy for the cheap applicator I use. Actually Woodland Scenics grass in general is a bit too heavy but its the best looking. 

I've used a mix. Anything from 2mm to 7mm. 

[leslie10646]

Great result, whichever was the grass length / applicator.

I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me.

Keep it up. I'm "resting" and video-ing diesels on freights - DON'T TELL THE STEAM MEN!

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

Great result, whichever was the grass length / applicator.

I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me.

Keep it up. I'm "resting" and video-ing diesels on freights - DON'T TELL THE STEAM MEN!

Leslie!!! You've gone over to the Dark Side!!!

[gm171 kk]

12 hours ago, leslie10646 said:

I assume you use the applicator which looks like a tea strainer? It has done pretty well for me. 

That's the one. I've had varying results but it all looks good... From a distance. 

Edited July 12, 2020 by gm171 kk

[RedRich]

Don't under sell your work it looks excellent. Scenic work is what ties it all together. The last shot is just right. There is a three dimensional look to it. I like it.

Rich,

[leslie10646]

42 minutes ago, RedRich said:

Don't under sell your work it looks excellent. Scenic work is what ties it all together. The last shot is just right. There is a three dimensional look to it. I like it.

Rich,

I completely agree. A fine piece of work.

[flange lubricator]

Very impressive 

[gm171 kk]

NIR 208 pauses with a bulk cement train. 

 

 

 

[Noel]

Like the sound of a real 201 dubbed over the video mix

[gm171 kk]

080 on a bulk cement. 

 

Edited July 17, 2020 by gm171 kk

[gm171 kk]

080 arrives at Dianghlasáil Yard with a keg train.
220 later arrives in the loop with a keg and bulk cement train. The kegs are uncoupled and shunted into the yard. 

 

[gm171 kk]

I've finished the scenic part of the layout. 

[Sleeper]

Your background makes that look very realistic

[gm171 kk]

Fertiliser and liner train at Dianghlasáil. 

 

Edited August 14, 2020 by gm171 kk

[gm171 kk]

 

[TimO]

This is the image that does it for me. Such fabulous blending of layout and back scene and then blending of ballast into the embankment. I only came across this layout yesterday and have read back over the whole thread. I am interested to know what size and brand of ballast you used and how it was applied and also how you did you do the hard standing?  
 

You have achieved so much in a small area and no space wasted. 
 

Looking forward to seeing the large layout.

[Buz]

Hi GM171kk

For your next challenge motorizing and making track worthy the hi rail equipment .

Hope this is going to be part of the later proper railway would be a shame not to use it.

Fantastic job

regards John

 

[gm171 kk]

On 9/1/2020 at 10:15 AM, TimO said:

This is the image that does it for me. Such fabulous blending of layout and back scene and then blending of ballast into the embankment. I only came across this layout yesterday and have read back over the whole thread. I am interested to know what size and brand of ballast you used and how it was applied and also how you did you do the hard standing?  
 

You have achieved so much in a small area and no space wasted. 
 

Looking forward to seeing the large layout.

I think I used tile grout for the hard standing. The ballast is Woodland Scenics medium grade gray blend as a base and fine grade gray blend over that. 

[StevieB]

At first I thought this was the real thing, not a model. Artistry and good photography can deceive the eye. Well done.

Stephen

[gm171 kk]

112 on the Guinness kegs tonight. 

[Sleeper]

Must be going to open up the wet pubs then.

[gm171 kk]

220 on the Bell liner. 

[gm171 kk]

This yoke arrived into the yard this evening laden with Dubs seeking refuge from the pub closures. 

Excellent model. 

[gm171 kk]

208 passes with a laden fertiliser while a keg train sits in the loop.